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Meet the ferrets helping my kids with #Autism

If you've been following our story for awhile, you already know how I like to share about the positive impact animals have on my kids with Autism. I've been raised around animals my whole life and have always benefited from having pets. It's widely known that animals can have a profoundly positive impact on kids with Autism or Special Needs. I won't pretend to know exactly why this is but I know it's true. When my kids met their first ferret about a year and a half ago, there was an instant bond. What really surprised me was how they've never lost that bond, even after all this time. My kids both seek and gain comfort from our ferret family, every single say. Snuggling a ferret is often the first…

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March 14, 2017

My thoughts

At least it doesn’t count as a sick day

We received a call early this morning, letting us know that school has been canceled due to bad weather. It's not like the boys were going to school anyway, but there's an upside here. As a result of school being canceled, this won't count as an absence. That's a good thing cause it helps keep those days limited, especially where Emmett's concerned. While I haven't checked temperatures yet this morning, both boys seem to be feeling okay so far. I'm not hearing the coughing and hacking I've been hearing previously. This bug seems to kinda come and go throughout the day. The boys may seem okay now but will be miserable later on. That's how this has played out so far. Anyway, there won't be any therapy today as a…

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March 14, 2017

Lizze / My thoughts

Why I’m worried about my wife

I don't talk publicly about my wife much since the reconciliation and I thinks that's just out of habit. It's something I aim to correct because obviously she's a very important part of this journey. That being said, I'm worried about her. The last few days, she's been beyond exhausted. I'm talking physically unable to stay awake. While being tired is related to both medications and physical health issues, this is pretty extreme. There are times where she's okay and moving around but most of the last few days have been spent sleeping. On the positive side, she recognizes that something's not right. Sometimes, people can be too close to whatever is going on to see what's happening. Unfortunately, we don't really know where to start. Much like Gavin, her…

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March 12, 2017

Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

Sh!t: It’s just turned into a three day weekend

Like and idiot tempting fate, I took Emmett's temperature. Now he's running a fever of 102.1°F and is unbelievably grouchy. I'm being forced to accept that what was a traditional two day weekend, has morphed into a three day weekend at the very least. I'm not gonna lie here, I'm a bit stressed out because I wasn't able to really relax at all this weekend, cause I've been dealing with sick kids. I haven't even been able to sleep in my own bed.. 🙁 Part of me is debating on giving Gavin his IVIG infusion tonight. That would be a day early but the last thing we need is for him to get sick as well.

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March 12, 2017

Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

Sh!t: It’s just turned into a three day weekend

Like and idiot tempting fate, I took Emmett's temperature. Now he's running a fever of 102.1°F and is unbelievably grouchy. I'm being forced to accept that what was a traditional two day weekend, has morphed into a three day weekend at the very least. I'm not gonna lie here, I'm a bit stressed out because I wasn't able to really relax at all this weekend, cause I've been dealing with sick kids. I haven't even been able to sleep in my own bed.. 🙁 Part of me is debating on giving Gavin his IVIG infusion tonight. That would be a day early but the last thing we need is for him to get sick as well.

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March 12, 2017

Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

Guess how many sick kids I have this afternoon

The boys have arrived home this afternoon and Emmett came back with more than what we sent him with, a cough... 🙁 Outside of what he describes as a painful cough, he's in good spirits, as is Elliott. Unfortunately, the reality is such that they will feel better touring the day but absolutely shitty at night and in the morning. Then of course, there's the fighting. Elliott and Emmett are already fighting. I'm going to have to make them rest today because we want to try and keep them from getting any worse. What's in the agenda for today? Lots of rest, hydration and driving Daddy crazy..

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March 12, 2017

Elliott / Emmett John / My thoughts

Guess how many sick kids I have this afternoon

The boys have arrived home this afternoon and Emmett came back with more than what we sent him with, a cough... 🙁 Outside of what he describes as a painful cough, he's in good spirits, as is Elliott. Unfortunately, the reality is such that they will feel better touring the day but absolutely shitty at night and in the morning. Then of course, there's the fighting. Elliott and Emmett are already fighting. I'm going to have to make them rest today because we want to try and keep them from getting any worse. What's in the agenda for today? Lots of rest, hydration and driving Daddy crazy..

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March 12, 2017