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Here’s a quick update on Justin’s medical stuff.

March 20, 2009: Justin paid a visit to his pediatrician for a routine Synagis injection to help prevent RSV. This was the 10th time he’s received Synagis, as he receives it from November-March during RSV season, every season, and it becomes more and more painful every time…for him and for me! I hugged him a little tighter this time, I think as much for me as it was for him–I’m getting weak from seeing my boy cry from pain and fear so much in his 19 months of life.  The sweetest thing, though, was his pediatrician gave him a tongue depressor as a consolation prize. It’s just a wooden stick, but it made Justin feel better because he stopped crying right after receiving it. It’s the little things, you know?

March 23, 2009: Orthopedist Appointment. No news here. Justin does not have any contractures in his leg/foot or arm/hand. No bracing at this point, and we are to continue with therapy. I expressed my concern about Justin’s slow progress with developing his right side, and the Doc said that he’s doing fine.

“He has a lot of time to learn how to walk,” Doc tells me, “up until 8 years old.” After that point, if the child does not know how to walk, then he/she will never know how to walk.

Interesting, right?

Not so interesting is our insurance drama. The office doesn’t accept our new insurance because it doesn’t pay the docs well. So, we paid 60% out of pocket since the office gave us a discount. I’m beginning to think we should go the HMO route. Argh.

March 25, 2009: ICEC Cognitive Evaluation. The scores aren’t in, yet; But, his teacher said that Justin wasn’t able to perform some tasks, so I assume he’s probably behind for his age group.

That’s all, folks. We have a GI appointment to look forward to next month. I’ll keep you posted.

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