tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post2813718978363095507..comments2023-09-04T06:26:58.440-05:00Comments on Does Anyone Care What I Write?: Don't Poke The Mama Bear!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-47502476253847711222012-10-26T07:40:26.108-05:002012-10-26T07:40:26.108-05:00His roommates are sweet guys. My guess is another ...His roommates are sweet guys. My guess is another guy in his house (75 guys live together). He's on guard now and I think he will punch the guy if he finds out. For now, safe installed in closet!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-6494465828633301782012-10-25T19:27:47.322-05:002012-10-25T19:27:47.322-05:00I want to punch the person who stole them, probabl...I want to punch the person who stole them, probably his roommate. Though a guest could alsoJester Queenhttp://jesterqueen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-73439883518858777012012-10-25T18:40:06.449-05:002012-10-25T18:40:06.449-05:00Me, too! Thanks for visiting, Vanessa!Me, too! Thanks for visiting, Vanessa!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-53708555211912362672012-10-25T18:39:31.886-05:002012-10-25T18:39:31.886-05:00Best of luck, Stacy. Stay on top of schoolwork, co...Best of luck, Stacy. Stay on top of schoolwork, communicate with teachers and once "officially" diagnosed, make sure the school district follows through. I became almost line a job with the amount of time it took with the school. Parenting is parenting so you do it with love. I will say that you have to remember to be patient especially when they are learning to read (sight words, too). It is frustrating and will take them much longer. They develop great coping skills, though! Keep talking to other parents who have experienced this as well!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-91730933560110938082012-10-25T18:35:11.962-05:002012-10-25T18:35:11.962-05:00They sell it. It's very common but it never ha...They sell it. It's very common but it never happened last year in the dorm. He wants to handle it and everything is now under lock and key.<br /><br />I had a four hour car ride to think about your comment about friends. When you are young and making them, there is so much surface stuff and small talk. Then you began to form real bonds, then deeper connections. As your kids get older you really don't have the physical or mental or emotional capacity for anyone that doesn't add value. You are so focused on your husband and children and time is precious. I truly believe in quality over quantity in just about everything.<br /><br />Thank you fr your comment, Azara! Loved your post as you know.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-18192989611194729912012-10-25T18:27:38.074-05:002012-10-25T18:27:38.074-05:00Believe me. I wanted to and involve the president ...Believe me. I wanted to and involve the president f his house. He said he wanted to handle it. <br /><br />These kids are selling it. If they get caught, they are (1) expelled (2) charged with a felony. Good luck then.<br /><br />We talked about this today before I left. He was still adamant. He said if he caught wind of who it was, he'd kick his ass! He would to. Doesn't like to be messed with but who does. This is when his toughness and skill from wrestling comes in handy.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-56859050819502082872012-10-25T18:23:17.287-05:002012-10-25T18:23:17.287-05:00At some point you have to give them some say becau...At some point you have to give them some say because it is their body and it doesn't feel good. It takes a whole lot of conversations and rationalizations. It's a daily thing and I still worry everyday even though he's away.<br /><br />he wanted to kick someone's ass as much as I did but he's thinking long term. He can probably talk the doctor into a new prescription but the pharmacy won't fill it. He's between a rock and a hard place. Saw the safe today and his valuables all locked up.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-68527587393626111352012-10-25T17:19:43.513-05:002012-10-25T17:19:43.513-05:00What a terrible thing for this to happen. I hope y...What a terrible thing for this to happen. I hope your son's safe idea works out for him so this doesn't happen again. Vanessahttp://www.5thingsaboutnothingimportant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-4974886876698325462012-10-25T17:18:38.886-05:002012-10-25T17:18:38.886-05:00I am at the very beginning of the dyslexia journey...I am at the very beginning of the dyslexia journey with two of my younger kids. It has completely thrown me for a loop and I am learning more than I ever thought I would need to in educating my children. Staceyhttp://www.staceysmotheringmoments.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-39289623632455145812012-10-25T10:20:57.061-05:002012-10-25T10:20:57.061-05:00I didn't realize I was so naive, but for some ...I didn't realize I was so naive, but for some reason I am really shocked that a student would steal someone else's medication! It just seems really cold. And I would definitely call the cops, but that's easy to say when I'm not having to live in the situation. <br /><br />I liked your comment at the beginning about having nothing but love for your friends, because the fluff is gone. I wrote a post last year about being done with female friendship and it definitely hit a nerve. There are a lot of women out there who don't have time for the fluff (or the mean) anymore. I may not have many friends, but the ones I do have are real.Azarahttp://inthetesseract.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-83790637718852820492012-10-25T10:19:18.083-05:002012-10-25T10:19:18.083-05:00Pissed isn't even the word that's what I&#...Pissed isn't even the word that's what I'd be! <br /><br />Rotten kids stealing his meds. I'd be taking names and kicking asses if I were you. <br /><br />I talked to hubby about it asked for his advice him being a former cop and all and these were his thoughts. <br /><br />He believes you and your son should strongly consider reporting it. This is what his immediate thoughts were.<br /><br />The thief will know your on to him and will not likely strike again if you do. The insurance company may replace the pills with a valid police report. And it affords you son protection. What if the thief was caught selling those pills and tries to implicate your son? <br /><br />Me I'd just hunt the little bastard down and kick his ass.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-18762729865678552312012-10-25T08:21:44.489-05:002012-10-25T08:21:44.489-05:00What I like is how he's played a role, how you...What I like is how he's played a role, how you've let him have an active role in his medication (at least at/by a certain age). It's the openness that is admirable. And yeah, someone stealing the pills is just...wrong and I'd want someone accountable too. I'd go for the safe though (but then you don't want whoever stole them the first time to come back and get angry over the safe). I had my birth control pills stolen once (stop laughing! That chick must have been desperate!). I'd only taken a few. The doctor called in a one time script that didn't affect the refills I had on the original one. Maybe the dr could give just the amount he needs until the time to refill the other?Arnebyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445670708629187950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-68895274176193979522012-10-24T23:31:43.992-05:002012-10-24T23:31:43.992-05:00Most medication for this has negative side effects...Most medication for this has negative side effects, mostly loss of appetite and sleeplessness. Yes! It was a long journey. He's very happy at this very moment and hopefully his studies are going well. You can mess with me...I'm a softy. Not my kids though. I'm fierce where they're concerned! Thanks for your kind words, Christie.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-52004892729594830432012-10-24T23:27:40.407-05:002012-10-24T23:27:40.407-05:00Thankfully it happened the week after mid-terms or...Thankfully it happened the week after mid-terms or he would have been royally screwed. Thanks for your comment, Gia!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-47594478849572332862012-10-24T23:26:23.806-05:002012-10-24T23:26:23.806-05:00Yes! I will remind you so I hope we are both writi...Yes! I will remind you so I hope we are both writing long enough for that to come to be! We parents who have experienced stuff like this become great resources and sounding boards down the line! We can't do anything about it if he's not willing. He doesn't want to stir things up but he won't let it happen again, I predict. <br /><br />The safe was his idea so hopefully everything "valuable" is under lock and key! He is a great kid. Thanks for your kind words!<br /><br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-8819682263860180362012-10-24T23:24:00.790-05:002012-10-24T23:24:00.790-05:00It just totally hacked me off! We all work so hard...It just totally hacked me off! We all work so hard to support his academic efforts and for something ridiculous and crappy to happen really stinks! Thanks for being in the fight with me. You'd be a great wingman, I'm sure of it!<br /><br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-60054854509479541952012-10-24T22:38:24.700-05:002012-10-24T22:38:24.700-05:00This blew me away. I had no idea. I wish the medi...This blew me away. I had no idea. I wish the medication didn't make him so sick physically. What an arduous journey. I would never ever mess with your kids. Or you-- you're a beloved mama bear. God bless you all.christiehttp://www.outlawmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-21559549456831692782012-10-24T22:33:24.368-05:002012-10-24T22:33:24.368-05:00UGH, how stressful for your son (and for you!)UGH, how stressful for your son (and for you!)Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-3331351292586242072012-10-24T22:00:34.110-05:002012-10-24T22:00:34.110-05:00Thanks, Stacie. I'd say he is only sometimes r...Thanks, Stacie. I'd say he is only sometimes responsible and I'm usually proud but he's a constant work in progress as am I! It does suck and I'm usually the level headed let's figure this out person. I sort of went ballistic. He was the more rational voice this time/for once (?). The safe was a bright idea!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-24611046253281803642012-10-24T20:41:53.061-05:002012-10-24T20:41:53.061-05:00I'm so sorry someone did this to him. My react...I'm so sorry someone did this to him. My reaction would be the same as yours, "call the police!" but as a mom you do have to let them make their own choices and work things out. (will you remind me of that when my nine year old reaches high school and college ages?)<br /><br />A safe really isn't a bad idea. And it sounds like he is a great kid with a great mom. Tracie Nallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908908021649000930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-74403507395017861662012-10-24T20:02:33.367-05:002012-10-24T20:02:33.367-05:00Well damn. I would be super pissed!! I want someon...Well damn. I would be super pissed!! I want someone to get in trouble too. That is just RIDICULOUS!!! Humph. Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-33743408864995845232012-10-24T17:10:00.493-05:002012-10-24T17:10:00.493-05:00I really admire the way you approached all of this...I really admire the way you approached all of this, and what a responsible young man your son is! You must be so proud! It sucks that he got his meds stolen. The safe seems like a good idea - smart kid! Stacie @ Snaps and Bitshttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-37436536053742245052012-10-24T16:57:02.921-05:002012-10-24T16:57:02.921-05:00Thanks, Michelle. For a college kid, he manages hi...Thanks, Michelle. For a college kid, he manages his health pretty well making his own appointments with his doctor at home, who I trust, and he's constantly at the "free" health center on campus. The rest of the family is of very hearty stock. He didn't get that from the gene pool, I'm afraid. Nope! When you lose the prescription or the meds themselves, they can't be refilled until 30 days from the last dispensing. He's SOL!<br /><br />YES! I said that on Twitter because it was giving me trouble at the same time. I hope you saw that I had to open a new account @ReallyGina1. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-38688066952482671722012-10-24T16:49:09.312-05:002012-10-24T16:49:09.312-05:00Varda! You have your hands full with both boys. I&...Varda! You have your hands full with both boys. I'm sorry!<br /><br />He has been on 3 different meds and many different dosages. Their bodies change, obviously, as they grow and some meds have different side effects that they are willing (or not) to put up with mostly related to ability to eat or sleep. He felt stupid sometimes (called it rarely however). Got his self esteem bumps from sports and us. My daughter was/is a breese so I was lucky there because raising him sucked the life out of us. I know the stress you feel because you just want them to be happy, well adjusted and productive and empathetic members of society. It does work out, believe me. There's a place for everyone!<br /><br />This is a saying I cut out of the newspaper when the kids were little and still hanging (and so yellow).<br /><br />“Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem<br />so high that the rest of the world can’t poke<br />enough holes to drain it dry.” ~Alvin Price <br /><br /><br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575124099588454367.post-10947780645445615982012-10-24T16:36:42.694-05:002012-10-24T16:36:42.694-05:00When you said on Twitter you were mad, I get it. H...When you said on Twitter you were mad, I get it. How unbelievably awful and frustrating. I hope the college was helpful to you and that you were somehow able to get your son the medication he needs. And, for what it's worth, it sounds like you're doing a great job getting your son to be a responsible caretaker of his health. I hope things work out.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.com