Usually my posts are happy & upbeat things about the fun things going on in our lives. But today is a serious post. I just don't know what to do. You see, last Thursday Katelyn started crying at school. I was puzzled by that because she has never really had any problems with being away from us. She went to preschool for 2 years and LOVED it! She loves all her activities at church and has been looking forward to kindergarten for a long time. Her first few days of kindergarten she was all smiles from the time we dropped her off to the time we picked her up. But then Thursday came. She cried for an hour at school. I thought it might have something to do with one of her friends crying and Katelyn tried to console her for about 30 minutes, and then Katelyn started crying. I thought it was a one-time thing. But then she cried again Friday. After the Labor Day holiday we thought it would be back to normal, but Tuesday morning she cried and made herself throw up. Now granted, she has been struggling with a cold, sinus infection, etc. and is on antibiotics and steroids, in addition to her normal allergy & asthma medications. So I know she has a lot of congestion sitting on that little tummy of hers. But that's not an excuse. She ended up throwing up twice at school on Tuesday. On Wednesday she cried again and threw up at home before heading to school, and then twice again at school. She made it through the afternoon without throwing up, so we thought that was good. Thursday she teared up a little bit and cried a little a couple of times during the day, but didn't throw up. YEAH!!! But this morning when we dropped her off she wouldn't get out of the van and Robert had to pick her up and put her on the sidewalk and then we just had to drive away with her crying. It breaks my heart! And she's not eating anything! I'm so worried about her. She only weighs 32 pounds fully clothed, so she can't afford to lose weight. I don't know what to do. We have read books like "The Kissing Hand" that was recommended by her guidance counselor, we have tried punishments, and we have tried rewards for not throwing up (like yesterday). We've made up songs, we've had talks, we've tried to do crazy things, ANYTHING! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO and my heart is breaking. Robert went back over to school this morning and saw a friend of ours who had seen Katelyn this morning and she said that Katelyn had not thrown up and that she saw Rachel walking Katelyn down to class. So maybe she'll be okay. But the other thing is I don't want Rachel to bear this burden too. It's not her responsibility. She's being such a great big sister, but I don't want her to get upset about Katelyn. I'm just so emotional about it all right now. So if anyone actually reads this blog, please say a prayer for Katelyn.
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Poor thing--you and her. I know you must be spent as well. I don't have any advice--we spent the better part of Eli's first baseball game with him crying, after him being so excited, etc. I'm sure Katelyn will figure out how to handle everything soon, but we'll keep her and you guys in our prayers!
Hey Laura,
I will be praying for Katelyn and for you. I won't go into details here, but I know exactly how you feel. Mary has been having a very tough transition to 1st grade and it is heartbreaking for me to see her so upset. I know she is stressed and it kills me to see her that way. All I know is that I daily give her back to the Lord trusting Him to take care of her. It's hard, but it's all I know to do. Hang in there.
So sorry for your trouble. It is heartbreaking. It could be the combo of her not feeling well and having longer days and school everyday instead of a couple of days a week. Macklin's first couple of weeks were tough this year. She didn't have much trouble at school but was completly irrational at home. It was all because she was tired. Maybe her system will adjust soon, in the mean time we will pray for her.
I am soo sorry that you are dealing with this. I will pray that Katelyn has a much better week starting on Monday. Do you think it would help to talk some of her friend's moms and see if they have said anything to them about why she is so upset at school?
I am so sorry to hear this. If anyone can understand, we can. We have had a very difficult time from the beginning of kindergarten. Landon still cries every day. We had several days of throwing up and more days of not eating, which worries a Mommy! He has improved after 2 1/2 weeks. I don't have any advice. Hang in there. I know it is so hard! You just want to fix it. Your heart aches for them. I even ended up on Zofran my stomach was so upset. I will be praying for Katelyn and you guys, as well.
Oh Laura,
I know the Lord brought me to your blog tonight to pray for you and sweet Katelyn. I think of you all so often. We still have pics of the girls on our fridge. I'd love some new ones. They are so beautiful. I can't believe how they have grown. Sarah is a senior this year and Addie is 3 (she can play ball in the spring).
I'm so sorry Katelyn is having a rough go of it. I know it breaks your heart. We'll pray that she'll refuel over the weekend and have a fresh start on Monday. Love you all. Lelly
LAURA I CAN'T OFFER ANY THING MUCH--NEVER BEEN THROUGHT IT--BUT MY HEART DOES ACHE FOR ALL OF YOU!
MOST IMPORTANTLY I WANT TO SAY YES I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THIS SITUATION! FOR ALL OF YOU!
GOD BLESS!
Laura, I just read about Katelyn and all I can say is, I pray it wasn't my fault for joking with her about me missing her so bad at preschool this year. Maybe I can talk to her and tell her what a big girl she is now and how proud I am of her and maybe she can come over and tell me what she does at school. I can reassure her that its great to be in Kindergarten. Love & Prayers to all of you Mrs. Jeanne
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