When we went into Spokane to the ENT they were awesome. Although the checkout of matt did not go ok because he HATES having his throat looked at it was nice to have someone finally on our side and say we are right and there is something wrong. He explained some things that can happen with kids who are having problems like Matt is....such as 1) One year olds usually do NOT have tonsils. They take a few years to grow but he has some honkers. He said they are BIG, thus causing him to have trouble swallowing, not being able to tast food etc. 2) Because Matt does not sleep good ie. he snores VERY loudly, he'll stop breathing for short periods of time (but always starts). This will cause a child to not release growth hormones that he needs to grow. This could be why hes not growing so well doubled with the trouble eating. Not a good mixture. The Dr. said that it would be better in the long run to have them taken out now when he is little that way he doesnt rember it AND they have a faster recovery then older kids and adults. We could go the other route and do some medications, have some nose sprays but in the end a few years down the road we would probably have to take them out...plus over the years we would be spending all that money.
SOO on Jan 22 Matt will be going into Spokane to Sacred Heart to have them taken out!! Its exciting to know that he might finally get some relief. He can be a normal kid without his parents chasing him around with a snot rag. He'll be able to breath at night and get a good nights sleep. He wont be waking up in the middle of the night coughing and gagging on snot then puke up whatever he ate. Just to know that a lot of his problems will be taken away is comforting and gets me through all the what ifs.
If you can remember from last time we spent the night Matt didnt do very well under anesthicia probably due to the sinus infection. I'm hoping this time around he will tollerate it much better and praying there wont be any complications.
Overall Matt is doing great. He had a great christmas and managaed to snag up a lot of Farm stuff. He got a few barns and animals that he LOVES and plays with a lot. Although most of the time he would rather play with the stuff in the cupboards or get into the puzzles. We traveled down to Lewiston to visit his other grandparents for the holidays. He was loving on the cousins and playing on the dreaded stairs but we managed ok. He is such a lover and goofball i think he jsut liked showing off for everyone. One of his aunties made him this awesome handmade sweater that i will promise to later get pictures of for him. He looks so darn cute in it!!!
I was reading the paper and came across this in the Dear Abby section and it took me a while to find it but i just happened across another blog that had it posted so i'm stealing it from them. It just rings soo true and i just want to pass it onto you.
1. Respect others, even if they don't respect you. Later in life they may remember that respect.
2. Love with your whole heart. It may be broken, but you can't say that you never loved.
3. Treat animals with kindness, and it will be repaid to you a hundredfold.
4. Be honest with the people you love. Honesty really IS the best policy.
5. Admit your mistakes; it shows you are human.
6. Learn from your mistakes, but don't dwell on them. Negative thinking will only make you depressed -- and that's not good for you or those around you.
7. Tell your family often that you love them. You never know when it will be the last time you get to say it.
8. Never tell others that their dreams are stupid or dumb. Each of us is entitled to our dreams. Who are we to say they won't come true?
9. Realize that the only person you can change is yourself.
10. Be thankful for everything you have. Knowing you are blessed isn't arrogant or cocky if you're truly thankful for your blessings
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