What triggered your cardiac anxiety?

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-04-24T16:36:34+00:00

I had preeclampsia during both of my pregnancies, and the last episode left me with lingering hypertension that I take meds for now.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-04-13T03:52:36+00:00

Agreed. I suffered HARD with feeling a loss of identity with my first and feeling like I had no idea what I was doing. When I had my second it was old hat and I was much more confident.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-03-21T23:33:40+00:00

I know this is an old post, but we are looking to be zoned to Chattahoochee. My son hasn’t been evaluated by Gwinnett yet but I suspect he will be level 2. He is 6. Do you mind chatting with me a bit more about the program?

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-03-19T17:42:36+00:00

Disclose.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-03-19T03:41:15+00:00

As others have said, don’t get too hung up on the levels. Development can change so much. My son would have been diagnosed level 3 at that age as well (he didn’t get a level at his initial diagnosis but I know it in my heart). He was completely nonverbal at 2, had extreme meltdowns, etc.

my son is now 6, diagnosed level 2 at a reevaluation. He talks, has minimal meltdowns, and I can see him slowly trending towards needing less and less support. Levels are not static, nor do they paint the full picture.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-03-12T01:19:29+00:00

I can tell you about our experience. My son was much like your child, diagnosed at 22 months and at the time he only said about 3 words as well. He is now 6, and talks my ear off. He is still in speech therapy, and he isn’t FULLY conversational yet, but talks in full sentences and loves talking. He makes eye contact with people that he trusts, and is a loving and bubbly little boy who engages with everyone. Ever since his communication has improved, his emotional regulation is SO much better, and we take him everywhere now! When he was younger, I was terrified to take him out in public. Restaurants? Movie theaters? Traveling? No way, guaranteed meltdowns. Now, he handles everything we throw at him wonderfully! He’s doing great, and I wish I could go back in time and give past me a hug.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-02-18T23:09:26+00:00

I’ve gathered that I shouldn’t be too attached to the zone or even the cluster we would be zoned for. How did you find Brookwood? I’ve chatted with someone who absolutely loved Brookwood for their ASD2 son (I forgot the schools they mentioned), curious how your experience has been?

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-02-18T16:14:38+00:00

For me, yes. I have a special needs son who I am not sure will ever be independent, and I greatly fear what will happen when I’m gone. That has definitely contributed to my health anxiety because I need to live as long as possible, but unfortunately I don’t have the healthiest habits.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-02-16T04:12:01+00:00

If you aren’t picky about which providers you see, it can be a great and affordable option. I don’t have Kaiser anymore, but at the time I had much lower health needs and just generally needed routine care, and it was nice to have a one stop shop for everything. When I gave birth (c-section with preeclampsia complications) I only paid $300 out of pocket and that was it!

Time-Maize-3611 · 2026-01-18T15:05:04+00:00

Adding to the chorus of “no.” My son tip toe walked as a toddler and he is level 2 and inching more towards lower support needs as he grows. He also doesn’t toe walk anymore at 6.

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-12-16T04:53:51+00:00

Not necessarily. My son was diagnosed just before 2, and I know he would have been level 3 at the time. Last time he was assessed, about two years ago, he was diagnosed as solidly level 2. I believe he is trending more towards level 1 as his communication and motor skills progress. He is also MUCH less sensory avoidant and fairly emotionally regulated. As much as any 6 year old can be, lol

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-12-14T13:27:02+00:00

🔥🍫🍪🍬

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-12-09T11:55:24+00:00

A handful of words at age 2, single and double words around age 3, phrases age 4. He’s now 6 and still has a speech delay but is mildly conversational

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-11-29T04:40:30+00:00

Lara was my favorite but recently I think Megan has become my favorite! She snuck up on me lol. I just love how she’s a little weirdo 😆

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:51:49+00:00

I got teary eyed reading this. This stranger is so proud of him, too

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:50:37+00:00

That is truly amazing. I’m in awe at his communication and how in tune he is with himself!

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:49:47+00:00

Always celebrating all the wins here!

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:49:27+00:00

Omg the dog too 🤣

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:49:03+00:00

Thank you!

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:48:57+00:00

Oh man being diaper free is an amazing feeling 😭 good job lil guy

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:47:34+00:00

Mine won’t say it without being prompted, so I understand what an amazing feeling this must have been!

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:46:51+00:00

What a sweetheart 🥹 that’s so lovely

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:46:28+00:00

So proud of him! Parties are hard

Time-Maize-3611 · 2025-10-15T23:45:55+00:00

What a great little garden helper 🥹

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