Shriners Visit

Looking out the window at the falling snow made me want to retreat back to bed and stay in pajamas until 11am. I picked up the phone to reschedule Ammon's Shriners appointment but changed my mind when I remembered how long it took to GET the appointment in the first place.
We were 1/2 hour late...because our windshield wipers decided to tango and break...but now we have fancy new ones. Hooray for us.
Ammon had a hip x-ray when we first arrived. I was glad it took less than 5 minutes to get him in and out of there and didnt require any undressing or restraining. Just a really sad face.
Ammon really noticed the fish this time. (I had a secret stash of CHeetos and thanks to the fish I didnt have to break them out so early in our visit) I loved watching him look closely at each one.
Dr. Hennesey came and looked at his feet and legs. We talked about the lack of feeling in his thighs. If I tickle him he really doesnt squirm too much or the other day I noticed the bath water was too hot and he just sat under it without any protest.(It didnt burn him) She concluded along with Dr.Kerr(neurologist) it was a sensory disfunction from the brain...which would entail hypotonia etc. I love Dr. Ker. She honestly wants to help. After looking at the x-ray (his hips looked awesome) she noticed how backed up his plumming was. We talked about how difficult it is for him to have a bowel movement. She insisted we get in with their Developmental Pediatrician about the situation. (She was also strongly suggesting we get Ammon into a school for children with autism)This particular Doctor has helped many families help their children with special needs learn toilet training. SWEET. Let me at her. I can't wait to talk to her on Tues. We will try and get Ammon casted that day for his new braces. Hopefully it will go better than last time...maybe Costco carries an industrial size bag of Cheetos.