Can you See that?

Cody and Dylan can.....

At there 5 year check up, they didn't pass the vision part. Our pediatrician recommended that we get them in with an eye doctor for an exam. So I took her advice and did just that. During her exam she got Dylan at (left) 20/70 and (right) 20/40. Cody was 20/50 both eyes. Dylan would of for sure been giving a script for glasses. That isn't great seeing at all. Then I decided to call the school nurse as she also tested them and I didn't remember getting a paper home. She tested them in October and got them both at 20/30. Which is pretty good as there eyes are still growing and developing. So I was very confused.

We went today and they did fantastic. They did their test and saw things smaller than I could (with my contacts in). Dylan tested at 20/20 in both eyes. Cody tested at 20/25 in both eyes. Perfect vision! No problems. Eyes are healthy, straight, no signs of anything. The doctor was very interested in Cody and his thyroid problem and said that if the thyroid continued to be a problem it might affect vision later but he said his youngest patient with a thyroid problem and vision problem was 12. They both got their eyes dilated and they weren't so crazy on that.

So the pediatrician got a big fat "F" on this one. I mean I am glad she told me to go seeing as though how she tested they would of needed help seeing but it just didn't seem right. They haven't complained once that they "couldn't see". And I kind of cracked up because when I have really known there was a problem and wanted to go ahead to see a specialist - they dragged there feet. This time, they rushed us there and there was no problem.

This is down and behind us. Next up is on Friday for Cody's hearing test. That I can't wait for and am very nervous for the results.

Dylan's Turn

Today was Dylan's turn to go back to the doctor. He ran a slight fever last weekend. We have all had the crap (cough, runny nose, sneezing) and I've watched him all week. Probably about Wed. he turned green. I still watched it cause he was acting fine. They he started to say his cheeks hurt and his ear hurt. That's what got me.....I probably should of called yesterday but you all know how my yesterday went! So I called today and they got us in. Sure enough - ear/sinus infection. He is now on amoxicillin and hopefully should be feeling better in no time.

It's funny though about amoxicillin - kids love this stuff. When Cody got put on his about a week ago - Dylan wanted to take some so badly. They make that stuff so yummy tasting. I guess! I wish all kids medicine tasted like that - it would make parents life so much easier.

From Bad to Good

So my morning started out on the wrong foot. Today the boys had a special program day at school. They all went at 8:30 and were watching a movie. I was driving them to school like any other day when I looked in my rear view mirror and there is a cop. I knew what was coming next. Yep, he flicked on the lights and over I went. To be honest, I knew what was coming. I had a break light out. Brett has known this for a few several weeks. He just hasn't had the right opportunity to fix it! (rolling eyes) So that is why he stopped me. Very unfortunate for me, I didn't realize my inspection was up in January. UGH! So he ticketed me for the inspection. I admit, guilty - but honestly I did not see it was up. I know I have looked at the sticker a million times and for whatever reason it has not registered. So............I came home at lunch and woke Brett up. He changed my break light bulb! :) Tomorrow morning the van will be at the shop for the inspection. And I'll pay a stupid ticket.

I really thought for sure the day would only get worse. It didn't. I worked a little late to make up some time. Got home to some pretty happy boys.....Brett to! I think he knew what way he should dance tonight. We ate dinner - all of us - around the table like a family. We don't get many of those nights and I LOVE THEM! Then we all sat down on the couch, in our jammies (the boys love to have a jammy party) and watched a movie. Monsters Inc. The boys got this for like their 2nd birthday. We just took the plastic off. Neither Brett nor I have watched the whole thing. It was so cute. And what I thought was pretty neat is their is a monster on the board named Luckey! Spelled the same way and everything.

I am very happy my day ended better! Everybody should have those movie family nights! We will!

Endo update

Cody had his first visit back with the endocrinologist since starting his medication today. I was very anxious to hear the results of the blood work and really hoped and prayed that his levels got better and not worse. My prayers were answered. His TSH went from a 9.06 to a 2.45 Yeah!!!!! The doctor said had we caught this when he was born (I've sort of got issues with that statement) then he would be looking to pull Cody off the medication at about this age. However, he said that if we can stay at this dose and the blood results to continue to come in within range - then he will look to take him off the medication in a year at the earliest. Cody was sort of sad to hear he has to still take the pill. I just explained that it's making him feel better and it's important that he takes it. There just is no wavering on this - it's one of those big boy things he just has to do. No rewards for taking it, no chance that if he just doesn't get a reward he doesn't have to take it, no questions.

Some days I really hate that I have to take the grown up attitude with my 5 year old! :( But I was extremely happy that his levels have come down and the medicine is working!

So back to the statement I have a problem with. How the h-e-double hockey sticks was I supposed to know when he was born that he had a thyroid problem. He sort of had other, more serious problems when he was born. And even after that, I am so unsure as to what symptoms would of given it away. After all, in the end I was the one who said "something isn't right", but I was also feeding off of Cody and his ability to "talk" to me. Then I was the one who went to the doctor and asked them to test his blood. Then I kept insisting we see a specialist. So a part of me is sort of beating myself up that I didn't catch this sooner - but the other part of me is saying "you go girl" for not giving up, not backing down, and getting Cody on the right path.

So now we are onto other things. Next Monday, both Cody and Dylan have an eye exam. At their check up they didn't do so good. Today, I talked with the school nurse and she said that when she tested them in October they both had a 20/30 vision...which is pretty good for their age. So I don't know. Now I am really confused! Monday will be a tell all I guess. Then next Friday, we head to an audiologist for an in depth hearing test for Cody. That one has my stomach in knots! Stay tuned!

My Buddy

My Buddy....My Buddy....My Buddy and me! (are you singing the song yet). Tyler and Connor are pretty good buddies. Being only 18 months apart, they are finally at the age where age isn't to much of a difference and they get along wonderfully. So last Saturday, Karly was gone to a birthday party and Tanya called to ask if Tyler would like to come and play. It's not often between the two households that the younger two get to do anything without their older, more domineering siblings around. So Tyler and Connor had the house to themselves and LOVED it! They played trucks, watched the Wiggles, ate, played kitchen, doctor, pulled out all the stuffed animals and carried them to the upstairs, ate some more, played more, ate again (these boys like to eat) and then it was tub time, blankie time and time for Tyler to go home. They really are "buddies".

Being played by a 5 year old....

I guess it all started Sunday when Cody and his father have been have some discussion over a Spongebob movie.


Conversation would go as follows:

Brett: The movie is Spongicus
Cody: No, Dad...it's called SpongERKcus
Brett: No, SpongERKcus
Cody: No, it's called Spongicus.

This would go back and forth - Brett changing the name to whatever Cody said it was.
So Today Brett asked Cody, "why is it every time I say Spongicus you say SpongeERKcus, and if I say SpongeERKcus, you say Spongicus"......

Cody says......."don't worry Dad, I am just messing with your head".

Brett says it's great to be "messed with" by your 5 year old. So my Mom asked Dylan if he ever messes with his Dad's head.....He replied "oh sometimes".

"taken" vs. "tested"

We had to have Cody's blood taken today as his endocrinology appointment is next week. This will be our first read of his thyroid levels after having started the medication. I'm pretty anxious to get the results back and meet with the Dr. to see how we are doing. So last night I knew I had to talk to Cody about it. My goal with him is to always be up front and honest with him. I might sugar coat it a little but I won't go over the edge and tell him something false. It's not fair to him. Like I would never tell him "it won't hurt" cause honestly how do I know that. So we talk that if it does hurt, then it won't hurt for long. That type of thing! Thankfully our pediatrician wrote us a script for numbing cream so it honestly doesn't hurt that bad when he gets it done. But I still talk to him about it - and I did so last night. I told him we had to go have his "blood taken". Well he informed me to stop saying it that way - he doesn't like the word "taken". I was kind of loss as to what to call it. My sister gave me some words of wisdom and said to try "tested" and that made the difference. He was OK with that. So we have our blood "tested". I was very impressed with the hospital today. It was our first time at this hospital. They had a special room for the kids - all decked out in Spongebob, spiderman, Disney, just about everything. Totally made the kids feel at home. Cody did fantastic. Not a tear! Our appointment is Wednesday! Wish him luck.