This is my brain on screaming

So, Emmett isn't feeling well today at all.  He's in a really, really bad mood. I can't tell exactly what's wrong because he won't tell us.  Daddy: Emmett, does your throat hurt? Emmett: No, it doesn't hurt. Mommy: Emmett, wouldn't our tell us it if does? Emmett: No! Usually when he's like this, he's got a mouthful of sores but we can't find any. He's really, really in distress and there's almost no way to comfort him. We may have to just take him into the pediatricians office.  Sometimes when he's like this, he has an ear infection or something that we wouldn't be able to detect, let alone help him with. So far, my day has been full of screaming, screaming and more screaming. While he was flailing around,…

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How do your kids handle going back to school after a extended break?

Elliott made it off to school this morning without a single issue.  He was disappointed that there wasn't a snow day,  but he pulled himself together. :-) I expect that the next few days might be a bit trying, as we get used to a different routine.  How do your kids handle going back to school after an extended break? 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.

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#Autistic Lego Creations: The bird

I wanted to share this with all of you because I promised Emmett I would.  Emmett made this bird out of Legos.. He's super proud of himself and is actually snuggling with it in bed tonight.  :-) He's just too stinkin' cute.  :-) Emmett, Daddy loves you and it's sooooo proud of you.  :-) 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.

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Today’s #Autism and #SPD Victory: Try, try and try again

I have give mad props to my middle child, Elliott.  Elliott is my extremely anxious aspie.  He's always been very skiddish about anything that takes his feet off the ground. Today, Elliott made several attempts to make it to the top of this slide.  Eat time he would back himself, all the way down.  He just couldn't quite make it all the way. However, he kept trying until he finally made it.  I don't know how many times he actually tried before going through with it but it only took that one time to conquer his fear and dominate the slide. It's kinda funny because the time that I actually recorded it, he had a mishap but he still did it and I'm super proud of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHIlfybVa7M This site…

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Helpless

Lizze and I brought the boys to a local park today and met up with my Mom and Gavin. The boys hung out with Grandma and Gavin while Lizze and I walked about 2 miles. Afterwards, I spent some time talking with Gavin. It's so sad because he can't have more intelligent conversations anymore. I know that sounds mean, but I most certainly don't mean that as a negative towards him at all. The problem is that cognitively, he's just not there anymore. The only thing he converses about is Sonic the Hedgehog. His conversation skills have just declined to that point. I truly, truly have no idea what to do or where to go. I've talked about needing a Dr. House before and I feel like that would be…

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We had a change of plans

Lizze and I canceled our Wraparound meeting this morning.  Lizze's back is really sore from 10+ miles she's walked in the last week and Emmett isn't feeling well.  Poor Emmett just can't seem to catch a break.  He's acting very similar to when he's in the middle of a fever flare, only he has no mouth sores and no high grade fever. We are suspecting that we he might be outgrowing this condition (which is expected) and his physical symptoms may be evolving. Anyway, I'm hoping that today is going to be a better day for everyone.  The meeting will be rescheduled and life will go on.  To be completely honest, our plans change more often than they don't.  This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the…

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Emmett’s had a rough weekend

Poor Emmett John has had a really rough weekend. On Sunday alone he fell twice on the steps.  The last time he face planted right onto the stair tread and split his lip open.  After Emmett fell asleep last night,  Lizze and I realized that the cut on the outside of his lower lip lines up with the cut on the inside of his lower lip and are suspecting that he actually bit clean through.  Because Emmett was so upset and the bleeding wasn't too bad, we cleaned it and put a bandaid on.  In the morning I'm gonna check it out again and see if it's doing okay. If we are still concerned, we'll visit his doctor and have it checked out.  Honestly though, I'm pretty comfortable that he's…

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We need a real life Dr. House

In the morning, we have yet another Wraparound meeting at the boys school. As much as I love our Wraparound team, Lizze and I are seriously considering dissolving it and moving on. We don't seem to be getting anywhere and Gavin's health is getting worse. Right now, Lizze and I are running on very, very limited resources and anything that not working is weighing us down.  Does that make sense? If we decide to pull the plug, it will have nothing to do with not being grateful for everyone's time and effort. It would simply mean that it's just not working out. Truth is, Gavin's mental health has once again taken a back burner to his physical health. Also, I think that are situation is so unique, no one knows…

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