What Do i do Now? HeySistah Publishing

PUTTING YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD TO SLEEP SO YOU CAN REST!! When my son was younger he would only sleep 8 hours at a time, and it was particularly difficult to get him to wind down.  He would run around from room to room disturbing the neighbors and everyone elses sleep as well. Many articles suggested using Melatonin, I myself dreaded the idea of how to get my son to injest a pill. So I considered other ways and found 2 that work well for me. I found a routine is pivotal when giving your autistic childs life structure and purpose.  My son loves water so I took him to the store and bought Thomas the train bath toys and then allowed him to play with his toys while he bathed which relaxed him.  Next after drying him off I would give him a relaxing massage while playing classical music, I have also found that cable televison has thse short films of the coral reefs with soothing music in the background and my son LOVES fish. I would also recommend getting a fish tan...

Life is crazy with its ups and downs.  I never would have thought I would be where I am now, yet here I am. I started working sophmore year of high school and didnt stop until my mom got sick with cancer and had to have treatments 5 days a week.  I dont regret stopping work to care for her, it was the best and worst time of my life. My mom and I became great friends and I came to understand her as a woman not just my mommie. The child in me misses her everyday and longs for the soothing tones of her voice, it always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok just because she said it.  Now my sons look to me to give that reassurance and comfort.  I never thought that I would have to protect them from their loved ones too. I see so many people that have subsidized housing that are lazy and trifling and unambitious. I just want a safe and clean home for myself and my children and I can't seem to catch a break, I think about how much money my kids would receive ...

Lately, it seems as though Nolans progress is going super fast, I always knew my son wasn't  mentally disabled but I wasn't prepared for how smart he actually is!! In the last few weeks he has mastered my iPhone so well that he wiz's through the apps I've downloaded for him, and now that I've showed him just once how to pull up a video from the circus he goes in my phone and plays it over and over again.  Not to mention in the course of pulling up the video he figured how to work the camera so now he has literally 100's of selfies!! He's so wonderfully playful with his big brother, he wrestles with him, and he takes our dogs favorite toys and makes him chase him through the house!!  He dresses and undresses himself for school, and even has an opinion on what I pack for his lunch!! I try not to get discouraged by the fact that he still hasn't uttered any words but encouraged by the fact he can retrieve items i request from another room, clean up h...

My Autisitic Son will attend school all day!! ALLLLLL DAYYYYY!! I have waited and prayed for this day so long I can't believe it;'s finally here!! Lord knows I waited a long time to have my kids to make sure I would be able to devote myself to them However, I wasn't prepared for how significantly considerable the amount of self sacrifice I would be required to give on a daily basis and the fact that it has taken 5 years for me to finally have some considerable free time to myself!! Thank god their Father is a wonderful provider and is very supportive of our financial and indulges us with all the comforts we could ever want.  I truly don't understand how people that have less than $300 a month to live on do it!! Now I find myself thinking OK whats next for me now?  Do I go back to school and start a new career, or do I steel myself for the next phase of motherhood as Nolan and Jordan are becoming opinionated individuals and are now fighting for the chance to sit...

  JUST THINK ABOUT IT.... Today like most days was  a challenge in and of itself. My 7 yr old has more homework than I remember having in first grade, and I have to ask my friends to help me help my son with his 1st grade homework! At this rate one of us is definitely getting a tutor! I watch Dr. Oz to see how to manage my out of control health, weight and life at 46 and I watch the Chew to get an idea of what the heck to cook other than the usual, sould food, chicken, pork chops, pot roast, and steak.. It is definitely a struggle and it amazes me how after venting to a friend I found out we have similar life issues and she doesn't even have kids!! Wow and just think 100's of time a day I imagine what a carefree life i would have if I wasn't responsible for the life, education, happiness, health, education, growth and well being of my two boys.   Well now it seems thats not the problem, you can have the same issues i have without kids! Quality time for yours...

Motherhood is one Helluva Job!!! Today has been a loooong day. Everyday is a struggle as I try to navigate life without my true north "my mommy" .  The pain of missing my mom is so profound and gut wrenching sometimes I wonder if it would be better just to have someone really hit me so at least the pain would be the result of a physical blow not manifested by the absence of the one woman that understood me emphatically. I don't care how old you are, when times are hard there is nothing like your momma telling you "everything is gonna be ok baby".  The latest current events don't make it any better, I'm still reeling fro m the empathetic feeling of loss I feel for Hidaya Pendleton s mom, at losing her daughter to the senseless violence on these Chicago mean streets.  Fear of being a casualty in a driveby shooting as an innocent bystander for myself and my 2 children is a reality I face everyday living here in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago...

Everyday is a new day of twists, turns and mood swings with my son that has autism.  He doesn't speak he will  say "mama" but thats all. I've learned to adjust, adapt and be a mind reader!! My loving child gives me plenty of love and affection, and in those calgon take me awy moments , he senses my frustration and gives me a kiss which he expects will keep the "momster" away, and mostly it does! The added time and effort it takes to raise my 6 yr old not to feel neglected and forgotten, I have nooo time, energy or money left to do anything for myself. I  actually went into my closet today and mourned the fact that I haven't worn any of my "Via Spigas" "Dana Buchman"or anything that doesnt have a rubber heel, and all pants that just have elastic in the waist. I decided to put on some makeup the other day and realized I haven't worn it in soooo long I've lost my MAC pressed powder and chestnut lip liner!! I haven't seen ...