Things like this make my day to read. My daughter is always pointing and asking me mommy what's that? You tell her and she wants to know more. I love kids. Wouldn't change having one no matter what condition. Couldn't imagine my life without mine our even where I would be. Changed my life so much.
| 6/27/2013 3:47:17 AM |
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onlykisses4u
Bangor, ME
35, joined Dec. 2011
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 Being a single mom of 4 boys is hard enough as it is, but throw in two of them having special needs, and the dating scene seems hopeless. My oldest two boys have noticible disabilities... My 7 year old has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Bipolar (actual Mood Disorder, NOS). My 4 year old also has ASD and he's slightly delayed across all developmental domains. ALL of my of my boys are VERY intelligent, humorous, and loving/caring. They're so creative in what they say or do, it makes me burst out laughing all the time.
It seems as though men are comfortable with the idea of typically developing children, but once you mention anything about special needs, they run for the hills without ever getting to genuinely know me or my amazing little boys. Some parents may be ashamed of the special needs their child(ren) have, but honestly, I embrace my boys' special needs and brag about them. Why?? Cause their special needs are exactly what makes them SPECIAL!! I would NEVER want to change who they are! 
Anyone else have children with special needs?? Feel free to use this as a place to brag/rant about life has it happens with our Special Kiddos!!!
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| 6/27/2013 11:36:59 AM |
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georgia81gurl
Vidalia, GA
34, joined Jun. 2013
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my son alson has ASD... and severe ADHD... and i wouldn't change it for nothing either... he is super smart , he just doesn't socialize well with kids his age is all... he is my world 
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| 6/27/2013 7:00:19 PM |
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sweetgapeaches1
Douglasville, GA
36, joined Apr. 2013
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I have a daughter age 4 who has immune deficiency. Which isn't nothing compared to you ladies. I'm so sorry.  my daughter does get sick often and always on meds. She comes back from her fathers and always sick with fevers and either in the hospital or doctors. If she gets to sick she will end up with celiac disease or even type one diabetes. I drive back and forth to Fl to help with my niece 5 and nephew 4 who were diagnosed with type one diabetes last year two weeks apart. The same day my daughter was diagnosed with her illness my niece was with diabetes as well. If a man can't understand when it comes to a child's needs then move on. It's hard enough dating without someone understanding things come up and you may not make it or even cut the date short because of your children.
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| 6/27/2013 7:06:11 PM |
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sweetgapeaches1
Douglasville, GA
36, joined Apr. 2013
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My 20 year old son is the most interesting. He can also be very annoying since he enjoys pushing buttons. I would not trade him for a normal child and I have been through hell with him. Thanks to him I have so much useless information stored in my brain. Just yesterday we were riding home from his appointment and it was sunny and raining. So he plugged his phone into my radio and play videos about rainbows. So now I am an expert on rainbows. |
| 6/30/2013 5:20:05 PM |
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hollaback1
Laurel, MS
41, joined Apr. 2013
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My son suffers from Narcissistic personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and mild mr. He just got out of a hospital after being committed for four months. Day to day life is such a struggle and it would be a dream to have someone to help us both to cope with everyday life. But dating is tough because I don't have much time to develop a relationship and i am afraid of bringing someone into our lives. It is not an easy thing to do either.
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| 7/1/2013 2:39:07 PM |
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thickyhips
Escondido, CA
29, joined Jun. 2013
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my son has special needs but I refuse to label him and I spend my life trying to make his as normal as the other kids his age,he is almost seven and far exceeds the importance of my dating life,i obviously would like to date but my son is numero uno. im sorry I know you want to help your children but never label them never categorize them I have fought for no label in my sons case,he is dealt with as an individual case with no diagnosis so he never feels separate from others his age he understands he is normal,he just needs a little more help than others and that's the extent of it as far as he feels and I feel the same way,his younger cousin is special needs as well as his older cousin, I worked in the special education room growing up often
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| 7/1/2013 8:25:41 PM |
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onlykisses4u
Bangor, ME
35, joined Dec. 2011
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I just wanted to take the time and thank each and everyone of you for sharing your stories! Life can be complicated as a single person, but as parents we know our priorities change. I may never find that special fit for ALL of us and that's okay cause at the end of the day, my boys will love me unconditionally and give me any rewards I need!! It's so nice to know I'm not alone in this crazy world sometimes! Once again, thank you all sincerely!!
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| 7/4/2013 5:27:59 PM |
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ronie2012
Kansas City, MO
30, joined Jul. 2013
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Onlykisses4u I'm so glad that you started this post because it is hard not only being a single parent but also having a disabled child.
I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter that has a rare diagnosis called Aicardi syndrome. She has meds, tube feeding, seizures and an 8-18 year life expectancy. It's hard to even consider dating when I know she has so many needs and I don't have time to waste on someone that isn't serious but I have a 8 year old son that needs a positive male figure because their dad passed away last year and I also would like to have someone. No matter the circumstances I do feel so lucky to have them. I look at my daughter and she melts my heart I can't help but feel lucky that I get to know such a special girl.
I dont know if any of you feel this way but I think it's hard that I know how much this situation ate at her dad I feel like it drug him down to his grave and I don't know how I feel about bringing someone else in to experience the hurt it brings. Don't get me wrong I'm by far ashamed but when you know your child will die it's just a hard situation.
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| 7/7/2013 11:21:59 PM |
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2montana4u
Antioch, TN
32, joined Jul. 2013
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I'm an the only parent my son has. He's 7. He's been diagnosed pediatric Bi-polar, PTSD,anxiety,ADHD. And I have no family within 1800 miles of me. It's difficult at times!! But we do what we have to for the kids!!
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| 7/10/2013 12:24:56 PM |
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yeahhnope
Mason City, IA
29, joined May. 2013
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People who's kids have ADHD... Pay attention to your kids more, it helps.
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| 7/20/2013 3:28:28 AM |
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troy006
Gilbert, AZ
44, joined Jul. 2013
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My kido is going to be 10 this year,the progress he has made is unbelievable he's very much a handful but I'll tell you what even when I get frustrated with him and I think I'm about to snap he will do something that will crack me up and I will almost Pee myself laughing to all the parents with special needs and autistic kids keep up the great work you're all better parents than you think!! !!!
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| 7/20/2013 12:59:26 PM |
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onlykisses4u
Bangor, ME
35, joined Dec. 2011
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People who's kids have ADHD... Pay attention to your kids more, it helps.
Are you serious?!? Pay more attention to them??? When your child is bouncing from one activity to another, can't sit still, continuously talks, can't focus... we have NO choice but to pay attention to them. Parent's attention has nothing to do with how our children's brains are wired and programmed. When you've spent ALL day doing nothing EXCEPT paying attention to your children and they STILL have the ADHD symptoms full force... the proof is OBVIOUS. Just saying.
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| 7/20/2013 9:36:12 PM |
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surbryton
Vernonia, OR
28, joined Feb. 2013
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I know that some things show up early on like autism but to say your young kid is bipolar or has ADD or ADHD, i don't think so. Maybe when he or she is older, but you can't know that early.
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| 7/21/2013 2:22:27 AM |
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surbryton
Vernonia, OR
28, joined Feb. 2013
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I get some of that and understand that and know about several of those things. I just don't agree with bipolar at that age. I have seen it in teen. I don't think you can tell if a toddles or elementary age child has it.
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