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Just needed to tell someone

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longnight · 22/11/2018 23:07

I normally only start threads when things have gone wrong and I'm trying to figure out why but I'm the only adult here and it's too late to contact any of my friends and I needed to tell someone.
For the first time in a long time I'm sat on my bad crying happy tears dd1 is 9 and has sn and is in a specialised school has been since start of this year. She's been doing really well still has volatile moments but is slowly getting better and getting to grips with her emotions. She's been getting star of the week more and more in this school and tonight I've been informed she's finally catching up to her peers in terms of school work. This time last year she was only managing year 2 work and with the support of school she has improved massively. I had a letter from school informing me as I can't make parents evening due to distance and I only get chance to read letters from school when they are in bed.
To top it off ds4 is 3 and has actually woke up to use the toilet instead of sleeping through and wetting his pull up... He's been slow with toilet training due to bowel issues. I put him back in bed gave him a kiss and he said mummy you mean everything to me .. I asked him if he knew what that meant as he normally only likes people and he said yes I love you more then teddy and your my favourite person. None of the older ones have said things like that when they were younger it was just your my best friend.

I know it's only little things but after a few hard and rubbish years for us all it's actually made me feel like I'm finally doing something right.

I don't expect any replies just figured it was something I could come back to and read when having a bad day .

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Winegumaddict · 22/11/2018 23:11

I'm glad they're happy tears. It sounds like you deserve it. I'm sure you're a lovely Mum to raise such a lovely boy. A few heartfelt words make all the difference.

KnittingSister · 22/11/2018 23:17

Well done! You're doing a great job Flowers that's lovely to hear

earlgreymarl · 22/11/2018 23:18

That's so lovely. What a great job you have done xx

azulmariposa · 22/11/2018 23:20

Aww hearing something like that from your child is an amazing feeling. You definitely have a proud mummy moment there! Thanks

cleanhousewastedlife · 22/11/2018 23:21

That's lovely to read. It sounds like you have all been doing well, and that your children are thriving because of your love and care. It must be hard work but you're obviously doing a very good job! Have some ThanksCake in celebration.

shortgreengiraffe · 22/11/2018 23:21

How lovely. Well done @longnight

longnight · 22/11/2018 23:25

Blush thank you I wasn't expecting any replies.

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NickyNora · 22/11/2018 23:34
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Ilady · 23/11/2018 00:15

Having a child with sn is not easy. It seems that your always fighting to get the extra help or support they need in order to reach their potential. From what you said DD changed schools and due to both your and their hard work they can see a large improve in DD school work. I have a friend who's child has special needs and she spent years fighting to get him extra help and support. One day someone she knew met her son and noticed how much better her son was doing. He said to her your doing a great job. She was delighted to hear this as like you she had a few hard years. Your doing a hard job but I am glad your beginning to see the fruit of your labours.

StillMedusa · 23/11/2018 00:25

[Smile] That's fab. As a fellow parent of a child (now adult) with SN I know how good it feels when things fall into place and go right. (My ds2 also went to a special school and now, unbelievably has a part time job although he has is autistic with learning disabilities)

Hang on to these break throughs...they keep us going through the rough times!!!

Storm4star · 23/11/2018 00:35

Bless you OP. You sound like a fantastic mother. Take heart, my son has ASD, went to a special school. Well, he is an adult now, he finished his degree in July and is going off to a dream job abroad early next year. Do not underestimate for one second how much a mothers love and support can help children to flourish. And, just so you know, you have clearly been doing right all along. Be proud of yourself and your babies Flowers

CemetaryGates · 23/11/2018 00:37

This was a lovely post to read!

I'm so happy that you have found a school that is so supportive of your daughter, and that she is thriving there.

Your three year old sounds adorable.

Butterymuffin · 23/11/2018 00:39

Lovely that things are on the up for you. Let's hope this is the light at the end of the tunnel. Flowers

Shadow1234 · 23/11/2018 00:42

How wonderful, so happy for you. 💐

DeRigueurMortis · 23/11/2018 01:49

How lovely Thanks

MistressDeeCee · 23/11/2018 01:59

Lovely inspiring post. Well done to you all 💐

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