On The Mend

I haven't updated sooner because Tyler has shared his lovely virus.

I did end up taking him to the doctor on Thursday.  At the time he had no signs of secondary infections.  His fevers stopped Friday and he was back to school on Monday.  So he missed 5 days there.  I got a lovely letter from the school warning me that he is 11 absences away from the districts allowance and he may not be allowed to move up a grade if he goes over those 11 absences.  I think it was an automatic letter though.

He continues to have a cough and some congestion but it is greatly improved.  He continued to be short winded and more tired throughout last week but he is slowly bouncing back.  I am starting to suspect exercise induced asthma in him.  Over the past couple months I have noticed him tiring MUCH faster than his peers when playing and saying things like "I have to get my breath back".  Sometimes he will suddenly just plot down where he is to " get his breath back".  There is limited coughing from him when he does this and I do not hear wheezing, but I do suspect asthma.

Another cause could be the whole heart thing but I'm trying not to allow myself to think of that.  His doctor called me yesterday to go over the cardiology appointment.  I did briefly mention his inability to keep up with peers but he didn't seem over worried.  He just said we should probably bring it up with the asthma doctor.  In the mean time I am going to switch him to maintenance asthma meds daily now instead of only when sick to see if that helps, and maybe give him a couple puffs of albuteral when he's going to go play.

He gave mommy his virus and I have been fighting it for about a week.  I didn't get it NEARLY as bad as he did.  I had a soar throat and was really run down for a day.  The rest of the time I've been congested and coughing and not feeling wonderful for the week.  No fever and not entirely bedridden.

This week Tyler started in home ABA.  I will write more about that later.  Tomorrow we have our annual extended family Christmas party.  I worry about Tylers coping skills.  He absolutely adores his cousins so I think that will help.  But the last two birthday parties we have gone to he has been completely withdrawn and wouldn't leave my side or talk to anyone.  I'm hoping that since he loves his second cousins he will come out of his shell and enjoy himself.  Word has it that Santa should be there tomorrow!!!  How exciting!!!

Well that's all I'm going to write tonight.  I am getting ready for bed myself.  So much to do tomorrow morning before we head out on our 1.5 hour drive to the party.

-Tylers Mommy