Early Start

It was an early start this morning as we had to leave the house for 7.30am to get to the hospital appointment for Boy Wonder. It was like mission impossible as Boy Wonder didn't get to sleep until around midnight.

We dropped Cat Girl off at the Super Gran's and drove to the hospital. The morning city traffic was a nightmare and we arrived with five minutes to spare.  The Doctor saw us straight away and we spoke about the recent difficulties and the ADHD medication increase. The reality is that yes,  Boy Wonder is clearly struggling with anxiety, impulsivity and processing etc. which is also manifesting itself in physical symptoms such as sleeplessness, incontinence, stomach aches and headaches. But what do we do? The answer isn't to keep increasing the medication as symptoms ease in all areas during school holidays and even a fair amount at weekends. But neither can we sit back and allow him to feel this disjointed and anxious. I explained that we found it difficult that our eight year old boy had to be physically washed, dressed and supported to eat most mornings, not because he can't do it but because he cannot focus enough to do it.  The Doctor said that she would add a small amount of medication as an evening dose to give the melatonin a fighting chance of working. At the moment the ADHD meds are wearing off as he is taking the melatonin so it is fighting an uphill battle and loosing ! We went on to speak about the refused statement and she said that she was more than happy to support Boy Wonder further with pursuing this rejection as would be the lead Consultant. 

We got to school at 10.30am and dropped him off with a copy of the note in lieu they had been requested. He was reported to have a reasonable rest of the day at school.

We went straight on to MacDonalds and Jiu Jitsui after school. He was in an okay mood although had become upset at school when Cat Girl had fell over and hurt her knees. He seemed to disengage from talking about this.

Boy Wonder spent the evening at Jiu Jitsu and on return was high and giddy. He made a milkshake and whilst sat holding it, dropped it into his lap without appearing the notice, although was wet through! I got him changed and settled him into bed. Fingers crossed for a bit of sleep!