Thanks so much for the replies and support; I really appreciate it. What is kind of crazy is that it was taken me this long to pull myself together enough to read the replies. I am really trying to work on that because I really need this type of support/ discussion group.

I wanted to update anyone who is interested: my son and I had the MOST AMAZING summer together! We went everywhere together including new places, parks, the zoo, malls, etc.. I have accepted that fact that I cannot anticipate or control everything in his environment. I do the best I can and we just "roll" with whatever happens. Now that I am ok with his reactions; it is almost as though he is reacting less. We just do our best to make adjustments and move on quickly. He is so amazing, and I am so lucky to have this extra time with him.

I also go to the gym now about 5-6 nights a week after Jacob goes to bed, which also helps. My husband used to go fishing and play in a pool league at night, but he knows I need the time to myself. I am so thankful he is becoming more understanding everyday.

We still have bad days, but things are steadily improving and going in the right direction. I am so thankful for the strategies that help us everyday. They have made all the difference in the world.

Jackie