Dear Mom,
I know how
scary it is taking your child to be evaluated for the first time. It wasn’t
long ago that I was in your shoes. Months before we walked into the therapy
doors, family and friends were telling me “he will grow out of it” and “give it
more time”. I wanted to believe them, but my heart told me otherwise.
Listening to my heart, I talked to my doctor, got a referral
for an evaluation, and set up the appointment. Before the evaluation, I was so
nervous. I had many questions running through my head:
o
Will
they confirm my concerns about my child’s development?
o
Will
they think I am crazy for bringing my child in?
o
What
will happen next if my child needs therapy?
o
What
will their plan be to help my child?
o
How
long will my child need therapy?
o
How
much will insurance cover?
With these questions pressing on my
heart, I got my son out of his car seat, grabbed his little hand and headed to
the door. Looking back, I am so glad that I took those first steps into the
door. The scariest part for me was the unknown and waiting for the results. The
hardest part was finding out that my heart was right because no matter how much
you think you are right, part of you wants to be wrong.
No matter the outcome, be proud of
yourself for being a great advocate for your child. The days ahead will get
easier, and your nerves will ease as your questions are answered. My prayers
are with you as you take that first step.
With Love and Support,
A Therapy Mom
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