We went to see the Orthopedic Specialist today, the options are not pleasant. I think for now we will deal with it with what we have. It's a very extensive surgery with no guarantee that it will help or relieve the pain. If we opted for surgery, they might have to remove the ball of the hip, or cut the femur bone and move the hip ball outward so it doesn't rub in the socket. I was like what? I don't think so! I think for now we will deal with it like it is. They are also going to give him lots of Botox in the inner thigh muscle to help it relax, and a pillow to keep his legs spread as much as possible.

We will see the other Orthopedic Specialist next Monday, but I don't see the outcome being much different. It will be interesting to hear what he has to say.

We took Monet to Sea World last Saturday and had a blast!

Approval

We finally got an approval fro Billy Boy to see an Orthopedic Specialist regarding his dislocated hip. the appointment is set for October 19, with a Loma Linda orthopedic. CCS wants their Orthopedic Specialist to see him on October 26 as well. We'll see how those go and keep everyone posted.

Nighttime sleeping

Billy Boy is finally sleeping nights!! It's been a long time since that has happened, but the last two nights he has fallen asleep before 2:00am. Praise be to God!!!

Feeling better

We are finally getting a little more sleep, and it is improving my attitude. The insurance is still slacking, but Billy Boy is more tolerable of the pain. The Motrin for the pain was causing an upset stomach which in turn was keeping him up at night. We took him off the Motrin and he seems to be doing better. He still needs turning at night, but at least we can go back to bed. He just got a flu shot, so last night he seemed to be in a little more pain than normal. As soon as we have his hip figured out, we plan on starting a new neurodevelopmental program.

No appointment

So far, we've heard nothing! The insurance is really slacking here. I keep calling and they can't ever seem to find the Doctors referral. I am frustrated and depressed, that's what an ailing kid and lack of sleep will do to you. Life sucks!!!