Random

 

Therapy/School--I find myself overwelmed right now.  There are a lot of choices to make, and things that could change in just a few short months.  I've been praying to make the right choices for Aiden.  In addition to all the diet "stuff" I've been researching, pondering, and praying about, now I have to make a decision regarding Kindergarden for Aiden.  It sounds like WEAP will only take Aiden if he is available during the day.  I was so excited for Aiden to start Kindergarden, and now I don't know if he will be able to start.  Home school?  Are 1/2 day Kindergarden classes available?  Repeat EC?  He has made SO MUCH progress with just EC, that it seems counter-productive to take him out of the school environment completely.  Yet, I may have to if we can't find a solution.  I really want to go with WEAP, but we do have 2 other options--just not sure if they are going to be more flexible with scheduling or not.  I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but honestly, this is a tough spot to be in.

 

Nutrition/Wellness--Aiden had his well-check today.  I had some labs taken.  A basic panel, celiac screening, and vitamin/mineral check.  We weren't able to get enough blood for all of the labs today, but hopefully, we will get some framework of where Aiden is at nutritionally.  When I can afford to, I'd like him to take a daily multivitamin (I just ran out), Omega 3's (If I can find one he will actually take), and maybe a probiotic.  He still doesn't have any gut issues, doesn't seem to feel ill, or indicate that anything is bothering him.  However, he looks tired all the time.  He sleeps 9 + hours a night, so I'm wondering if his iron is low...?  I just don't want to see "the look" in his eyes anymore; it is a blank stare that indicates he isn't completely here...so hard to see that. 

 

 

Speech/Play--The more I pray, the more sentences Aiden says, and more he seems to "come out of it".  He played with playdo appropriately today.  He made a "hot dog" and cooked his "food" in the oven!  Maybe baking with Aiden is making a difference!  Normally, he justs sticks his toys in the playdo--in and out, in and out. 

 

I wrote down all the sentences Aiden said yesterday.  These are my "tender mercies" from the Lord.  I love it when he speaks!

 

"Can I see that?"  "Can I eat the...?"  "What is this?" "I'm so hungry."  "Daddy is mad" (he really was)!  "Austin won't share."  "I'm so scared."  (He was pooping his pants and didn't want to sit on the potty to do it.)  "That was fun Austin!" 

 

 

His words sound robotic and "scripted," but I love his sweet little voice, and I'm grateful for each new sentence!