Disclaimer: This post was originally written in 2014. Erian tried Ritalin for just a week.
Dear Reader
I have medicated my baby
I have vowed since being diagnosed with Lupus that any medical ailment of my own or my kids or my husband would be treated the natural way. Well, I have broken that vow. To my dismay, Erian hyper behavior has proven detrimental to his therapy and learning. He has not been diagnosed ADD or ADHD but our doctor has encouraged us to try Ritalin, to see if any change has been noted. The first day I give Erian the Ritalin, I cry. I cry for my forgotten convictions and for my baby who is ingesting this controversial drug. So, as a punishment to myself, I take one too. I figure if I put it in Erians mouth, I should be able to put it in mine too. Surprise surprise both erian and I haven’t had that much of a noted effect. Some people have claimed improved behavior. For the most part, my son is just growing up. He is maturing. Sadly,his long body doesn’t fit on my lap anymore. Erian Cole, what a handsome boy you are. Would words and speech matter with eyes like that? I wonder. Erian has the best problem solving mind I have ever encountered. My conversations with him amaze me. No drug could better the person you are. A rock collecting, air bending, pancake loving human being is what this world needs…. just the way you are 💗