I cannot even believe something that was said to me this past weekend. I was discussing going back to work full time next year (simply a possibility, not reality yet) and someone (I will not use names) actually asked me if I could even think of doing that with Micah being "special". "Isn't there a special school for kids like him here in the city?" SERIOUSLY?!?! When did having a feeding tube and a CHD instantly make someone qualify for the special education stuff? Micah is very smart and thankfully we are not dealing with major developmental delays...so why in the hell would someone even suggest that bull shit...sorry for the language, but I am really angry.
Anyway...just because my baby is "special" and by that I mean not a boring, average kid with no issues...does not mean that I have to put my career and future life on hold to wait around and do nothing. I am struggling with the possibility of going back to work, but in all honesty, I am really hoping that I do get this job. I think that as crazy as this seems, it will help stabilize my life and not allow me to sit around all day and focus on the what ifs with Micah. Micah needs to be around other kids...he enjoys it, so it is almost unfair of me to want to keep him locked up in his little bubble that he is in. He will thrive even more. And as for the numerous doctors appointments that he will still need to go on...that is what is nice with working in a school...school lets out at 3 and I can take him to late afternoon appts. What is the world is the big deal?
So there! Yes, Micah is special but his special needs are not that significant that he cannot do EVERYTHING (outside of heavy duty sports) that Noah and Leah do every single day of their "Normal" lives.
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You go girl! I know our situations are different since Arianna has DiGeorge Syndrome but I agree with you on this. It took me 17 months to accept the fact that my daughter has a disability. Having a disability...or being 'special' if you will...does not mean you are incapable of participating in society. Come on...look at him...he can climb on top of the table for heavens sake. He is thriving and needs to be around other toddlers. I think its a great idea if you want to get back into work. And it's not like your saying your going out tomorrow to work...your just exploring the possibilty. Try not to focus on what other say, even though I know its hard. Your an awesome mom and Micah is so lucky to have you in his life. You are making the best choices for him and if people don't like it then....who cares!!!
Love ya,
Vanessa
OHHH...Samantha said a SWEAR word...I'm telling!!!
Sorry SOMEONE said such a stinky thing to you...
I hope you get that job too...
Can't wait to hear how it goes tomorrow!!!
Love,
Kathy
I think a job would help you to find some balance, too. And it would be good for Micah to meet other kids on a more regular basis.
SPECIAL...I don't like that word either, and it gets used a lot to explain Elijah. I totally know where you're coming from with that. Tell whoever says that again that Micah will have greater depth than any person they will ever know.
About the job situation...what is meant to happen, will happen! When will you find out??
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