Family Archive
I’ve been asked before why I even bothered giving my children names because I only ever refer to them by their nicknames. It’s funny how when you’re pregnant, you think of these beautiful names …
The feelings and emotions of a special needs parent are pretty unique in life. Rather than witter on in writing, I thought for once I’d witter on in video form… Would love to …
Recently, we’ve been talking a lot about booking a holiday. We intend to go abroad in the summer before Jude breaks up as I don’t think he’d be happy with the plans. I feel content …
Apparently, I’m suffering from stress. *All gasp in shock* I know, right? Didn’t bat an eyelid. I spoke to a doctor and have subsequently looked up the Mind web page on stress as well …
Hello all, how was your weekend? As you know, I write blog posts for Family Fund and this latest addition was about mess! Ha! I thought, my specialist subject…as Emmeline demonstrates so beautifully in …
I’ve always mentioned how I dislike the whole Rain Man, “what’s Jude’s amazing skill?” kind of attitude because frankly, it’s ridiculous. He’s a human being and not a magician. BUT when it comes …
I must get asked this question on an almost weekly basis. When did I realise there was something slightly different with Jude? I know some people don’t like this sort of discussion and I …
Jude had a really lovely weekend at home but I’ve noticed (and I’m aware that I talk about this a lot) that his anxiety has got worst. Now when he’s going through his standard …
I wrote this post last month for the charity, Family Fund. They have helped us in the past buy a few bits for Jude – do you remember all the sensory stuff I got …
On first appearances, I think many people overlook Jude’s internal anxiety but it’s something I’ve been wary of and somewhat afraid of for the past couple of years. I’m also convinced it has got worse …