Its been an interesting few days around here.
My youngest son as of last week had a bit of a stomach bug. He had been vomiting at least once a day and I could not figure out how to fix it. He had went to his well check up on the previous Wednesday and later that night gotten sick out of nowhere? Each day passed and he almost consistently found some point in the day to get sick. I was so frustrated, stressed and worried that I finally brought him in to see the Dr. this past Monday. They weighed him, took his temperature, his blood pressure/hydration level, his ears, lungs, everything. They had no advice for me other than to just let it resolve itself and if it gets worse to come back and they would start to run tests. The Dr. said that nothing about him made her feel like we would be back or that tests would be necessary. A few suggestions on how to keep him well hydrated but other than that no real diagnosis. This left me even more put out because like any mother I want to "fix" his issues and let him return to his normal routine.
As the next few days passed he again was finding a moment in the day to get sick. Only once and thankfully, not a large amount was he getting rid of. I finally, after talking to my husband convinced him to let me take him to the Chiropractor I have been seeing here. I have always been a believer of chiropractic care because I grew up wtih it. My mother had me getting adjustments when I was a little, little girl. We were all about natural remedies and wholistic treatments. The natural health food store was something my brother and I were very familiar with. Now being an adult and having my own children I have come full circle back to my roots and decided that it was worth a try to bring Calvin in.
Once, I had Sean convinced to supporting me in bringing Calvin in I encouraged him to get a consultation with the Dr himself. So, he agreed and made an appointment.
Thankfully, Calvin is finally feeling better and including Wednesday and today hasn't gotten sick. He hadn't gotten sick prior to his appointment on Wednesday but definitely didn't get sick after either. I'm not 100% sure if the adjustment he received helped him a lot or a little but all I know is that he is feeling better. I'm so thankful. I think I have learned from this experience is that I will first consider bringing my boys in to the Chiropractor first before the base hospital Dr.'s. I mean if they get a cut that requires stitches I'm not going to bring him to get an adjustment. However, if there are other health issues we're dealing with I'm going to definitely lean towards bringing them to my Chiropractor first. Like I told Sean if we never try something how can we insist its not going to work or help at all?
The interesting thing is that Sean's x-rays showed he is definitely in need of some help. Issues relating to working at a desk and some from just wear and tear over the years. I see him being open to natural medical treatment and I am praying as time continues he will "feel" a difference in his day to day life from relief of some of these aches and pains.
I plan on having Clayton also treated to make sure that he doesn't have any areas of concern. I want him and Calvin to grow up healthy and happy just like any mother. If there is anything I can do to help provide that I am going too.
One thing that I learned that I would of never thought any harm about was the fact that Calvin sleeps on his stomach. Loves it. Its his favorite position. He feels the most safe and comfortable in this position. However, it is impacting his neck muscles due to the length of time he is spending having his neck held on one side. I can feel the little tiny knots that have developed from this and we are working on massaging them out. I would of never thought to "look" for these nor would I have considered changing this habit. So, we are working on moving him after he falls asleep and position pillows in his crib to help him resolve this habit sooner than later.
I realize there is no way I can keep my family 100% perfectly healthy but I am trying my best to investigate new options to helping us be, and feel better.
I have learned very early in life that being healthy makes us all wealthy.
Have a great day!
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