Back from the Paediatrician's Office

Our pediatrician is back from vacation - finally!  He has been my children's doctor since our oldest was less than a year about 12 years.  We bring him cookies at Christmas, the kids draw him pictures and send him cards through out the year.  We all love him.  Today....I could strangle him!

I just feel like he should be doing more, feeling the urgency like I do.  I want him to order every test he can think of, and when he runs out of those, find others.  I want him to figure this out and get us on the road to normalcy.  I want him to feel this bone-deep dread like I do.  Unfortunately, he isn't, he won't and he doesn't.

He agrees that there is something wrong, that her tests are coming back wonky - but not wonky enough to point us in the right direction.  He refused the MRI AGAIN, saying that he would leave it to the neurologist to determine if one is necessary or not.  He did however, resend the referral, send copies of her bloodwork and copies of her older brothers bleeding disorder info.  He itemized by day her symptoms and complaints, with the hope the info would expedite the appointment.  What he won't do is order any other tests, xray/US her stomach again or change his "wait and see" approach.

The Consulting Paediatrician from Hamilton has come through with an appointment for Leah for 2:30pm today.  We will be going to see her.  I requested copies of Leah's results for the last 18 months to keep on hand for emergencies.  I will bring her a set to review and hopefully get a second opinion.

Keep your fingers crossed for us!