Shortly after publishing my last post, Lizze's doctor called and they spoke for a bit about what's going on.  We received some clarification of a few things and learned some new ones as well.  This was really a good news/bad news kind of phone call. The good news is that as of right now, she's not yet in menopause.  :-) While her LH levels are really high, her FH levels are normal, indicating that she is not in menopause. She has something called........crap, I can't remember what it's called now.  Dammit. Anyways, here's where the good news/bad news comes into play.  Basically, her ovaries aren't working right.  That's the bad news.  The good news is that she has ovaries.  That's actually really, really good news.  Essentially, the doctor said that…

Lizze is in a really bad place.  These hot flashes are keeping her up all night and a bit irritable during the day.  She's even losing her hair still.  She has to take these massive, prescription doses of vitamin D because her levels are so dangerously low.  The last two days, she's really struggled to stay out of bed due to exhaustion, pain and nausea.  It's awful and aside for letting her sleep through life, there's nothing I can do to help her. A big problem with letting her sleep for so long is her history of blood clots.  Immobility is her worst enemy right now.  She hasn't had to use her cane in awhile but personally, I sorta feel like that's more because she hates using it and less…

In the last day or so alone, Emmett has fallen almost half a dozen times.  He's fallen up the stairs and down the stairs.  He tripping over his own feet and doesn't brace himself for impact, if that makes sense.. One of the things that OT was helping with was this sorta of stuff.  He was working on his coordination and strength.  While he was receiving OT, he was doing much, much better.  Unfortunately, insurance deemed that he would never make any progress and so they cut him off.  Since that time, he's been falling more and more often.  We have to get him in for a reevaluation and see if we can get him covered once again. Therapy for kids with Autism, shouldn't be a privilege, it should be…

It's already that kind of morning.  The kind of morning  where we decided breakfast based on the dishes that are already clean. In our case this morning, the verdict is leftover pizza from last night.  Sometimes it's about simple.... What have you served for breakfast that's not traditional? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

It never fails.  I'll be out and about, when I run into someone and the topic of Autism comes up.  Sometimes, they will see my Lost and Tired, Autism Awareness shirt and it sparks a conversation. When the topic of my blog comes up, they almost always ask if I have a business card, to which I reply, "no". My question to you all is this.  Should I, as a blogger, have business cards made up? I suppose it would make sense to do that, I just have never had any made. What do you folks think? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to…

Improving the lives of others. Even if others is a Russian Tortoise. The boys spent some time decorating the turtle table today. They went out and picked tons of dandelions and added them to the enclosure.  Thankfully, they have an endless supply in our yard. I think it's great that they are trying to improve the turtles environment. They did a great job and the turtle loves dandelions.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the…

Gavin's teachers are taking note of things that happen while he's at school.  They aren't doing this every day and I need to ask about that because it needs to be done every day.  Anyway, this is a snapshot of what went on Wednesday morning.  Gavin's issues tend to revolve around frustration, sleepiness, chest pain or stomach cramps.  It's tough to know what's real and what's manipulation to get out of doing something.  However, I think in general, the health related issues are legit and that's concerning because in a given day, he's sleeping, experiencing chest pain or his stomach hurts.  Dammit.. I wish I knew what to do.... This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos…