Gavin is getting set up for what's called the Q-Sweat test. Basically,  they use electrodes placed on his arm,  leg,  ankle and foot.  They send a small electronical current to these four locations and stimulates sweat production.  There are also little tubes attached to the same area that collect up any sweat produced and sends it to a special machine for analysis. Gavin is doing well with this test as it can be uncomfortable. Ironically,  while they were calibrating the electrical current in his ankle,  it triggered a crazy amount of sweat in that location.  This has actually caused a problem and delayed the test.  Apparently,  this is unusual and we aren't sure why this is happening,  at least to this degree. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and…

We just arrived to the Cleveland Clinic and have checked in. Gavin survived the car trip okay. Besides sleepy and pale,  he was fine.  Thank God for small favors. The testing process is two parts and will last at least two hours. Gavin ate breakfast but hasn't had anything else because eating is was triggers the blood pressure crashes,  at least most of the time.  Needless to say,  he's hungry and sleepy but in a good and hopefully,  cooperative mood. I've got a bunch of pictures because the Cleveland Clinic is an absolutely beautiful campus. Thank you all,  so very much for your support,  thoughts and prayers. I'm truly grateful and I will keep you all posted. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Autism…

Nothing ever goes smoothly in the Lost and Tired family.  So when Gavin has to be at the Cleveland Clinic for autonomic testing,  we're packing our bags,  just in case. Gavin is already unstable and the drive alone is going to be a challenge.  We were in the car for 20 minutes yesterday before his blood pressure suddenly crashed. He got sick to his stomach,  pale as a ghost and physically, couldn't hold himself upright. On a good day,  we can make it to Cleveland in a little over an hour. Because of Gavin's sensitivity to everything right now,  we are preparing for the worst. I'm packing a 5 gallon bucket for him to puke in and several changes of clothes for him,  ya know,  if he misses. Lizze has…

It's about 1am and I just went to check on Gavin and he was having another seizure.  I swear my hope is dwindling that we are going to make it through this week. I'm already stressed out to the point that I'm getting sick to my stomach. I don't know how this is going to play out but I'm trying like hell to be positive.  Trust me when I say,  it's not easy. I prefer to deal with reality but remain hopeful nonetheless. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Autism Help Forum Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung's Galaxy S III. Please forgive any typos. I do know how to…

This will be a super quick, down and dirty update. Today we had our return to speech and OT.  Gavin and Elliott both did great in OT, however,  Gavin could not make it through speech without freaking out. Elliott did fantastic today and I'm extremely proud of him..  Hopefully, Gavin will have a better time next week.  Here is a compilation of photos from today's appointment.  **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Autism Help Forum Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung's Galaxy S III. Please forgive any typos. I do know how to spell but auto-correct is working against me.

Gavin has been off his blood pressure for only a day and he has already crashed.  This afternoon,  he had an autonomic crisis. Basically,  this means that his blood pressure suddenly crashed and he got sick and nearly passed out.  We happen to be in the car at the time and we had to pull over and part at Best Buy and let Gavin stabalize.  He couldn't physically hold himself up and it took about 30 minutes to get him stabilized and thankfully he didn't actually vomit.  That would have likely meant a trip to the hospital.  He seems to be doing fine now,  however this does raise some concern for the trip to Cleveland in the morning.  I have significant concerns about how he will handle the ride up…

The boys and I have arrived at speech and OT a little bit early.  Elliott and Gavin are both excited and ready to go. I inquired about Emmett once again and I'm waiting to hear back.  I hope to hear back ASAP because Emmett desperately needs to return to therapy.  What's the point of winning a battle with the insurance company if they don't process the paperwork.  He was approved at the beginning of May and it's now July. This is unacceptable and I will tolerate this no further.  **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Autism Help Forum Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung's Galaxy S III. Please forgive any…

Today is a big day for the Lost and Tired family. Gavin makes his return to occupational and speech therapy.  Elliott will begin occupational therapy for the first time. This should make a big difference in both their lives and hopefully provide an important outlet for the energies as well. I'm a bit concerned about Gavin,  only because of,  well,  all his health issues. He's not only his blood pressure meds right now and I don't know how he will handle this. Elliott on the other hand will likely be very nervous and extremely anxious as well. **Thanks for reading**        -Lost and Tired Please join our Autism Help Forum Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy…