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the trouble with motherhood

the trouble with being a mum, is also one of the most wonderful things about being a mum

it’s only been 2 weeks since we’ve started down the road of referrals, test and diagnostics – and i’ll admit i’m not the usual Tracey lately. most day’s i’m okay, and then other days i’m in a rut. last week was worse, at least this week i’m managing my anxiety more. does not make for a professional day at work! I’ve also had bad mouth ulcers and pimples galore lately, not good!

i’ve been thinking about it, and what i feel is useless and helpless. not in a ‘oh i can’t do anything right’ or ‘woe is me’ sort of way. i think i’m the kind of person who is impatient, and when has something to take care of – wants to take care of it NOW.

i’d rather be spending my day with my daughter, trying to teach her things and helping her as much as I can.

i feel like i can’t sit down until we have a diagnosis and until Jovie is getting the help she needs. i feel like there’s so much to do and we haven’t started yet.

so i guess this is what being a mum is about! neverending worry coupled with undying love.

Jovie is doing well, by the way 🙂 she had her eye sight assessment on Wednesday and she has great vision -no issues there! next is her hearing assessment, then another paediatrician appointment in the next 6 weeks. we also have an appointment for the Children’s Hospital in SEPTEMBER (eeek feels so far away) which is no doubt going to add to my anxiety. thanks for your tweets, messages and emails x

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yima • May 30th, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Hey Tracey, Hang in there. Doctor’s appointments and assessments always seem to take forever, in the meantime don’t feel you have to wait for a diagnosis before you can start doing things for your daughter. Early intervention services are a good starting point. There is a hotline no. 1300 656 865 where you can find out more information about what services are in your area. The early intervention service that we go to (Early Education Inc), has been invaluable, they have occupational therapists, speechies, physios, specialist early educators, the list goes on. The aim is to provide a wholistic support/therapy service for your child and the family. When we started going, my son didn’t have (and still doesn’t have) a definitive diagnosis, I told them about my son’s delays and they were happy to take him in, no doctor’s papers were necessary. It was the best thing I ever did. I was worried initially, scared about what it would mean but the people were so welcoming, and obviously experienced with families that it was a relief to finally connect with people that weren’t doctors and understood my situation – and wanted to help promote my son’s development. It is just a suggestion of what you can do in the meantime. For more info look up Lifestart and Early Ed websites. Take care of yourself – Audrey