Doctors, lab techs, and therapists! Oh my!

Over the past couple weeks I haven noticed that Payton has been kind of lethargic and not eating well. There didn't appear to be any real onset to it and no other symptoms. I gave it some time and decided we better talk to the pediatrician. We went in today and told her what was going on and she decided to order a million tests. Payton sat like a big boy while they drew 9, yes 9, huge vials of blood. Although he did cry and ask to go home he didn't put up a fight. Just sat still. I was so proud of him! About 45 minutes after we left the office his doctor called and told me that Payton has mono. Something she wasn't real convinced it was at first given that he never had strep or even a sore throat! But mono it is! So he has to spend the next 6 weeks just chilling out. Isn't that perfect timing now that the sun is shining and its 80 degrees outside! Oh well, we will make the best of it! No wonder the kid has been to tired! Now it's just a waiting game to see if the other 2 catch it. Lets hope they don't!

Also today was Prestons first OT session. We went over his evaluation and his findings were that he has a 35% delay in grasping motor skills and 19% delay in visual motor skills. He also was found to have a significant sensory processing disorder and tested either definite difference or probable difference in all areas. He did not test typical in any area. So we have some serious work to do with him. I am thankful we have him started in OT now and I know with that and the work we will do here he will catch up in no time. As for sensory issues it will take some time but his body will learn to respond to stimuli better. It's amazing to talk to his therapist and FINALLY somewhat understand some of his behavior and responses to things. I feel like I have some level ground to stand on with him for the first time in a very long time. He isn't just a kid acting out. He is a kid that can't control it and needs a little help learning how to process everything. I feel like we are in a good place with him now. Although we are not sure at this point if he is on the autism spectrum. His therapist told me that it will take a couple months for her to be able to figure out if he is or not. Either way he is finally in a place where he can be helped and understood. and for that I am one thankful mama!