Category Archives: The D

Posts about my eldest son, The D.

Super Mario Paper Crafts

Do you know about Cubeecraft?  It’s a really cool paper craft site with all sorts of popular characters and people that you can make out of paper.  The design is cube-based and very simple, as far as papercraft goes. My … Continue reading

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Random Happenings

We have been keeping busy around here with holiday preparations and general excitement. For some of my relatives this Christmas I am making gift sets of homemade bath and body products.  For Bob’s aunt (don’t read this, Katie), who loves … Continue reading

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A Blogging-Is-Cheaper-Than-Therapy Ramble

I am so overwhelmed I cannot even put it into words. I did not realize how much I was tuning out The D’s problems and not dealing with them. I mean, I was dealing with them, but more as if … Continue reading

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Mini-Update on the D

So, the D has been taking ADHD medication for a week now. I have noticed a positive difference. We still have so far to go. I am not sure if more could be accomplished by a higher dose – he … Continue reading

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The D’s Diagnosis

So, we met with the Nurse Practitioner at the pediatric psychiatry department for our follow-up visit about The D, last week. I haven’t written about it yet because it is just a lot to deal with. There is such a … Continue reading

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Sentinel: A Review

A while back, quite a while, unfortunately, Landel Bilbrey graciously sent me a copy of his book, “Sentinel: City of Destiny” to review on my blog. With apologies to Mr. Bilbrey, it took me far to long to write this … Continue reading

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Fun With Doctor Referrals

I was thinking the other day that it has been a long time since I updated about The D’s situation. That’s because there is nothing to update, at least in terms of getting him in to see a psychiatrist. Back … Continue reading

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Back From Thanksgiving

We are back from visiting my husband’s family for Thanksgiving. It was wonderful, but it always is. I love his family. The kids were great. On Wednesday morning, after a dreadful first few hours, The D decided that he was … Continue reading

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Our Own Radio Station

I have to get back to my novel, but I had to share this. The D is in his room playing his favorite songs really loud on the CD player. In between songs, his voice bellows out something like, “And … Continue reading

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I Don’t Even Know What to Call This Post

I feel like I am going crazy. My stomach is in knots. I am waiting for a call from the pediatrician about The D. I have been fearing this call almost his entire life. But this time, it is imminent, … Continue reading

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