Wow, it's been a while since I did a post! Writer's block, it's killing me...
Today I finally took the bull by the horns and did some investigating. Sounds juicy doesn't it!??! No, no it's not some exciting dirt that I need to share after a break in posting. I actually got Hudson an appointment to see a Naturalpath. He meets with the Doctor next week, and I am truly looking forward to it!
I am consumed with the fact that he constantly has a cold; (I should have stocks in the kleenex biz) and presumably so, I chalked it up to daycare. Once he has adjusted, the immune system would go up and we will be in the free and clear. I started paying attention to his cold a bit more into detail. The 'cold' has gone on for months off and on, with some days obviously worse than others. He has watery eyes that are often red with rings under them, and pulls on his ears. People comment on how tired he looks when I know he's not. These symptoms are just to name a few that have become part of the daily routine. I had been trying him out on Benedryl and Claritin-- in hopes that it would help subside some of these things. All it did was make him drowsy and give him the shits. Thanks, but no thanks. I want the problem fixed, and I am not thrilled about having him on meds every day his life. If there is a herbal approach or diet change, then I will adjust to what is necessary.
I had asked my family doctor a while back as to what he thought (*gasp*), and he gave me a lecture about how Hudson should be off the bottle at his age and should only have one cup of milk per day. I agree, yes, IF he were a better eater. Mr. Fussy Eater is a piss-poor eater (some days he does well, but often not so much) and I worry that he will not meet his nutritional requirements otherwise. He only gets 2 bottles per day, mid day and bed time.
Upon booking the consult with the Wellness Center, she told me that the assessment takes about an hour and a half and we should have some answers right away. Just talking on the phone and listing some symptoms, I felt so much hope that there is a remedy and this shit is not just in my head.
I think that Momma knows best (now that I'm a mother), and we'll see if my intuition is right. I'll keep you posted.
Wait, one cup of milk a day? That's not right. No, really, I don't think that's right. My daughter still drinks about 20 oz of milk a day (and she's 3!), and our doc says that's fine. Even adults are supposed to have more than 8 oz of dairy a day. This is 20 oz on top of the cheese and/or yogurt she has every day.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some answers, Hon.
Hope you get some answers. Must be so frustrating and upsetting to have him sick so often. Hugs.
ReplyDeletehe has allergies???? did you have him tested for that? animals wean the young from feeding, why do we drink milk from an animal??? personally i am not all about it, there are several ways to get calcium and vit D besides milk. Perhaps if you cut back to one bottle (as it could be a comfort thing for him) he may eat better. He will! it takes time but he will... promise
ReplyDeleteJen momma does know best and I think you are on the right track in thinking there is something up, and maybe that is why he is a poor eater. Good luck:)
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