Jack has really been a challenge lately. We have been getting help for him and I believe it is working but man it is exhausting. We had him evaluated by a group in our county. They believe Jack is very bright for his age but maybe not gifted. Which is okay by me. We have the paperwork in motion for Jack to be chosen for the Peer 4 program.
In Jack's class the county worker has given ideas to the teachers on how to help Jack and it is working. He loves the new challenges. He also isn't having as many accidents at nap time either. So those things are starting to come together. However Jack managed to collect some germs at school that gave him a horrible cough. I took him to the urgent care because the doctors office was about to close. The Doctor who diagnosed Maddie was on duty. I was very relieved because I knew he would take good care of us. He also knew the battle with Maddie staying well at home and would consider that when treating Jack.
What I was not prepared for was that when they took us back into the room to wait to see the doctor. I was sitting there waiting for the nurse to come in I was completely overwhelmed and could not stop crying. After collecting myself and getting help for Jack I was able to thank the doctor in person and give him a hug. He told me he was just doing his job. I told him I was glad he went beyond the lung check and noticed her heart because he saved her life. Later, that evening when I was in the car by myself picking up Jack's prescription I just started crying again and could not stop. It never dawned on me before but I never really sat down and cried. There was never time. We had to be there for Maddie and learn as much as possible as quickly as possible.
Back to Jack, Jack was then hurt in school pretty badly. His finger was smashed in the bathroom door. His fingernail instantly turned purple so I know he will lose his fingernail. The backside of the finger acquired a blood blister that drained some and tore the skin in an odd way. The doctor instead of stitches used the dermabond. It is going to take a long time before his finger heals. A friend of mine who is a nurse was surprised he did not lose the tip of his finger when she saw it.
Over all Jack is doing better. He is having less accidents at nap time, the school is working with him differently and he is doing much better. I just need to keep him from collecting so many germs and help him keep all of his fingers. TTFN
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