No, this is not a complain/feel-sorry-for-myself type post. Just a little bit of the not-so-bright-and-happy parts of our life. We all have enjoyed our new life in Houston. For Hrishi, it brought the professional growth, well-sought after challenges but also well-deserved satisfaction. For me, it enabled one of my dreams to become reality, working from home, that is. For Ella, it opened doors for new opportunities as far as her equine interests and swimming. It's been really a great move overall. But this move has been quite a challenge on the medical front: finding an allergy and asthma doctor, in particular. Being refused care because your child is participating in a study with non-conventional food allergy treatment (well, THERE IS NO TREATMENT yet, conventional or not), having to take off from work for doctor appointments only to be told several days after, that they can't treat your child because of... just that. How about the wasted time and money, the emotional stress (because oh boy, this child of mine does not like doctors and gets almost sick to her stomach every time we have an appointment)??
Then looking hard to find another doctor and hope they will accept her as their patient...! This has been time consuming and stressful beyond my imagination. Having to work with multiple doctors' offices to get records transferred over, the red tape of it all, the incompetency, just not pleasant at all. But I have hope that once all these records make their way through and get to the new doctor's office, and we have that first appointment, things will get back to normal on this front. At least that's the plan.
We always put our best foot forward, smile, stay active, do our best and try to forget the rest but life is hard and there are challenges. My heart breaks for her not being able to enjoy a lot of typical things other kids get to enjoy. My heart almost jumps out of my chest when I see her school's phone number calling my phone. But then I remind myself of all the many OTHER things that she CAN have and do. And that are many others out there less fortunate than she is. That doesn't change anything for her though or for us, it just helps us to be happy and grateful with our lot.
I thank God for helping me stay positive through the darker times, for reminding me to be grateful, to be hopeful, to be faithful.
Then looking hard to find another doctor and hope they will accept her as their patient...! This has been time consuming and stressful beyond my imagination. Having to work with multiple doctors' offices to get records transferred over, the red tape of it all, the incompetency, just not pleasant at all. But I have hope that once all these records make their way through and get to the new doctor's office, and we have that first appointment, things will get back to normal on this front. At least that's the plan.
We always put our best foot forward, smile, stay active, do our best and try to forget the rest but life is hard and there are challenges. My heart breaks for her not being able to enjoy a lot of typical things other kids get to enjoy. My heart almost jumps out of my chest when I see her school's phone number calling my phone. But then I remind myself of all the many OTHER things that she CAN have and do. And that are many others out there less fortunate than she is. That doesn't change anything for her though or for us, it just helps us to be happy and grateful with our lot.
I thank God for helping me stay positive through the darker times, for reminding me to be grateful, to be hopeful, to be faithful.
This is great post, Cristina! We all have not so good days, and we should talk about them too. Not that we need to whine, but it's good to get them off the chest sometimes. I can't even imagine all the frustration you go through with all the doctors and all. And poor little Ella-how she must be feeling with having to go through all of that. You are strong and amazing, and I greatly admire you! Keep positive! Pupici!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ioana, you always have the nicest things to say! Love you girl! Wish we lived closer! Keep up the awesome work! :)
DeleteHeartbreaking! It amazes me that you talk about incompetence, that it actually exists there too. You haven't seen the NHS. ;) You always radiate such positivity that I forget you have challenges too. :( Way to keep strong and faithful though! Hope things will get better soon and that you'll find a good (and willing) doctor. Much love! xox
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stanca, you are really sweet, always! And funny and awesome! :) Yes challenges are there, plenty but wouldn't have it any other way. Love you!!
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