Comments on: What I learned from my son

By: Dana Hanley

Dana Hanley — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:03:02 +0000

Well, we bought him a “Chewey Tube” and that actually seemed to help a lot. We tied it around his neck and it helped give him something to chew on or lick. He had it in his mouth constantly for awhile.

He sort of gravitated away from it on his own. He does other things, now…like he makes this sort of hacking sound in the back of his throat, which I think is that same basic OCD type thing, but it is a little more socially acceptable than the licking.

By: Mikki

Mikki — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:14:19 +0000

Wow, your words are my words, and your thoughts mine too. You are describing my daughter with the hand licking and all I want to do is help her. Have you had any success in finding out why your son is licking his hands and what you can do to help him stop?!?!? We are at the beginning of doctors visits and trying to figure it all out. My daughter has recently discovered that the “other children” don’t do it and I’m desperatley worried about her self esteem. Any help??? Thank you for writing it all so bueatifully. Mikki

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By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:13:20 +0000

Yahoo must be overwhelmed because I missed these last three…

Thank you all for your kind words, and of course you are right, Julie.

Barbara, when you have a child with “special needs” it does bring a different perspective on the socialization question, doesn’t it?

By: Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:59:29 +0000

SO well put. I like to believe homeschooling has been a blessing to all my children, but I know it’s been a blessing to the one with Down syndrome. All he’s ever known is love.

Your son will do well with you as his mom.

By: Tracey Huguley

Tracey Huguley — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:17:23 +0000

Wow….Dana you’re comment touched my heart…..I’m a homeschooler of 3 kids….

Keep the faith and keep loving….

Hugs,
Tracey Huguley
traceyhuguley.blogspot.com

By: Julie@Shanan Trail

Julie@Shanan Trail — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:56:53 +0000

Dana, We have not escaped the desire to socialize our children and have them to act “normal” in our world. Yet God… created all kinds of brains. Luckily, you have the best parenting book out there! “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

You are already equipped for the good work of parenting Baby Bear!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:08:40 +0000

Dana,
I’ll add my appreciation for such a heartfelt post. I can relate as my dd has some “weird” behaviors too (licking, chewing, etc.)

BTW My youngest has had eczema which recently cleared up entirely … we found that pure cocoa butter was *very* effective in relieving it.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0000

Thank you, Anna-Marie…and it has been a long time since you called me Dana Dana. Or was it Danana? I forget now.

Anyway, would you believe the poor guy has eczema, too? That is not good considering how much he loves baths and particularly bubble baths! His is mild, however, and otc creams help. We have also found he can handle baby shampoo for bubbles, which is nice.

By: Anna-Marie

Anna-Marie — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:50:30 +0000

Dana,

what a gift your son is. And to think God sent him to you. You are a blessed mama! There is nothing like an unexpected kiss from your son. It moves me to tears when my 3yo surprises me with love and kisses. I think it’s really God showing me how much He loves me.

My 9dd has moderate eczema and scratches constantly. There is never an hour of her day that she does not feel itchy and that really bothers me. I want her to feel peaceful. I know what you mean about the doctor visits. I’m out of options at this point but I believe God will heal her. I will keep your baby–and you–in my prayers.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful post. It was really terrific.