I had two doctors appointments this week, back to back. Wednesday I went to see Dr. Brown. I amazed the intestinal team once again. I averaged a 6 gram a day weight gain from my last appointment. They were very pleased with that. They wanted me to gain between 4-10 grams a day. I weighed in at 23lbs 8oz. Scales definitely vary because today at my pediatrician I weighed in at 23lbs 12oz. One ounce up from my last peds visit a few weeks ago. I had to have my blood drawn yesterday too. They ordered a CBC, PTHI, PT7, 25hd, ical, mag and phos, TIBC, and ferritin. Lots of stuff I know. I suggest you google it if you want to know more :) No changes were made to my medications. The team told Mom and me to keep doing what we are doing because whatever it is, it is working. Who would have thought that me, little yellow Ethiopian baby, would be where I am today. I never realized how sick I looked until I look back at my pictures. Wow, I was a "golden" boy...lol
I put comparison photos above just in case you don't remember what I used to look like.
I headed to the pediatrician today to get my Synagis injection. This will help protect me from getting RSV. I have to get this shot once a month until the spring. I was such a big boy I wore my face mask to both appointments. Mom said this would help prevent me from catching the other kids cooties! I had to be restrained by Mom's arms while Dr. Shah examined me. I squirmed and screamed so much there were broken blood vessels on the side of my face. I know this routine all too well. I hate when anyone in a lab coat or scrubs comes near me. Mom always reassures me they are there to help me. I say whatever crazy lady, they piss me off.
Time for my nap.
Ben
4 comments:
hey ben! you really have come so very far and grown so much! your mom may be a little crazy (haha) - but she is also most definitely right that those annoying lab coat and scrub wearing people are there to help you! i've said it before and i'll say it again, you are one special lil man - keep up the great work!
lots of love - meghan
You're looking good Benjamin; much to be thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving to your family.
Love, Aunt Kathy
Hey Ben,
So glad to hear you are doing so well! I just want you to know that I still cry every time I get blood drawn! My mom tries to tell me the same thing and I let her know exactly what I think! These adults are crazy!!
Life is crazy busy now that I am in Kindergarten....you should see the homework we get! I have managed to stay pretty healthy so that makes mom and dad happy!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Keep up the good fight!!
Your friend, Cameron Hain
Hi Ben,
You have come a long way little man, and we are happy to see you running around like the Energizer Bunny. You make us smile whenever we think about you. You, Josh, and Maddie (and your mommies and daddies) are God's greatest gifts to us. We give thanks today and every day for our wonderful family. God Bless you all, we love you, Grandma Carol and Papa Phil XOXOXO
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