I am a SAHM mom to 3 boysMichael and Matthew twin boys 6 years old and are entering the 1st grade. A hugh deal in this house. While having twins is fun we thought adding another into the mix would bring even more fun...James is 4 years old and will start Pre-K in the fall at a Magnet School.
Michael and Matthew where 15months old when we first learn of their severe food allergies. What was suppose to be a typical day tossing food (LOL) on the floor turned into an emergency trip to the Ped's office. This would bring us back to our favorite GI doctor (who was able to help Matthew at age 3 months of his horrible reflux and screaming) to run additional test on both boys and found they have Eosinphilic Esophagitis along with severe food allergies. Two very different medical issues but yet they both can over lap each other that can cause confusion to those unfamiiler with either one.
Michael was 2 yrs old when he had to have a G-tube place for feedings. This was extremely hard for us has this was heartbreaking for Michael to see him so sick. Typical Michael he just rolled with this and didn't slow him down. Amazing to think back at that time and see the 2 boys play and how Matthew just "knew" that Michael was in pain and would pick quiet things to play with...he knew his brother well.This was also the time with Twinglish came into full play--they would play and talk and just look at us and get that belly laugh..I will forever believe they where plotting againt us:lol
James arrival was a blessing but came with his own health issues. We moved from breastfeeding into solids it became apparent this would be a struggle for James. Many nights he would vomit and not wake up, this would required someone to sleep next to him to ensure he didn't choke during the night...add to another child tether to a feeding pump and well sleep was a rare thing for me at night. We would travel to Baltimore and PA for feeding evaluations all saying he needed more intense treatment but due to the other boys medical problems that was not possible. So faced with this impossible we created our own feeding team--yes this would take the longer road but in the end our family would be together.
School times for the 2 older boys have been mixed at best. Matthew attending Early Intervention preschool thru our town and thrived and made great progress. Michael due to his health was in and out of preschools because they are private they don't have to follow ADA laws as public schools are required. I had 1 preschool call me the day before the 1st school day to say she changed her mind and didn't want Michael to attend--I was upset and livid for my son and should have left well enough alone but I forced the issue (I would regreat this soon enough) and they gave in--only to go out of their way to put Michael in harms way.We soon had to pull him...but our favorite preschool teacher would be a blessing in the end. While she was unable to do has much has a public school in regards to limited food---what she did do made all the difference with Michael. We will forever be grateful for her and they way she treated Michael. He learned so much for her and truly enjoyed being in school and learning.
Kindgarden last year was a beast of a year. Matthew's teacher while at first didn't get it, she came around quickly and Michael's teacher was very old school and truly hated the rules put upon her because of his needs. This became more and more apparent before each holiday or science project that had to be adjusted for his health needs. Again people are put in our lives for a reason and the school principal is one of them. She truly understood the severity of the situation and to her best ablilities continued to try to improve upon things to ensure Michael's safety...too bad I can't say the same for his teacher. She had him removed from school to color easter eggs--than gave attitude when called on how wrong that was never mind again state/federal laws. Needless to say Kindergarden is not a year we will look back with much happiness and hope that 1st grade brings better memories.
School starts in 3 weeks and the boys could not be happier....Ok it's me that is happy about it.
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