First, our house was hit pretty hard with the yucky stomach virus. Owen started Thursday night by throwing up for 3 straight hours. After that he struggled with diarrhea for the next two days. Saturday morning Jeremy woke up with a stomach ache and by lunch time, he was full blown into the stomach bug. Because I was at work, my mom took care of Owen. Sadly, this caused her to contract the bug as well. She was out of commission all of Sunday. This virus is no joke. Jeremy has lost close to 8 lbs. While I want to lose weight, I do not want this bug. Luckily I have managed to stay healthy. Thank you preschool for helping to build my immune system up.
We thought we were finally over it, then Owen wakes up at 5 this morning throwing up again. He has had two runny diapers again. I called the doctor, and the nurse said you can get it again. I hope this is just a random incident and he is not getting it again. GRRRRRRR!
Second, Owen has gotten in trouble at preschool now for biting. Yesterday he bit all 3 of his friends in his MMO class. The teacher said he is not doing it out of meaness; he isn't trying to take a toy or no one has done anything to him. The teacher said he is happy the whole time, but now his friends are scared of him. I'm frustrated because I don't know what to do. He doesn't bite us at home and I'm not in there when he bites. Tomorrow I am going to be the room with him to see if I can figure out a solution. If we don't get this under control, he'll be asked to leave, therefore I lose my job. Please pray that we can solve this quickly.
Last the on-going frustration is Owen's development. He still is not walking on his own and he is only saying about 3 words. He will walk while holding onto your hand, but he has to be in the right mood. He is very stubborn and if he doesn't want to do it, he'll sit down and refuse to move. I'm frustrated because I don't know how to make him do it. I have used everyone's suggestions and it doesn't seem to help.
Ok thanks for listening......I just needed to vent.
5 comments:
Walking will come. Mine were 16 and 18 months at walking. To get frustrated, he will do it in his time.
Oh Shannon! I wish I was close enough to give you a hug. I don't have any advice to offer on the biting and walking but just know that you're loved :)
Shannon, I was a biter too. My parents were constantly apologizing to other parents at daycare because their kids had big bruises caused by me. I think I turned out okay in the end, so just know this too shall pass ;-)
Hey Shannon. I saw your blog post and wanted to comment. Being a speech therapist, I see concerned parents often. If Owen is understanding what you are saying, I wouldn't be concerned yet. Some children just are more laid back and develop at a little slower pace, and are perfectly normal! There's such a wide range for normal development. Is he able to follow simple directions you give? If so, then I would just continue to immerse him in a language-rich environment. Talk about everything y'all do throughout the day, sing nursery rhymes, etc. Things I'm sure you're already doing. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: ecupakelly@aol.com
Kelly Boseman Irwin
Shannon,
I have been sick with the flu all week and please forgive me but I had to laugh. Thanks for the laugh, this has been a miserable week as yours has. Being a mom is not easy. You just express your thoughts to everyone and the some of the others just complain to their husbands.
Sure looks like the daycare should be more helpful. What about all these kids in the public school system. We can't send all of them home. I know that's not a solution but I feel for you. I think they should offer more help. Hang in there. Owen's going to make it because he's going to Camp Willow Springs with Eli and maybe even Silas.
Post a Comment