Its only 7:30am and already another little milestone! (Actually, its quite a big one) I had explained to Kaylia that we would be going to the library and she repeated her version as usual .... then paused and repeated it several times, each time a bit clearer till she pronounced it correctly! This is the first time I can recall the she has shown awareness that the word was not correct ... then practiced till correct!
Today is a Kym day ..... which means an opportunity to spend her $2 earned by good sleeping!
Two days ago, I expressed doubt that the increased dose of Lovan was having any effect .... I think I may revise that opinion. Although it hasn't been a major change, I think her anxiety has decreased a little ... she seemed calmer yesterday. The change has not been in proportion to the increase in the dose so the idea (that the drug effect is levelling out) is probably still true.
One of our concerns (when we started down the medication path) was that the medication would alter her personality ..... thankfully, this has not happened and she has stayed the same delightful character.
- Posted by the Kaylee Blogger
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
#77 Tuesday 5th October 2010
The sleeping regime change is working! Our little girl is a real shopping fiend and the prospect of a shopping trip is obviously very motivating! Last night she slept right through without stirring. Way to go!
Yesterday she had most of the day with Kym .... and loved it! It's so good for her to have places/activities (other than home) that she loves.
Today she has "Mummy Time" .... Naomi is having a Kaylee-break from work and they will be doing girl-stuff together.
Yesterday she had most of the day with Kym .... and loved it! It's so good for her to have places/activities (other than home) that she loves.
Today she has "Mummy Time" .... Naomi is having a Kaylee-break from work and they will be doing girl-stuff together.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
#76 Sunday 3rd October 2010
Anxiety has been an underlying theme lately .... today Kaylia has just been able to cope ... but it has been difficult for us to manage and there's not much relaxing time ... we need to be on guard to implement management strategies at the first sign that things are going haywire.
At present her anxiety produces repetitive, nagging behaviours .... these get very wearing and we handle them by a clear warning followed by a count down for continued nagging ... and a "time out" period in her room at number 3. This is working ... but the anxiety is still there and it makes it very hard for Kaylia to self-regulate.
I have been experimenting with an increased Lovan dose to try to reduce the anxiety ... but it isn't working and I think the Lovan has reached the limit of its effect.
The "new regime" for sleep has gone well - Kaylia is excited by being able to earn money that she can spend at the "Two Buck" shop (she loves this).
The search for aupair # 9 continues .... nothing to report yet!
At present her anxiety produces repetitive, nagging behaviours .... these get very wearing and we handle them by a clear warning followed by a count down for continued nagging ... and a "time out" period in her room at number 3. This is working ... but the anxiety is still there and it makes it very hard for Kaylia to self-regulate.
I have been experimenting with an increased Lovan dose to try to reduce the anxiety ... but it isn't working and I think the Lovan has reached the limit of its effect.
The "new regime" for sleep has gone well - Kaylia is excited by being able to earn money that she can spend at the "Two Buck" shop (she loves this).
The search for aupair # 9 continues .... nothing to report yet!
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