There are times,  like today mind you,  that I feel like I've done something wrong.  You know,  like in a previous life or something. The reason I say that is because for the past few hours Emmett has been screaming and I mean SCREAMING.  I know he doesn't feel well,  that's obvious,  but goddamit is he difficult right now. He's being super picky about everything and if it's even the tiniest bit imperfect,  all hell breaks loose. As the day goes on,  I'm feeling crappier and crappier.  Ergo,  I'm able to tolerate less and less. The cough medicine with codeine I got today is sounding better and better.  I'm trying to avoid taking it because the kids are still sick and we need to go anywhere in the middle of…

Lizze finally got me to go to the doctors today.  I haven't been feeling really good lately but I haven't been so bad that I thought I needed to be seen.  However,  Lizze,  in her infinite wisdom,  loves to remind me that when I do, on occasion,  get sick,  I end up in the hospital. So I went to Aultman North, this morning.  It's basically like going to your regular doctor when you can't get in to see your regular doctor.  It's a step down from the ER. If I'm being honest,  I was getting concerned because I have an occasional cough.  However,  when I do cough,  my chest feels like it's on fire.  I felt that before but only when I have a really bad cough that is almost…

I'm getting concerned that I may have something a bit more serious brewing right now.  I only cough every once in awhile but when I do my chest is on fire like I'd been coughing for days. I'm pretty sure that's not normal.  Lizze really wants me to get checked out and that's probably not a bad idea. Hopefully,  everything is alright and my lungs are clear.  I'd check them myself but I can't find my stethoscope. Wish me luck :-) **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. :-)

It's Sunday and we survived a week of the kids being sick.  I happy to report that they seem to be doing much better. While they're not 100% yet,  they are getting there and for that,  I'm extremely grateful.  :-) I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers.  Things could have definitely gone much worse,  especially for Emmett.  Please accept my sincerest thank you.  I truly appreciate everything. :-) **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. :-)

For many years we dealt with meltdowns in solitude. We didn't ever let anyone see these because we didn't think they would understand.  It seemed like something we should keep private. However, all that did was further isolate us from the rest of the world. We would explain to our friends and family about the meltdowns but never allowed them to witness one. Anytime Gavin would get all worked up we would leave and deal with that at home, away from everyone else. That was one of the biggest mistakes we could have made. I say that because, there is no way I could expect anyone to understand the gravity and impact of one of these meltdowns. I mean, how could they. It's difficult to put into words what not…

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.  I hoping that by going walking anyways,  I'll feel a bit better. I'm not gonna push myself to hard but the fresh air and time to myself might just help. The last thing in the world I want to do is get any worse.  Having said that,  my body has an amazing immune system which usually limits me to getting sick of once or twice every year or two. However,  I'm extremely stressed out right now and I think it's affecting my ability to fight this stuff off. By walking,  I'll reduce my stress load and hopefully out myself in a better place to keep from getting sick.  **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Community Autism…

I like to show you all things from my perspective.  Most of the time I'm referring to what I think or feel about a particular subject or situation. However,  lately I've been wanting to share things from my perspective,  in the more literal sense. I think it's neat to be able to see things through the eyes of someone else. So,  I wanted to share with you this exact moment,  through my eyes.  You will see what I see,  for one moment. Right now,  I'm sitting on the couch with my tiniest minion,  Mr. Emmett John.  As you know,  he is battling pneumonia right now but actually seems to be feeling a bit better. I think the antibiotics are working,  thank God.  I even caught his amazing smile, as you…

Unfortunately,  it seems like my number is up. My chest hurts and I have begun with a cough.  I'm on the couch with a cup of hot tea and two sick kids. It's going to be a long weekend. **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. :-)