https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:36:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236739 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:59:31 +0000 MrsRcCar 2236739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: thanks. I am hoping for answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236733 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:55:22 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2236733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor little guy! I haven't had to take my lo but for me it was mostly like a regular dr appointment except of course you're talking about GI stuff. GI issues are hard on me so I can only imagine how tough it is to deal with your little one going through it. Hope you have answers soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236721 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:43:02 +0000 MrsRcCar 2236721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: I will be pushing for testing as soon as possible. We just moved to a place with public pool and poor guy can't play in the pool with the other kids. :( I also can't put him swim lessons until we get it under control. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236697 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:18:49 +0000 twodoghouse 2236697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: poor buddy! If things hadn't resolved on their own, we were going to move forward with testing (Ultrasounding their abdomens, upper GI scope). Since N is older and has dealt with this for awhile, maybe you can push for testing right away. I hope you get some answers quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236646 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:28:00 +0000 MrsRcCar 2236646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: @twodoghouse: Thank you for the replies ladies! We have met with a dietician already. Between her and our doctor that are hoping GI has answers. So are we....N has had chronic GI issues since 12 months. He is going to three in the fall </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236643 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:26:11 +0000 twodoghouse 2236643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to get the kids undressed for weight, height, etc. but other than that it was all talking. We went over everything with a nurse for a LONG time (twins so we had to describe everything basically twice - ugh). Then the dr reviewed and came in. He was only with us for 15 min. He looked in their throats, ears, felt their bellies, and so on. We were taking a wait and see approach after that so we talked about the plan going forward, reviewed their meds, then we were on our way. The longest part by far was going over all the issues we had seen, what made it better, what made it worse, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236638 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:22:27 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2236638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had one and it was mostly just talking - long verbal history. He decided no issue, but sent us to a nutritionist just for more support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-gi-appointment-what-to-expect#post-2236577 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:42:46 +0000 MrsRcCar 2236577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like the title says. What can we expect? N has his first appointment with GI on Thursday. We are out of our element a little but I am hoping for some answers sooner rather then later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2095234 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:33:49 +0000 MrsRcCar 2095234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: @Mrs. Tiger: I was just so happy that she thinks he checks neurologically. We meet speech tomorrow at the childrens hospital for our new eval. I am excited about it. I just want to see my kids get the help they deserve. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2095209 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:23:56 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2095209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: hey that's awesome! Glad it went so well :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2095045 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:16:56 +0000 autumnlove 2095045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: that is a great update! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2095017 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:06:34 +0000 MrsRcCar 2095017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: our consult went great. She seems to think that it is all strength. She referred us to speech therapy with direction to call her back if they say we don't qualify. She was concerned about the way he runs but says that he will hopefully grow out of that. Running wasn't even on our radar. She was great at listening to all my concerns and helping us make a plan. We hopefully won't need her in the future but if we do, she is absolutely wonderful. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2094568 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:26:56 +0000 autumnlove 2094568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: how did the appointment go? Ours was just a consult with lots of questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-neurology#post-2091538 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:10:05 +0000 MrsRcCar 2091538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tomorrow N is going to see neurology for the first time. We got referred because he has trouble with speech because he doesn't have the correct movements with his tongue. He has trouble with a lot of words and clearing food off the roof of his mouth. </p> <p>So tell me about what happens at the neuro eval. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services/page/2#post-1960344 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:36:19 +0000 autumnlove 1960344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I'm glad it went well! Best of luck to you and your boys! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services/page/2#post-1960340 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:30:43 +0000 MrsRcCar 1960340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>***Update***<br /> We just concluded our eval with EI. Both of my boys qualify for speech/feeding/communication services. We will start off next week. It went well I was stressed out but the ladies were so nice!!! Dh and I need to discuss if we want in home services or if we want to do OT therapy at either hospital. I did like the therapist that came today, she is available thru EI or the hospital therapy. Overall I am feeling good. Thank you for all the support. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959229 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:10:25 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1959229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope all goes well!! Feel free to join our EI board if you want to. I'm sure both boys are gonna do wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959210 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:54:05 +0000 jhd 1959210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: sounds like a good plan! I know this is stressful but hang in there! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959195 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:37:39 +0000 MrsRcCar 1959195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: I am hoping so. I am stressed out about this. We (DH and I) decided to just not tell my folks about the appointment. They will both be at work during the eval anyway. We will see what they say and then go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959186 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:32:44 +0000 jhd 1959186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I hope it goes well! Everyone we have worked with has been great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959143 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:49:43 +0000 MrsRcCar 1959143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: They are going to eval both of my boys, but I am hoping it will only less then 1.5 hours. No else will be home so the distractions will be minimal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1959131 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:42:34 +0000 jhd 1959131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours wasn't long...maybe an hour? I can't remember exactly. LO was only a few months old so it was mostly questions for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1958881 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:25:34 +0000 MrsRcCar 1958881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our eval is tomorrow at 4pm (est). Does anyone know how long it generally takes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1948045 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:22:03 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1948045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: good luck with the eval! EI has been very helpful to D :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1948005 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:56:03 +0000 MrsRcCar 1948005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: They are supposed to call me tomorrow (Tuesday) to set up our eval. Hoping soon just so we can get started. When I spoke to EI people they said it was best to do an eval on both boys so we are! I am doing it on a day with no one else home so there are less distractions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1947887 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:10:34 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1947887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: we are going thru a similar thing with A. At our last follow-up with the NICU they suggested getting A evaluated - not so much because she's showing delays, but they don't want her to get behind, and also because of her feeding issues. Dh thinks that it means there is something "wrong" with her if we do it, but I'd honestly welcome some PT for her and it would give me a better sense of where she is developmentally. We are getting our evaluation next week. Have you set anything up yet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1940915 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:47:54 +0000 MrsRcCar 1940915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Thank you for the support! I just wish we were getting more support from my folks. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1940443 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:03:38 +0000 looch 1940443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: You're doing the right thing, I firmly believe that nothing bad can come from seeking additional help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1940440 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:01:59 +0000 MrsRcCar 1940440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: You are probably right. They are always commenting that he is just fine and developing on track despite the fact that he is a preemie and delayed. They are always saying he just needs more time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ei-services#post-1940429 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 07:52:58 +0000 looch 1940429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I think for a lot of people, the acceptance of services is the admission that something is less than perfect. It's like your perfect child/grandchild isn't so perfect anymore, and it can be a tough thing to accept.</p> <p>My parents are totally fine with it, but then again, I have a special needs brother. So they are familiar with EI. </p>