Today, after taking him to two different neurological specialists, a pediatric ophthalmologist, an inner ear specialist, and a therapist, I’ve spent thousands of dollars just to come to the conclusion that my son is just hopelessly clumsy. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after years of doctors appointments, scans, behavioural assessments, educational assessments, and thousands of pounds in medical costs, we’ve had to accept that our son doesn’t have a learning disability, psychological problems, autism, or ADHD, he just has the personality of an arsehole. FML
Today, after two years of fighting, I finally got an appointment for my son to see an autism specialist. The appointment is in December 2026. He’ll be 11 and in high school by then. FML
Today, my son has complex special needs, but apparently some of my deliberately ignorant relatives put no effort into learning more about his issues, and just call him "the retarded one" when they think I can’t hear them. FML
Today, my son's teacher told me that I should take my son to the doctor, because he has been complaining of bad headaches. They ran some tests, and then removed a peanut that's apparently been lodged in his nose for months. FML
Today, I had to pick my 22-year-old son up from the hospital, after he got blind drunk, got his hand stuck in a Pringles can, and got the bright idea of staggering to the local ER to get it cut off. FML
Today, I had to explain to a hospital social worker that my young son is not abused, he is just rowdy and that he knocked himself unconscious and shattered 4 teeth in a bizarre stunt involving a tree, my ironing board, a mop bucket and lots of duct tape. I'm not sure the hospital believes me. FML
Today, after months of arguing with doctors and them trying to hand me off to mental health professionals, it turns out I indeed have a physical brain injury they missed. Scary, right? FML
Today, I took my 2-year-old son to the ear doctor, since he'd stopped responding whenever I call him. The doctor told me that his ears are just fine. He's just ignoring me. FML
Today, my ADHD has gotten so bad that I called my son by my brother’s name, bumped heads with my 2 year-old, and just now went to sit back down on the couch next to husband and accidentally elbowed him in the eye so badly that he went to sleep because he was so angry with me. Praying he doesn’t have a black eye tomorrow.. FML
Today, my son was up at 3:00 am crying due to excruciatingly severe pain in his groin. I took him to the ER. After nine hours consisting of two different hospitals, an ambulance ride, a CAT scan, an ultrasound, and possible appendicitis, the surgeon finally said he was just constipated. FML
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Katie Lee 2
Did a rheumatologist see him? A LOT of people are “clumsy” and actually have a connective tissue disorder (for example Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Thought I was just a “clumsy” person and turns out I have a genetic disorder.
EBrogen 12
I don't see why short people envy tall people. I'm 6'5 and nothing is built to accommodate tall people. From counters, beds, majority of tubs (when muscles hurt, yes I soak in a bathtub. My legs do at least), cars, clothing and shoes (forget going to a regular store, just order online) and the list goes on and on. Our overall advantage is looking at cleavage, changing light bulbs and getting crap off the top shelf for other people.
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cuz803 46
How old is he? When I was little, I was super confused and clumsy. If he's toddler age, maybe your son will naturally grow less clumsy overtime. Does he overthink or feel mentally insecure? That makes people clumsy too. I'm a young adult and it sometimes happens to me. 🤷🏻♂️
RichardPencil 32
But now you have peace of mind. We spent a lot on an endocrinolgist and a gastroenterologist (and maybe some others) to learn that my daughter is just small. She topped out at 5'0", so she's short without being a "little person." Now that you know the truth, you can guide your son's career to stuntman or something similar.
dogafin 8
I’m 4’11” that’s funny
EBrogen 12
I don't see why short people envy tall people. I'm 6'5 and nothing is built to accommodate tall people. From counters, beds, majority of tubs (when muscles hurt, yes I soak in a bathtub. My legs do at least), cars, clothing and shoes (forget going to a regular store, just order online) and the list goes on and on. Our overall advantage is looking at cleavage, changing light bulbs and getting crap off the top shelf for other people.
RichardPencil 32
Because you can dunk.
Katie Lee 2
Did a rheumatologist see him? A LOT of people are “clumsy” and actually have a connective tissue disorder (for example Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Thought I was just a “clumsy” person and turns out I have a genetic disorder.
raven_of_azarath 35
He could just be growing. I was ridiculously clumsy pretty much until college. I danced competitively (so between classes and rehearsals, I spent 20 hours a week at the studio), so it wasn’t a lack of strength or anything. But my clumsiness was so bad that when I fell on stage at my performance in The Nutcracker, the general reaction was more “oh, there goes Raven again, falling like always *pointed stare at the camera*” than “omg she fell!” I just was awkward in my body until I put some weight on.
RichardPencil 32
Wasn't the reaction "That's So Raven?"
SquirrelRulingtheWorld 8
Has he been screened for Developmental Coordination Disorder, aka dyspraxia? It’s not hopeless, it can be improved via occupational therapy.
J1523 9
Sounds like you really went overboard. Is he your only child? It would explain a lot of he is. Seriously though children are truly just clumsy for the most part. It happens. I hope you aren't one of those parents who will now get mad at their child for falling or something like that.