Rediscovering Me

I went to my 4th stress relief class yesterday (It's a study my husband and I are participating in that's looking at ways to reduce stress in parents to special needs kids). One of the things the teacher said was "We are more than our special needs kids." And I thought why in the world have I not heard or thought of this sooner. Everything I do is for my son. I feel like I have to live around him. I have to avoid things that set him off, I have to work really hard with him everyday to try to teach things other kids can do the 1st time they try, I have to explain things to others that don't understand about him, I have to go to lots of school meetings etc. That's all I have known the past couple of years. The world of autism has literally taken over my life. So, now I am on a mission to rediscover who I am. I'm more than a mom to a special needs little boy. I'm just not sure what more means yet. And I'm really not sure how to find out. But, I have to figure it out in order to be a more level headed, sane mother.

Introducing Motherhood and Beyond!

My name is Krystal Ingalls. I am happily married to my best friend and partner in crime (Kidding!) R. Alan Ingalls. We have a wonderful 2 year old son named Brandon. He is definitely a unique, fun loving little boy. He has PDD-NOS...which is on the autism spectrum. It makes his life a little more challenging than most, but luckily for him, he was born into a family who is ready and willing to help him succeed in anything he wishes to do. His life is full of people who love him and want him to succeed. His family goes beyond the typical extended family. He also has his team of therapists and teachers that we pretty much consider family as well. I'm so glad we got lucky enough to get a great team together to help him along the way! He has come a long way since he started seeing his therapists and I couldn't be prouder.

Brandon is going to be a big brother in about 8 weeks! Little Alexis Ann is due on April 1st. He loves being mommy's little helper, so I don't think he is going to get too jealous of her as long as we keep him involved.

I am hoping that by making this blog I will be able to update family and friends about things that are happening in my life. Please check back often to see the latest on the Ingalls Family! =) Have a great day!