millicentbee

I’m not sure what the point of this is, maybe just to vent. My six year old got his ADHD diagnosis today, it’s been glaringly obvious for about 2 years. He started school in Jan (we’re in Australia) and his teacher has been phenomenal, they have an OT at school and they’ve been throwing everything at him. He’s got his own desk, weighted blanket, chewing necklace, visual social stories and she lets him crash into the bean bag when he needs to. All the things. But it’s his safety, he’s so impulsive and physical. The pediatrician spent an hour with him today and said she didn’t even need any further information from the school as he was a ‘textbook case’ of hyperactive type.

It’s something we

I’m heading to one of the MOS testament nights in a couple of weeks at the White Bay Power Station, did anyone go last year and can tell me if it’s cold in there?! Trying to figure out if we need jackets/warmer stuff or if I can wear something to dance in. My millennial English self if dreaming of those old school club cloakrooms where you get given a tiny piece of paper that you absolutely cannot loose!

Help a sister out. I’m planning for Halloween this year and I really want a giant cauldron. I’m going for witches coven vibes for the house, with a massive cauldron being the centre piece. Can I get one made? Are there any places that offer this kind of service? Does anyone have a spare one from their own coven?

It’s coming into winter and I’ll have two kids playing soccer and a dog to walk so I need comfy and waterproof. I don’t want to spend a fortune, so what brands are you wearing and loving for gum boots? Im also a big Depop fan so happy to source second hand.

I’ve got to get one thing from iherb so I want to chuck some other things in my cart while I’m there. What are your top buys? Any one order peel pads or anything like that from there?

My 8 year old is in the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis, we’ve just started on melatonin as his inability to go to sleep was getting worse. He’s only been taking 1mg and I find it makes such a difference. My husband (where the ADHD comes from!) feels like he doesn’t need it every night, so when we ran out we tried a few nights without. I’m now laying here after holding him as he cried about not being able to sleep as his ‘brain won’t turn off’, it’s 9.30pm and he’s been trying for an hour. I’m obviously going to call the doctor tomorrow and get more (in Australia where you need a prescription). But is his insomnia worse because of the melatonin? Do you use it long term? How long for? Is

I have a 10gallon heavily planted tank with six little endler/guppies and a few shrimp. I bought some more shrimp to add in there after I lost a few and the shop sent me three little Malaysian trumpet snails in the bag. I’ve got fluval stratum as the substrate, do I chuck them in? Pros/cons?

In case anyone was concerned about their flights, my mum just flew home from Sydney. No issues, no cancellations. There was a slightly longer than normal wait at Dubai to take off to go to London as they were waiting for a slot, but that’s it. She said the plane was pretty quiet and so was the airport.

I took my boys (8 & 5) to the Dr today to start the process to get them diagnosed with ADHD. My oldest is the one I’m less certain on, his symptoms are more anxiety, racing thoughts and insomnia. While chatting to my Dr we discussed melatonin for the older one, talked about ‘if his diagnosis comes through’, whereas with my youngest she was very much saying ‘when he gets diagnosed’. I suppose it’s the first time I’ve had confirmation from a health professional that I’m right. But seriously, my life with my youngest full on; I am constantly telling him not to do things, he breaks everything he touches, his body doesn’t stop moving, I feel like each one of his limbs has a life of its own, he is

My Aussie shepherd is 6 months old and we got her at 8 weeks. She’s wonderful with my two boys and is really tolerant. We’ve got through the bitey phase pretty well but are into adolescence! I’ve been exposing her to grooming from a young age, giving her treats and marking good when she’s non reactive. But she’s still snappy at the brush, and this time I decided to give her a lick mat so I could have a proper brush and she gave me a little growl when I got up to her ears! Anyone else go through this?