Ahh, damn, sorry man, I know a number of real smart engineers that took a few times to get through it. Don't stress too hard, take a breather for a couple weeks and come back with a vengeance for next time.
You are allowed to take the exam in Texas without the board approving your work experience prior?
In NY you have to get that all sorted out before they will allow you to take the exam.
Sounds about right, we're in day #2 of fever though. It's her first time being sick so maybe taking her a little longer to get through it. Great thing is now my wife and I are getting it too! Yayyyyy...
Currently getting 0 hours of sleep. my baby daughter came down with a fever on Sunday. I make a point to turn off the data on my phone at "bed time" though.