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Last week I created a to-do list, and as usual on the list is start a blog. Why? Honestly I just want to get my thoughts down and see where it goes... The last few months have forced me to make some major changes to my already challenging life. You see I am essentially a single mom/military wife, career woman with 3 kids. As if that was not enough on my plate my son is demonstrating signs of PDD-NOS (or Pervasive Development Disorder- No Other Symtoms), which is on the Autism Spectrum. I have had 2 "professionals" say yes and 2 say no he doesn't. So now we have to wait 6-9 months to take him to Childrens's hospital, but this mom is not willing to wait that long. So I have started changing his diet to a Gluten-free diet. This is not a small change!
In the last month, I have noticed several changes including increased eye contact, verbal and non-verbal communication and just a more active and engaged day-to-day existence. Don't get me wrong it hasn't been an overnight cure, but the changes are more obvious to those who see him less frequently.
The side benefit is that I am experience some weight loss and increased energy and with my plate that is a positive thing.
My challenge is not letting myself get off track because of one or two misses. In addition, I struggle with making food that the kids and I like that has some variety.
I don't know where the diet and the EVENTUAL visit to Children's Hospital will play out, but I know for sure that this mother will do anything to improve her child's lot in life!
