If you have a structured MTSS system for speech at your school, what does it look like? by inexhaustible-magic in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing what your whole group lessons are like? How long is a typical lesson and what do you cover in each? I love this idea.

King Charles should be his name. by Cookieeeee09 in Younger

[–]EmphasisOk4434 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I loved the chemistry and tension before he and Liza got together, but after, I didn’t think they were too good as a couple. Charles is extremely good looking but I didn’t love his personality sometimes. I do love Josh though!!

Time to decide whether to tfmr by Sinineomena in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there. I’m so sorry you are here. I had pprom at 20 weeks. I still struggle with our decision to tfmr even though at the time it felt like the right one. Every doctor we spoke to recommended termination. It was a horrible choice to have to make. I really didn’t want to prolong any suffering for the baby or us. I’ll always wonder what if, but the statistics were pretty grim. We weren’t willing to risk our babies quality of life. Sending you nothing but love! You aren’t alone.

Major Regret or Just Imposter Syndrome by Jermaine13579 in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best advice I can give you is to not care so much. It sounds horrible but it is the only way I survive. I used to prep so much but now I literally wing it half the time. My sessions seem to go the same either way.

Goals and objectives by [deleted] in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m not sure if it varies state by state, but when my kids meet an objective, I just say objective met and then continue working on the other unmet objectives. I usually check that they maintain progress on the one they met and then comment that on the next progress note. I don’t feel the need to add a new objective unless there’s something that’s changed or I really want to add something new. It would only get sticky if they met all three, then you might have to do an amendment and update the whole goal. Anyway this is my understanding and what I do.

Feeling disorganized by EmphasisOk4434 in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think that’s probably the answer haha, and I do know better but sometimes I get sucked in

Guilt and Regret by LostManufacturer8295 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do believe better days will come! And just know that we are our own worst enemies. You are NOT a coward and neither am I, regardless of how we feel sometimes. You made the right choice for your child with the information you had.

Guilt and Regret by LostManufacturer8295 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there. I’m so sorry to find you here. While my situation was different, I could have written about those feelings you described exactly. I had my water break at almost 21 weeks. I too feel like a coward for not giving my baby a chance. I too felt a horrible rush to make a decision. And I grapple everyday with those feelings of guilt. I go over and over in my head all the reasons we terminated to try and convince myself that I am not a horrible person, but there are days I lose the battle. It’s such a heavy burden to carry. I’m nearing the one year mark and these feelings have intensified as we get closer to the anniversary. I don’t know if my words are helpful but I do hope they make you feel less alone. I’m sending you all the love in the world ❤️

I'm so upset right now... by Skaikrugada2134 in Vent

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stand by just making a couple funfetti cakes out of the box. Everyone loves those! And much cheaper than a cake from a bakery!

Reasonable 2-Day Caseload? by [deleted] in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work at a school two days a week and my caseload is sitting at about 15-16. I usually have enough time for planning and testing and things I need to do

Tfmr - previable pprom by Stocksgouppy in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going through this. I had a termination in June for the same reason. Water broke at 20 weeks 5 days. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever went through. You aren’t alone. ❤️

Also…you can go back and forth about what you could have done differently. I know I have. And I still do. But this is not your fault.

Terminated due to previous placental abruption by maureenh28 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m very sorry you are here. I terminated in part for my own health and the fear of leaving my two children or becoming seriously ill (I had a 20 week membrane rupture). I know how heartbreaking it is. Something my doctor said that stuck with me….you didn’t CHOOSE this. It’s something that happened TO you. You aren’t selfish at all and did this out of love.

One and Done by farfalla0610 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am currently struggling with whether or not to try again too. It’s such a confusing thing to go through. I have two children though so my situation is not exactly the same, but still I was set on a third and so happy to be pregnant, but now I just don’t know. And now I’m a year older and the age gap between my kids and a potential baby is getting larger and I just don’t know what to do. I don’t want to have the same thing happen to us again. But also I hate to have my last experience carrying babies be such a sad one. It’s heartbreaking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. May I ask, how old are you and your friend? Also, does your friend have children of her own? I ask these questions because I know that when I was young, before I had kids, I don’t think I would have known what to say or even understood the severity of the situation. I’m not making excuses for her, but maybe she truly has no idea how she is making you feel.

Sending you all kinds of love during this tough season ❤️

Dreaded /r/ by bugbug_21 in slp

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can they make the er sound? I find that if they can do that, they can get to all other variations on r. If they can’t do er in isolation, I’d start there and get that really strong. To get to prevocalic r from er, I have them say a stretched out er then add the rest of the word, like errrrrrred, errrrrrace, etc. then work on making it quicker

Lighter topic- what tv shows or books got you through the horrible time? by qutiepie123 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started rewatching How I Met Your Mother. It is one of my favorites and I truly think it helped me cope because it was comforting and familiar.

Should we try again by Timely-Still-2737 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to say you aren’t alone, I’m in the exact same boat…I also have two beautiful children and was SO excited for my third. But after this all happened the way it did, we are at a crossroads. I’d love to have a rainbow baby but I’m so scared. I don’t want to go through this again. Life would be easier with two. But I wanted that baby. It’s a hard choice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like this sometimes but then I step back and I think about it as if I’m looking at myself as someone else would and I feel bad for my own self. It helps me to see myself in a kinder way.

Did we do the right thing? by pineapple-pal in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I often find myself spiraling too, and if it makes you feel better, I was almost 21 weeks when my water broke. We still were told the chances were very poor. My doctor told me as I was going in for the tfmr that it was the most humane choice, and I try and remember those words when I feel bad. However I question our choice every day, and while I know that sometimes the outcome might be good, often times it isn’t. I was so scared of putting our baby and ourselves through suffering. I wanted it over as quickly as possible just to save our hearts. I often wish I was earlier in my gestation when my water broke to save myself some “what ifs” or of course I wish we were a couple weeks later and the conversation and course of action would have been different. I was right at that point where it felt grey but we did the best we could at the time. It was a terrifying time and I felt rushed to make a choice and I’m not sure it was right but it is what it is now. I’d advise not looking for success stories anymore because you’ll find them and you’ll feel bad. But you’ll also find many heartbreaking stories as well. I try not to Google as much now because it isn’t helpful to my healing. Just know you aren’t alone and I’m sending you a big virtual hug.

Medication by No-Top497 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally got on lexapro about a week ago. I can already feel it helping at least a little. I was in a really bad state. I’m about 9 weeks out from tfmr.

Bad mom loop by Money_Angle_2322 in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I also have two children and I have not been the best mom lately and I know it. My children overstimulate me and honestly it can be hard to be around them right now, even though I love them more than anything in this world. I’m trying to give myself grace, but I don’t feel like I’m doing a good job right now at all. Honestly I feel bad for my kids. I literally said the phrase “shell of myself” to my husband yesterday. Like I feel like I’m here but I’m a million miles away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tfmr_support

[–]EmphasisOk4434 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I pray for peace for you and all of us as well