Thanks Anne-Marie! I am actually from further East (New Brunswick) but ended up falling in love with an Ontario boy :-)
Your son was so young to be diagnosed! How lucky he was to have you to get through!
I mentioned to ChristineB that I really dislike the Magic Mouthwash. I would rather put up with the sores and get whatever enjoyment I can from eating than numb my whole mouth.
Would be interested in what your over the counter alternative was.
The baking soda/salt rinse is providing some relief, along with making sure my mouth is clean and rinsed. Lots of water is also helping. Just interacting here is lessening my anxiety and I will be here lots!