It's hard enough trying to eat right and find time to exercise, but I also know there's a lot of people out there with challenges because their SN child(ren) have always come first. My sweet boy is definitely at the top of my list, he has autism and I would give him my health if I could take the autism away. I have never put my needs before anyone else's, until I started changing my eating habits and made a commitment to exercise. I wonder if other parents out there have these challenges and are looking for others that understand what it's like.
I work out at night and when my boy can't sleep right away, stays awake and babbles to himself in the dark, it throws off/kills my workout routine. I can't take my kids to the daycare at the healthclub because they aren't versed in SN and wouldn't know how to handle his inexplicable meltdowns. But the small victories, having him sign AND request a favorite show, or finally learning to pedal a tricycle at 4 yrs old, are worth it every time.
I know how hard it is to make time for yourself while having a child with special needs. If you're looking for support, drop me a line and I'll help you along the way!
