Update

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I have had quite a lot going on, and have been neglecting the poor blog.  So, here is what is new… blurb style a la Facebook;

• I got another job.  I am now working 7 days a week,  averaging out to around 45 to 50 hours.   The new job is at a local garden center and nursery, and I really like it.
• I have a ton of photos to upload and post.
• Aldo was told by two different highly respected surgeons that no one will touch his back;  he has too many problems.    The neurosurgeon, the orthopedic surgeon and the pain management guy suggested he apply for disability.  So…
• Aldo is having out-patient surgery on his back tomorrow in hopes of alleviating some of his back pain.  It is called an RF Rhizotomy, and sounds barbaric.   I took the day off… it will be my first day “off” in 20 days.
• I started Timothy on melatonin on the advice of some MDC moms.  After some fooling around with the dose I think we got it right.  It seems to really help him get to sleep, and I can tell a big difference when he does not take it.
• Timothy also started taking a different type of fish oil.  I forgot to give it to him for 4 days and…
• The school called Monday.   When I came home, Timothy had a huge welt on his forehead and big scratches running from under his eyes down his cheeks.  He looked terrible.  I took a photo to show the therapist.    A substitute teacher told him he would get detention if he did not participate, and he freaked out.   I asked him why, why would he do such a thing to himself?  He said it’s because he deserves to be hurt and we will not hit him.   So tomorrow after Aldo’s appointment…
• I go to the school.  Again.
• The Autism Society people never called or emailed.  WTF?  I was so happy to find them, I called three times and emailed four.  I quit.  I feel very, very alone.
• Did I mention I have eggs to hatch on order  & an incubator lined up?  Because what I need is more things to take care of.
• Our application for Medical Assistance for Timothy’s  wrap around services has been denied twice now because we make too much money.  Never mind that any child with a disability is automatically eligible under PA state law.  I am beyond frustrated, and tired of dealing with health insurance.
• Our therapist is moving in June, which means Timothy will have to adjust to another one.  He was just starting to talk to this one!   Crap.
• A co-worker’s mother passed away and while they were cleaning out the barn they found a litter of week old kittens who’s mother had gotten run over the day before.   I took them.  They were very sick, and the smallest one died.  The other three are doing great and are now about 3.5 weeks old.  My lovely neighbor and I have been sharing kitten care, thank goodness because I could not do it alone!
• The peas and spinach are sprouting in the garden

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