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my boys

November 6, 2011
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My boys are doing so amazingly well,Robin may be on Jeremy Kyle this month as an inspirational child and the microcephaly awareness day was amazing such support shown.

My youngest still has problems walking his boots from the orthopedic at the hospital help a little the nightly physio on his feet and ankles are keeping his tendons supple his latest seizure meds which have been upped a little are fingers crossed working a little better so less seizures.The autistiuc part of him is a work in progress he is so bright,his nickname is Sheldon aka shelly bean (if you have seem big bang theory Sheldon character is so like him) the only issue that really seems to concern him at the moment and as a child who keeps on asking as once its on his mind he wont stop asking until he gets a suitable answer,it  is at the moment grandad can I see him? my dad passed away after his battle with cancer and he comprehends in a childlike way he can’t see grandad as he is in heaven.He is aware he has a mom and a dad who both have parents so he has another grandad a paternal one.

conversation goes something like this…

I..Can I see grandad.

Myself..Grandad is in heaven you remember.

I..I know,I mean my dads one.

Myself..hmm I will have to talk to them or your dad about it.

I..ok phone them,they can come to my house.

Myself..ok son I will see what I can do.

This conversation then was continued and brought up regularly and small few day intervals.

I..send my picture to grandad

Myself..err which grandad?

I..the one who isnt dead,whats his name? does he look like daddy or me? does he have a moustache like your dad?

(after lots of questions about him I couldnt answer..)

Myself..ok I will write to daddy and ask him to answer your questions.

I..ok you can phone him at work.

myself..he might be busy.

I..he might not be.

After a couple of months of these questions and him getting frustrated by my lack of being able to answer his questions and his father ignoring his sons plea for his help filling in the gaps (via my phone call and letter explaining his son requires his help support or input on questions he asked) I decided to go to the organ grinder not the monkey.I wrote to the grandparents saying basically the questions their grandson is asking and if they would fill in the blanks and Offered if they wish to see him as never have or contacted to ask the offer still stands.

His dad was phoned by a Third party to say as he was not being a help towards his son I had gone via his parents and wrote to them,he was not happy.But desperate times call for desperate measures.I recieved a letter a few days later stating until the night before they didn’t know we existed as their son knowing the letter was coming dropped the bomb shell.Ugh I felt bad as 1: what if they are really old shock is no good. 2:why would a father be ashamed of a child not wanting to share him with family.

I am still non the wiser on any details for my sons questions as his grandmother said let the shock sink in and will decide what they want at not to build on expectations also had my motives for bringing this to their attention questioned?

ok yes shock I agree but four months on no decision! Yes decided what they want,but shouldn’t it be as a young child what the child needs not a whats going to effect them as what harm is sending a young boy a christmas card or a birthday card or a trip for an hours drive in a car to see sports day nativity play.

questioning my motives..Shouldn’t they question how come their son hid pregnancy and birth and childs life from them,how didn’t they notice any character mood swings I know if my children are lying upset worried etc Why their son felt scared guilty or ashamed to talk to them.yes maybe their christian attitude to having a child out of wedlock was a factor,but surely rejecting a child is a greater sin.

 

 

 

 

 

 


My blog has been hijacked!

June 2, 2009
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well I was going to do a post about the weekend of wonderment we had and also have to do a post on the lovely One nice blog award I’d so kindly recieved from midwife muse,but alas It will be put on hold as Robin as more pressing matters in hand.
Robin wants to help raise money for help for charity help for heroes to help raise money for our brave troops after some have got hurt or need therapy to help live a full active life after giving their all for us,as Robin has had therapy being special needs and having a disability so he knows how much better his life has been after getting the help and support.

He is asking his teacher at school if he can do something to raise money for help for heroes,and he is going to use my blog as well,the idea is that for this week on this post of his on my blog that each person who comments on it a pound will be donated to help for heroes.

ps:obviously there will be a cut off point as myself and his sister are helping him honour his promise to pledge the money.


The waiting is over.

April 8, 2009
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I decided to ring the DWP today as it was eight weeks since I had filled in and sent off Isaacs forms for disability allowance and the letter stated if I hadn’t heard in eight weeks to ring them.
The lady on the phone was a delightful lady and asked the usual questions Isaacs application number and date of birth and she said ok do you want me to let you know desicion over the phone,to which I said go ahead expecting the worst,she said can I check the details of the bank account the money will go in to.At this point I was not sure wether that was a security question or a hint that Isaac was going to get the neccessary paperwork to take to the dss for the extra help he needs.
I frantically searched for my details and read them over the phone and she said ok,well your son has been awarded higher rate dla,in shock I said he has??? she said yes ( there are three rates according to severity of disability and care needed and obviously hospital reports state that he is in need of 24-7 care) whilst trying to get my head around the fact I was actually getting the paperwork I needed to help get free travel to and from hospital and to prove that I’m a full time carer so wouldn’t have to explain situation and private life continually to dss,which is a blessing,the lady on the phone said we have back dated your allowance from the fourth of february the day you rang for the claim forms and it has been put in your account yesterday and it usually takes a week to clear,at this point I could of hugged her I didn’t actually hear how much was put in as I was shocked that I didn’t have to appeal.
Once the easter holidays are over and I recieve confirmation of Isaacs dla award I will ring the dss and notify them of my circumstances changing and that I shall be a full time carer and they will be able to change my status on books and will swop over so I get carers money topped up with income support as being a single parent I cant keep carers allowance as well as income support its either or and I really needed
the disability award so I could get the carers component to get the extra help towards nursery places and to get him into the system ready for school and help with travel costs to therapy and hospitals.
That is a weight lifted.


I used to have a handle on life then it broke.

January 22, 2009
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Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is like expecting a bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.
So to explain that thought,I was adviced by various people to ask for help with Isaac even if Just a few hours break as 24-7 care of a disabled or sick child takes its toll.I’m entitled to help and support,so I’ve swallowed my pride and fought against my independant I’ll manage streak and asked for a bit of support and help.I’ve been met with a resounding no..ugh
So I accept that but asked why,apparentley even though I’m a single mom I do amazing children,well fed clean all physical and emotional needs met and I don’t meet critiria.In a nut shell if I hurt or neglected my kids then I’d be able to have help support and extra financial help.Apparentle I have got the moral high ground and my children are not disadvantaged by their measuring stick,ok I cant afford holidays and latest x box etc but they have love and support more than alot of children and they know they are loved.

If the children played up and got asbos then they could go on an expenses paid trip to see the x factor,so How Do I explain to my children this theory,that as they are good can’t go on the trip!

So apparentley if I hurt my children or neglect them and I’ll get help and support,but that is never ever going to be an option.As I have told my children people of character do the right thing,not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.I’m hoping they will remember this when I tell them later.