Basically FX

Living with Fragile X Syndrome

Emergency situation? What could that be?

Umma | February 28, 2009

We were very, very grateful to have diapers left last night.
Around midnight I went to Monkey’s room to check on him before going to bed and I noticed an odor.  A very unpleasant odor.  Monkey had diarrhea in his sleep.  He was so furious that we woke him up and put him in the shower.  [...]

Waiting and hoping.

Umma | February 27, 2009

I know I’m setting myself up for disappointment but I finally broke down and went to HR to discuss our horrid insurance company.   We have Tufts Health Plan, an HMO.  Between the company contribution and our contribution we are paying close to $2,000/month for this plan and they are worthless.
They paid for Monkey’s evaluation at [...]

Getting paid for a good deed.

Umma | February 26, 2009

Today, the firm that I work for has offered us a chance to spend 4 hours doing community service during work hours.  I totally jumped at the chance.  We are going to be painting apartments for low-income seniors.  Based on the number of volunteers we had we’re set to paint EIGHT apartments in 4 hours.  [...]

He did it!

Umma | February 25, 2009

He wore underwear allll night and stayed dry allll night.  I am so proud of him!
He was adament last night that he did not want the diaper. “No, No, No!  Back!  Away!”  lol   So we took the plunge two days early. 
Then, after he was up and moving around, he pooped in his boxers.  Ah, well…we’ll [...]

Shhhh, don’t tell but…

Umma | February 24, 2009

Monkey went to bed wearing a pair of underwear. Did NOT want diaper. *fingers crossed*