We've arrived at the Cleveland Clinic's Strongsville location. She's getting ready to go back into pre-op and have her endoscopy done.  She's done this a few times already but is still really nervous. This is the first of two procedures this month. Her next one is on the 30th and will be her gastric empty test. That one will last about half a day and will provide us with some very important information about her gastroparesis, including how severe it is and what treatment approach we will take.  Please keep your fingers crossed today and maybe say a prayer as well.  Thanks everyone...... This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My…

Despite his attempts to the contrary, Emmett successfully made it to school this morning.  Elliott and Gavin were very cooperative today but Emmett dug his heals in and refused to go.  I wasn't sure what we were going to do if he continued to refuse.  Thankfully, I was able to bribe him with a Mento and now all is right with the world.  I'm gonna have to keep Mentos on hand for just such occasions.  I'm not afraid to admit that sometimes I resort to bribery in order to win the compliance of one of my children.  I don't make it a habit but it's been know to happen.  ;-) This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired…

Emmett has decided that he no longer wants to go to school. Have you ever tried to get a little boy with Autism ready for school when he doesn't want to go? I imagine many of you do. For those that have never had the pleasure, your not missing out. This morning has been filled with screaming and refusals to cooperate. This is not how I like to start the week.  :-( I hope Monday is treating you better.  As for me, I think that I'll continue to hate Mondays...... This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me   Setup…

As many of you know from my earlier post, the boys did a walk for Cancer today. They went to Cleveland with my parents and had a really good time, for a really good cause.  They had a really good time and behaved very well.  :-) However, when they came home, my parents pulled Lizze and I aside to let us know that they were concerned about Gavin.  They noted that Gavin was very pale, sweaty and clamy on the car ride up. These are all signs of a pending Autonomic Crisis. After the walk, he complained of chest pain again.  :-( My Dad also made the comment that Gavin's not all there anymore. He's slipping and it's becoming more and more apparent to those around him.. The latest example…

Lizze is really, really not doing well today.  I don't often focus on her health but I think I will try to keep everyone updated. For one thing, people are always asking and Lizze has had a harder time keeping up with her blog lately as her health gets worse. Anyway, she's not been sleeping well at all. Between the temperature change, the hot flashes, stomach problems and her ever present, unrelenting migraine, she doesn't sleep well at night.  For some reason the hot flashes are worse at night. We're hoping that by the end of the month we will have a better understanding of her gastroparesis and perhaps a treatment plan.  This could provide a dramatic improvement to her quality of life.  She finally fell asleep about an hour…

Sometimes as special needs parents, we need to celebrate the little things in life that some would likely overlook.  For example, who would celebrate that fact that their 5 year old is wearing a sweatshirt? For starters, I would.  Mr. Emmett John, not only dislikes sweatshirts but hates clothes that are baggy. This is a baggy sweatshirt and he's actually wearing it. This is really big for him and for us because as the winter months approach, we have more options for clothes that he will actually wear. Great job Emmett.  :-) . This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact…

Lizze and I will have a pretty decent break today.  The boys are on their way to a special walk for Colon Cancer this morning. I may honestly just go back to sleep and be unproductive today because I'm completely exhausted. I hope that all of you are finding this weekend to be as peaceful and relaxing as possible.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me   Setup of an account with Bluehost and I get paid. If your looking for a host for your website or blog. Click the image below and check out Bluehost. It's what I use.