autism is a journey: Benedryl is my friend

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Benedryl is my friend

After a few nights of being up at all hours for showers, games, TV and general mess making I resorted to Benedryl. [Our ped. recommended this for the nights when Jackson's out of whack/off schedule not sleeping]. Jackson slept all night last night. He woke up once and wanted to shower; I told him no, sleep and he went right back to sleep! Yes!

I know he'll be happier when school starts and we enter a routine again. For now, though, benedryl is my friend....sweet dreams!

1 comment:

Maddy said...: Lucky you! I've found that any of the over the counter medicines, send my two into hyperdrive! I was looking for an email address for you but couldn't find one.
Best wishes; August 5, 2007 at 8:58 PM

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from "Metaphor-the puzzle piece symbol"

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