02/25 Audiology

I have found some time to update a little bit more on Rhiannon! If you are a little bit behind scroll down to catch up!

Rhiannon had an audiology appointment on 02/25.
The Audiologist was a little concerned on one count but likes to have 2 counts of concerns before he "takes" action.  He said if we really wanted to we could go to Mary Bridge & they could "put her down" and do an audiology test that way but...he doesn't recommend it!  So for now we will be working with her on body parts. So that way in about 6 months when we say, 'where is your knees" she can point at her knees (look down away from sound) then the audiologist will do his thing.

Wednesday 02/26

I quickly got the kids dressed & headed out to our music class! As we sat down at the music class I was startled!!!!! Rhiannon had a ton of dry blood in her ear! She scratches her ears but I have never seen that much blood caked on! I was able to get into the ENT within 2 hours!

So after the music class we headed on over to Dr Smart at Life Force Chiropractor so Rhiannon could get adjusted. Laugh all you want...but Rhiannon had been doing much better seeing Dr Smart! Our appointment was almost an hour later then when we got there but Dr Smart quickly got us in. We were in & out of the office in less then 15 minutes! woot!

We rushed into the ENT office barely making it in time for our appointment!

Dr rice decided to get the big ol microscope out for a closer look! Well..HE COULD NOT SEE RHIANNON'S EAR DRUM! Blood filled her entire ear canal!  Since he could not see her ear drum he said that he would prescribe ear drops to help fight infections (just to be on the safe side) & to help break up that dry blood! He would like to see her back in 3 weeks!

Wednesday 03/05

Today was Rhiannon's Review!  If you remember a few weeks back I posted about her evaluation at Holly Ridge & how they wanted to have her go into a play group 1-2 times a week. WELL...because there is possibly a hearing issue going on...they want to closely monitor Rhiannon over the next year! So, once a month, in home, Rhiannon's new speech therapist, Katie will be coming for a visit!



Today (03/08) was the FIRST night since about......sunday/monday that Rhiannon has had "non safe" foods. And guess what happened?! As much as WE don't want to go ALL "free".....we are realizing that this may HAVE to be an option! Good thing I am taking that Gluten Free Class on Sunday Afternoon at Jak's Cafe and Espresso! 

PHEW!!!

Well, It has been about a week & a half since I last updated about Rhiannon! 

Let's see in the past week & a half she has had about 4 appointments!!!!!

Monday, Jan 24th she had an appointment with Doctor Anna Colombini a Naturopathic Physician! I was REALLY unsure about going to a Naturopathic....mainly because our insurance does NOT cover =(  

• Going to a naturopathic is different then going to a regular primary care doctor. This first appointment was about an hour long! A Naturopathic doctor wants to know every detail about not only the patient but also the people in the family! This was new to me! All I could think is....did I share too much info? Or Not enough? Regular doctors do not care about the details!!!
• Doctor said that Rhiannon has an overgrowth of yeast. To help heal her gut/figure out if she has some other food sensitivities  She suggested:

1. 1 tsp of fish oil. I was able to find some "children's" fish oil online at amazon. This office had some samples they gave me! It is strawberry flavored!
2. 1/4 tsp of UltraFlora a day
3. A "diet" which basically eliminates EVERYTHING Dairy, wheat/gluten, Corn, Soy, Peanuts. Then slowly re-introduce foods one at a time.
4. 96 IgG Anti Body panel (tests 96 different foods)...Our insurance does NOT cover this.....so we are probably going to have to pass on this...because for this test it is $239 out of pocket! YIKES =/
5. Kefir 
6. Tea Tree essential oils (melaluca) mixed with olive oil/coconut oil, apply 2 times daily for bottom rash.

PHEW! Overwhelmed yet??

I AM. I mean...it took me about a week to wrap my head around this to share it with people!! Overload!

Pray for us (me) as We adjust to all this...and the new "diet" yikes. Gulp. My poor husband!  Cooking in the kitchen hasn't been going as of late.  I just do not know what to cook! I do not want to make multiple meals!! =/

so....things that you can keep me accountable & encourage me to do this week:

• make a meal plan
• find "safe" meals that we can all enjoy! Send me recipes!
• make a cleaning schedule

WELL I was going to update about ALL her doctor appointments this past week BUT that will have to wait because....I AM SO TIRED! Also...I just heard the washer go off Which means I have clothes to put in the dryer...and that means I CAN GO TO BED! =D