Megan had her annual Asthma check up today. While we were there I had them list “bed-wetting” as a concern on her chart. I’d told Ex I was taking her about a month ago so he arranged to come too. He wanted to be there when we discussed her nighttime problem. (He’s always been a little reluctant believing that she couldn’t help it, so I was glad to have him there to hear things)
Our Pediatrician came in, assessed her, and loaded us up with new prescriptions for the year to maintain her ‘cough’ and was about to shut the chart. Megan took the cue to try and leave so I casually told her to stay put because we were going to talk about her other ‘thing’. I looked to Dr J quizzically, and he said “oh, yes,” “Nothing”. He explained that there is nothing to do about it right now. An ‘alarm’ system is not going to work for her because the alarm only works if it wakes the child up immediately upon voiding, and with Megan that would not be likely. There are pills too but they only work as long as you take them and as soon as they’re stopped the “problem” still exists. Also, the pills have side effects…..
He explained again that her problem is a ‘sleeping disorder’ and all we can do is wait until she grows out of it. He gave percentages but I can’t remember them now, but a fair amount of kids grow out of it by the time they’re 5 and all but a few remaining percent grow out of it by the time they’re 10, with girls fairing better than boys..
So, we left.. Myself a little disappointed.. I guess I had hoped more than I realized that there was something we could do for her..
She didn’t seem to care, as long as there were no shots involved..
Our Pediatrician came in, assessed her, and loaded us up with new prescriptions for the year to maintain her ‘cough’ and was about to shut the chart. Megan took the cue to try and leave so I casually told her to stay put because we were going to talk about her other ‘thing’. I looked to Dr J quizzically, and he said “oh, yes,” “Nothing”. He explained that there is nothing to do about it right now. An ‘alarm’ system is not going to work for her because the alarm only works if it wakes the child up immediately upon voiding, and with Megan that would not be likely. There are pills too but they only work as long as you take them and as soon as they’re stopped the “problem” still exists. Also, the pills have side effects…..
He explained again that her problem is a ‘sleeping disorder’ and all we can do is wait until she grows out of it. He gave percentages but I can’t remember them now, but a fair amount of kids grow out of it by the time they’re 5 and all but a few remaining percent grow out of it by the time they’re 10, with girls fairing better than boys..
So, we left.. Myself a little disappointed.. I guess I had hoped more than I realized that there was something we could do for her..
She didn’t seem to care, as long as there were no shots involved..
Height 46 inches Weight 53 pounds
While we waited, she took the Dr’s stool for a spin.
Ali did homework
And Mattie consumed everything remotely edible from my purse. Fortunately I’d planned ahead and had thrown a handful of snacks in before I left the house.
PS, Do you love his Hair? He’s in desperate need of a haircut!.
earlier:
Megan's tooth was hanging by a thread this morning, and we knew that it was going to fall out.. She was so excited about the prospect of it coming out during school. She was so excited to tell us the news that her tooth had fallen out "in the lunchroom!" "where EVERYONE saw it!" it must have been grand...
2 comments:
I actually like Mattie's hair. It looks cute. Nice that you have a hair dresser in the fam though. Meg's not too concerned about the "other thing" so I guess it will hopefully work itself out. Crossing my fingers for you.
IN THE LUNCH ROOM?? That's the best!
Megan is always in motion! By the time she drops off to sleep her body says rest at last, and she falls into a great deep sleep-thats the plus.
Love you all
Mom
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