About our Daughter

I am mother to four wonderful daughters, ages 17, 19, 21, and 23, and wife to the greatest husband on earth. God has given us a special child to raise one who was diagnosed with early-onset bipolar disorder at the age of seven, though she showed signs of it from the age of fifteen months. She also has ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder (sensory seeking), Dyslexia, and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder-NOS, all typical comorbidities for a bipolar child. In spite of the trials, she enjoys lacrosse, running (finished her first marathon in October of 2014!), and reading and writing her own books. I will share with you the many joys and sorrows we have faced and will face in the future with the hope that you may find better understanding about this mental illness caused by both chemical and structural abnormalities in the brain. I desire that you will be encouraged by this blog if you are also dealing with a bipolar child. Thank you for reading and sharing in our journey.

How Did You Know She Was Bipolar So Young?

I wrote a long explanation of how we came to this bipolar diagnosis in a child so young under my post of March 19th of 2009. If your child or a child you know bears similarities, please seek out a good psychiatrist and don't wait for "things to get better." Often they will simply get worse, and the longer a child is unmedicated, the more damage their brain can accrue. Early diagnoses and treatment are key to providing these children with a chance at a successful life later as a teen and an adult.
Never change, start or stop a medication without the approval of your child's physician!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

I'm Back

I am back because I just can't keep silent.  I need this outlet .  Especially now, with still no job for my husband, making this a total of 13 out of 16 months without a paycheck :(, and Christmas approaching, and medical bills to pay and deductibles and copays to meet until January 1st, and paying for our own health insurance now ($$$$$), and on top of this having to pull Caroline out of yet another school, this time because concussions have impacted her memory to the point that she needs intensive cognitve brain training.  She is being homeschooled through this private school as they will keep her transcripts and grades for me.  She can re-enter this school next quarter or the next if we think she can keep up.

I am weary and depressed.  Pray for us if you pray.  We need it.  This has been a long painful journey and we need light at the end of this tunnel.  Thank you.  Megan

7 comments:

Fighting for my Children said...

nice 2 hear from u but sorry that ur life is stressfull. i will pray 4 u n ur family

marythemom said...

Oh Sweetie! I wish I could fix all our problems. Keep the faith and know you are not alone!

Hugs and prayers!
Mary

Anonymous said...

I'll be praying for you, I know this must be a terribly difficult time, it's good to see you back!

mamaGoose said...

I am so glad I have been checking back to 'see' if you were really gone....It is so good to have you back!! You are just so amazing for all you still do. I feel validated with my frustrations that we are good parents but sometimes, ugh, i feel like a horrible mom for the thoughts in my head during the meltdowns. We are all here for each other and you are the catalyst..THANK YOU.. I know that things will get better..it will happen! Keeping you in our prayers too..
=)

badBarbara said...

In my prayers tonight. Thank you for sharing your stor.

Anna said...

Hi Megan,

I missed you while you were gone. I will pray for you.

Kendralyn said...

So glad you're back! Praying for you and for a job for your hubby!