Today was supposed to be another routine catch-up shot day at our pediatrician's office. We go every 4-6 weeks for a couple of shots because I can't bear to inject a child 4 or more times, and also because I don't feel that there is certainty with respect to the causes of autism. I'm trying to be safe, not sorry. Well, the week before school starts is NOT the time to decide to get shots! Thankfully, our pediatrician always gets us in a room quickly, but today we spent 2 hours in the examining room! Uggh! Two hours in a small, bare room is not fun with two two-year-olds that didn't get a nap or lunch!
So anyway, our pediatrician decided that Mamush is not growing properly. Duh! He's no where near the growth chart. Can you imagine the stares I get when people ask M&M's ages and learn that Mush is two, but looks like he might be 8-12 months? And I can't offer any explanation because I don't know why. Well, Mamush is now getting a consult with a pediatric endocrinologist at Texas Children's. I don't look forward to the drive or the madness of the Houston medical center, but I'll just have to make a pitstop at our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Mamush also is getting a CT of his brain, and an ultrasound of his heart and kidneys. If you are reading this post, then please say a small prayer for us. I'm really not even sure what to ask for?
Monday, August 17, 2009
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I'm reading...and saying prayers for you all.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you! It is never fun doing medical tests with little kids. My second son was constantly getting different tests and xrays, and he was so miserable. When he had a CT scan done, he ended up having an adverse reaction to the sedatives and it made him freak out. He was only 18 months old. They told us to go home and we would have to reschedule another day. As long as that doesn't happen to you, I think you'll be fine :)
ReplyDeleteHi Holly. I will pray. Hope it is scheduled soon.
ReplyDeleteI will praying. Hope to hear everything is fine..
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