I never dreamed when I had my son I would be in and out of therapy, have a neurologist, nephrologist, pediatrician, urologist and orthopedist ... but I do, and all for my one and only precious son! My ideas of what having a child was like were tainted and we now live a completely different, yet very happy life! I often think to myself if I had a dollar ... for every appointment, or comment, or (fill in the blank), I'm sure as a mom you have thought that as well a time or two.
Today we added a pediatric allergy specialist! My son is 2! Who even knew that 2 year olds could have allergies?!? He was showing too many symptoms though so I made the appointment. Multiple skin tests later (no crying involved, my boy was a true champ), Lincoln is very allergic to dogs and cats, and has multiple seasonal tree allergies. Oh the joys!
On days like these I go back to my mantra as a mom that knowledge is power! In today's society not everyone has resources, time, education, to face new things that come up. As you read this it may seem that I am a crazy, overprotective mom who takes her son to everyone under the sun. I assure you, I am not and if I could let one specialist go a year as he progressively does better, I would! I am however a realistic mom, one who knows for fact that we have been dealt multiple medical issues, and still moves through each day letting my son be a child. Yes, we have allergies to the trees, but will he still play in the park by my house each week? Absolutely! I have armed myself with a medical team for the times in our lives where I need them desperately, and other moments I make the best decision as a "mom" for his life. I really do believe that knowledge is power, and that being proactive will get my son further in life and development than being reactive when something new strikes us!
We lost our beautiful Rottweiler this last year, and now I know I may not own another one while my Lincoln is growing up. Those sweet moments between them make me sad that he may not have a dog of his own, but that is why life is a beautiful thing! Maybe he will own a turtle or something instead that I never even dreamed about! Don't put limits on your children, no matter what you face as they grow! Today we have specific allergies, tomorrow we go back to wiping runny noses adding in nasal spray and playing as hard as we always do!