Random Emmett John: 04/19/2012

Yesterday was a really emotional and crazy day.  However,  there were really cute pictures of Emmett John taken.  I meant to share these yesterday but it escaped my slippery mind. :-P Anyway,  I wanted to share these because Emmett is just to friggin adorable. The last picture is my personal favorite. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism Support Forum Posted from WordPress for Android so please forgive any typos as auto-correct and I don't see eye to eye. :-)

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The ever changing plans

As soon many of you out there can relate to, the Lost and Tired family never makes plans because life is a moving target.  We are constantly having to change and adjust because with 3 special needs boys and a disabled wife, something always seems to come up. Today has been no exception. Lizze was supposed to have PT this morning and my mom was going to hang out with Emmett. I was supposed to be at Akron Children's Hospital all day with Gavin as he received his 11th antibody infusion.  I think it's his 11th, they have all blurred together now.  When he was done we had to go straight to Dr.  Reynolds for an emergency psychiatric appointment.  However,  instead of that happening we had to change plans. Lizze…

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Too tired to sleep

I'm so tired that I can't sleep.  Sounds like and oxymoron, right?  I'm living proof that there something to that.  It's very possible to be so tired that you can't sleep,  especially when you can't get your mind to slow down. I have so many thoughts racing around my head that it's like watching cars in a race track when I close my eyes. Writing helps me to relax and center myself.  That would by why I'm posting at 2am. I have a pretty big day tomorrow. Gavin has his next antibody infusion in the morning.  That will easily take half the day.  The past few infusions have been more of a struggle because Gavin is not tolerating the procedure as well as he used to. He physically tolerates it…

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My worst fear

Today has been one of those days I would not want to ever repeat. My stress level is absolutely through the roof. When Emmett wouldn't respond to us yesterday,  that was the longest 45 minutes I've experienced in a really long time.  When the episode resolved itself,  and he was back-for lack of a better word-the fear didn't resolve.  When we called the doctor and explained what happened, it sounded seizure related.  That was something I could process. Don't get me wrong,  I would never wish seizures on any of my kids,  ever.  At that moment,  seizures made sense to everyone involved and it explained the otherwise unexplainable. It's not like anyone knew for sure what was happening but it was better to be safe than sorry and with Gavin’s…

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Emmett’s Mystery: Looking for answers

We have finally found the neurologists office.  He was at a different location today so we had some extra traveling to do today. Emmett is in a really,  really weird place.  He's having these heavy mood swings and spent the first 20 minutes screaming and crying.  So far as I could tell,  there wasn't anything wrong. Then,  as quickly as it started, it stopped.  On the plus side,  you know, of I have to find one,  the office is really cool looking. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism Support Forum Posted from WordPress for Android so please forgive any typos as auto-correct and I don't see eye to eye. :-)

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Lost and Tired’s “Autism Help” app is here

Last night I published a mobile app version of the Community Autism Support Forums to the Google Play Market. The app is completely FREE and basically allows the same access to the forums as you would via your computer. This app will ONLY work for the Autism Support Forums here as Lost and Tire as it's a branded app. Now the Autism support you enjoy from the Community Autism Support Forums is available while on the go. If you know someone that could benefit from our awesome support group all you need to tell them is to "search for the Autism Help app on the Google Play Store". They can register for the forums directly from the Autism Help app itself. Super convenient. Download to your Android device right now: Autism…

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We once again need your prayers for Emmett

If you could please say a prayer for Emmett or just keep him in you thoughts I would really appreciate it. I have been largely absent today because we had a situation with Emmett that sent us rushing off to Akron Children's Hospital. I honestly don't know what happened but it may have been seizure related. This morning I told Emmett that I would take him and Mommy to this new frozen yogurt place called Menchies.  They are a self-serve yogurt bar and they have some dairy free options. This gives Emmett a chance to be a kid for a little while and go out and enjoy some ice cream. We had planned on going after nap time and he was really excited. I woke them up at the predetermined time…

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#Autism: Facing new challenges

I haven't updated you on Gavin in a few days and so now is a good time to do so.  I'm heartbroken to have to share with you that Gavin is now facing yet another challenge. Gavin will be getting leg braces or maybe ankle braces.  He is walking on the outside of his and sorta rolling his foot from heel to toe. I would think the braces would basically immobilize his foot and ankle, essentially forcing him to walk correctly.  I could be wrong in my interpretation but not think that makes sense. I don't known how well he'll tolerate this.  It could go just fine, or it could be a very unpleasant experience for everyone. We should have more information very soon and when I do, I'll be…

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