Late update on Doc 
Sunday, October 21, 2007, 03:38 -
Well sorry that I am late with my update things have been busy. Dr. Moore is says that I am too skinny for my height and that I am short. So I have to go see another doctor his name is Aru. He is a GI doc. I saw him when I had my ilieostomy. They want to make sure that my belly is working right and to come up with ways to gain more weight, so my growth is no stunted. I am also being referred to another doctor at Children's in St.Paul. He is a bone and muscle doctor. They will do X rays and make sure that my bones are doing well. They are talking about putting me on baclofen that is an anti spastic to help with my tight muscles. I will probably start taking it at night to help me sleep. Mom has to stay up most nights and rub my legs because they hurt and get real tight when I try to sleep. Dr. Moore also gave me anew prescription for adivan to calm me because I get out of control. Mom and Dad don't like to give it to me but in the car there really is no choice. Moore recommends it because it is unhealthy for me to get so mad and then I can not control it.
On Tuesday all my therapist are coming to meet with me and mom. PT,OT,ST,Vision specialist and my school teacher. That will be a busy day. Nov. 2 I go back to the cities to see Aru and we are still waiting for my appointment with the bone and muscle doctor. I think that his name is Tamaguchi. November 9 mom is going to have surgery on her ribs so this is going to be a busy month. I will keep everyone posted as much as possible.
I want to thank grandma Kar for all the time that she spends with me. I love to sing and read books with my grammy Kar. I am off to bed for now. Good night.

Oh ya we are still working with insurance to get my gait trainer so I can learn to walk. I got letters from all my specialist to help out. Doctor Moore even put in his letter that I cerebral palsy (CP) so I hope that I get it.


     Grandma Kar and I hanging out


        Mom Dad and I at the hospital


          Me early morning so sleepy

Comments

mommy 
Monday, October 29, 2007, 18:40
Daddy wrote a comment to the Ativan comment on the original post.
Derek 
Monday, October 29, 2007, 05:15
As much as I would like to not give Christina Ativan, it is better for her to be calm than to have her upset for 2 hours or more without a break.
We have not yet given Christina Ativan because we did not want to 'drug' her for our benefit.
After asking doctors and nurses what they recommend; we were told the harm Christina does to herself getting that upset far out weighs any interactions from Ativan.
Every trip to the doctor has left Christina upset for the trip there and the trip home. Then, that night is off balance so she doesn't sleep well. And then the next day is spent trying to keep her calm as she is extra jumpy and startles all the more.
What would you do, if your child would get so upset it caused more problems than what she/he already has?
I am open to any ideas. If not Ativan, what would you suggest for Christina?
I will do for Christina, anything to help her make it to the next day as happy and healthy as possible.
Maybe you, and others, do not realize that Christina has neurological issues that make it hard for her to do things that we take for granted. Maybe no one wants to admit that Christina is a special needs child. There isn't anything to heal or out grow.

Derek
Daddy 
Saturday, October 27, 2007, 02:24
You are so cute and cheerful in the morning.
Daddy
Daddy 
Saturday, October 27, 2007, 02:08
Christina,
I love your wonderful pictures. You're so cute!!!
I love you,
Daddy
Anonymous 
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 19:16
Christina you poor little girl. They have you taking Ativan!!!!?????!!!!! That is really scary. I wish you were old enough to tell them no.
Auntie Robyn & Uncle James 
Monday, October 22, 2007, 00:52
Christina- It is great to hear that there are so many good doctors that can help you grow up healthy and happy! Tell your mom if she needs anything during her surgery and recovery, I can take some time off of work to help.
mommy 
Sunday, October 21, 2007, 04:10
Hi honey mommy missed you today while I was doing school work. I am glad that you had so much fun with daddy and grandma Kar. I love you so much. I am so proud of you just keep on doing what you are doing.
Love Mommy
XOXOXOXOXO

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