Read more about the article Heartbreak is absolutely crushing me tonight
Gavin / Heartbreak / My thoughts

Heartbreak is absolutely crushing me tonight

The boys and I had therapy tonight with Dr. Pattie. While I typically enjoy these family sessions, tonight's was a little rough for me. Tonight, Gavin unloaded a string of mission debriefings.  I know how much he likes telling us all about the missions he goes on with his invisible friends, and I would rather hear about it than not, but it sucks. It sucks because it's crystal clear in those moments, that Gavin is not okay. It sucks because it shows that he's still seeing things that aren't there. He still believes that he's a superhero, who's fighting intergalactic battles, against evil villains. Tonight he went on about three of his latest missions. I'll just list the bullet points: Snatchers Elements of Harmony Telepathically entering Twilight's mind Disections Sword…

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June 28, 2017
Read more about the article Why I’m optimistic and feeling positive 
My thoughts

Why I’m optimistic and feeling positive 

Lizze is off to class and the boys are upstairs. Gavin's sleeping off his morning medications, and I'm getting some work done. I'm feeling really optimistic because I had a meeting this morning about a new ads set up that will help to increase our income. Last night, I got emails from two different companies and I'm going to be reviewing some really awesome pieces of smart technology. I'm hoping this is a sign of things to come. All I have ever left today is therapy with the boys, and a bit more exercise. I already did over ten flights of stairs. That was loads of fun but it's a workout. I'd like to do at least ten more... ☺

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June 28, 2017
Read more about the article Patience isn’t easy but patience is key 
Elliott / My thoughts

Patience isn’t easy but patience is key 

That didn't work out so well. Turns out, Elliott didn't want to go for the walk anymore. He's in a mood this morning. Elliott's disposition is a mix of Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, depression, and some good old fashioned preteen angst.  While overall, his actions are heavily influenced by the many challenges he faces, there's still some of what the world refers to as normal thrown into the mix.  It's hard to know for sure what's what, but I try to be cognizant of that when dealing with unpleasant behaviors.  Anyway, I'm disappointed that we weren't able to go, but I'll get some exercise in at home, and maybe we can try again later today. His moods tend to cycle rather quickly..  Patience isn't easy but patience is key. 

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June 28, 2017
Elliott / My thoughts

Hopefully this works out because I’m excited

I'm really excited because I think Elliott and I are going to go walk the track before Lizze leaves for class. Elliott's always asking to go walk the track, but no one else ever wants to.  This morning I figured he and I could go before Lizze leave at noon.  I think it will do Elliott some good to have some one on one time. Elliott is emotionally struggling and it will be nice to have a chance to talk, without his brothers in earshot.  Hopefully this works out because as I said, I'm excited.. ☺ 

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June 28, 2017
Read more about the article I had to reapply for @makeawish
Common Variable Immunodeficiency / Gavin

I had to reapply for @makeawish

I told you the other day that I sent Gavin's information into Make-A-Wish, after waiting for him to decide he would be okay with possibly having a wish granted.  I replied to the email I received from Make-A-Wish, with the requested information.  After a day or two, I got a message back because my email had been bounced. Perhaps the person I was working with, no longer works there. Maybe I was bounced back by security. It doesn't really matter, because I had to resubmit my inquiry yesterday.  I received a confirmation back and simply need to wait for them to contact me.  I'm not sure what happened, but in all fairness, the initial inquiry was end of last year. The hold up was basically Gavin not wanting to do anything. We didn't want…

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June 27, 2017
Read more about the article It sends Gavin into a panic every single time
Common Variable Immunodeficiency / Gavin / Immunology / IVIG Infusion / My thoughts

It sends Gavin into a panic every single time

Gavin's IVIG infusion is well underway and aside from a few hiccups, it seems to be going well. The hiccups I'm referring to are the result of one of the needles in his stomach leaking. This isn't a huge deal in reality, but as far as Gavin's concerned, it's the worst possible scenario. Sometimes, part of the solution will leak out from underneath the tape. This will send Gavin into a total panic like he experienced this morning. It's easily fixed, and worst case scenario, the needle needs to be reinserted. I don't blame him for not liking that, but it rarely comes to that. Anyway, we fixed the leaky needle and his IVIG infusion is continuing without any further issues. He decided he wanted to do this procedure in…

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June 27, 2017
Read more about the article Why Gavin’s important treatment was withheld
Common Variable Immunodeficiency / Gavin / IVIG Infusion / My thoughts

Why Gavin’s important treatment was withheld

With everything that went on Monday, we weren't able to get to Gavin's IVIG infusion. He's supposed to receive these infusions on Monday and Friday, but sometimes it doesn't always work out.  Getting this done a day later isn't a huge problem. There is some overlap in this schedule, and that's by design. We never make it a habit of putting these infusions off, because they are a very serious thing. Without receiving these donor antibodies, Gavin's body wouldn't be able to fight off illness. It's a pretty big deal.  The main reason we pushed his IVIG infusion back a day this week, is because he was complaining of reflux.  These infusions provide him with the immune system his body naturally lacks however, it takes a lot out of him. If he's not feeling well, we try…

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June 27, 2017