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Melanie

Most nights before bedtime, I try to do some kids yoga with Ella. It's a great way for her to unwind, and also great for her balance, which she still has a lot of trouble with. Sometimes she'll even do it herself, as Ive got the photo visuals laminated on her wall! I'm sharing this for 2 reasons, 1 - because it makes me look like a fantasic parent, and 2 - because I feel guilty that a couple of hours ago I lost my shit because Ella did not want to get dressed, which then caused a naked meltdown of epic proportions that lasted nearly an hour and ended with both of us in tears, proving I'm not, in fact, a fantastic parent, most of the time I'm pretty fucking mediocre. Just like yoga, It's all about balance... 🤷 cont...

Ella, Special needs parenting

greif

Melanie

Not going to lie, this one was tough to write. My two biggest losses in life, my father, and a child that never existed. - How I deal with grief.

Diagnosis, Ella, Special needs parenting

Flashback

Melanie

7 years ago I was still sitting in hospital, with my tiny baby that was born 3 weeks earlier, with no answer, no hope and no idea. The drs had just started talking about genetic testing, I felt like a child, lost and alone.

Ella, Parenting, Special needs parenting

Reality Check

Melanie

Reality Check - There's nothing wrong with being realistic when thinking about the future for my special needs child. - and here's why... You can hope for sunshine, but still pack a damn umbrella.

Ella, Special needs parenting

5 things not to say about my childs sensory eating disorder.

Melanie

If you have a child with sensory eating disorder or food aversions or you know someone who does I can guarantee they've heard these things and more so many times!  What would you add to the list?

Parenting, Reece

Reece

Melanie

Having a baby in a country hospital that's not equipped for epidurals or cesareans, it's what our bodies are made for, What could go wrong?! Everything. - A light hearted read about the worst pain I've ever been in.

Ella, Parenting, Reece, Special needs parenting

What I wish I’d been told about having a baby after a special needs child.

Melanie

What I wish I'd been told about having a baby after a special needs child. The decision to have a baby after Ella was not one I took lightly, there was just so much to consider. Read more here.

Ella, Parenting, Special needs parenting

A simple guide to interactions with special needs kids.

Melanie

I've often written and talked about the feeling of isolation, and being alone as a special needs parent.  After last week's post focusing on that, I got asked by a few people "well Melanie, it's all very good to whine and moan about it, but how do we fix this!?" Well, after speaking to a few other special needs parents I've put together a simple list of what to do! We may not fix the world, but with enough shares me might make one trip to the park better for one kid. And that's good enough for me!

Ella, Special needs parenting

Out of touch

Melanie

I promised the brutal truth, well strap in, because here it is. I never realized the isolation I would feel when Ella was diagnosed. How little I would suddenly have in common with my friends, with other parents. If you know someone or have a friend that's a special needs parent, this will give you an insight to how they may feel, if you're a special needs parent, you are not alone. Click here to find out more.

Ella, Special needs parenting

A glimpse into an average afternoon, with Poo

Melanie

The afternoon I had to clean a bag of pooey clothes, and everything went wrong... A lighthearted look into toilet training a special needs child.