I don't have half as much on my plate as you do and I constantly feel like I am half-assing everything. I probably break down and cry about this 2x/month to my H.
Please take care of yourself! You are doing and amazing job for your kids and you are a great mom!
The cosmetic nature of the craniofacial defirmity becomes far less so when you consider the social and psychological implications of a serious and visible asymmetry. Is this something they could do distraction osteogenesis for? Or would it for sure require surgery?
Hugs Brie. I think you've been great advocating for P all this time. But you need to take care of yourself so that you can continue to do so. It's your mental health, but has impacts on the little guys too.
Post by noodleskooze on Oct 9, 2015 6:05:27 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I so admire you for following your instincts every step of the way and advocating for P. He will be fine and is in good hands not matter which path is taken.
Hugs. You've had an incredibly stressful year, and have been handling so much of it with grace. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. Also, add me to team half assing everything
I don't even deal with half of your stresses but I've learned you have to take some time for yourself too! Happy mom = happy kid! I know sometimes that's easier said than done, but if you can swing therapy, I think that's a great idea!
Post by Ashley&Scott on Oct 9, 2015 9:43:41 GMT -5
Sending hugs Brie. You're doing a great job. I'm glad you're making a therapy appointment, you need to make sure you're taken care of too. If there's anything we can do please let us know.
Does your school do vacation donation? My division at our University often takes in donation vacation hours for people who need additional time off during extenuating circumstances. You might want to ask HR about it (if you need more time, that is.)
Post by noodleskooze on Oct 9, 2015 12:15:16 GMT -5
I agree to see if people can donate vacation days. I have extra this year, and we use them or lose them--I would love to be able to donate them to someone who needs them.
Hugs, Brie. I am so sorry that you are dealing with all of this. I am glad you made an EAP appointment. I was coming in to say that some therapists will also do phone sessions (mine does) so that might also help. I am not sure how established you need to be, but definitely ask. It might help with commuting/to from that appointment.
Post by cincodemayo on Oct 9, 2015 13:26:36 GMT -5
I'm just reading this, and I'm sorry. Ditto so many others...you such are a great mom. I will continue to have you in my thoughts send lots of virtual hugs.