Read more about the article New concerns with Gavin’s health have us worried
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New concerns with Gavin’s health have us worried

We're heading into a rough weekend. I need to catch you up on a few things I didn't get around to yesterday.  The most concerning issue at the moment is that Gavin wasn't feeling well while at his Grandma's house, and ended up vomiting. The question is whether or not he's actually sick. I tend to think he isn't sick, and here's why.  Gavin will over-eat if he's not very closely monitored. I suspect that he ate too much and ended up with a tummy ache.  Historically, if Gavin even thinks he's going to vomit, he'll get himself all worked up, and end up vomiting, even if he didn't need to. He gets it stuck in his head and inadvertently ends up making himself vomit. We've seen this countless times. …

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June 3, 2017
Read more about the article We had a heartbreaking start to the day
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We had a heartbreaking start to the day

I received a call this morning from my Mother. It was really early and she was pretty upset. At some point this morning, a baby black squirrel was hit by a car. Of course, this little black squirrel didn't die, and it dragged itself up my parents driveway, squealing outside their door.  My Dad was at work and so it became my job to go and help her with this injured fur baby, even on my only day to sleep in. lol Lizze and I got up, and headed over to help my Mom.  When we got there, we were unprepared for what we would find. This poor thing had a broken back, and was paralyzed from what would amount to the waist down. It was so scared, and it…

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June 2, 2017
Read more about the article Dealing with the stress of being an #Autism Parent
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Dealing with the stress of being an #Autism Parent

As Autism parents, it's extremely important that we do things to help us deal with the indescribable amount of stress we face on a daily basis.  One of the things that I've found aside from blogging, that helps me to decompress when things are really bad, is photography. These are a few of the pictures I took while at the park with my kids the other day. This really helps me to manage my stress. Chronic stress will take a toll on a person's health, both physical and emotional. It can make just about everything in life worse. Finding a way to help process that stress in a healthy way, is extremely important. Doing so helps us to be the best parents we can be for the kids we love…

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June 2, 2017
Read more about the article Please keep Lizze in your thoughts and prayers 
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Please keep Lizze in your thoughts and prayers 

The boys are gone tonight, and Lizze had I have enjoyed a really quiet evening. I had a few errands to run, before shutting down for the day. Lizze and I are both exhausted from a long day. She ended up falling asleep on the couch during the first quarter of the Cavs game.  I have zero plans of getting up before lunch time, of course that depends on when the boys get home. 😁  I'd like to get a nice walk in today if possible. Lizze isn't feeling well, but hopefully she'll feel better in the morning, and will be able to join me.  Speaking of Lizze, I would really appreciate it if you kept Lizze in your thoughts and prayers. She's absolutely miserable, and what she has coming down…

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June 1, 2017
Read more about the article I’m fascinated by bees and love taking their pictures
I'm fascinated by bees and love taking their pictures Ever since I learned how vital a role bees play in human survival, I've been absolutely fascinated by them. Honey bees have been on a major decline, but I've been seeing a ton of them recently thays awesome. I took this picture at the Canton Garden Center, with my Samsung S8+... Someday, I'd love to have a really nice camera, and maybe take some classes..
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I’m fascinated by bees and love taking their pictures

Ever since I learned how vital a role bees play in human survival, I've been absolutely fascinated by them. Honey bees have been on a major decline, but I've been seeing a ton of them recently thays awesome. I took this picture at the Canton Garden Center, with my Samsung S8+...  Someday, I'd love to have a really nice camera, and maybe take some classes..

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June 1, 2017
Read more about the article There’s a lot to process after her appointment today
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There’s a lot to process after her appointment today

We just got home from our trip to the Cleveland Clinic. The kids are picked up and ready to go to Lizze's parents for the night. Lizze and I are both exhausted, and looking forward to a nap when the boys leave.  As far as Lizze's appointment goes, there are some major changes she has to make to her life. Most of those changes are dietary, but she's also permanently placed on a low dose antibiotic.  She's got a great deal to process right now and will probably share all the details on her blog, when she's ready. If not, I'll be sure to keep you updated as best I can. 

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June 1, 2017
Read more about the article Waiting for answers at the @clevelandclinic 
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Waiting for answers at the @clevelandclinic 

Lizze and I made it to Cleveland, with a bit of time to spare. We did that despite some asshole almost crashing into us as he tried to pass us on the single lane in ramp.  Aside from that, traffic wasn't too bad, and we had a nice conversation.  I'm waiting for Lizze to get out of her appointment. We're hoping that we can manage her nausea, at the very least. There's no cure for gastroparesis, and according to the gastric empty study she had done, roughly fifty percent of what she eats, remains in her stomach, long after her stomach should have emptied.  It's classified as severe.  There's no life threatening anything involved here, but quality of life is severely impacted. 

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June 1, 2017
Read more about the article The important reason we are heading to the @clevelandclinic today
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The important reason we are heading to the @clevelandclinic today

The reason we are going to the Cleveland Clinic today, is so that Lizze can see her gastroenterologist. This is a belated follow-up appointment, in regards to being diagnosed with gastroparesis.  Gastroparesis is basically a slow stomach. That means food stays in her stomach for much longer than it should, and causes a number of problems.  This is why Lizze is nauseous all the time.  We're hoping to find some treatments that help her to get some relief. Unfortunately, there's no cure for this and treatment is limited to diet changes, but there are some medication options.  Lizze will probably put more information on her blog, and you can find that here.  

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June 1, 2017