Embrace Autism

     It is now 0429. I had to wake up to use the bathroom and decided to stay awake. I was thinking about how I can a professional that I am Autistic to get a diagnosis. The reason I know I am Autistic is because I took the Autism screening tests given by Embrace Autism. I scored on the broader spectrum of ASD. I wish I had the questions and answers to compare to someone who is not Autistic, but I only have the results of the screening. I think I did 6 screening tests total. I wish my psychiatrist would read my scores and diagnose me already. She won't. I tried to get a diagnosis by getting a self-paid psychological evaluation, but apparently the U.S. doesn't use those screening tools. 

    I have been different my entire life. It was such a relief to have something I could use to test myself and find out for sure. Now I can at least have something to research and be able to tell people what makes me Autistic. I guess I need a check list. I have to come up with a way to let people know I'm different. It would have helped me alot when I was school age. 

    I'm glad I was able to get Caleb diagnosed. Better late, than never. I am still trying to get him help. 

    Yesterday was a weird day. Caleb stayed home to go to the doctor's office because he thought he might have caught strep throat from a friend. He tested negative for Covid, Flu, and Strep in the office. His stomach was hurting him last night though. I think he might have IBS, like I do. 

    We went to McDonald's to pick up a special request for Nana. While I was there, I ordered a large double quarter pounder meal to share with Caleb. I ate the burger without the bun. Caleb ate the fries and had the drink. 

    We then came home to deliver Nana's lunch. I left Caleb at home because he was feeling sick. I went to Food Lion for some vegetables. 

    Earlier in the morning we realized that both toilets were not flushing! The stress of that when you need to use the bathroom, is already alot. Then add Caleb's persistent argumentativeness and that's a whole other game. I craved chocolate covered doughnuts while the arguing was happening. I was so glad to make it through the day without buying them or eating them.

    I got a hold of the plumber and he should be here today. Caleb is staying home again because he feels sick. 

    I made myself a giant salad for dinner last night. I shared it with Nana. She also had salmon leftover and a baked potato. I didn't see Caleb eat dinner. He wasn't feeling well.

    I struggled with my balance walking yesterday all day long. I don't know what was causing it. I fell early in the morning in my room. I tripped over a big box that had fallen to the floor. 

    Today we are getting our toilets fixed. I need to catch up on laundry again. I need to catch up on kitchen cleaning again. I need to steam clean the hallway and Caleb's room again. Ugh! The work never ends. 

    I am still praying for Jamie McCurry to be found and required to do a paternity test so Caleb can get child support. 

    I am still praying that the VA decides in my favor for my disability claims and for aid and attendance. 

    I am still praying to get the energy to really work on my own business. So far, I have been so busy with all this other stuff that I cannot give even a few minutes.    

    I have this other paperwork to do. I have to get the car inspected in order to renew my registration. I need to file taxes for everybody. I have to fill out my living will and other medical documents for end-of-life. I forgot to pick up Caleb's physical form for Special Olympics from his doctor's office. 

    My dental appointment on Wednesday went ok. Thank God it did not last long. Just 2 small fillings. We stopped at Harris Teeter on the way back. Caleb and I shared a rotisserie chicken for lunch. We made it to Caleb's appointment on time, only to find out that he had no appointment on the books. I'm looking at the receptionist in disbelief because I only put an appointment in my calendar when we are making the appointment after the appointment has finished. So explain that! Apparently I'm the crazy one! I was pissed!

    I came home and made Nana a salmon fillet for dinner that I bought from Harris Teeter on special. We had salad too. 

    Thank God it's Friday! This madness needs to end somewhere! I need a break.

    I'm about to get the laundry started. I have alot to do today. I don't know if I will be able to get it all done. It's 0519 now. Caleb's wake up alarm is at 0530 on days he goes to school. I haven't planned out dinner yet,but I bought groceries to make keto chili. I love that stuff so much. 

    I still have to get my morning medications and supplements ready. I guess I will start the laundry first. 

    Thank you for reading! Have a blessed day! Keep us in your prayers!