Sneezing, sewing and stewing
One advantage to being holed away indoors for most of this weekend trying to avoid the pollen was that I got some sewing done. I had a go at the Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Tote, using denim and some Alexander Henry fabric Tasha sent me ages ago.
I am fairly pleased with it, but I wish I had listened to Caroline's advice and added some interfacing to the denim to make it a touch stiffer.
I think iteration 2 will also involve some shopping for bag bottom mesh and possibly doing slightly wider straps. They seem to pull the top of the bag out of shape a little bit as they are.
All this activity is a ruse to distract myself from the fact that I'm feeling decidedly stressed at the thought of Wednesday. We have the first appointment for Mark with the community pediatrician. I hope this is the beginning of finding out whether or not he has an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
I have told him that he is helping the doctors to understand how children's minds work. Not so far from the truth - I haven't known what else to say. I just want to make it through without crying. It just takes some professional to be sympathetic and understanding and I'm a blubbering mess. Most unlike me and not very helpful. Anyone know where to get hold of some 'calm and in control' elixir?
I am fairly pleased with it, but I wish I had listened to Caroline's advice and added some interfacing to the denim to make it a touch stiffer.
I think iteration 2 will also involve some shopping for bag bottom mesh and possibly doing slightly wider straps. They seem to pull the top of the bag out of shape a little bit as they are.
All this activity is a ruse to distract myself from the fact that I'm feeling decidedly stressed at the thought of Wednesday. We have the first appointment for Mark with the community pediatrician. I hope this is the beginning of finding out whether or not he has an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
I have told him that he is helping the doctors to understand how children's minds work. Not so far from the truth - I haven't known what else to say. I just want to make it through without crying. It just takes some professional to be sympathetic and understanding and I'm a blubbering mess. Most unlike me and not very helpful. Anyone know where to get hold of some 'calm and in control' elixir?
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Don't worry!!! The doctor, or person doing the assessment will be really nice, and be very kind to both you and Mark. They will probably spend quite a long time just talking to Mark, and finding out what may seem quite boring info, he will probably have to do some drawings as well, and that will be it for the first time :)
This is of course all based on mine and Edwards experiences, you know where I am, drop me a mail, and we can have a chat! Just don't worry, because it isn't the start of something horrible, it should be the start of something good, whatever the outcome :)
On a lighter note, its good to see someone try out that bag. I was thinking it might be my next project. Its good to know about the interfacing and mesh and such. I wonder if plastic canvas would work as a stabilizer for the bottom?
Hope your meeting goes as smoothly as possible
good luck - my best advice is that writing down all you can think of about him - which i believe i told you earlier. that way you don't have to tell the dr - he can read it himself (herself?) and you won't get flustered into forgetting some small detail that might make a difference.
best of luck - please keep us posted! :)
Second of all, sneezes - yuck.
Third of all, really cute bag. I keep meaning to make myself one too. I also keep meaning to wake up one morning and have everything in my world perfect, but that has happened yet either.
I have no good advice (I'm a crier myself too) but I'm thinking about you guys.
just tell the doctors everything :sigh:: i'm thinking of you.
We'll all be thinking of you (take tissues).
You could always try some Rescue Remedy or a stress relieving homeopathic if that appeals to you.
Take care of yourself, you'll get through it.
Your explanation to Mark about why this is all happening is a great one. We, too, have some tests coming up and I've been wondering how to explain it all. If you don't mind, I think I'll steal your answer. That's a great way to do it and my son loves to help other people out, so it's a good fit!
And I ditto Kirsten's advice about making a list. It is so much easier to have things written down rather than try to remember questions. And take paper and pen to write down the answers to your questions, too.
Prayers from Montana with a big dose of "calm and in control",
Candlestring
Your Lotta Jansdotter bag is wonderful and I appreciate your helpful comments about improving the structure. I shall remember them when I get around to that project.
Wonderful bag!
Good luck on Wednesday...I'll have my fingers crossed for you!
You can always blame the tears oh hayfever.
(rescue remedy. great stuff)
I had no idea you were going down this route - sorry I haven't kept up. Hope all goes well on Wednesday - why don't you all take Rescue Remedy before you go in.
Lovely bag by the way..........
i'll be thinking of you tomorrow x
i used to work with children with autism doing advocacy work. it's not the end of the world, i promise. with the right therapy, a child with austism can flourish just as a vibrantly as a normally developing child can. i understand though how this can be really tough.
I read this great article in Scientific America about how the chemical composition of your tears differs when you cry for different reasons. It really is something you need to "flush out".
Sending you and little man all good vibes.
I hope that everything goes well on Wednesday! I am sure that the doctor will be very kind and used to working with children. I am hoping for a good outcome!!
Kirsten's right, make a list, document stuff :) best wishes.
You're such a good mommy, all will be well with a little love and help from others... the first visit is always the hardest.
My daughter had some serious OCD issues (it runs on my husbands side) but imagining the worst made it worse. (many tearful mornings getting ready for preschool) After going through a doctor, I felt better and she was less stressed too. Positive thinking really did help too.