Our favorite word!

Chloe had a neurology appointment on Tuesday. I love her neurologist because he loves Chloe! He is always so excited to see her and helps me advocate her cause. For example, it usually takes about 2 weeks of arguing on the phone with numerous people to get an EEG scheduled. But he decided Chloe needed one Tuesday and I heard him saying, in his very friendly way, "I'm not asking, I'm telling you that this child will have an EEG today." Also, I told him I had gotten mixed messages about getting Chloe into The Listening Program. He said that was malarky because the sooner she could start it, the better. He said he would write a strongly worded letter to the audiology department, and to plan on Chloe starting that program soon. I also said I had problems getting some orthopedic tools covered by the insurance, and considering my background in insurance, and knowing what they want, I was a little dismayed and didn't know what else I could possibly do. Before we left, Dr. Lloyd had talked to the insurance and the items I needed were ordered, covered, and being shipped. I am so glad he's on our side!

Chloe has been presenting some symptmos for a few weeks now that have concerned me. With her, I never know if she's being normal, I'm being paranoid, or something is seriously wrong. So I always proceed with caution, and definitely get Dr. Lloyd's opinion. He offered some solutions to some of the symptoms, and then insisted on the EEG right away to make sure there was no new seizure activity to be concerned about. I have had a crash course in neurology and her EEG didn't look abnormal to me, but until I heard from the doctor, I was worried about it. Well we finally got the call and all I know was they said our favorite word.... Normal! Her EEG was normal. That is fabulous news!