Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Aidan and ADHD

Trying to determine if Aidan has ADHD.  He seems to have all the symptoms.  Has been that way for at least a year.  But is it his diet?  I haven't been the best about preparing healthy foods. The last 2 years have been extremely stressful. I haven't paid as close attention to the kids' diet like I should.  

It is so hard for me to go anywhere with him.  The other kids (even all of them together) were much easier to manage.  Not my little fireball. His attention span is short. Very short. He doesn't walk... he runs and jumps and skips most everywhere he goes.... open field or crowded restaurant, doesn't matter.  There are so many sweet, endearing things about him, but I find myself becoming so embarrassed, wondering if people doubt my parenting skills.  Subconsciously, I find myself wanting to say to them, "you should meet my other children... they are much more manageable".  Then I feel horrible for thinking that.  

Aidan is a full time job, in and of himself.  He needs constant attention.  I have to keep a constant eye on him.  

I feel so frustrated and on edge.  

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