Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

This is my last Monday post - Wow!! Very hard to believe we are at this point. It feels as though it has gone fast, although I must say that I am more than ready to be done.

I do have some reflections of our little journey:

First concerning Cleveland Traffic:
*Cleveland drivers are a mechanics dream - drive fast then brake hard. Auto repair shops must make a killing in Cleveland.
*Red lights are but a mere suggestion.
*You better have your foot ready on the gas for when that light turns green or you'll get honked at!

And last, but not least...

And certainly more importantly...

*The Lord answers prayer. A mother knows when something isn't quite right with her child and it is so important to keep pursuing to find the help you know your child needs.

We could not have come this far without the help we have received here at the hospital. They have been so thorough with Brennen's care. Nothing was overlooked. Our medical bills are beginning to roll in at this point and it really has been worth every cent.

Today in feeding, Brennen gagged on some carrots that were not quite smooth enough and then ended up vomitting. That was the first time he has done that in awhile. He recovered though and ate his peaches and drank some milk. He's so sweet..after he threw up, he asked, "Mommy, what happened to me?".

I am ready to be completed with this part of our therapy. But, part of me hates to lose the support at the same time. It is nice being here because feeding difficulties are the norm. No one questions the fact that Brennen is almost 4 and is eating pureed foods. It isn't seen as being anything out of the ordinary.

I will miss the nurses and the kitchen staff who purees all of Brennen's meals and packages them into neat and organized little containers.

Well, if nothing else, we have taught everyone (and ourselves) a little more about Celiac Disease and hypersensitivities.

Thanks for following along everyone.. I am working on a slide of some pictures to show of all of the wonderful people who have helped us during our stay. Well, to be fair, it will actually be Tim who will be working on the slide show. I just took the pictures!

I will post more tomorrow!