Dude, I could NOT sleep last night because I suddenly started experiencing Restless Leg Syndrome. Or, as it is known in my family, the creepy-crawlies. I had to get up and walk the floor at 1am because my legs felt so creepy and jumpy. It was so crappy because I was very very sleepy and I didn't want to be up. I used to get this when I was pregnant, and I would cry because all I wanted was sleep.
So, Andy got the girls ready this morning and let me sleep. Lovely. I still feel it a little, but since it is daytime and I walk around a lot, it isn't as bothersome. WHAT CAUSES THIS CRAP?!
So, I made an appointment for Charlotte to go to a therapist. She's just been struggling so badly with anxiety and OCD. Poor little girl. Hopefully, she can start learning some solid coping skills that will serve her throughout her life. It's hard to see her sad so much. (TOTALLY just remembered my dream! Because it was about Charlotte being naughty and me punishing her and not feeling like I could punish her appropriately. Going to school in sopping wet clothes and being grounded for 3 days didn't seem good enough.)
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I love Charlotte. She is a sensitive, creative little gal with a curious and tender heart. It's hard to see your little ones suffer. I hope she receives the tools she needs in therapy. You are a great mom to recognize her needs and help her turn those struggles into strengths.
I agree with Courtney. Good for you for recognizing that she needs some help learning coping skills. A lot of moms (and I'm including myself when my kids were younger) would probably try to pretend that there was nothing wrong. Getting to know you Grover girls has really helped me gain a better understanding of mental health issues.
Sorry about the RLS. Hope it was just a one night thing this time.
Hey Jen!
I have always loved stopping by your blog. No one writes like you. What causes this? you ask. Check out naet.com find a doctor who practices and just go in for their testing. If you're curious. Then decide if you think you should move forward or not at all. Immensely helpful, even for kids. It gets to the root of all the problems mentioned in this post.
yak, yak, I'll get off my box, but understand my sincerity, it will help. There are answers. God led me to them because I had faith there was a way.
i understand the feeling of wanting to cry because all you want is to sleep and you can't. i'm glad this doesn't happen to you ALL the time. and i hope charlotte can get the help she needs to remain a happy little girl.
YOu are awesome for getting her the help she needs!! She is going to be so well equiped, probably than most kids, to deal with life! Gary has rls too. It stinks! I think it's a neurological thing and it sucks!! So sorry!
A few things:
1. I have RLS lately, except I call it FOB (Fear of Bedbugs). I hate nature sometimes.
2. Oh! "Court" is Courtney! I have been thinking all this time, "That is one sensitive dude." Hi, Court! Nice to meet you. I'm Jess.
3. Bless Charlotte and bless you for being such a great, proactive mom.
4. I love you! So much!
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