GI appointment

Everything is a puzzle and we need all the pieces to get the big picture.

That's my evaluation of the day. Camden is a puzzle and we need to get all the pieces to make him better.

The GI was so very nice and friendly. I truly felt that he wanted to help Camden (and me). He listened very intently and asked me lots of questions. He referred us to an allergist and ENT, to which I said "DONE!" Once Camden sees those two, the three of them will put their reports together and see what they get.

He ordered a couple of things first though. He wants an upper GI done. This will tell us what, if anything, is going on and also if anything physically is wrong. I do agree with looking inside there and seeing what's going on, but I worry about it because Camden does NOT take a bottle. For this test, he's required to drink a bottle of Barium. Hmmmm.....I said he does take his medicine from the syringe so this may be the way we have to go. Second, he wants an evaluation done by a speech therapist at Children's, but we've decided to stick with the therapists we have already. He does want a swallow study done so I need to check and see if our therapist will do that. I'll find that out on Monday. Third, he ordered some lab tests be done. We're going to wait and do that next Thursday when we're there with the allergist in case he orders any lab tests. That way Camden is only being poked once. He wants a CBC (complete blood count) and his iron checked. He wants to make sure he's not anemic too. He put him on a prescription for a medicine that is basically like a muli-vitamin with extra iron. Fourth, he referred him to the feeding clinic at Children's. This is a team of doctors that will work with Camden on his feeding issues. Supposed to be remarkable! The only problem is that there is a six-month waiting list. Ugh. I believe that God has opened many doors though and if Camen truly needs this, he'll get in sooner. I really hope six months from now that Camden is eating food!

I feel that this whole thing is a process and we're on the right track. It's just going to take some time and patience to get there. I felt really good when the GI recommended the allergist and ENT. Just another sign that we're on the right road.

Meanwhile, Logan's been diagnosed with a sinus infection so he's on antiobiotics for that and also eye drops as he's still having gunky eyes. We had another bad night last night with him....crying and saying his throat hurt. Hopefully the medicine kicks in and tonight is better. One kid being up is enough, I don't need two up at night!