We have arrived at the Cleveland Clinic and are awaiting the news as to what direction our life is going to take. On the way up here today, Lizze reminded me that she also has a slow stomach and this appointment is also to discuss that as well. Please say a prayer that everything goes well and she can catch a break. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

Today is going to be pretty crazy. We have to leave shortly for the Cleveland Clinic and drop the boys off at my parents on the way. Gavin is still manic and psychotic. We have to give his meds time to work and in the meantime, be as patient as humanly possible. It's not easy though because he just talks nonstop. Thankfully, he's not violent at this point. That's actually a pretty big blessing. There are a few more concerns I have about Gavin, concerning his health but that will have to be another post. Best wishes to alp of you on the Manic Monday. This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me.…

Today's victory is one that I'm very, very proud of.  For a little while this morning, Elliott and Emmett were getting along and even working together on a game.  Right before I snagged this picture, Emmett had his head on Elliott's shoulder.  It was so precious.  The rest of the day was hit and miss but mostly miss.  However, I have this moment of peace and tranquility to remember.  It's these moments that help to make it through the really tough ones.  This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For…

Gavin has been having some problems the last two days and we're having to address these issues.  This isn't even remotely fun and honestly, I hate every minute of it. Yesterday, I was in the bathroom and Gavin was in his room reading.  Elliott and Emmett were playing in their room and Lizze was at yet another funeral for a family member that's passed away. When I came out of the bathroom, Gavin was standing in the hallway, hanging out with Emmett. Gavin is not allowed to be alone with his brothers. He knows this. Dr. Patti, Lizze and myself have talked at length with Gavin about this rule. He understands, at least to some degree and has removed himself from situations that would allow him to be alone with…

In the morning I will be driving Lizze to the Cleveland Clinic meet with her Gastroenterologist. This is a really important appointment because we will very likely find out if Lizze has Celiac disease. You may recall that Lizze has tested positive for the Celiac antigens.  While this test was done about 7 years ago, you only test positive for antigens if your body is reacting to gluten.  At the time, her colonoscopy was negative and so her doctor at the time, told her not to worry about it. 10 years ago, my Mom was diagnosed with Celiac disease when no one had ever heard of it before. It's believed that my Mom went at least 10 years without being diagnosed and it literally destroyed her body.  She's doing much…

I don't know about you folks but feeding my sensory sensitive boys with Autism can be extremely frustrating.  Typically I make several different items for each meal because each of my boys have various food proclivities and even food allergies. The frustrating part is they are so picky that they often times won't eat because of perceived imperfections in their meals.  Sometimes the colors are off or the chicken nuggets aren't perfectly round. Other times I get this tastes funny. Mind you, it's the exact same thing they always get. It's like they can taste even the slightest difference.  Then there are the times when Giant Eagle is out of round chicken nuggets but they have the exact same ones, only they are dinosaur shaped.  My thought is that I'm…

Lizze and I have made the choice to try and have as active a Summer as possible.  Exercise is extremely important in managing her pain and it's also important to teach the boys about a healthy lifestyle. We took the boys to the playground last night.  Lizze sat in the car for a little while before coming out to join us.  She's really sore from walking around at the Zoo the other day but she pushed though it for the boys.  While we were there, Emmett became reacquainted with hanging upside down.  If you've followed us for awhile, you'll possibly remember that Emmett used to love being upside down.  In fact, he would typically hang upside down off the couch while watching TV.  It's a sensory thing. Anyways, Emmett wanted…