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Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :

First, sorry I haven't posted in a while...been kind of tired and busy. [Big Grin]

I'll get back to my other threads soon, I promise.

Thomas is doing very, very well. He's gained 1 3/4 inches head circumference, and put on almost a pound already!

Jennifer is healthy. She'll need to see an optometrist before school starts though...

Daniel...

Okay, Im impressed with the new doctor we've been assigned to. She spent almost an hour in the exam room with us and was very thorough and informative. She didn't seem rushed at all, and made us feel like she really cared about us and our health. She even wanted to check my incision and asked about MY health...and the appointment was just for the kids...

Anyway, we talked about Daniel and the problems we (and the school) have been having with him: the behavior stuff, bladder control issues, etc.

The first thing she asked after the exam, when we brought up these issues, was whether the school had offered to test him for the G/T program. [Big Grin]

Nope, the school said he was a normal boy who has problems controlling his behavior.

So, first of all, he's probably bored in class, since he's obviously very smart. He's also very vocal, and very specific about his likes and dislikes, and how he thinks things should work. That's why he gets in most of the trouble at school...he needs an outlet for his boredom. We're going to try a few things in the next couple of months to see if they help...

She took a urine sample to rule out persistent bladder infection for his bladder control, and suggested that if this issue doesn't straighten itself out by the end of summer she'd refer him to a pediatric urologist.

BUT...all of his problems could be related to lack of sleep. He's always been an early riser, but in the last year he's been staying up later and later. I hadn't really tied it his behavior (DUH!) because it's been so gradual. So she suggested that we try giving him Benadryl half an hour or so before bedtime for a week or two, to see if we can't change his sleeping patterns. She said it's possible that that's all his problem is...

She also said that the Benadryl may cause him to be more hyper, and that if that happens to call her and she'll send him to a behavioral specialist to test him for ADD/ADHD. (She also said she'd send him at the end of the summer if nothing else works.) AND, she said he should definitely be tested for G/T at the beginning of the school year.

SO, that's been my big day. I feel very good about our trip to the doctor. I like her just as much as I like my OB, and that's really saying something. So, it looks like we have a new family doctor. [Smile]

Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :

OH HOORAY!

Oh Boon, you finally got someone to LISTEN to you! Oh, honey, I'm so happy.

I know I don't post a whole lot, and we don't 'talk', but I have been worrying about you and Daniel a little. I'm so glad to hear that your doctor has a Plan and Ideas.

I have a...challenging...kid, too, and I follow your posts eagerly. *smile*

I'm so pleased for you and your family.

Posted by Pixie (Member # 4043) on :

It's great to see you again and to hear that all is mostly going well for you, Boon. [Smile]

Finding a family doctor is definitely a good thing. I was taken to the same doctor from birth until I was 13. ... But then I also haven't seen a doctor in 4 years because my mother refuses to take me anywhere else and I flat out refuse to go there. (He, my doctor, is... well, a "he", and a very gruff old "he" at that. [Grumble]

)

But anyways, good for you. Your Daniel sounds quite a bit like my younger brother David. I hope it all continues to go well. [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

There really is nothing quite as wonderful as a good doctor. Sounds like you really found a keeper, Boon! [Big Grin]

Glad you and the kids are doing well, and that the doctor has such great advice. We miss you, but new mommies get special dispensation from Hatrack. [Wink]

Posted by kaioshin00 (Member # 3740) on :

Internet High-Five to you Boon.

quote:
she'd refer him to a pediatric urologist

There is a such thing as a pediatric urologist?

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Wonderful news, Boon! Please continue to keep us posted. It must feel awesome to finally have a doctor truly listen and care.

Kaioshin, yes, there are pediatric urologists. My daughter saw one a few years back.

space opera

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

Excellent!

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

Great news, Boon. I hope it all works out.

I assume that if Daniel becomes hyperactive after taking the Benadryl, which knocks most kids out, that would be a sign that he needs the opposite kind of medication? (a stimulant?)

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I have never heard that about Benadryl. o_O

...I have ADHD and benadry makes ME sleep. o_O And all my ADHD clients...

Posted by Paul Goldner (Member # 1910) on :

I had the same doctor for about 18 years. I haven't been able to get myself consistently to doctor's appointments since. Good doctors are so important. This woman sounds perfect!

Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :

She didn't say that he would need a stimulant if Benadryl hypes him up, but she did say that it would be an indication that he may be "wired differently." [Dont Know]

Haven't tried it yet, but will be purchasing some probably tomorrow.

Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :

Well, folks, there's good news and there's bad news.

The good news is that Benadryl helps him sleep better, and he's falling asleep at a more reasonable hour and staying asleep all night. Also, he's only had wet pants one out of three nights now.

The bad news is that he's bouncing off the walls more than ever during the day.

Wonder what that means...

I'm expecting to hear from the doctor tomorrow or Tuesday...I'll ask her then.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Boon,

There are a LOT of similarities between what you have said about your Daniel, and my second son, David.

So if you need to talk to someone off-list (I prefer not to go into great detail onlist about my kids), feel free to e-mail me at my posted address.

My son is now 16 -- so he made it through -- but he had the same problems at the age your son is.

Farmgirl