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Post by justinsmom on Jun 9, 2006 22:04:26 GMT -5
Charissa, maybe you could try having Benjamin evaluated by a Pulmonologist to rule out some type of allergy which is causing the congestion which in turn is making him cough because of all the drainage. Does he happen to have dark circles under his eyes if so that is one sure sign of allergies. Hope it helps and hope Benjamin is feeling better real soon. Justin use to get sick all the time usually November thru the spring thaw, at one point he was hospitalized 6 times with pneumonia which kicked in his asthma all this within a 5 month period, he did have the T/A when he was 2 and it did help quite a bit and like someone has mentioned it depends on the child because Justin was fine the next day.
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Post by justinsmom on May 3, 2006 20:05:46 GMT -5
Annie my sister had this when she was about 13 she's 36 now and it has been fine, I don't quite remember when they took her pins out but she hasn't had any problems since.
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Post by justinsmom on Apr 30, 2006 23:41:35 GMT -5
Justin was born with the ASD and VSD but for some miraculous reason and to his Cardiologists amazement never caused him any problems. His ASD has since closed on it's own at age 3 he still however has the VSD but it's closing just taking it's dear ole sweet time and he'll be 6 in June. It was hard for awhile not knowing if and when they would start to cause problems, but alot of Prayers and Cardiology visits we made it through.
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Post by justinsmom on Oct 3, 2002 22:51:01 GMT -5
CC if you can look in Chris' mouth you can tell if they are huge or not. On all of my kids you could see how big they were. They only left a small opening in their throat. My 5 yr old had hers out when she was 2 also hers were so big they were causing sleep apnea. My 10 yr old had hers out 4 months later due to snoring. But if they are huge you can definitely see them.
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Post by justinsmom on Oct 2, 2002 20:43:32 GMT -5
Well Justin had his tonsils and adenoids and tubes done yesterday. He did great no problems. His doc did say his adenoids were exceptionally large we knew his tonsils were but didn't expect the adenoids to be too. He was in the PICU overnight as a precaution needless to say he was the healthiest one in the icu I felt bad. He slept all day and all night. The anesthesiologist gave him a different anesthetic because his sister had such a rough time with the usual one. This one lets them sleep longer instead of waking up too fast after surgery. They also didn't take out all of the adenoids because the doc said that's what causes the kids to have the nasal sounding speech most of the time. He is tugging at his left ear though even though he got tubes put in each it was his left ear that had the mild hearing loss and mild fluid buildup. So I think he can tell the difference now. Hope this helped.
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Post by justinsmom on Sept 26, 2002 12:39:29 GMT -5
Justin is scheduled for T/A and tubes on the 1st. His ENT said they will not take out all the adnoids just enough to give him room. She said if they take out too much or all that he would have problems talking. Our neighbors little girl well she's 7 had hers out and they did take a little too much and she does sound like she's talking out of her nose. Hope this helps and I will let you know how Justin does with his out.
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Post by justinsmom on May 6, 2005 10:10:39 GMT -5
Dolly Prayers on the way!!!!!!!!! Justin had his out when he was 2( the whole thing took about 45 min to an hour, he had tubes put in too) and he walked out the next day waving his popsicle and saying bye to everyone as we left.
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Post by justinsmom on May 6, 2005 10:06:39 GMT -5
Justin also had the ASD not repaired-mild to moderate in size. He still has the VSD which is getting smaller. When he was about 2 1/2 it just closed up on it's own . Neither hole caused any problems, he was gaining and thriving with the exception of the hypothyroid that is. We were also told in the beginning that if it didn't close he would need surgery but they would wait til he was older and stronger and then the fact he was not exhibiting any complications or setbacks from it. By being able to wait it allows the child to get stronger and at the same gives that hole another shot at becoming smaller. Remember the louder it sounds the smaller it's getting. We still have to go yearly since the VSD is being a little bit more stubborn.
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Post by justinsmom on Oct 11, 2002 22:03:09 GMT -5
Oh man Kathleen Thank God for Wal-Mart. Lori I bet there's even a couple of grandkids college fund paid for too lol.
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Post by justinsmom on Mar 10, 2005 17:16:15 GMT -5
Angela I had something similar when I was around 13, all I remember is they ended up stretching a tendon and stapling it it in place, to help keep the knee cap in place, mine would slip out and lock up on me. So far no problems with it.
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Post by justinsmom on Feb 8, 2005 11:07:44 GMT -5
Charissa, Justin had his X-ray when he was 2 1/2- he was scheduled for T/A and the ENT wanted to make sure everything was ok prior to surgery. It came back negative but he still has to have another one when he is 5 just to be sure.
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Post by justinsmom on Jan 24, 2005 9:16:15 GMT -5
WELCOME SHAREN AND JORDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a very very cold and very white Southeast Michigan. I'm Jackie mom to Alyssa-12, Ashley-7, and Justin-4 1/2 DS and Hubby Chuck. Can't wait to hear more about Jordan and his VERY Special Grandma ;D.
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Post by justinsmom on Feb 26, 2005 11:30:09 GMT -5
I have to echo what everyone else has said. We never tried them for the same reasons. I also believe that if the Vitamin Supplements did what they say they did more drug companies would be jumping on the wagon to "cash in". Justin gets the good ole Flinstone chewable and he seems to be just fine . Justin hasn't really been sick since he was 2 and we then had his T/A and has only had one ear infection well actually a double one the day of his 1st hearing test . He does get the occassional cold but living in Michigan there's no way around that .
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Post by justinsmom on Jun 25, 2005 7:25:00 GMT -5
Justin just turned 5 on the 10th and speech is still a HUGE hurdle for us as well. I just wanted to tell you my nephew non DS who is talking now and is almost 6 but didn't start until he was almost 5. With him he was the youngest of 5 and the doc said he didn't see the point in talking cause everyone knew what he wanted or needed. He would just point to everything and someone would get it, it was hard in the beginning to make him say the word instead of point and telling his brothers and sisters to stop babying him and let him ask for it himself instead of running and getting it for him. As for the insurance company we just found out after 1 1/2 years DH's insurance won't pay for it because the delay isn't due to an injury or illness grrrrrrrr. After talking to anyone and everyone at the company I finally found out it would be covered if the ST changed the DX code but they wouldn't tell me what code to get it covered so I guess we have to get creative again. Hang in there and there's no reason to feel guilty it's because of your hard work that Eric is able to understand and follow directions. The PECS system is great and has done wonders with Justin. Hugs Dolly and keep doing what you are doing cause something is working somewhere, I would agree though to try and step back I know it's hard cause I do the same thing but it's better to start now than later.
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Post by justinsmom on Jan 12, 2005 8:52:15 GMT -5
Hugs and Prayers headed your way! I'm sorry Nicky is having a really rough time these days but I agree with the others you know what is best for Nicky after all you are an AWESOME MUM and you will do what is best for him.
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