When we adopted Ryan, I debated (VERY briefly) about using the adoption medicine practice over by the University. Decided against it, in part because I didn't want to drive that far and in part because I had great confidence in the pediatrician we had used for years. It was a good decision. But our doctor retired about 18 months ago, and I wasn't real thrilled with the new doc we chose in the group practice. So we floundered a bit, and once again I debated the adoption med docs by the U. Instead, we changed to the new doctor in the practice, and I am SO GLAD we did! He's awesome!!
Today was Logan's first US checkup. CHI provides a very comprehensive list of tests needed to be run, many of them blood tests. Because the list was so long, I dropped it off on Friday so they would be prepared for what Logan needed to have done. I also included our list of questions and concerns about Logan. Dr. Moore sat and talked with me for about 30 minutes before he examined Logan. He confirmed some of our concerns and reassured me about others. Then he did his exam. No huge surprises...or at least nothing we weren't somewhat prepared for. Logan passed the hearing test on his right ear with no problems, but didn't do so hot on his left ear. I anticipated that might happen. We've struggled with some volume issues, and if I talk to him on one side there's been very little response. (But God provides in amazing ways. Although I hadn't planned on it, I started doing daycare last fall. The girls are darling, and their sweet mom is an audiologist for a local school system. Before we ever decided to bring Logan home, God was clearing the way by providing just the right people to help!) Dr. Moore confirmed some concerns about his gross motor skills. Again, nothing hugely significant, but things that he wants evaluated sooner rather than later. And, after listening to him speak, examining his bite, and watching him chew, he asked to do two things for us. First, he wants to get involved in setting our appointment at the Craniofacial clinic, because he wants some things checked or verified and a plan of action in place as quickly as possible. (Mostly bite and hearing, but also speech evaluation) And he gave us a referral to Children's Therapy, the local office for speech/OT/PT staffed by Children's Hospital, just down the hill from the house. He wants Logan to have a full evaluation ASAP. He doesn't feel there's any reason for concern but wants to see him receive as much help as he needs as quickly as possible to take advantage of his obvious desire to learn.
And so, the frustration that we see? The rage that he's displayed? The stubborn streak a mile wide? Normal. Expected, for a child who is as bright and inquisitive as Logan seems to be. The hope is that if we get him started soon, we can unlock this "trap" he's in and give the bright, sweet little boy inside a chance to blossom. We had planned on stopping by Children's Therapy today to pick up bicycle helmets at "Bicycle Helmet Monday." Now we'll stop and pick up helmets AND schedule an evaluation. Not bad.
If only today's exam didn't require 5 test tubes of blood, everything would have been perfect. Oh well.... Now we wait to see how the tests--for lead, HepB, TB, parasites, and others--come back, then see where we are.
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