Day 15

Day 15

1 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (California Olive Ranch with COOC Seal)
1/2 Tsp of Now Brand Inulin 
1 pill of Now Brand DHA-500 Fish Oil

Monica is back at school.  No fever, wasn't warm.  I dressed her cooler today, and sent an email to her teacher with instructions to call me if she feels off and I will come get her. 

Just received this from her teacher. 

Thanks Kim!

Our girl is definitely in a better mood today.

Will contact if need be.

Thanks for being you!

Grateful for you!

Jessica

I hope all her teachers are this awesome. We have been blessed for four years of school so far.  The first two were at an special needs group at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, at the Wehde Early Childhood Center in Crystal Lake for 3 and 4 year old preschool.  Without those first two years there, I doubt she would be as far adjusted for school as she is currently. 

When she transitioned to Kindergarten, they moved her to South Elementary in their ASPIRE program for Autistic and Special Needs Kids.  She is in the school with other children, and special wing and classes for our kiddos, as well as therapy rooms, playgrounds for all.  I adored her staff last year, and so happy when she stayed in the same classroom for first grade now.  The team knows her, the team knows me.  Consistency is the key with all kids, I think. 

Last topic and back to NP charting. 

There is a group on Facebook specifically for support on the Nemechek Protocol.  I think that group is what causes many of us special needs moms and caregivers to get frustrated.  The angst of so many upset and wanting more progress bleeds through the group. So many people want to alter the dosages or take a time out because of severe mood swings on the protocol.  We are only on day 15, so I don't feel qualified to say anything yet.   I think about the brain.  So little is known about healthy brains.  Monica's mom has a 'healthy brain, talking and reading by 18 months, as well as potty trained, and look at her?  28 years old and it is one bad life choice after another.  I can't imagine the autistic brain and the haywiring, now trying to heal, and process more and sensorize more because the propionic acid is working its way out of the system.  More haywire, more crossed telephone lines, analog in one way, high tech digital in others.  And all the while, a beautiful human soul that just wants to play, listen to music, smile, swing on a swing.  When I think I want to vent, about anything, breaking it down is so much better for me.  This is the main reason I blog, and have for many years on different topics.  This is how I rewire, reset. 

I don't know how I would feel 6-12 months from now on the NP and everything remained basically the same.     I look at the vitamins and minerals, and now oils and fiber in her diet,  and think even if it doesn't change the autism, I am raising a healthy kid who can fight off flus and low energy, and maybe one less meltdown is worth it. 

We are in it people!  Let's love and support the beauty in the good.