Ethan

Well, we have had many doctor's appointments for Ethan over the past six months. We are concerned about him being behind in his learning skills and some of his behaviors. Vanderbilt's Children doctors advised putting him on medication for ADHD. When we went back to the pediatrician to see about putting him on the medication they referred us to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist has started him on Adderal. He seems to be able to focus a little better. It has started to effect his appetite. I make sure that he has a good breakfast before he gets his meds.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow

The kids were happy to be out of school on Friday. We didn't really get any snow to play in until Saturday morning. Ethan didn't like playing in it Saturday because it was very cold. Today wasn't as bad. They have enjoyed making a snowman and having a snow ball fight.

She Survived Surgery

Hannah had her tonsils and adenoids removed on Tuesday. Her tonsils were large. She snored very badly. The ENT said that they were really bad. Her adenoids had actually started growing into her nasal cavity.

She was one of those children that do not react to coming out of anesthesia very well. She kept trying to pull her i.v. out of her arm. I could tell that Greg was having a hard time watching her in post-op. I hated to see her going through it.

She said that her throat is not hurting her as much now. Our only problem is she is not wanting to eat or drink. I have told her that if she doesn't drink she will get dehydrated and would have to go to the hospital. I told her they would have to put another needle in her arm. That has helped to get her to drink.

I took Ethan to the pediatrician Wednesday. When we were referred to the child development department at Vandy, they suggested that we try Ethan on meds for ADHD. He is at about a 2.5 to 3 year old level. We are concerned that his lack of attention span and lack of focus is contributing to him being behind. The peds is referring us to a psychiatrist since he is only four at this time. We just want to find out what needs to be done to help him out. He does not seem to retain much of what he is being taught. If they can tells us other ways to help him that would be great.