GI doc and diapers

We took Eve to get her bangs trimmed. They are a little on the short side, but at least they are out of her eyes. We plan to go to the beach with my family next week, so this will be good for the wind and water.

Here's a shot of the two buddies. Fighting for the chair or trying to be close? You decide.

Ask Jim to tell you the story of this picture. It's funny. Jo was licking Eve's finger and and Jim was taking this picture, she applied slight pressure with her teeth. Perhaps testing. Anyhow, Eve screwed up her face in surprise and Jim yelled at Josie. Apparently it happened in slo-mo.

Yesterday I took Eve to the new pediatric GI doc in Springfield (almost 2 hours away). I was not impressed. It just wasn't a good fit for me. The Dr. didn't even address Eve's mito and I don't think she really took any time to get to know Eve and her situation. She wants to see Eve again in 3 months, but there is a satellite clinic in Pittsfield (30 min away). I think we'll try to get an appointment with one of the other ped GI's in her practice. This doc also wants us to drive to Springfield in October to see a nutritionist and an OT (I guess to discuss Eve's eating). I'm going to call today or tomorrow to cancel that appointment. I just can't take a day off of work to drive 4 hours round trip for that. Eve's diet is fine and her pediatrician can talk about what she should or should not be eating. She'll be getting OT at school. I'll save trips like that for emergency situations or for a pediatric neurology appointment. Oh, but the GI did prescribe Zantac for at night (and wants her to keep the prevacid during the morning). We'll see if that helps.

On the plus side, MassHealth will be providing diapers for Eve (and delivering them to our house!) because she is over 3 and incontinent. I put that into motion today (called the doc asking for a script and contacted the medical equipment supplier). I am super excited about that. We were doing cloth diapers off and on for a while, but I have to admit, this will be much easier (especially between school and daycare). I know it's less eco-conscious and I feel some guilt about that, but I need to make life as easy as possible right now.