I often find comfort in reading other blogs by other families (mostly written by the mothers) of children with an ASD.
And I regularly read every single blog that is on my blog roll. They are really worth checking out.
I feel like I want to comment on every single post that these women make because I am so awe struck by the honesty and openness of their words – and their ideas, methods and results are remarkable.
But I don’t- I don’t want to be known as the “crazy blog stalker lady!” lol
But seriously- These women inspire and motivate me to keep pushing on and to be kinder to myself and I am constantly learning and discovering different and better ways to approach my children and the situations that we face as a family.
I am often amazed at the sheer strength that these women exude and the way that they handle the circumstances that arise in their own families just astounds me.
It makes me remember that I CAN keep going and that there’s nothing that I can’t get through. Especially with God by my side 
Often I read these blogs and realise that I am not alone- we are just all spread out all over the world doing the AS dance in different, cultures, countries and seasons.
And I LOVE the internet. It has connected me to so many amazing people with amazing children and I appreciate the window into their lives that they have so generously opened for us.
I suppose that entering this “mothers club” is just what I needed. I have had the most amazing support from you all and the most helpful advice I could imagine!
I have made an appointment with the paediatrician to get Harley some Melatonin. I am getting Ella to the same Doc to get some answers and I have found a centre for gymnastics for Lucas. So see- I DO listen
Have a great week everyone
Fi
do tell me all about the gymnastics!
I just found your blog and I had to comment (see, I am the crazy stalker lady!) Nothing has helped me more than reading all these blogs from mothers and fathers across the world. On the days when I feel so alone or like I can’t handle one more minute, I read these amazing words from parents just like me and I can go on. When the real world around us just doesn’t “get it”, sometimes you need to turn to the virtual world to find strength. At least I do.
And I like the comments from others. Again, makes me feel like I’m not alone, but feeling and experiencing what others are.
Look forward to reading more from you.
and BTW – melatonin worked wonders for us. as did a gymnastics class specifically for kids on the spectrum. Good luck!
Alysia
http://www.trydefyinggravity.wordpress.com
Hi Alysia,
You can stalk me all you like! lol
I’m adding your blog to my blog roll too.
I LOVE it when people write to me!
And yep – I’ve found so much more support in the cyber world than the real world!
Fi
just emailed it to you
I agree with everything you’ve said, Fi!!!!!!!! I totally feel the ‘we’re all in this together’ love.
I just added you to my blog roll as well.
Do you need a prescription for melatonin? Here we can just get it over the counter. I hope it works for you.
Hi *waves*
From what I understand…in Australia, you can buy it over the counter in a health food shop but it’s a smaller dosage than what the Dr would prescribe.
I’m actually not entirely sure!
I will have to check it out and see
Whoa! You put me on your blogroll! Gosh! Thank you.
And while I so understand the scratchy blanket and the light/ sound issues, (I have to sleep with earphones and a pillow over my head) I do hope you are/ were able to get some sleep.
And please comment away!! It’s not stalkerish at all.
I too am so happy to have all of these wonderful blogs of parents who are going through the same trials as we are. To be able to share with people who have been there is awesome. Thanks!
It’s all one big learning curve for all of us !
I love reading blogs too and I have also gotten far more support from the blogging community that I do in ‘real life’. I also love that, for example, you and I can keep up with each other even though we live thousands of miles away and have never met. Honestly, one can make good friends online:) I also get lots of great insights and tips to help me. Now, going off to read some of the blogs of the people who commented here, always looking for new friends
Jen.
Thanks for being such a great friend to me Jen
Dear Fi, I love your comments, you are such a wonderful source of support and inspiration for me. I hope today brings a bit of peace after yesterdays carry-on.