I got my Tigger back

Boy was yesterday sad. Zach didn't drink, he didn't eat, he didn't move. He was so lethargic. His fever got as high as 102.7. He refused medication - and made a mess in the process of his refusal. No playing today - just a lot of cuddling. As previously noted, when the kids get sick, Zach always gets hit harder than Sophie.

I am not sure if I mentioned Zach's most prominent stim lately.  First of all, for those of you who aren't aware I'll give a brief description of stim. A stim is a "self stimulatory behavior" that is commonly seen amongst children with sensory issues, autism and other neurological disorders.  Many kids with autism either rock back and forth or hand flap.  They say that these behaviors "feel good" to the children and are meeting some sensory input the kids need.  Zach used to shudder his arms, then he occasionally has a weird facial tick, but the most prominent of them all (at least for the last 6 months) has been jumping up and down, quite like Tigger.  We have a trampoline which he will use, and he loves any bed, but the plain ol' floor will suffice too.  I never thought I would say this - but I am so glad to see my little Tigger again.  A day of listlessness, no eating, no drinking, fever, and vomiting, and no way to communicate to Zach what is going on, or have him explain how he feels; not fun.

No fever for Sophie for two days, so back to school she went.  Zach had no fever this morning.  If he follows Sophie's pattern, it will be back tomorrow.  I really wish I knew if this was swine or not.  The doctor's office didn't want to see him or have him tested, so I just don't know.  The barking cough the kids had was a very distinct and common symptom that some of the local people I know who tested positive for H1N1 had.  Hopefully it was swine, and it's is done and over with in the Morphet household.

Hope all area healthy elsewhere.