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We're also in NJ, morris county and I would love to join a support group but I'm only free on Friday mornings.

Michigan

I'm in Morris County also Valerie!!- Randolph
Laura- where are you?KJARG38758.7438194444Upstate NY hereHi I am from north NJ and have a 7 year old son. I would love to get together with some one with a child with the same issuesI live in Houston, TX! CMJsmom, I moved to Houston two years ago from Maryville, MO, just north of St. Joseph!!! Small world, huh?nothern nj folks: maybe we can get together - respond to me at horowitzvl@aol.com and i'll organize the infoOlderMom, you'd only be the Senior if I couldn't attend.....

You might be older, but I'm definitely smaller!!! LOL

Hey Devoted,

What caused the move? NOT that I'm blaming ya for doing it. Wouldn't mind getting out of this black hole of a town either!

Smallermom, being older, I'm soon to be smaller than you

I'm already not much "taller" Devoted, yep. I have my shirt to prove it. "I'm Still Hot--Only Now It Comes in Flashes"

DARN.......ya got me, SmallMom......I'm 5'2"!!! Oh well, close, huh?

My son loves to fly. He's really good on an airplane for some reason. As a matter of fact, I just praised him and praised him. We went out to an Italian family restaurant for dinner tonight and he acted like a normal child. It was absolutely WONDERFUL to not have him complaining about the food or anything else for that matter. {I thought I'd try complimenting him by telling him he acted like a TEENAGER!!!! Maybe that will work!!}

Port Edwards, Wisconsin. Middle of the great, beautiful state of the Green Bay Packers (ok, so they had ONE bad year), and friendly folks (we are southern friendly around here). I'd be happy to meet anybody. On one board, we actually set up a get together one summer, and it was a lot of fun for those who were able to travel. Wouldn't it be cool to meet each other and our kids? Bet I'd be the Senior Mom of the group, but, hey, I'd love that.

GIRLS, Im in Nashville, NC. I also think that we should get together. I thought that my 2 kids were the only ones that were more energetic than any other. It feels good to know that. I closed my eyes and imagined that plane ride guys. I was lmaorof! I saw my son flying the plane ( he wants to be a pilot, for now, he's 5). Then my dtr. 8 would be directing everyone to there seats while she was standing on her head and then here comes tiny flying down the ailse throwing a tantrum and growling bc the bells in the cockpit scared him and were too loud. Oh yeah the stewardesses, they shut the door before takeoff and walked back down to the terminal. The wait just killed him. All our littles ones fighting with there seatbelts and growling, beating on the front of their seats and calling MAMA!!!!!

Cant u just see it and hear it? anyone can call and talk to me, 2524594404 or email.

We moved for a job change. You know how it is. We only lived in Maryville a couple of years (that was a job change, too *sigh*). Never thought I was a big city person, but I LOVE Houston! We live almost to Galveston, 3 miles from my front door to the ocean!!

Smallmom, you'd have to go some to be smaller than me and if I was any older, I'd be pushing up daisies!

I'm shocked SHOCKED that nobody lives in Port Edwards Wisconsin

I actually love our little town. Want to have a get together here? (Yeah, sure, right...haha...even Amtrack doesn't go here)

MY son is afraid to fly. I don't think I could get him on a plane without drugging him. Hey is that a BAD thing????

OlderMom, should we say we've never even heard of Port Edwards, Wisconsin? LOL

Devoted, are you smaller than 5 feet even?

When my son was 4, he had a panic attack on a airplane. After that, we gave him Benadryl for every flight and he did OK. Once we had our third child, we stopped flying (too expensive, too much of a hassle). Last summer, my son was invited by a favorite uncle to Boston to see his beloved Red Sox at Fenway and be the kid to announce, "Play ball!" at the start of the game. That was incentive enough to get him over his fear of flying. In fact, he flew by himself!

I was born in Texas, grew up in Alabama, then moved back to Texas. I've been living in Texas for the last thirteen years, and I have lived in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. I'm in Burlington, Iowa (southeast part of the state).

[QUOTE=KJARG]I'm in Morris County also Valerie!!- Randolph
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hunterdon county

WA state, Olympia area

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WA state, Olympia area

[/QUOTE] hey, how are ya? long time no see.Hi, I'm from Alberta, Canada. So far not one Canadian out there. I feel so alone!

Cheer up kyty ... British Columbia checking in!
Technically not a state, but close enough, eh?

Near Bonham Tx is where we are. I am from Dallas and the others in this family born in Mckinney.

smallmom and charlesandginny-

Another DC Suburbian checking in!! Southern MD living and working in No VA...driving thru DC every day!

Pig

I grew up in NY (a few years in Binghamton and the rest of my time was spent in Smithtown and Sayville) I'm now in Amish Country Lancaster, PA

[QUOTE=KJARG]NJ too....[/QUOTE]

where in nj, if you don't mind me askin'?

Ohio! Anyone thought about starting a parent support group in your area? I have started investigating starting one through CHADD. Anyone ever try?That's weird that my post hasn't shown up I am in Illinois home of the Illini March Madness 05 yehaw

CMJ, I could probably drive your way but my van sucks.

I can just imagine that airplane ride, peanuts all over the place, kids fighting with their seatbelts and then of course my son running up and down the aisles cuz he's bored lol!!!

NJ too....I live in northern virginia :)Texas

Dallas, Texas

Western Slope Colorado

Greensboro, NC

I guess we could go Greyhound, but can't they kick you off on the side of the road for too many problems?

Couldn't ya all imagine walking down the highway with that group of kids? I don't think we'd have to worry about anyone picking us up like hitchhikers, though! I think they could call it the New Trail Of Tears and Tantrums.We are from Hamilton, New Jersey (near Trenton) hope to find someone that is nearby. I am in Bend, Oregon. CaliforniaWashington, the "Great Northwest", two months of rain and then almost a week of sun!

I'm in a suburb of the other Washington -- DC that is.

You guys are just a click away, but yet an airplane is the only way we'd be able to have play dates. That just bites my but

! Wouldn't the stewardess just love that plane ride! LOL!!! I say we all just get on one and see how it goes! Peanuts, anyone?

well i am in georgia. and i agree with that. normal children can't keep up with my son because his energy level is so high even with the meds. it would be great to find another child nearby that he can get together with and us moms can vent a little!I'm in St joseph , Missouri....It's near Kansas City, if that helps. That would be a great idea to set up play dates for our kids, and maybe adult time for us parents who can understand each others problems. Especially the problem I have of "hey , hang on a sec , he's doing something again" and the other parents don't understand why I can't just let him be like they do their kids!NJ also.....

michigan

Hi guys, my first time here. I had actually started thinking of a "friendship circle" lke what you guys were saying it would help the kids relate and give the parents the ability to destress. Im in new york city, if anyone is interested please let me know

I thought it would be nice if we could talk in person if we live in the same state or town because With my son I see he does a lot better in an environment with kids with the same conditions as him before he didn't have any friends and now he has two friends at school.

Lisa

Hi cmr'smum,
What state are you from becoz it doesnt say ,im from the united kingdom, im a bristol-ian. But i dont 'ave a combin-'arvester

Hi cmr'smum,
What state are you from becoz it doesnt say ,im from the united kingdom, im a bristol-ian. But i dont 'ave a combine-'arvester

we are in Macon, GA...2 boys 1 has ADHD (7) and the the oldest Dylan is a great Big Brother...he is almost 9. Im from Swansea ILL. about 20 minutes from St.louis MO.Baltimore Maryland[QUOTE=Luvmykids02]

Staten Island, New York!!!!

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I'm from Long Island,New York....we're practically neighbors

Tryan92038766.3976157407

Tryan920 wrote:
I'm from Long Island,New York....we're practically neighbors

Wow Tryan, your a stones throw away! No wonder your cool

I am in California with a 12 year old boyi am in sydney australia

There's other canadians out there. Hi Hello. Ontario here right on lake Ontario. Never posted because they asked What State........ No we don't live in igloos, or have 10 feet of snow. We actually "look and act like you too". Sorry theres a story behind this one. We went to Jamaica and met a bunch of people from mostly the states, very nice people. Sitting around a large table, and one of the guys from the states, said he was surprised we act like them, look like them, talk like them and even dress like them. Poor guy, he had been drinking large quantities of rum by then. His wife hit him. We really thought it was funny, especially since where they lived ? they had more snow than us. That wasn't a slam, just one guy that really didn't have any knowledge of canadians. Yes hockey is in our blood though. Although I can't skate very well at all.

[QUOTE=momiss2] We went to Jamaica and met a bunch of people from mostly the states, very nice people. Sitting around a large table, and one of the guys from the states, said he was surprised we act like them, look like them, talk like them and even dress like them. Poor guy, he had been drinking large quantities of rum by then. His wife hit him.[/QUOTE]

Tryan920 wrote:
See.....I knew I like you

Ditto Tryran! While we never met at least you know what my Noo Yorka accent sounds like

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Tryan920 wrote:
I'm from Long Island,New York....we're practically neighbors

Wow Tryan, your a stones throw away! No wonder your cool

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See.....I knew I like you

momiss2 - whereabouts? I'm in Etobicoke, right on Bloor St.Luvmykids02
wow your like the only other person from ny. I thought i was the only one lol!!Have you found your area accomidating or easy to find the help that you needed?I'm the only one in Illinois ?Luvmykids02
wow your like the only other person from ny. I thought i was the only one lol!!Have you found your area accomidating or easy to find the help that you needed?

Hi sunshinedia......fortunately, NYC has many resources for children with special needs but like anywhere else, it was a fight all the way trying to get my son what was needed. At the time my son was diagnosed, we didnt have the luxery of computers so it was difficult finding a support system and I had to do lots of foot work to get accurate information. Fortunately, Staten Island had an excellent program for my son with on the premises interventions like counseling, social skills training and they also had a great behavior modification program. With knowledge, prayers and luck, we survived the journey and while the journey always continues, I exhale much more often now

Edmonton, Alberta, Canadaplano texasThe Republic of Texas!

I did live in NW PA for 8 years and learned to love the 4 seasons - June, July August, and winter!

Staten Island, New York!!!!

Pittsburgh Pa,

Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers!!!!

Houston, TexasThe gray skies seem endless at times, but the sunny days are exquisite. I guess I am lucky! Thanks

Wow I am really late on this one.

I am in NJ as well, Southern, Cumberland Cty.

Deep in the heart of TEXAS. cynthiatweedle38762.2697337963Southern California

[QUOTE=jfla]We lived in the western suburbs of Philadelphia for 3 1/2 yrs. Lancaster is lovely. Prior to that L.A. and now a Seattle suburb. [/QUOTE]

So, you are like trying to live in all the coolest places in the U.S. or what??? Geeeez, lucky dog! My husband's family lives in Mendenall, PA, and Seattle...What I would give! I fell madly in love with that city, when I visited there fifteen years ago. Wow! Beautiful, beautiful place.

Reisa38764.7648726852We lived in the western suburbs of Philadelphia for 3 1/2 yrs. Lancaster is lovely. Prior to that L.A. and now a Seattle suburb. No one from Oregon?

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...other canadians out there. ... No we don't live in igloos, or have 10 feet of snow. [/QUOTE] Vancouver Island here... Many of us Canadians that have met someone who is shocked that there's not a wall of snow at the border. Yikes! Actually, we've had a total of 1/2 inch of snow this past winter. I think they had more in L.A. last week

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Yes hockey is in our blood though. Although I can't skate very well at all.[/QUOTE] It must be in our blood - I'm a 42 year old Mom who took up ice-hockey at 35! Y'all should try it, it's a hoot. I got tired of just being the rink chauffer... hence the name PuckBunny (maybe it should have been PuckMommy?)

Northern

Virginia!

Other N.VA & DC folks feel free to write me! My son is 8 (9 in May).

Hi mbond, I'm from Montgomery County, Maryland.

I'm from Morristown, NJ with a 12 year old son ADHD

Tryan920 wrote:
Hey....quit throwing stones or I'm gonna tell mom!!!!!

OK OK...I'll just have to get stoned all by myself If mom finds out I will tell her its your stuff

North Dakota--Go SIOUX

HockeyMom

[QUOTE=Luvmykids02]laurapalmer wrote:
jerseygirl myself! just over the river!hubby works in the city everyday!

Your just a stones throw away![/QUOTE]

Hey....quit throwing stones or I'm gonna tell mom!!!!!

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Staten Island, New York!!!!

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I'm from Long Island,New York....we're practically neighbors

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I see this is an old thread, but I'm from Long Island too
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Small world....what town are you in?....I live in Medford...out in Suffolk....grew up in Patchogue...(big move huh?)

laurapalmer wrote:
jerseygirl myself! just over the river!

hubby works in the city everyday!

Your just a stones throw away!

BackToReality wrote:
I see this is an old thread, but I'm from Long Island too

Wow, welcome neighbor!!!!!

jerseygirl myself! just over the river!

hubby works in the city everyday!i have the tickets to proove it!

I'm from Oklahoma, seems I am the first one!

Go SOONERS!!!!!
I'm in Avon, Indiana [QUOTE=Tryan920][QUOTE=Luvmykids02]

Staten Island, New York!!!!

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I'm from Long Island,New York....we're practically neighbors

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I see this is an old thread, but I'm from Long Island too

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I just read through all the posts again, must have missed it somehow before, but I'm close enough that I could meet with CMJsmom.

Where do you live in St. Joseph? I'm directly on 71 Hwy between Savannah and St. Joe.

AndreaFred,I'm up on the Iron Range,near Ely;saw a robin, and some geese flying overhead,so spring must be here!Pretty ugly out at the moment,though-all that sand on the roadsides and slush,etc.But I have seen some pussywillows in bloom,so things arent all that bad! Time to enjoy those high temps and get out the grill-

Seattle area

Paris, Tennessee( Western Tennessee) can,t believe no one is from the good ole south!I am Live in White Bear Lake Minnesota. I was thinking of starting a group here in Mn but was not sure how I would go about getting it registered. It would be for kids here in MN and families that live in Wisconsin near the border

Hi there

Its Christine from Ontario

I live in North Carolina.

hey im from jackson heights, queens. I wouldnt mind making the trip to long island. I have a 9yr old boy. I guess i really feel the need to talk to anyone right now, just came back from teacher conf,..not so good. Im soooo worried about junior high and h.s. I know he will never make it in a "normal school" but i cant seem to find one HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE=CMRsmom]I'm the only one in Illinois ?[/QUOTE]

I am from Illinois.. I live in Belvidere, which is about 75 miles NW of Chicago.. Where in IL are you??

I have two boys.. 9 and 7, both with ADHD.. one inattention and the other hyperactivity...

South carolinaillinois,chicagoI just joined tonight, I am in FloridaThis is an old post but i'm just catching up. I'm from Ma.Crazycat from Minnesota,
How far north are you? We have small shrinking piles of snow around, but most should disappear with our whopping 55 degree temps today. whoo-hoo! The far Northeast of Minnesota-where the wolves and the moose roam free,and apparently I am the only one from up here posting because everyone else is overcome with cabin fever! Andreafred,how's the snow situation down there in the cities?

Northern Indiana Here!!

6 year old son with Inattentive ADD

4 year old daughter developmentally appropriate so far

Hello from California!! Work in San Francisco and live in Redwood City.I'm new to the board..
Anyone from Minneapolis? I have a 6 year old boy.[QUOTE=Pickles mom]

[QUOTE=laurapalmer]NJ also.....[/QUOTE] My four year old son has been diagneosed at tow with sensory integration. Last September he was diagnosed with ADHD. FRom the get go I have known in my heart somthing was not right andI have feared he was under the autism spectrum. He has some obsessive issues and he is VERY non compliant. I called the doctors office today to try to get him to be tested and a full evaluation and was told after all the referral process it would be 6-8 months. I am at my wits end! HOw can we get answers when we have to wait so long. WE took him to Vanderbilt University last May and all they did was give him a check up and told they would call in 6 months to set up an appointment! WE had driven 4 hours!! I get frustrated too with "play" groups. I had a Sunday School teacher tell me he probably did not need to come !!!

Kentucky Mom

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feel free to pm me......& we can talk about it....

[QUOTE=OlderMom]Port Edwards, Wisconsin. Middle of the great, beautiful state of the Green Bay Packers (ok, so they had ONE bad year), and friendly folks (we are southern friendly around here). I'd be happy to meet anybody. On one board, we actually set up a get together one summer, and it was a lot of fun for those who were able to travel. Wouldn't it be cool to meet each other and our kids? Bet I'd be the Senior Mom of the group, but, hey, I'd love that.[/QUOTE]

Isn't anyone form Kentucky???I took your advice and tried to get in to see a neuro psych. Well after many phone calls i can't get my 4 year old seen anywhere for 6-9 months.It is so frustrating. I just want answers! I am so tired of these major meltdowns temper tantrums NOT LISTENING every single night. Just ONE night it owuldbenice to see what a normal familyis like!

Kentucky Mom

There needs to be an ADHD COnference some where! Wouldn't it benice to have docotors come and speak and hear some success stories from others?!I'm near Reading, Pa.

We're from Clearwater, FL ( close to Tampa). Anyone else out there from around here?

I have two daughters, 7 yr old with ADHD and mild Asperger's and a 6 year old.

anyone from ohio???

Hi iam Jennifer ,I live in Berks County Pa!

Thats about 45 mins north of Phila,I have 3 children,1 which is ADHD/ODD...Hope someone lives near me!

I'm in Savannah - Missouri, a few min north of St. Joseph.Carmichael, CA (Sacramento area)No one at all from Oregon or the West coast?Still waiting to see if anyone is from Kentucky! Seattle area!

I posted earlier.

jfla238801.5263657407I feel for you...after a while, you forget what normal is until you make plans with another family with "normal" child and see the difference.we're in Pittsburgh, PA Long Island also...Holbrook to be exact.

[QUOTE=Snowbuny631]Long Island also...Holbrook to be exact.[/QUOTE]

holy crap....that's so close......I'll be over in a few

Hi, I'm from northern Illinois. I know what you mean about the friend situation. He has 2 friends he plays with, and his cousin the same age. He has some trouble getting along with other kids.norridge, illinois in cook county just outside chicago!!California - San Fran - East Bay!No one else from South Carolina?

Well, fiddle dee dee!

Charleston to be exact.

Hi y'all.

Rebecca
Oxford, Michigan here!I'm from Mt.Vernon Illinois, about 70 miles east of St.Louis Tyran wrote: small world....what town are you in?....I live in Medford...out in Suffolk....grew up in Patchogue...(big move huh?)

and snowbunny wote: Long Island also...Holbrook to be exact.

I'm in Seaford but I grew up in Queens. My husband's family moved to Medford in '89 so I know the area pretty well
New Hampshire.

I am in Canada.... Hamilton Ontario to be exact...

how many other canadians out there

I saw a bunch of people from Dallas, TX, anyone want to get together? We're in The Colony.

Westland, Michigan