32 Days!!
So yesterday was a long, interesting day with Shyann. We had to have her in Portland for an autism evaluation at Doernbecher's Children's Hospital at 8:15am. Now with no traffic, this is a breeze.....but with Monday morning rush hour....this was a little more challenging & stressful!
The eval includes a number of different tests, interviews, etc. We did this last November with Michayla & were done with results in hand by 12:00. Today, not so lucky.......we didn't leave until almost 1:30. Shyann was definitely done & wanted to be home.
The diagnosis was......ummmmm......interesting??
She did not test on the autism spectrum but is on the fence with autistic tendencies........ooookkkkkkkkk???
Early intervention has diagnosed her as on the spectrum so she is set up with intensive programs to help her. Portland said this should not change that & continue with the educational diagnosis. So that's what we'll do.
The rest of the day was a wash......Shyann was clingy, cranky & wanted to eat non-stop up to bedtime. I think she's a stress-eater.....not good! We survived & so did she.....it's amazing what a good nights sleep will do for you!
Shyann is the one we're most concerned about for the trip....she does not do well with her routine messed with. Even if we keep the routine pretty much the same....it won't be-- because we're not at home & she won't have HER bed.........fingers crossed that she will fall asleep due to all the sunshine, fresh air & exhaustion!!
Thanx for catching up.......whew, there's a lot there already!!
Why can't the utility companies just give me a pass for a couple months!! 
It'll all work out!
5 weeks from today, we take off & head south!!! 
