Another update- this time fish oil/autism
Well, I put “fish oil” in the title of this post for anyone who was interested in an update on our situation regarding fish oil (in particulary Omega 3’s & 6′). I believe this stuff works! I don’t think it produces miracles (or at least not in my child); but we have definitely witnessed improvements each time Kyler started on it. I say “each time” because we had to take him off of it for 3 days in order to have lab tests completed. We then placed him on a new kind of fish oil. Again, as mentioned in prior posts, we were delighted to hear more babbling sounds! His babbling has continued for 14 days which for us is incredibly encouraging!
This blog is going to have a change of pace going forward. I’m going to focus more on autism or at least autistic behaviors, methods to improve the condition, and HOPEFULLY a recovery!
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About Kyler’s Mommy
Hello! I am 31 yrs old and stay at home with my one year old son, Kyler. After giving birth, I suffered from moderate postpartum depression. My son was born a few weeks early and had a few minor issues early on (colic, herniated belly button, breastmilk jaundice). He is now a beautiful one year old on the move!!! He has a speech delay at the moment that we are beginning to treat with weekly therapy. During Kyler’s first year of life, we made two residential moves including one across the country.
I wish that I had started this blog much earlier; however, I am still going to write about the issues that we faced early on and those that we struggle with today. Postpartum depression is something that I would like to write about for my own healing as well as to help others. The everyday life with a toddler is comedic and chaotic…so I feel I must blog about it if for nothing else but to remember it. Bare with me and my posts because I have a lot of catching up to do and many stories to tell!!
EDIT: Over the past few months since starting this blog, we have come to the realization that our child is not JUST speech delayed. Unfortunately, he shows most signs of autism. He has not been diagnosed. Although I really wanted to focus this blog on postpartum depression, it seems so pale in comparison to the struggles and pains that my son suffers daily. So, I will be focusing on his journey and his path to recovery. I do hope, however, that anyone with postpartum depression will find some relief or laughter in my earlier posts and know that you are not alone.
Hi there,
I just stumbled upon your blog and it reminded me of our story. My son, Shea, has a severe speech delay. They say Apraxia and low tone in his lower face. He is 4 1/2 now. We too have found some improvement with the Omega 3s & 6s, although he is such a picky eater, we had a hard time smuggling it into his food. But, I found Hemp milk which is really high in both Omega 3 & 6 plus excellent fiber and protein. He loves the chocolate. Excellent product. Also, we did find out recently that he was allergic to wheat, gluten, eggs, whey, soy, peanuts, rye, barley. Oy! But, since we have been on the diet, his language has taken a big jump.
I know it’s a long road, hang in there. I have found blogging really helps.
Come visit us at my blog:
Coaxingwordsfromshea.blogspot.com
Keep up the good work.