I decided to try taking Ben to a chiropractor to see if it could help any of his issues: reflux, sleep, fussiness, refusal to swallow food, on-going diarrhea. The first visit was disastrous. The initial appointment lasts 60 minutes and Ben started screaming in the waiting room and didn't stop until we left. The next two appointments were minimally better, especially as they highlighted the fact that Ben does have sensory issues. The last few appointments have gone well. Liam loves the chiropractor, even though he doesn't get an adjustment, and Ben has gotten used to the routine. After 3-4 weeks, his adjustments are holding, except in one spot....his neck. I noticed he freaks out if I touch his neck (think of trying to button or snap little baby shirts).
So, the big question is: have I seen improvement? YES! She suggested we start giving Ben digestive enzymes and that immediately put a stop to the diarrhea. For the last week, Ben has been sleeping, and what I mean by that is taking a 2 hour nap almost every day. At night, he is sleeping about 11 hours. This is heaven. I didn't even know that so much free time could exist.
Here, he is sleeping:
5 comments:
Sign me up! I am so glad you are getting so much needed and earned rest!
That is just awesome! I hadn't realized how much his sleep had amped up! Woo-hoo!
Oh Michelle, that's wonderful! I hope he continues to sleep so well for you. It is amazing what chiropractors can do sometimes.
I love my chiropractor, I think he's a miracle worker. Knock on wood, Emily hasn't had another ear infection since she began seeing him and Kate's seemingly chronic post-nasal drip (which always triggered her reactive airway disease) has not flared up since she began seeing him.
I hope the good sleep continues! That's so awesome!
I am glad you finally are seeing some progress.
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