tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4072102384601685836.post1921575312529478162..comments2023-10-23T08:33:17.998-07:00Comments on the beck family: worth the fight?stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15400553890126715116noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4072102384601685836.post-12391494045973987632012-03-23T10:53:24.296-07:002012-03-23T10:53:24.296-07:00I often read your blog, but never comment. I do no...I often read your blog, but never comment. I do not want this to sound mean (although it probably will, but please don't take offense), but maybe you not getting pregnant is God's way of telling you that you shouldn't have any more kids. At least not yet. It sounds like Gavin needs your undivided attention and dedication and to be the best mother you can possibly be. Maybe you were only meant to have one child and to raise that child in a way that he can be a functioning adult to go on and do amazing things. Or maybe when he gets a little older and progresses a little, you could try having a kid. It's hard to think that the family life you grew up dreaming about does not come true. But sometimes it's better to listen and go with what the universe (or God) is trying to tell you. Take some pressure off of yourself...it may help. Whatever you do, I wish you the best of luck. Raising a child with autism is not easy, but it's not the end of the world either. Continue doing what you're already doing: being a loving mom. Everything else will fall into place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4072102384601685836.post-6111871918676351712012-01-02T14:14:15.838-08:002012-01-02T14:14:15.838-08:00i guess it's hard to say for sure, but that ag...i guess it's hard to say for sure, but that age was when brennan's tantrums were full blown so it might just be the age. we had an IKEA episode with him b/c it was time to leave and he didn't want to leave the train table. he was 2 1/2, so about a year ago this last fall. i literally carried him out of the store with him kicking and WAILING, with huge tears, screaming like he was dying, hard to hold him with both of my arms across his body tantrum. he was banned from IKEA at that point. we have not been back. in the last several months his tantrums are little to none. i frequently scream "shutup" at my kids IN MY HEAD:) and i find that growling outloud helps vent my frustration:) funny to watch my kids to the same thing when they get frustrated. lovely coping skill i've taught them, lol. love you!!!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555733621307512935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4072102384601685836.post-66050455824993572532011-12-31T11:22:27.417-08:002011-12-31T11:22:27.417-08:00I don't know if it ever really goes away Stac....I don't know if it ever really goes away Stac. I just notice as they get older they use more fighting words. That's when I have to bite my tongue and not get upset. When I get upset, they get happy! But when I am more sad they get mad. Why is it so hard to do? Just keep at it sis. The next time won't be so bad if you stick with it. Love ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4072102384601685836.post-60642512075067809012011-12-31T11:16:51.982-08:002011-12-31T11:16:51.982-08:00Your strength and dedication is amazing. Is there...Your strength and dedication is amazing. Is there a local autism parent group you could join? I know every child is unique, but maybe you could compare notes. <br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com