I thought I'd take a moment out of our hectic Christmas Eve schedule (if you call eating prawn cocktail and watching Bridget Jones hectic!) to update you on G's progress.
At the start of the month, G had her regular check up with the gastro consultant and dietician. Cue the ear piercing screaming, play specialists trying their best to reduce said ear piercing screaming, and me doing my best to summarise the past 4 months to a variety of Drs whilst plying G with chocolate cake and failing miserably to put a stop to said screaming!
We left with the usual responses 'she looks well, is putting on weight, and her reflux is well controlled if not all but ceased'. Only this time we were told that we should halt all further milk trials as her milk intolerance is looking more than likely to be a more permanent fixture. Soya will be our next trial.
Interestingly they also discussed the possibility of G having something along the lines of allergic rhinitis. Pretty much since birth they'd noticed G's permanent congestion and runny nose, and told us to mention it at our first ENT appointment.
On the subject of ENT and after more ear infections that I care to remember, we have finally secured G's first Ear Nose and Thoat appointment. In the not too distant future Grace will be most disappointed to learn that we will not be making our usual Sunday morning journey to church, but to hospital instead (on a Sunday, I know!!). It's a shame really as G loves church. She likes to sing and dance, and generally cause me a rather large headache by running riot during the service. Still this appointment is long awaited and hopefully the start of some resolutions to her ongoing ear problems. It may even shed some light into her congestion and runny nose. Must banish those candlesticks, not a good look!
Appointment wise, that's us up to date. G - wise there is much to share, but as I'm sure you are all as busy as me today, I'll summarise....
-G will not stop talking, the expression 'chew your ear off' was made for her
-G does not, and will possibly never like Santa Claus. Pictures and ornaments are perfectly acceptable, men with white beards leave her in a similar state to hospitals
-She has become extra clingy, and should anyone dare try and push her, pick her up, or even think about coming near me, they are sharply and sternly met with 'no, don't do dat!' After 24 hours away, hubby wasn't even allowed to give me a cug without a barrage of abuse from his daughter
- She finally loves her 'toothpaste brush' but has perfected sucking the toothpaste as opposed to brushing her teeth
-Colouring is her new favourite hobby, especially Christmas cards, Christmas paper, and at times, the sofa!
That is us in a nutshell. We hope you have a lovely Christmas, and in the words of G 'Happy Christmas, see ya bit'.
