Hi Marie,
 >      Hi Maryann, this is Mary's mother, Marie. We are
 > both aware that ADD
 >      and ADHD is genetic. I had 3 sons that were
 > diagnosed as "Hyperactive".
 >      They were a handful. I had 8 children altogether
 > so I really had my
 >      hands full. But somehow I made it through, mostly
 > sane....:) Today I
 >      am sure my boys would be considered ADHD or ADD
 > children. My one son
Bless you soul, I have trouble with one I can't immagine having 3 with the 
disorder.  I have two other children who don't have it.  But, I can see on a 
daily basis it takes a toll on them too.:)
 >      I understand what Mary is going through and help
 > as much as I can. We
 >      live next door to one another so she can call me
 > whenever she needs to.
 >      Joey has improved on his medicine but he can
 > still be a little over
 >      aggressive at times. His sister copies some of
 > his behavior. She is
 >      being tested to see if she is ADD.
Mary is so lucky to have you, having support really helps especially when 
things get really rough and you feel like pulling your hair out and screaming 
why me?  My boyfriend helps me keep it together he is a very understanding 
person and when things get real hairy, he lets me lean on his shoulder and if 
it weren't for him.  I think I would have gone nuts by now.
 >      So we realize that the new baby may be another
 > ADHD child. But this time
 >      we will know what to do and take him/her to the
 > doctor right away.
At least you know what to look for now.  I hope you don't have another ADHD 
child, but if you do, starting early will help him out greatly.:)  TTYL
MaryAnn
 > ... I am a mental tourist,  my mind wanders.
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