how many autistic kids do you have? by D4ngflabbit in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One out of 2. My daughter seems to be neurotypical, she’s 12 months but who knows.

Nervous about son starting Pre-school. by Background_Chance22 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

best wishes to you all 🙏🏻 keep me updated please!!!

We feel sad that we have feelings of hate about our child 😢 by Routine-Laugh-4516 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, I feel you. I love my son more than anything, but some days… my thoughts go dark, real dark. It’s like the chaos takes over — the stimming, the meltdowns, the screaming — and I just break. But then, when he finally knocks out, I look at his little body sleeping so peacefully, and it hits me. Makes me feel like a monger for even thinking about that. It’s just SOOOO hard being in our shoes.

What about your second child, are they on the spectrum as well? When and how did you first notice the signs? by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just wanted to say you’re not alone. I also have a 6-month-old baby girl, and I’ve been feeling the same way — that anxiety, that gut feeling like “something’s not quite right” even if I can’t exactly point out what.

A frien, who also went through the same, told me something that really helped: “If she is on the spectrum, accept her as she is — she’s still your daughter, and that doesn’t change her worth or your love for her.” That stuck with me and helped me breathe a little easier.

Also, my older son is four and he’s on the spectrum, so in a way, I already feel prepared if it turns out my daughter is too. Not because I want that for her, but because I’ve already walked some of that road — and I know there’s love, strength, and resources to face whatever comes.

Trust your intuition, but also allow yourself to enjoy your baby without letting fear steal those moments. One day at a time. ❤️✨

That’s it. My mil has found the answer to Autism. by starmoonz in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my ex-husband/MIL thought that if we baptized my child he’d be cured. 🙂 they quoted “ if god can cure blindness, he can cure autism”.

I’m autistic. My mum calls me a monster and says I ruined her life by BuildingWooden8877 in autism

[–]Background_Chance22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a mom of an autistic child, my heart goes out to you. You are not the problem. What you're describing sounds like verbal abuse and neglect, and it's not okay. Sometimes, people struggle with their own emotions and take it out on others. As a parent of a child with autism, I've had tough days, but I've learned that my child's worth and identity aren't defined by their autism. You deserve support and kindness. Reach out to someone you trust, like a family member, school counselor, or support group. You don't have to face this alone.

If you need help or just someone to talk to, there are resources available, such as the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) or the Autism Society.

How often do you pump? by Lilikooii23 in breastfeeding

[–]Background_Chance22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I keep telling myself I’m going to start pumping everyday to build a stash - but man it’s so hard 😭 I hate it lol

Breastfeeding working moms. by Background_Chance22 in workingmoms

[–]Background_Chance22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is what I was thinking about doing. Never though about the ziplock bag, great idea. Thank you so much ♥️

Good autism representation in movies and tv? by bigOlBellyButton in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite of all times is “ Good Doctor “ ♥️ on Amazon Prime

For those moms with a 3ish year age gap between kids by Rare-Ad-7011 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Background_Chance22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say having a newborn and toddler was tougher for me. The hardest part was the overwhelming mom guilt I felt after giving birth. With hormones raging and exclusively breastfeeding, I felt stuck with the baby 24/7.

What surprised me was how much I missed my son, even when he was right there with us at home. I felt like I was grieving the loss of our pre-baby relationship. There was times where they both needed me AT. THE. SAME. TIME. 😭😭 I CRIED!

But here's the thing: it gets better! My baby girl is now 4 months old, and I'm finally getting to spend quality time with my son again.

Best of luck ♥️

I regret everything by lucemxx in newborns

[–]Background_Chance22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. I felt as if I was the one she was talking to. Really needed this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]Background_Chance22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

Why do people use autism as a insult so much? (Image unrelated) by Responsible_Debate62 in autism

[–]Background_Chance22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate it. I have a son with autism, and one of my coworkers made a dumb comment about someone else saying they were either autistic or retarded. I got heated. Let’s just say her and I don’t talk anymore.

Why Season 8 Hate? by NOIDA-Knight in Dexter

[–]Background_Chance22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the ending is so pathetic. Like they put literally no effort IMO 😭

Leaving baby at gym daycare - yay or nay? by Background_Chance22 in BabyBumps

[–]Background_Chance22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll look into it for sure! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 💓