Today we met with the psychologist again. It has been agreed that Ethan fits the criteria for a selective norepinephrine uptake inhibitor. This is likely due to the traumatic brain injury sustained by the stroke causing Ethan’s brain to have difficulty focusing on tasks.
The more she was talking, the more things fell into place regarding things Ethan has been doing that have been different than pre-transplant. Certain behaviors, losing things, lack of organization, and of course difficulty concentrating.
Because of Ethan’s complex medical issues and his renal function declining, a meeting has to be had regarding the benefits and risks of Ethan being treated for this imbalance.
We will meet again in a couple weeks. I did share my frustration with our nephrologist’s seemingly lack of interest in hearing Ethan and his concerns, as well as my own. I will not apologize for asking questions in a polite, collaborative way. Even if the doctor is dismissive and acts like our questions are annnoying. Any mother would feel the same way about their kid. Who has time for that?
Avery asked me to cut her friend’s hair this week. Ha! My dog grooming days will come in handy on this one. I will try not to make the friend look like a poodle. If they leave with a puff ball tail, it isn’t my fault.
Tomorrow morning is physical therapy first thing, then a day full of back to back meetings. It keeps me out of trouble.
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