Does your company want to sponsor a review and giveaway

One of the things that I want to do here at Lost and Tired is reach out to as many families within the community as possible. One of the ways I can do this is through is through giveaways. I've already been lucky enough to give away 2 android tablets, thanks to Samsung and Motorola.  I know that the families that received those devices were very grateful. I've also been able to giveaway weighted blankets, educational programs and things as simple as movie passes. Right now I'm looking for companies that would like to be my next sponsor.  By sponsoring, you would be providing one item for review and one item to giveaway to someone in the community. Some items don't require review. The review will help to get your…

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Change of plans……again

We finally made it home about 11am. We opted to reschedule Emmett's appointment because there was no way to make the timing work.  This is a rather aggressive fever flare but fairly typical, aside from that.  If things don't improve we'll get him back in this week.  The problem was that he was completely exhausted and we had almost 4 hours to kill.  We couldn't get in sooner and the pediatrician's office is halfway between the Cleveland Clinic and home.  There was simply no practical way to make it work.  Emmett and Lizze have been asleep for a few hours now and desperately need their rest.  Hopefully, they will both be feeling a bit better. This is just one of the many difficult situations that special needs parents can find…

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Lizze’s Journey: What we learned

Lizze is really, really happy with her new doctor.  Once again though, there is questions about the quality of care she has been receiving at the local level. We didn't learn much in the way of new health information but we have a direction to go in now.  Before we leave, she needs x-rays on her hands and and blood work done. She's also being referred to the Cleveland Clinic's sleep clinic as well.  There is probably more I missed but I'm sure Lizze will cover that on her blog today as well. 

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Lizze’s Journey: Holy Intake Batman

Wow,  this is one of the longest intakes I have ever experienced. All I can say is Holy Intake Batman, this is taking forever. Seriously though, some of her records were messed up and needed to be reentered, while we were there. Emmett remains patient, at least for now.

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Operation Hope: Lizze’s journey begins

We have arrived at the Cleveland Clinic, fashionably late.  Traffic was unbelievable.  Lizze is getting checked in and I'm hanging out with Emmett, who's doing really well.  Hopefully, hopefully we will find some answers for Lizze.  Part of Operation Hope is getting Lizze's health back on the right path.  Most of her ailments are stress induced. Unfortunately, Gavin creates tons and tons of stress.  This is the first chance we have had to try to get her pain under control. I want to make the most of this for her.

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The adventure begins

Of course, the one time the boys sleep past 5am, we have to wake them up.  We are on our way to drop Elliott off at my parents and then head to the Cleveland Clinic. We're doing this during rush hour traffic.  This will quite likely be a really fun drive.  However, Emmett seems to be okay for now and in a surprising good mood as well.  Wish us luck today.  :-)

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Animals and #Autism: Creature Comforts

I'm so truly grateful that we have blessed to two fantastic dogs.  Both Bella and Maggie as so sensitive to the boys needs. Elliott has been having a rough time with everything lately.  He very often has nightmares and is afraid to be alone in his room, especially at night.  Bella seems to sense this and glues herself to him, literally.  She essentially wraps herself around him and lays her head across his chest. She has been taking to Elliott at night because Emmett doesn't like sharing his bed with her at night right now. Not sure what brought that on but Emmett's been presenting with behaviors that we thought he had grown out of.  Now they're back.  Either way, I grateful that Bella and Maggie are in our lives.…

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Truly Inspirational

I came across this on YouTube and thought you should see this. What this person did took so much courage. I truly admire Mr. Scott James for wanting to break through the stereotypes surrounding #Autism and there are many. Check out this video. It's so uplifting and inspirational, I just had to share it with all of you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt5egjZ9ISI

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