CW--- S had an ear infection-- do you know how many times it seems that I have taken him in and he didn't have one?! He had to have ear wax removed and was screaming and writhing as she did it. I knew then that he had an ear infection but his dr. explained she needed to see his ear drum "to make sure." I know she was doing her job but it made me cry as I had to hold him down while he bucked his body and screamed bloody murder. I asked for a break and got up to wash his face with a cool cloth before she continued. She told me that it was normal for me to feel upset and I said "oh, I know!" (and I don't give a crap if it wasn't)
He has been sleeping now for 2 hours! poor fella. I know he will feel better by Monday because he has some amoxicillin.
as for work- Well, at least the ball is rolling!The reality is that I will be working at least 6 days a week until November, after conferences. I think things will slow down at that time.
My sub called me and said in 35 years of teaching,including at a similar school, she never had a student like THE BOY! She said I had some other 'doozies' as well- but I guess compared to THE BOY I wasn't aware!
How funny because I heard the same thing from 4 or 5 subs the year I was pregnant! No exaggeration. In that class, I had 5 kids on behavior plans.We still managed to learn and have fun (although not as much because they got wild) Again, this class is full of angels in my eyes!
Also, the principal wants THE BOY to have half days starting Monday. Uh huh! Oh yeah! Victory Dance! We also have a SPED meeting set for 9/27.
I replied to her email and thanked her for being proactive as we figure out how to help THE BOY. I added that I have a student who has Autism and his parents are "involved." His mom wants to volunteer and I want to be able to show her that I am consistently following the legal accommodations and modifications outlined in the IEP. I explained to my principal that at this time, most of my energy and focus has been on UZ due to triage, although I am doing my best (truthfully!) Hope that sinks in, a little, like DUH we have OTHER KIDS that need to learn, here! I really do like my principal and she is supportive. I will be very impressed if she gets this case to move along quickly.
ok I promise to post something upbeat and positive before the weekend is over.
Last edited by newmama; 09/17/1010:10 PM.
me,34 exH,34 S,16 months S:3/31/09-left for OW started DBing 10/09 d final: sometime 10/10 current: http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2022856&page=1 met in 2004
