Hectic month

Well it's been a while since my last blog, well 2 weeks near enough!

Joe is still coming to terms of having ASD but he is finding that a lot of people he knows or someone they know have it, so it is becoming a little easier.

Tim is rebelling at the min, but I guess that what 3 & a half is all about...starting to find out who you are. He is looking forward to this weekend as Ben is being christened and he is looking forward to seeing his Nanny and Grandpa.

Ben is growing up fast, 9 and a half month's old now, I can't believe it really. He is really coming on now, trying to pull himself up in his cot now and also trying to speak more too which is soooo cute. He loves to sit on the mats that we have too and just play really, lots of toys with noise and lights, he seems to love those.

Sam is having a tough time at the min with some bullies, but we are speaking to the school to get on top of things, if it doesn't change though we are going to find out who they are and speak to the parents of the kids concerned. His confidence is really low at the minute but I am working really hard to bring him back to his lovely caring self. I miss my Sammy, he is not there, but hopefully we can get him back.

I had a lovely card from Mark this year for Valentine's Day, he always writes lovely words inside too, which make you feel warm and fuzzy. I made him a canvas of one of our wedding photos which I love and Mark seemed to like it too, which is great. Wow it's 15 years this year we have been together! Blimey time flies!

Well we have a busy week ahead as Ben is being christened this coming Sunday, so busy, busy, busy.......can't wait!

Ben's progress

Well our little man is now 9 months old! It has gone soooo fast the past 9 months but rewarding as well as very tiring.

He has come a long way over the past month, he can now sit up, which took a while for him to master, he has also started to shuffle on the floor. I guess it's only a matter of time til he figures out how to crawl or walk, he loves being on his feet.

He can clap now too, which I love as babies look so cute when they clap as they smile as well as they know it is a sense of achievement. He is laughing a lot more now which is great, he is such a happy little one.

He is still teething so sleep is still a luxury, but once that is out of the way then I am sure he will be fine as not many to go now. He seems to cut them like the other 3 did, in blocks of 3 or 4! makes it very painful for him but gets it out of the way quicker.

Oh yes, my favourite is that he loves cuddles and kisses! I know that will stop when he gets older ;)

Here's to another month of progress. We also have his christening on the 21st as they changed it from the 20th, which was a bit of a nightmare, but hey as long as we can get him christened I am not bothered really

New Beginnings

Well it's been a while since I 'blogged' so I feel that it is time for an update.

It has been a tough few weeks due to the stress of a house full of men!! but it has been productive as finally we have been to get Joe tested for ASD (Autisitic Spectrum Disorder). We only found out last thursday so frustrating as been trying to get him tested since he was 8! We now know that not all his behaviour is because he is a pain in the butt! but that there is a reason behind some of it.

He was diagnosed with Asbergers Syndrome which means he has autistic tendancies such as not being able to show his emotions how others do, also he is very intelligent (which we already know). At least we can now get the right support for what he needs and also this will now enable us to find the best school to cater for what he needs.

I am still working on hubby to get him to move but he is being very stubborn, but there is nothing new there! One of the reasons is that Joe needs his own space as that will help his symptoms to improve. I am trying to get help with the move thing but it is going to be hard to get hubby to move as he is stuck in his ways...I will keep you posted on this