side effects

We have just arrived back from the psychiatrist.

The first week of medication was fine - not much side effects.

Second week we upped the medication - first to 2 tablets then to 3 tablets. Contrarian had terrible stomach ache after that. Increasingly difficulty falling asleep at night and difficulty getting up in the morning.

I decided to go back to 2 tablets after 3 days.

Today was a disaster - he could barely walk never mind get dressed and ready.

The doctor asked if I wanted to go back to one tablet a day and I said yes. To be honest - continuing with more than one tablet a day is not an option for me.

The school has noticed a marked difference in his ability to focus. Today is the last day of school.

Trying new things!

OMG - My boy learned to cycle last weekend!!

We have tried sooooo many times to persuade him to try cycling without the extra wheels but it turned out a disaster every single time. He just wouldn't try.

So on Saturday morning I said to him "We are going to the beach - you can come with but you have to cycle if you do". He gave me a look and shook his head.

Five minutes later he came and said "Mum, I want to come with but I can't cycle". I told him that I would walk with my bike if he walked with his.

Before we knew it he was on the bike and pushing with his legs - then suddenly he started picking up speed and voila! He started peddling.

I don't know if it has anything to do with the medicine but I am so proud of him.

With the exception of a change in sleeping pattern we have noticed no negative side effects of the medicine yet.

I can't notice a difference in his behaviour but dad and big brother say that they can. They feel that contrarian is 'listening' to them before he responds. For them it makes communicating with him easier.

To me he seems as talkative as ever.

Starting medicines

Started medicines today. Contrarian hates swallowing tablets so I had to open the capsules and give him the powder form. We'll practise the swallowing.

We have to visit the hospital on Friday for an Elektrokardiogram (EKG) and blood tests.

Contrarian not so happy about the blood tests.

Follow up coming.....