Image Courtesy of Church of the Banana (http://www.churchofthebanana.com)
It’s been a really crazy time around here. I already whined about last week here. Turns out the weekend did not bring good health to my little one. Monday had us back at the pediatrician’s for what we suspected was —and turned out to be —an ear infection. And bronchitis. So, Nik’s back on antibiotics and nebulizers, more advil, cough meds and decongestants, and we’re canceling appointments right and left.
The one appointment we kept was with the developmental pediatrician. Despite Nik’s less than stellar health, I think the doctor got a pretty good sense of how he is on a day-to-day basis. This was our first time seeing this doctor professionally; I’ve known her for a couple of years since we served on one of the Governor’s councils together. We had seen her partner twice before and just didn’t get the warm fuzzies we needed. We’re glad we made the change.
Even more glad that we kept the appointment; the wait list for established patients is already in the six to seven month range. Feh, what can I say? They are the only game in town —in the state, actually.
We discussed Nik’s latest diagnosis —ADHD — and how it fits with his other issues, and how best to handle it right now. Meds were discussed, educational options, increased speech therapy, behavioral supports at home, even more evaluations. It runs the gamut. Right now we’re sitting with the information we discussed today and will wait for the doctor’s written report and observations before we decide anything. Once we’ve got some sense of options and what’s right for Nik and for our family, I’ll share more.
Today, I’m over at (Never) Too Many Cooks sharing my GF, allergy-friendly banana bread recipe. It”s so easy even a, well, monkey could make it. Swing on over for a taste!
I’ll have to check out the banana bread recipe. And I look forward to knowing what your family decides regarding Nik.
I was just wondering about that appointment…glad you were able to keep it! Look forward to hearing more about your options and what road you take with regards to the new dx. Saw your recipe this morning and I am jealous, I want your mixer, lol. The recipe sounds yummy, but alas, it’s not allergy friendly for my crew…as the sugar is about the only thing that none of them would have a problem with…too bad Kev hates bananas or I’d at least try it for him.
I can only imagine the stacks and stacks of papers you have for your boy. I hope Nik is feeling better and I hope you’re doing okay with his new diagnosis.
poor poor darling Nik
Many many hugs to the both of you
as you’ve been talking for a while about what Nik does (gets into everything, gets out of everything), that flitted across my mind more than once. I feel for you – I babysat a kiddo one time for an hour that was similar, and he went through every single cabinet in the house – I couldn’t leave him alone. I was exhausted after an hour! Hope you are doing okay, if you are, let us know, if you’re not, let us know, we want to hear how you’re doing. So glad to hear that Nik is recuperating a bit!!
XO R
It really does take time to let the new diagnosis settle in – and there is nothing wrong with giving it that time and space. You know where we are when you need us.
love.
I have some bloggy love for you at my site today!
Glad you got in with the doctor you like. It means everything.
Never heard of the church of the banana.
It soulds a bit “fruity.”
: )
I know about those developmental pedi appointments–we were supposed to go in Jan for the yearly followup and I waited too long to schedule and now we aren’t going in until April! I would have kept the appointment too!
Sorry to hear about all the sick–this season is terrible for illnesses and it’s really no fun for anyone.
Hope things calm down for you soon!
Trampolines. They totally rock.
Hope Nik gets healthy fast.
We are a home of sickness right now both kids have colds