Comments on: About Our Gus https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:29:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-484013 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:29:29 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-484013 In reply to Shannon.

Thanks for the book recommendations. I will check all of these out for sure!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-484011 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:25:40 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-484011 In reply to Shannon.

Hey, Shannon. I know the diagnosis can be kind of shocking. I have to let you know that our Gus has grown so much in the last 8 weeks since starting preschool. There are still things he struggles with like bath time, toileting, and his language can be hard to understand at times, but he is growing by leaps and bounds. It’s really reassuring to us. I imagine that your daughter will be starting some sort of preschool soon if she hasn’t already – I know that it’s scary but you will see her grow and learn as soon as she starts. Glad you took the time to say hey, I’ll be thinking of you and your fam.

]]> By: Shannon https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-483159 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:13:25 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-483159 i don’t know if you read all your comments but, one more thing — I am a member an autism mom’s group and there are 3 books that are amazing and you might want to check them out. they are by far the best ones i have read and i read a ton. They are here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849059942/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/Discussion-anxiety-behavior-parenting-strategies/dp/1849059950/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Childs-Sensory-Signals/dp/1466263539/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z

]]> By: Shannon https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-483153 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:09:52 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-483153 Bravo to you guys for getting him the help he needs and posting this on your blog. What a positive thing. I love your blog anyways, but I found another key way to relate to your blog since we both have kids on the spectrum. We just went through the process of getting our 2.5 year old dd diagnosed — so I understand a bit of what it’s like to go through that, though everyone has their own experience. I like how you introduced it on your blog. We still haven’t told everyone in our life yet – she was literally just diagnosed beginning of March – we’re figuring that out still. Like you said, it’s nothing we’re trying to hide and we don’t want to have people find out via the rumormill. So anyways, just wanted to say thanks for making this post. It helps normalize our experience and further understand we’re never truly alone in the things we’re going through.

]]> By: Paula https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-440420 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:32:02 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-440420 My heart breaks for you and my heart sings for you. I have a son with Nonverbal Learning Disability. He is 22 and in college! Praise God! He is smart, funny, friendly – an all around awesome kid. He will make a wonderful husband, father, employee whatever he decides to be. But his brain functions differently than most. It has been quite and adventure raising him. Frustrating, fun, interesting, crazy, heartbreaking, joyful… I could go on and on. The hardest part is realizing that this is who God made him. That isn’t going to change. His brain will always function this way. I can’t change him. And that is OK. Not only OK but pretty great. :)
As you enter this adventure with Gus remember its OK to feel whatever you feel. Ask questions. Find people that truly understand you, your feelings, your son. Remember that your husband will process all of this quite differently than you will. And that’s OK too. Keep living and doing and loving your family like you do!
Thank you so much for your vulnerability here. I really love your blog!

]]> By: meghanssj https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-440297 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:55:03 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-440297 Hi Scoops,

2 very good friends of ours work at Lionsgate Academy in Crystal, one as a teacher, the other as a para. All of the kids in the school are on the autism spectrum. They love the kids and their work, and through talking to them, I have really come to believe that school is a amazing resource for Twin Cities families who need a place for their kid to be understood and to belong. Of course its impossible to know at this point whether it would be anything helpful for your son, but I just wanted to mention that it is out there since I hear about it a lot and think it sounds great. I hope you are well! I am thinking strongly of starting my own seedlings this year, so I’m now going to head over and catch up on your recent posts!

Meg

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-436667 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:01:10 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-436667 In reply to Laura.

You are so cool!!!!! I love that you are doing that. I can’t wait for you to help me with my electrical stuff!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-436664 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:59:53 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-436664 In reply to Cecilia Haas.

Cecilia! First of all, so sorry that it took me all weekend (and then a few days) to respond to your comment. It’s really sweet that you took the time to respond to me, and I apologize for the delay. You’re comment is so heartfelt and sincere and really made my day when I read it. You have such a great take on this. I can’t say how our Gus will be as he grows up, but right now he’s still just a little guy, and I love all the little funny things about him. I’ve always been a sucker for the eccentric and quirky – and both my kids have lots of that to go around :)

Also, my Aunt’s name was Cecilia – such a good name!

]]> By: Cecilia Haas https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-431262 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 02:47:22 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-431262 Scoops-

I love your blog and have been a weekly fan for a couple of years now. Your post on your son really resonated with me for many reasons. My husband was diagnosed with Asperger’s as an adult. We were engaged and had just bought a house and moved in together. I started noticing little things about his personality and those things grew and grew until I started doing research and read about Aspberger’s Syndrome and new he had it. He was very open about it and agreed and we started seeing a therapist that specializes with people who are on the autism spectrum. We have seen her for over 4 years now and she has helped us in so many ways. My husband is a brilliant, loving, funny, kind man with many eccentricities that I wouldn’t change for the world. I am proud to have him be my partner in life and let’s face it- we all have our weirdness and our quirks. He is just a person that I get to live with and be a part of his world everyday. He has taught me to be a better, patient person that has a wonderful opportunity to see the world not only my way but his way as well. I can honestly say that his world is often way easier. I wouldn’t want him any other way.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-430726 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:02:32 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-430726 In reply to lauralou.

Hey Lauralou, Thank you for sharing with me! It is so good and encouraging to hear stories of what early intervention has done for other kids. Gus too will be doing OT and Speech Therapy, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how he responds to it. I am throwing both of those books into my Amazon shopping cart as we speak/type. Thanks so much for the recommendation. We are being very cautious of how we are getting information on the internets and what have yous, so we really appreciate suggestions from other people who have been there, done that.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-430722 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:58:46 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-430722 In reply to Janelle.

Thanks so much Janelle! Can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the support, it means a lot to us and this week has been so much easier to take on because of it.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-430718 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:57:32 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-430718 In reply to JESSICA.

Hey Jessica, Thanks so much for your comment. Really, thank you for sharing with me, it means so much to know that you (we, me) are not alone in this. I hope you and your fam are doing well.

]]> By: Laura https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-430059 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:29:04 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-430059 In reply to Scoops.

Take the time you need-you got this.

I’m actually in school now-I went back this fall (at 34!) to be an electrician! ITS SUPER AWESOME. Now I can help you with all your electrical problems along with upholstery and sewing problems! :)

]]> By: JESSICA https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429953 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:28:32 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429953 Telling others what’s going on is something I’ve been struggling with since our son received his diagnosis about 18 months ago. This was beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. I understand completely how you feel, and to echo what everyone else just said, he will be fine because you are an awesome mom who is getting him what he needs. (I’ve never commented before, but I enjoy your blog).

]]> By: Janelle https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429864 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:23:28 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429864 Hi Alison,
I haven’t commented in a while, but I still read and just wanted to say hi and let you know you have my support. Wishing you and your family all the best!

]]> By: lauralou https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429858 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:21:00 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429858 Hello, I think I found your blog via Apartment Therapy. Anyway, I’m a fan. My older son is also on the spectrum. Early intervention has made such an impact. Our public school system is amazing. He was able to receive OT and Speech Therapy through the system before he entered kindergarten. Through our pediatrician we were also able to do addition speech and OT interventions with our local rehabilitation hospital. He is now in 5th grade! He is also a cuddle-r. Loves people, and is very affectionate. We found that Raising a Sensory Smart Child and The Out of Sync Child were really helpful when he was little (and still helps, now and again). Hang in there.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429077 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:56:09 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429077 In reply to beks.

Beks! Thanks for the comment, it’s so incredibly encouraging to hear things like this. It really means a lot to my husband and I, we really appreciate it.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429074 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:54:41 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429074 In reply to MC.

Hey MC, thanks for your comment. Its so good to hear about other peoples experiences, I’m really happy to hear that your nephew is doing so well! I’ve heard a lot of positive experiences with early intervention today which is very encouraging!

I especially like your last sentence ;)

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429069 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:50:53 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429069 In reply to Lolly.

Hey Lolly, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Let me start by saying I am so happy to hear that your son is doing well! That’s an incredible blessing. You’ve been given the gift of perspective. Throughout this experience I continually remind myself often that my family is happy, healthy and we have each other. I’m thankful for that.

Thank you for taking the time to empathize. There have been a lot of sleepless nights lately and I yearn to know normalcy. Gus is little right now and there are so many questions, I know that as he grows he will prove to me that it’s all going to be okay. Thank you!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/about-our-gus.html#comment-429056 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:35:02 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9241#comment-429056 In reply to Steve jacobsen.

Thanks, Steve! We’re pretty sure he’ll turn out alright ;)

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