Emmett had OT this afternoon.  He did a really good job.  His schedule was switched around but he did well with the change.  He even tried the hotdog swing,  which is something,  I don't believe he has ever tried.  Despite how overwhelmingly tired I am,  I pretty stoked that I got to see that today.  Great job Mr.  Emmett John :-)

I finished the running around and shuttling the boys to school this morning.  I dealt with the doctors at pain management for Lizze and then the insurance company.  I had just settled down on the couch because of exhaustion and not feeling well.  I turned on Call of Duty and started to play.  Nest thing I know,  Lizze comes downstairs and tells me that the school just called. Apparently,  Gavin is sick and I needed to go get him. Gavin stomach wad upset and he was pale. While I was walking hin out to the car,  he said he was better and wanted to stay.  I decided it was best that he come home and go to bed.  This may be a side effect of the increase in Clozapine.  Today…

I had my meeting with Dr.  Pattie last night and we let the boys play while I got her up to speed.  I explained all of what was going on and we discussed how best to handle it.  We decided that my idea of catching Gavin off guard was the best approach.  We sat the boys down and Dr.  Pattie asked Elliott to explain what had happened.  Elliott very calmly explained what happened and how it made him feel.  Meanwhile, Gavin is freaking out and winding up for a big meltdown. During this time,  Elliott just started talking about all the things that Gavin does to him that upsets him.  Gavin,  at first,  denied everything.  However,  his response confirmed what Elliott was saying.  Gavin was given a chance to talk…

Today I'm meeting with Dr.  Pattie,  the boys therapist.  Topic for the day is going to be sexually aggressive behavior.  I want to address Gavin and Elliott both because Gavin needs to know that he cannot do this type of thing and Elliott needs to know that this type of thing should not be happening to him. I want Elliott to understand that this is not his fault.  Gavin will be caught off guard but I think that's the best approach for him.  Gavin needs to understand boundaries and that he does not have the right to ever touch anybody in this type of way.  He does not have the right to ever, ever touch another person without permission simply because he wants to.  This will have to be very…

What happened today,  has never happened to us before.  Lizze and I were both trying to remember back but I honestly think this is the first time this has ever happened. As you know,  we were doing to Akron Children's Hospital today so Gavin could see the ENT.  We thought he was going to need surgery to have his tonsils and adnoids removed.  We were referred here by immunology because his sinus issues hadn't improved in the almost 5 months he has been receiving antibody infusions and there was concern that tonsil and adnoid issues may be behind that. Dr.  Milo checked out Emmett first.  I'm pleased to report that Emmett has made a full recovery and as far as the ENT is concerned,  nothing else needs to be done. …

We have arrived at Akron Children's Hospital so that Gavin can have his surgical consult and Emmett can have his surgical follow up. Gavin still has chronic sinusitis so there is talk of removing his tonsils and adnoids.  Hopefully,  we will make it through this and not have more to worry about.  However,  with a child as......unique as Gavin...you just never know what to expect. Positive thoughts..at least I trying..right?  :-)

Emmett has been potty trained for most of the year but still struggles with the clean up aspect.  However,  yesterday Emmett went potty and wiped himself when he done. I know what your thinking,  awesome..right? Well,  yes and no.  Yes, it's good that he took the initiative because that shows independence.  However, the rain on the parade was the fact that he wiped himself on the couch.  So,  as you see,  I'm torn as to how I should categorize this one. :-)

I met with Dr.  Reynolds this morning about Gavin.  Beginning tomorrow,  Gavin's Clozapine dosage will be increased from 100mg in the AM and 200mg in the PM to 200mg in the AM and 200mg in the PM.  Gavin is manic and so we have to adjust accordingly in order to stay ahead of the curve.  He also said that we should stay home over the Christmas holiday.  He said Gavin can't take the excitement and will likely become more unraveled.  We can't let that happen so we will just have to make do. We also decided that I need to have the uncomfortable conversation with the school about Gavin's sexual aggression.  Not a pleasant conversation,  trust me. We go back in 2 weeks for a medication follow up. Sigh....