So, it's been quite a while since I've had the time to get on here and write! I just finished up a post, and I really should be in bed. It's 9:30pm and I can hardly keep my eyes open. Sleep deprivation at it's finest!
The last couple of weeks have been stressful, to say the least! Different viruses have hit the boys, hubby was away with work, Norah started 'school' again, and, with the weather and air pressure changing, nights have been quite sleepless... I am LUCKY to get more than 4 hours ..... going on almost 3 weeks of this!
Just over a week ago, our older twin was hospitalized for dehydration as he was very sick, and while there, we were told that he was also low in iron. He was given a treatment plan that was questionable. After beginning treatment, he became very ill. Even after lowering his dosage, he was still ill, so we decided that we would just make changes to his diet to add in extra iron, since he reacts so violently to it.
He is finally on the mend, and we are hoping that he will continue this way. It is hard having sick kids. It is even harder when the treatment that you are given for your child is making them even sicker! It is also hard when you are given a plan of what medical professionals want you to do, and you know that it is not working for your kid. Having to decide if it will be continued or not is a huge decision. It is stressful! No parent wants to harm their child, either by giving them something that ends up harming them or by not giving them something that will make them better! If only it were easier and medications were the same for everyone... However, that is not how it goes. Treatments are not a one size fits all kind of thing! What works for one child may not work for another. A dosage that works for one child may not work for another, and so on....
Parents, please listen to your instincts when it comes to your kids! If something is just not right, look into it! There have been a few times over the last few weeks where I had to go with what my intuition has said, and each time, it has been a crucial decision. Other than the diet change vs. medication decision (which we will have to wait for the end result for a bit after tests), they have all proven to be the right decision.
Moms, we are given 'mommy instincts' for a reason. Follow them!! This child grew inside of you and you know them better than anyone else. If you just KNOW that there is something wrong, follow up!
I guess that I just needed to get that out there. Take your children's health seriously and don't just do what you are told. Do your research and find out what is best for your family and try to keep them healthy. :)
Lots of love, health and happiness to all of you... and hopefully for us too... extra doses of health would be great right now. ;)
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