He and Dr. Jill, Noah and Eli's new pediatrician have both been a wonderful support. I remember going in for Noah's early appointments, and Dr. Brian always looking a bit concerned about several of the things going on with him, but trying to deliver the message in a way that didn't terrify a new mom. Then I remember going to him when Noah was about two -- six months after he started the program, and about six months since we had seen him last. He was astounded, and I swear he had tears in his eyes when he started quizzing me on what I had been doing with him the last six months.
His words were, "This is not the child I was expecting to see." He went on to explain that he had expected to see Noah deteriorate into what looked like "the typical child with moderate to severe CP" with extreme rigidity, respiratory problems, etc. But there was Noah looking much improved over what he had seen the last time we were in his office. And from that moment on, he was sold on what we were doing, and always helped in every way he could.
I hated to leave him behind when we moved to a different state, but then we were blessed to find a new doctor, Dr. Jill, who was the blessing we needed exactly when we needed her. She has a great understanding Noah's dietary issues and is helping us with those issues in a way nobody has before. She sees what we are doing with Noah -- how he "is" compared with how he "should be" -- and has given her full support as well.
So if you are taking your special needs child to a doctor who is satisfied with the status quo, find someone new! These great, wonderful, and sacrificing people are out there, and they are willing to help. I can't promise they can make the journey easy, but they can make it easier.
Thanks Dr. Brian! We miss you! And thanks Dr. Jill! We appreciate all you are doing for us!
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