ADHD

[amIblue?]

I really appreciate all of your stories. I can't tell you how much I do appreciate the time you spent to share.

My personal approach when faced with a problem is to collect as much info as I possibly can about whatever the issue may be and then come up with a plan of action.

I will not lie and say that the thought of giving my child medication doesn't give me serious and significant pause. I'm not against medications, but I am worried about the effects they may have both in the present and in the future. My child is bright and imaginative and generally awesome, and I don't want her to turn into a zombie. I also don't want her to struggle academically or socially if there's anything reasonable that can be done to help her.

Currently, it appears to be more of an academic struggle for her than anything; ADHD was really not on my radar when we started the whole process. I thought that it was a possibility, but not likely because her behavior really isn't a problem. Maybe once or twice a month at school she'll get in trouble for talking when she shouldn't be or not following directions. I'm sure there are perfect kids in the world, but I think her behavior is typical.

I'm starting to line my ducks up in a row to figure out what our plan will be if I'm not happy with our consultation with her pediatrician and where we'll go next. (I always like to have a plan b at a minimum if not plan c, d, and e.) I will not be OK with a short office visit and a prescription.

I've got some chocolate covered espresso beans, and I'm going to try one this weekend to see if 1. I can get her to eat it and 2. to see if I can tell any difference with her.

Again, thank you all so very much.