mommyof3gr8boys - Acceptance is the Cure!
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State: PA
Country: USA
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Hi, my name is Christie, I am 28 and have been married to my husband Eric, for over 7 years now  We have been together for almost 12 years (high school sweethearts).  He is an Electrical Engineer and I am a SAHM but also going to school part time for psychology.  We had our first child EJ (Eric Jr) in 2002.  He is dxed with PDDNOS,  Anxiety, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dispraxia, and an articulation disorder.  Quite a lot for a 5 year old boy!  He was just dxed this past May.  Although out sons psychiatrist prepared us about 6 months ahead of time.  They also think he will probably have his dx changed to aspergers when he is a bit older.  EJ is very high functioning he is in a regular classroom most of the day.  He spends 15 min in the morning in an Autism Support Classroom and 30 mins a week in OT, and 30 mins a week in ST.  He also has a TSS with him the entire day (half day k).  Besides in school he goes to out paitent OT once a week for an hour, he also goes to a psychiatrist once a month, and has a mobile therapist who spends 2 hours a week with him.  We are in the process of learning more about the SCERTS model and trying to implement it. 






Our second son Addison is 3.5 he was a premie born a month early, but very healthy!  He is our little joker.  He is ver small for his age but so adorable.  He too has some issues... we are in the process of having him evaluated. His speech evaluation gave him a dx of communication delay and now they are going to be doing and autism eval.  for a long time i thought NO ways Addison doesnt have autism.  Now, i dont know, I really think we might get that diagnosis again..Hopefully we will know more about it soon.  I feel like he has major sensory issues as well and when i do EJs sensory diet, Addison likes to join in.  I feel like he sometimes gets lost in the shuffle being the middle child, we try to give him a little extra when we can. 






Cohen is our baby he was just born this past August (the day after EJs 5th bday!) he is now 4 months old 15lbs, and has several teeth!! He is so health and we are so happy, we tried to get pregant for almost 2 years.  I found out i was going to be having Cohen last christmas eve.  I ended up spending all but my frist trimester on bed rest.  I then went into preterm labor at 25 weeks (around the time of EJs dx) i spend 2 weeks in labor and on all kinds of meds to try and get it to stop.  Finally they were able to and I spend a month in the hospital before being sent home on meds and bed rest for the remaineder of my pregnancy till i had him by c-section.  He was my biggest baby at 7lbs 4.4 oz!!






Well that is a quick glimps into my life :)

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So proud!!!!
by mommyof3gr8boys on 04.12.08 - public - 124 visits

A few months ago EJs art teacher sent one of EJs painting to the ARC's Aunnual art show. Well I got a letter today saying, he wond the peoples choice award!!!!! here is what the letter said...
He is a special artist who creates masterpieces each time he comes to art class.
He won a $20 gift certificate to Applebees! The school has his artwork and the award certificate on display in the lobby! I am so so proud of him. Ej has a motor delay that really inhibits him so this is huge for us!!!!!!!

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storkdok
Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2008

Way to go EJ! You should submit it to Glimpse!

Motherof4
Posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2008

Hooray! Art can be such a terrific outlet! Go, EJ!

Robbiesmom
Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2008

The painting is BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations EJ, YOU ROCK,DUDE!!!!!!

slhh130
Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2008

Awwww! Congrats!

ppdnos1mom
Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008

That is fantastic!!! Great for EJ and I can imagine how very proud you are!!!

noaholiviaian
Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008

You know, that really IS art! I love it! Enjoy your dinner at Applebees, EJ!!! I hope EJ understands what he has accomplished. The colors are awesome.

Crofty
Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008

That's amazing, what a beautiful picture, you must feel on top of the world right now. Congratulations EJ!!

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