Emmett isn’t sleeping again tonight and I think I figured out why
Emmett isn't sleeping again tonight and I think I figured out why
Emmett isn't sleeping again tonight and I think I figured out why
It's been a really long and emotional day. This flare that Emmett's enduring right now is really kicking his butt. He's started biting his upper and lower lips today and so now he's got these red sores that almost look like chapped lips but I'm not sure that's what they are. Anyway, today has been spent trying to make him comfortable.... Advil and numbing cream on his lips and Oragel for the sores in his mouth. Thankfully, it looks like he only has one so far but honestly, one is enough. I did get him to eat a little bit of Mac and Cheese but he really hasn't been hungry today. It should go without saying that he's been rather grumpy and by grumpy, I mean he screamed at…
Poor Emmett. He just can't seem to catch a break anymore. For those who aren't aware, Emmett's been dealing with a rear fever disorder known as PFAPA. I'm gonna let you follow the link and read about it yourself because I'm really tired and only have a few minutes. It appeared as though Emmett had outgrown this disorder because the cycles just sorta stopped or at least the most obvious symptoms did. While he spent most of last year pain free, the cycles have once again reared their ugly head. Emmett finished a cycle about two weeks ago and has began another one today, right on schedule. 😔 He's absolutely miserable. The above image shows what these mouth sores look like. As the 10 day cycle progresses, these sores…