This was to be the first of four IVs given. We spend two weeks building the boys’ systems with probiotics and vitamins as well as getting rid of the yeast in their digestive tract.
Here is a brief description as to their behaviors after the initial IVS:
June 28, 2011
Overall, I’m encouraged. The boys are acting normally. No aches, pains, behavioral issues, etc. Initially, their arms hurt. They all consumed a ton of water yesterday and today. They feel fine. I am relieved. The nurse said that if there were any negative reaction, it’d be fairly immediate. All is well. Cameron has swelling at the injection site, but ice will take care of it.
July 3, 2011
As far as Ryan and N goick, they had headaches for a few hours the day after. Cam and Stuart had no headache. It’s been 5 days, and I’d never guess that they underwent a procedure. So far so good, ie no behavior issues or serious physical ailments.July 8, 2011
Today I told the boys we were going to visit a family. The boys protested as they don’t like to socialize much. I told them that we’d stay for 30 minutes. We ended up staying 2 hours plus. After the initial ten minutes of discomfort, things started clicking. Ryan talked with a girl. Nick and Cam had fun with the rest of the gang in the pool. When visiting people that the boys don’t know, they are usually isolated. Nick is quiet, and Ryan is stoic. Today they were having fun WITH peers. I didn’t know my own kids. They are talking!!!It’s just mind boggling. I’m not sure what to expect with each day/visit, but I am encouraged so far!
photo credit: nukeit1 from flickr

