What was said about adulting and making new friends as grown ups. When my kid got ~2 years old it came to me that at this point I am responsible for helping her meeting other kids, scheduling play with other kids, creating options for her, etc. (and that includes meeting new people at their homes, or inviting people over) And also there's an expectation from other parents that you'll pickup on some things that are completely not obvious like "our kids are friends now, so they could be giving each other presents for birthday".
I'm autistic and a mom of two. I refused an epidural both times. I had an emergency C-section with my 2nd, emergency spinal block, included. O_O My advice is learn to meditate/ focus intensely by going within. It helped me to shift my focus and efforts to helping my children come into the world. This is a process of becoming. It is messy and painful and traumatic, but you *do* recover, and you are a new person afterward from the experience.
I'm watching this cause I believe I could be autistic and it was so interesting to hear about her experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood as I recently also became a mom. It feels like things I could hide before I can't anymore. What she said about not being able to prepare to how you handle sleep depravation etc is so true. Plus I also had a c-section with this baby AND had a medical abortion from my first daughter (so many similarities), which made the second pregnancy terrifying and extremely challenging. If I truly am autistic, I feel like it could explain a lot and make me feel less.. crazy/weird/different. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you so much for this episode.
it is so nice to see and hear Maja again! Am looking forward to read your book! I had several miscarriages in the past, and how rough those were made me decide bearing children is probably not a good thing for me physically. I am glad you are blessed with yours
Bruce and I were noting that, unbeknownst to us, 4 of our recent guests are all experiencing long covid. So yes, a very worthwhile topic. I'm so sorry you're going through all of that! Sending support, as always!
One of they most challenging experiences I had was the 3 days I was in hospital with my new born baby it was completely overwhelming, nothing quite prepares you for that
Dr. Karen, I am a black autistic mom of a autistic 5 yo with developmental delays. Can u invite a black woman or multiracial person to share their experience. I work in health equity yet this is a new and personal space. Very isolating in general but People of Color and Indigenous Communities face additional barriers and stigma. I think your program creates a safe space. Happy to discuss but I am super new to this space since my son is 5. Thanks.
Hello, yes -- I'd love to chat more with you. This is one of our hopes as we go forward to chat with autistic folks from many walks of life, cultures, ethnicities, places in their lives/journeys, and with many different interests/expertises. Send me an email - kara@autismlens.ca.
This was so interesting and relevant topics for me personally. All the tangents made it a great conversation. And so lovely to see Maya ❤😊😊😊
What was said about adulting and making new friends as grown ups. When my kid got ~2 years old it came to me that at this point I am responsible for helping her meeting other kids, scheduling play with other kids, creating options for her, etc. (and that includes meeting new people at their homes, or inviting people over)
And also there's an expectation from other parents that you'll pickup on some things that are completely not obvious like "our kids are friends now, so they could be giving each other presents for birthday".
Such a great forum. I really identify with you upon the loss of a pet and a human loved one. Thank you.
Thank you :)
Thank u for this post
I'm autistic and a mom of two. I refused an epidural both times. I had an emergency C-section with my 2nd, emergency spinal block, included. O_O
My advice is learn to meditate/ focus intensely by going within. It helped me to shift my focus and efforts to helping my children come into the world.
This is a process of becoming. It is messy and painful and traumatic, but you *do* recover, and you are a new person afterward from the experience.
I'm watching this cause I believe I could be autistic and it was so interesting to hear about her experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood as I recently also became a mom. It feels like things I could hide before I can't anymore. What she said about not being able to prepare to how you handle sleep depravation etc is so true. Plus I also had a c-section with this baby AND had a medical abortion from my first daughter (so many similarities), which made the second pregnancy terrifying and extremely challenging. If I truly am autistic, I feel like it could explain a lot and make me feel less.. crazy/weird/different.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you so much for this episode.
it is so nice to see and hear Maja again! Am looking forward to read your book! I had several miscarriages in the past, and how rough those were made me decide bearing children is probably not a good thing for me physically. I am glad you are blessed with yours
Bruce and I were noting that, unbeknownst to us, 4 of our recent guests are all experiencing long covid. So yes, a very worthwhile topic. I'm so sorry you're going through all of that! Sending support, as always!
One of they most challenging experiences I had was the 3 days I was in hospital with my new born baby it was completely overwhelming, nothing quite prepares you for that
👍. Happy new years! I'm happy the whole crew is back! 1:36:28 lol
Me, too!
Great muddling.😅 I enjoyed the conversation.
Thank you! I enjoyed it too :)
16:16 "I'm going to refer you to a stomach doctor"
"A gastroenterologist?"
Dr. Karen, I am a black autistic mom of a autistic 5 yo with developmental delays. Can u invite a black woman or multiracial person to share their experience. I work in health equity yet this is a new and personal space. Very isolating in general but People of Color and Indigenous Communities face additional barriers and stigma. I think your program creates a safe space. Happy to discuss but I am super new to this space since my son is 5. Thanks.
Hello, yes -- I'd love to chat more with you. This is one of our hopes as we go forward to chat with autistic folks from many walks of life, cultures, ethnicities, places in their lives/journeys, and with many different interests/expertises. Send me an email - kara@autismlens.ca.
@@drkaradymond will do thank you
15:55 This would be so much easier if I weren't a hypochondriac. 😂
Me too - as evidenced by my facial expressions lol.