Beaniemom Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Tomorrow ds7 has his first appt. with the developmental/behavioral pediatrician. I'm an anxious mess. We're not new to doctors,evals, and diagnosis since he is deaf and has hypothyroidism but this just feels different to me. I feel like I'm going into this appointment blind. I don't know if we will have any answers tomorrow or just more evals and appts. to set up. It doesn't help that we've been waiting for this since January and have an IEP next week. Add to that my MIL is coming this weekend for DS8's First Communion. I'm a mess. UPDATE* Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. It is wonderful to know so many people are willing to spare a little time. The appointment went smoothly and I can honestly say I loved the doctor and felt very comfortable with him. He clearly loves kids and was an excellent listener. He even made sure to go over the amazing things ds can do at the end of the appointment and suggested sports that would be well suited to his strengths. We got an additional diagnosis and two referrals. DS has developmental coordination disorder which really just put words to what we knew about him. We got a referral to OT in addition to the OT he currently gets at school to help with that. We also got referred for a Neuropsych eval to find out how ds learns since his other diagnosis is often accompanied by learning differences which we have also noticed. So I feel good about our progress and hopeful that the wait for Neuropsych won't be too long. It puts a damper on planning for next year. DS's ps teacher also told me to let her know if there are things they can do to help and we already arranged to have someone scribe his math homework. Now on to cleaning the house for the MIL visit. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 ((((Hugs))) You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Prayers for you! ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I sympathize so much with what you are going through. I hope the appointment gives you the answers you need and the First Holy Communion goes smoothly with your MIL visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Sending lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 hugs. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 :grouphug: I hope everything goes well and that your family has a lovely First Communion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Praying for you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tsuga Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Tomorrow ds7 has his first appt. with the developmental/behavioral pediatrician. I'm an anxious mess. We're not new to doctors,evals, and diagnosis since he is deaf and has hypothyroidism but this just feels different to me. I feel like I'm going into this appointment blind. I don't know if we will have any answers tomorrow or just more evals and appts. to set up. It doesn't help that we've been waiting for this since January and have an IEP next week. Add to that my MIL is coming this weekend for DS8's First Communion. I'm mess. You're in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sending positive thoughts. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Praying you'll learn something helpful. I wish we had had dd in with a developmental ped--not that it would have really changed her or her path, but we may have learned something useful to understand her better. And I know the feeling of never quite getting answers! Peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Praying for a smooth appointment, anxieties to be gently calmed, a wonderful time with family, and a blessed First Communion for your daughter. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Updated in post #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm glad that the appointment went smoothly and that you felt comfortable with the doctor. I hope you get into the neuro-psych soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 That is a great update! I am so glad the appointment went well and that you felt validated by the doctor. He sounds like a good person to have on your team. Keep us updated on further prayer requests/needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks for the update, and it's great that you like the developmental pediatrician! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Glad to hear a positive update! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks for the update! I am blessed to know that you liked the doctor, things went well & you have a plan for going forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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