Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Restore Update
So I have been giving Dylan the supplement Restore for 2-3 weeks, something like that, and I do have to say he has very soft skin now!!! I know that doesn't sound like a lot but if you have been around Dylan and know how his skin has been in the past, you know this is a BIG DEAL! His belly has felt like he was a lizard or something along those lines. He always felt dry and scaley and was constantly itching. I just want to keep hugging him and feeling his soft silky smooth skin because it is that soft. Hopefully Restore is helping clean out all the junk in his body and helping it move along and out like it is supposed to. He has seemed a little more responsive lately too and I feel he is trying to talk but nothing new there yet. But I can't say how much this soft smooth Dylan means to me!
Monday, August 17, 2015
crawling
Over the past week or so I have noticed Dylan randomly crawling around and then get up and walk, no big deal right! He has done it so much that Brielle even mentioned it one day and she wasn't sure why he kept crawling, so it has happened enough for her to pick up on it. According to families on the Facebook group this could be a good thing! Crawling is good for the brain! Why? Because it requires both side of the brain to work together and so as he crawls it stimulates both the left and right brain! I have gotten over him and crawled with him to force him to crawl longer in hopes this is true and to help build that brain!
New Obsessions
Lately Dylan's new obsessions revolve around the bathroom. He is constantly going in there and climbing on the sink to get a drink and leaving his little hand prints all over the mirrors. If you know me well, my Mom taught us kids growing up, DO NOT TOUCH THE WINDOWS ha ha. I have carried that on but have been a bit relaxed lately because there is nothing I can do about it. On Brandon and mine first road trip he learned that about me real quick because he decided to wipe the fog from the windows and I put a stop to that really quick ha ha. Thanks Mom for passing this on to me!!
Anyway, I have had to just get used to the dirty mirrors and windows for now because I can't be right behind Dylan constantly! He also has an obsession with the toilet paper and unrolls it and puts it in the toilet or strings it around the bathroom. So if you are ever at our house and there is no toilet paper, I am sorry! He also tends to chew on the toilet paper at times, which I do not like and keep telling him we do not eat toilet paper.
The third obsession is toothpaste. I have found toothpaste in big globs on the carpet, bed, bed frame, doors, walls. He likes to go into our room and lock himself in there and by the time I get in to check on him(usually within 10 minutes) I have a fun mess to clean up. I just hope he is not eating as much as I am finding around the house because that is not good for him. As I was cleaning it up the other day, I was thinking at least this isn't poop, but then Brandon made the same comment, but thinking the poop is easier to clean up. He may be right but it is disgusting so I will stick with the toothpaste for now ha ha. I have put the toothpaste up in the closet so we will see how long it takes him to figure out where it is or to find a new item to make a mess with!
And how could I forget this obsession of taking the stuffing out of the cushions. That is when the toothpaste obsession started, once I decided to sew the zippers to the cushions so he could not get into this any more, ha ha.
Anyway, I have had to just get used to the dirty mirrors and windows for now because I can't be right behind Dylan constantly! He also has an obsession with the toilet paper and unrolls it and puts it in the toilet or strings it around the bathroom. So if you are ever at our house and there is no toilet paper, I am sorry! He also tends to chew on the toilet paper at times, which I do not like and keep telling him we do not eat toilet paper.
The third obsession is toothpaste. I have found toothpaste in big globs on the carpet, bed, bed frame, doors, walls. He likes to go into our room and lock himself in there and by the time I get in to check on him(usually within 10 minutes) I have a fun mess to clean up. I just hope he is not eating as much as I am finding around the house because that is not good for him. As I was cleaning it up the other day, I was thinking at least this isn't poop, but then Brandon made the same comment, but thinking the poop is easier to clean up. He may be right but it is disgusting so I will stick with the toothpaste for now ha ha. I have put the toothpaste up in the closet so we will see how long it takes him to figure out where it is or to find a new item to make a mess with!
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| Then there was this one time he dumped the whole pancake bag on the floor! |
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Salem Pond and Cuddles
It is now 11 PM and 2 hours ago, while Brandon and I were watching HIS guilty pleasure(seriously I watch it to have a show we watch together ha ha) "The Batchelor in Paradise" I heard Dylan crying in his room. He rarely cries out when he is in there so I can't ignore it when he does, so I went in and he tried to run out. I assumed he wanted the Ipad to watch a show, so I grabbed him and forced him to lay by me. After a few minutes I could see it was going nowhere so I told him "Good night" and left the room. I could still hear him crying after a few minutes so I decided to go get him and let him come down with Brandon and I. I had it in my mind that would only last a few minutes because he would be wild and run all over, well he proved me WRONG!
I am seriously amazed, surprised, excited, happy, shocked, all sorts of emotions right now. He actually just sat on my lap, made himself comfy, and spread out his blanket for a good half hour or so! After about 10 minutes Brandon got the Ipad from yhe older two in their room so we let him watch Paw Patrol. At one point, I swear he yelled out "Rubble"(one of the puppies names). He jibbered a bit but actually sat there very content and allowed me to really get the cuddle time that every Mother enjoys at times!
After about a half an hour or so, which was when our show was over so I was ready to head upstairs any way, he got up and headed up stairs. Again I thought he was going to run around or head to the fridge. Instead he layed down on the couch upstairs and covered him with his blanket. I decided to pick him up and take him to bed because it was now about 10. I thought he would be mad/sad but he just let me lay him in bed and cover him up without a peep! I shut his door and that was that. I think he needed that time together as much as I did, so I am so glad I didn't pass it up, because after the day we had with him earler I could have easily chose to ignore his cries!
We went to Salem Pond with Cody and Lacy and my parents earlier this evening and we'll just say it wasn't Dylan's best behaved time. We had fun and the kids had fun playing together, but Dylan did not enjoy it, so it's hard for us to enjoy it. We got there a few minutes before everyone and had brought pizza from Costco so we sat at a table to eat. Dylan just wanted to go by the water and Desi was being just as bad, so that didn't go well. Brandon took the pizza to the van and brought the stroller and saw Cody and Lacy then, so we headed to the pond area to feed the ducks. The kids loved that and then we went to play at the park. That went pretty good for a bit and Brandon kept busy chasing Dylan towards the pond a bit here and there. Then I took over and Dyl kept heading towards other peoples food and would throw fits when he realized I wasn't going to quit following him and he wasn't getting food or getting in the water. I'm sure people was watching and wondering what was going on ha ha. I found the water fountain and got him a drink, then walked toward the pond with my dad and Dylan only to have him throw a few more fits. I realized he was just dripping in sweat and that he must be hot and uncomfortable, so when Brandon came over we decided it was time to go. So to have this moment tonight was amazing and gives me so much hope for the future!
I am seriously amazed, surprised, excited, happy, shocked, all sorts of emotions right now. He actually just sat on my lap, made himself comfy, and spread out his blanket for a good half hour or so! After about 10 minutes Brandon got the Ipad from yhe older two in their room so we let him watch Paw Patrol. At one point, I swear he yelled out "Rubble"(one of the puppies names). He jibbered a bit but actually sat there very content and allowed me to really get the cuddle time that every Mother enjoys at times!
After about a half an hour or so, which was when our show was over so I was ready to head upstairs any way, he got up and headed up stairs. Again I thought he was going to run around or head to the fridge. Instead he layed down on the couch upstairs and covered him with his blanket. I decided to pick him up and take him to bed because it was now about 10. I thought he would be mad/sad but he just let me lay him in bed and cover him up without a peep! I shut his door and that was that. I think he needed that time together as much as I did, so I am so glad I didn't pass it up, because after the day we had with him earler I could have easily chose to ignore his cries!
We went to Salem Pond with Cody and Lacy and my parents earlier this evening and we'll just say it wasn't Dylan's best behaved time. We had fun and the kids had fun playing together, but Dylan did not enjoy it, so it's hard for us to enjoy it. We got there a few minutes before everyone and had brought pizza from Costco so we sat at a table to eat. Dylan just wanted to go by the water and Desi was being just as bad, so that didn't go well. Brandon took the pizza to the van and brought the stroller and saw Cody and Lacy then, so we headed to the pond area to feed the ducks. The kids loved that and then we went to play at the park. That went pretty good for a bit and Brandon kept busy chasing Dylan towards the pond a bit here and there. Then I took over and Dyl kept heading towards other peoples food and would throw fits when he realized I wasn't going to quit following him and he wasn't getting food or getting in the water. I'm sure people was watching and wondering what was going on ha ha. I found the water fountain and got him a drink, then walked toward the pond with my dad and Dylan only to have him throw a few more fits. I realized he was just dripping in sweat and that he must be hot and uncomfortable, so when Brandon came over we decided it was time to go. So to have this moment tonight was amazing and gives me so much hope for the future!
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Lagoon and Baptism
We took the kids to Lagoon for Brandon's work party this weekend and had a great time! We wasn't sure hiw Dylan would handle it but he did great! We were even able to let him ride some rides! I was a Nervous wreck the whole time, fearing at any moment he may jump out, but not once did he try! Last year Brielle and Boston's favorite ride was this Dinosaur Egg Drop ride that takes you up and drops down. We knew we had to do that one and I decided to take Dylan! I kind of laughed at myself, because up until then he had been doing the normal kid rides and this just may freak him out a bit, but "oh well" ha ha. We got on it and we went up, up, and up. I told Dylan we were going to go down soon. As we went down I looked at Dyl and he looked a little nervous and confused and I could tell he had the weird butterfly in your tummy feeling. After a few times going down and seeing that nervous look as we went up, I heard a little giggle! When it was time to get off, he through his first fit of the day and that was because I wouldn't let him sit back on the ride! I knew he loved it then! I think he enjoyed it as much as the rest of us.
We decided to go to Lagoon A Beach to cool off and enjoy the water. I remember not being impressed when I was younger and left thinking the same. The kids had fun though! It was a lot of work on our part because they all wanted to go in different directions. Brandon's main complaint was the rough floors. I think the idea is to be a rocky ocean floor and so you are walking on a pretend rocky ocean floor in the water and it doesn't feel good on your feet.
We headed home to get ready for my neice and nephews baptism. During the baptism Brandon followed Dylan around the Church because he sat down for a whole minute, if that. After the baptism part I went and found them and said I would hold Dylan. That lasted another minute, so I followed him around the rest of the time. We decided for the dinner part to put him in his stroller, which was the best decision ever! Brandon said Dylan was interacting with Jake by grabbing his hand and putting it on his leg where Jake had squeezed him, apparently he liked that! He ate and we got to eat instead of chasing him around! Win-Win for all of us!
We decided to go to Lagoon A Beach to cool off and enjoy the water. I remember not being impressed when I was younger and left thinking the same. The kids had fun though! It was a lot of work on our part because they all wanted to go in different directions. Brandon's main complaint was the rough floors. I think the idea is to be a rocky ocean floor and so you are walking on a pretend rocky ocean floor in the water and it doesn't feel good on your feet.
We headed home to get ready for my neice and nephews baptism. During the baptism Brandon followed Dylan around the Church because he sat down for a whole minute, if that. After the baptism part I went and found them and said I would hold Dylan. That lasted another minute, so I followed him around the rest of the time. We decided for the dinner part to put him in his stroller, which was the best decision ever! Brandon said Dylan was interacting with Jake by grabbing his hand and putting it on his leg where Jake had squeezed him, apparently he liked that! He ate and we got to eat instead of chasing him around! Win-Win for all of us!
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Restore
On the Facebook group I am a part of several parents have been talking about this product they have started using called, Restore, and how awesome it is. I decided to buy some and try it because someone mentioned it brought on speech and we all know that I would LOVE to hear Dylan's little voice again! I also bought some for my Mom because everything it talked about being able to heal reminded me of so many things that have been happening to my Mom. It is supposed to help by reintroducing 20,000 to 30,000 of the good bacteria to your gut, that our foods and toxins today take away and destroy our gut lining. They say most illnesses start in the gut and if you can repair that then good things will come! When I ordered it, I decided to order the smallest bottle to test out, but when I opened it they had sent me the next size up so I accepted their generosity, ha ha. Maybe dishonest or maybe it was intentional, but I appreciated it!
I have been giving it to Dylan for a week or so but I am not really sure how much I should give him. The bottle says 1 Tbsp, split up in 3 - 1 tsp doses throughout the day, but Dylan is only 3.5 so I don't want to give him too much. People on the group have said to start slow because it can bring on detox symptoms or even cause constipation, which is not what we are looking for. I started at 1/4 tsp, 3 times a day but have now been giving him 1/2 to 3/4 tsp - 2 or 3 times a day.
(Sorry for the next part, but I have learned that poop and what it looks like is common talk in Autism Parent World) He has had very loose, but not diarrhea poop, so that is good from what I read. My only concern is that this is going to cause problems that the feeling hits and it is the type that "I need to go to the bathroom and I need to go now." Since he is still in diapers, it is not a big deal, but in the future, I need to read up on this and learn more. I hope that once the gut is in good shape it is not that type. I have started giving it to Boston as well because that kid has major constipation issues and it seems to be helping him. That is where my concern comes because he will be going to Kindergarten and I don't want him having accidents because of this, but I am happy this may help him in that area!
On a different note, I think we are seeing changes! I have noticed the past couple of days, he seems to be attempting to speak more. There is a lot of the drawn out, "EEEE" but that is when you can tell he is trying to get something out and he is trying hard! Brandon was trying to get him to repeat what he said last night and kept saying, "Momma" and he is pretty sure Dylan said it a couple of times. Tonight Brandon thought he heard, "Daddy." Yesterday, there was a couple of times that in his gibberish and after the fact it hit me, he may have just said, "cottage cheese." There was one other thing like that but I can't remember what it was. My experiences was pure gibberish but if you were really trying to listen to him, I swear there was words in that gibberish!
He has seemed to be extremely Happy lately too! That is always nice! He is always running around laughing and has even ran from us when we try to tickle him! He has a new obsession of taking the stuffing out of the couch cushions and when I came down and saw that today, he looked up at me and laughed and ran off. He knew what he did and knew that he shouldn't have, little stinker! We have got him to play "ring around the rosie" a few times and (now this does not sound big, but is VERY big because he will not do this normally) he even holds Desi's hand! Usually he refuses to hold her hand, almost as if it is gross to touch her, ha ha. Desi isn't giving up and is determined they will be best friends some day, whether he wants to or not, ha ha.
On the downside, today I noticed him throwing a few fits and banging his head on the floor, couch and even window. I am hoping this does not last long and isn't something new, because so far we have been lucky not to have to witness those kinds of tantrums. We will continue this supplement and hope for the best, but so far I am liking what I see!
I have been giving it to Dylan for a week or so but I am not really sure how much I should give him. The bottle says 1 Tbsp, split up in 3 - 1 tsp doses throughout the day, but Dylan is only 3.5 so I don't want to give him too much. People on the group have said to start slow because it can bring on detox symptoms or even cause constipation, which is not what we are looking for. I started at 1/4 tsp, 3 times a day but have now been giving him 1/2 to 3/4 tsp - 2 or 3 times a day.
(Sorry for the next part, but I have learned that poop and what it looks like is common talk in Autism Parent World) He has had very loose, but not diarrhea poop, so that is good from what I read. My only concern is that this is going to cause problems that the feeling hits and it is the type that "I need to go to the bathroom and I need to go now." Since he is still in diapers, it is not a big deal, but in the future, I need to read up on this and learn more. I hope that once the gut is in good shape it is not that type. I have started giving it to Boston as well because that kid has major constipation issues and it seems to be helping him. That is where my concern comes because he will be going to Kindergarten and I don't want him having accidents because of this, but I am happy this may help him in that area!
On a different note, I think we are seeing changes! I have noticed the past couple of days, he seems to be attempting to speak more. There is a lot of the drawn out, "EEEE" but that is when you can tell he is trying to get something out and he is trying hard! Brandon was trying to get him to repeat what he said last night and kept saying, "Momma" and he is pretty sure Dylan said it a couple of times. Tonight Brandon thought he heard, "Daddy." Yesterday, there was a couple of times that in his gibberish and after the fact it hit me, he may have just said, "cottage cheese." There was one other thing like that but I can't remember what it was. My experiences was pure gibberish but if you were really trying to listen to him, I swear there was words in that gibberish!
He has seemed to be extremely Happy lately too! That is always nice! He is always running around laughing and has even ran from us when we try to tickle him! He has a new obsession of taking the stuffing out of the couch cushions and when I came down and saw that today, he looked up at me and laughed and ran off. He knew what he did and knew that he shouldn't have, little stinker! We have got him to play "ring around the rosie" a few times and (now this does not sound big, but is VERY big because he will not do this normally) he even holds Desi's hand! Usually he refuses to hold her hand, almost as if it is gross to touch her, ha ha. Desi isn't giving up and is determined they will be best friends some day, whether he wants to or not, ha ha.
On the downside, today I noticed him throwing a few fits and banging his head on the floor, couch and even window. I am hoping this does not last long and isn't something new, because so far we have been lucky not to have to witness those kinds of tantrums. We will continue this supplement and hope for the best, but so far I am liking what I see!
Friday, August 7, 2015
All hope is lost(not in Dylan but for Dylan)
The other night Dylan figured out how to break off the child proof door knob thingy and was pretty proud of himself! He came running out of his room and when he saw me, he ran right into our room and locked himself in there, knowing we can't get to him and he wouldn't have to go to bed! Luckily, I am a master at unlocking the door with the unlocking tool ha ha. I duct taped it for the night and we were good to go!
Yesterday I went and bought a new door knob that locks and put it on backwards! Come bed time, everything went as normal and Brandon put Dylan in bed. Once the door was shut, it only took him seconds to realize the child proof door thing was gone. I heard him run right over to the door and grab hold of the door knob...only to find out he was now locked in there. Poor kid cried for an hour and it was a cry that he had lost all hope in ever being able to sneak out again. I hate that we have to do this but we have things that need to get done once the kids are in bed(last night that was putting towel racks up in the down stairs bathroom, which is another story in itself ha ha)and we need our time to relax and unwind too. More importantly I need my sleep for my sake and my kids sake so I can't be worrying that he will get out at night and run off somewhere.
Hopefully, one day we will be able to get him out of this "prison" situation and that he will be able to have a normal room, but for now this will have to do!
Yesterday I went and bought a new door knob that locks and put it on backwards! Come bed time, everything went as normal and Brandon put Dylan in bed. Once the door was shut, it only took him seconds to realize the child proof door thing was gone. I heard him run right over to the door and grab hold of the door knob...only to find out he was now locked in there. Poor kid cried for an hour and it was a cry that he had lost all hope in ever being able to sneak out again. I hate that we have to do this but we have things that need to get done once the kids are in bed(last night that was putting towel racks up in the down stairs bathroom, which is another story in itself ha ha)and we need our time to relax and unwind too. More importantly I need my sleep for my sake and my kids sake so I can't be worrying that he will get out at night and run off somewhere.
Hopefully, one day we will be able to get him out of this "prison" situation and that he will be able to have a normal room, but for now this will have to do!
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