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Becki~ First of all, take a deep breath. I know you are feeling very overwhelmed right now, but everything will be ok. Skyler has the most important thing in the world going for him, you have his best interest at heart! How fortunate for Skyler to have such caring, concerned parents who want to get to the bottom of things instead of avoiding a problem or need a child has. I just want you know that I am thinking of you! Please feel free to share here and ask for pixies & prayers whenever you need them!
I look forward to reading your TR, but understand that other things come first. I'll be here when you are able to write more as I really want to here all about your trip.
On a side note: Do you watch Parenthood? It airs on Tuesday nights @ 10pm. One of the couples is just realizing that one of their children (Max) has Aspergers. They suspected something was "wrong" but really didn't know, so they are just learning about it. I think it is a very real portrayal of raising a child in the spectrum. I know it's just a tv show, but sometimes they can be very helpful in their portrayal. Just wanted to share that.
Wow, finally catching up great updates, sounds like you were having fun with your mom, how cool. Insurance companies stink sometimes. We only have approval for 2 more physical therapy sessions for my DD and we are hoarding them since we are good with her home exercise program, it'll be nice to track her progress.
I can honestly say I sympathize with you and what you're going through with the insurance companies. It's an ongoing battle with Chad and his MS, but so far so good. I wish you all the luck that you get everything worked out. And like Susan said, Skyler has you, so that's the best thing in the world!
I agree Becki, Skylar has two loving, caring and devoted parents who are looking out for him. Such a shame that so many children don't even have that. I think going to the walk would be a wonderful way to find some resources. Good luck with everything. Try to take a deep breath and relax. Remeber to take care of yourself too as you won't be able to help Skylar if you are sick. We will all be waiting whenever you get to the trip report.
Take your time Becki - family, especially our children come first. I too think the walk would be good. I've been doing the JDRF one the past few years since I'm diabetic and it feels good to get involved and even better if it's a cause close to you. that everything works out!
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and pixies. I will try to get another update up soon. Erick has had the computer with him all this week at work. Skyler's Speech Therapist is trying to help us during the 13 sessions he may miss with her trying to fit him in and only charge us our insurance co-pay, as apparently we're not the only ones she's experiencing this with. We also have finally got in the mail the paperwork from our insurance company for Erick & I to sign for me to call and talk to a Nurse Manager to see if she will approve an extension for Skyler's Speech Therapy. I have calmed down a lot. Unfortunately we won't be able to go into DC next weekend for the Autism Walk as Erick needs the car for work and his parents need their cars that day too. I am still trying to figure out how to have a special day with Skyler next Saturday for my Birthday without torturing him with The Disney Princesses or Alice in Wonderland Tea Party while Erick is at work.
Thank you all so much again for your sweet comments and pixies again and being very patient with me and my TR. I hope everyone has a Happy & Safe Halloween! I will have to put up pictures of Skyler dressed up as Sheriff Woody, and I am sporting my MNSSHP Jack Skellington Shirt & Ears when we take him Trick-or-Treating! Have a great weekend everyone!
Oh and I forgot to mention we had a fantastic time at Disney on Ice Presents Toy Story 3! Skyler did well until the last 20 minutes and got so tired that we left early(good call). I have 200-300 pictures from that too to share as well and will include those at the end of the TR.
So sorry that you are having such difficulty with your insurance, it is really sad that you have to fight so hard just to get your child the therapy that he needs. I have had many such fights with our insurance and it can really make anyone crazy. Regardless of the outcome of the tests, the one thing that Skyler has in his corner is amazing parents and a great support system and it sounds like a great therpaist that is trying to work with you because she knows that Skyler needs the therapy. I am sending tons of pixies for you all.
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