I went to Jackson's well child visit with a lot of concerns this morning. He has really started to lash out this last week and cannot cope with much. I've always been worried about how he doesn't respond to his name and certain things but when I tell him to get in his chair for dinner or he hears the bath water, he comes running. That means it isn't his hearing. I loved how Dr. Laura stayed and talked with me and watched Jackson for almost an hour. It was so nice to hear words of encouragement and a different perspective. We decided to have him evaluated for behavioral problems like autism. No matter what happens, it will be for the best. I will know how to better communicate with him and help him with his needs whether he has special needs or if he just has a strong personality. He is such an intense boy. I worry so much about our future children if he is effected because our chances are so much higher that they would be as well. That isn't fair to any of them. I need to be able to give them the attention and focus that he needs but with each one it would be unfair for them and they would suffer.
On top of that, his little tear ducts still haven't opened up so the need for a probe is pretty high. We kept hoping they would open up on their own. I don't like the idea of my little guy getting surgery and I know it is nothing in comparison to what other little children have had to go through but it is your little baby and you don't like to see them in pain.
We just keep having medical issues at this house, and I am ready for a little reprieve. I have a doctor's appointment in a couple of hours and hope for better news than we've received this far into the morning. Maybe in that amount of time, I will be able to locate a stench in the house besides where Jackson's massive diaper leaked urine this morning on the couch and I need to wash again because I can still smell it. Luckily, that's why we bought this couch. Easy clean up, not the urine part. I would be worried if I went into a store looking for something for my kids to pee on.
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Please keep us posted on how his appointments go. We'll pray for him and you guys. We miss you!!!!
You didn't see Wally? I love Wally!! I think with each child they have certain needs that the others might not, I wouldn't say it's unfair to the others if you are meeting a need of a sibling, special needs or stubborn :) You are a great mom and have nothing to worry about. You will handle greatly whatever comes your way. Remember trials are also blessings! AND, it's about time you updated this blog! :)
Well dearie, if you were still in AZ, I could recommend you to a bazillion state programs that I know of to have him evaluated. We've had such love and care poured out on us from occupational and speech therapists. I hope you are able to find something that's a good fit for your family. I'm so glad your doc took that time for you. I hate when I have to be pushy with professionals who just tell me it's a "phase" and nothing needs to be done.
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