But actually, yesterday got away from me.  That’s why I didn’t post.  I completely forgot about this ol’ blog.  Also, I don’t want to jinx myself.  Brett and I hesitate to speak any words about it, for fear we’ll scare the changes away.  I’m talking about Emma.  And her new med.  It seems to be working!!!  She is calmer.  She’s not (as) defiant.  Her aggression has severely decreased.  She’s chatty, social, and more independent.  She hasn’t been an insomniac since starting the med.  In fact, quite opposite, both days this weekend she slept in until 10:30.  The doctor did warn us that she would be more tired.  I think it’s the body metabolizing a new medication.  It happens frequently with her because she is on so many meds.  Oh, and her appetite has shot up.  I was warned of this too.  I have made sure to keep healthy food options available.  With this increased independence comes the need to “get things herself”.  Those things need to be healthy!!  Not that I stock up on junk food here (lest I be the one eating it!).  I think we’re past the exhaustion stage for now.  She was up at 5:30 this morning.  But she read quietly downstairs until about 6:00, which is a first. Usually she’s bouncing all around.  And breakfast consisted of cheesy eggs (2 scrambled eggs with cheese melted inside) and peanut butter on a bagel thin.  She’s going to start eating me out of house and home!

So, with this exciting new development, we carefully move forward with life.  We’re cautiously optimistic.  This weekend we’ll attempt more social activities to see how she handles them.  I am also awaiting an email from the district director of SpEd to set up a meeting.  Hopefully for next week, or at least before I leave for Paris.  I will keep you posted!

p.s. her seizures have also dramatically decreased!!

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