What's Eating Connor?

Starting January 18th this year, Connor started having stomach pain again.  We have gone through this off and on for a couple years now.  2 years ago when we saw GI, they did bloodwork and fecal tests which showed nothing.  At that time, we did Prevacid and Miralax along with Levsin which did give him some relief.  He is now again on Prevacid and Levsin.  Bloodwork was repeated with nothing found.  An xray was done with nothing and we are going to do an ultrasound next week.  We cannot get in to see GI until March 15th. 

I must say I am a little hesitant to put him through multiple tests when in the end it is most likely something related to his diet.  I tried talking to him tonight about trying dairy free and gluten free for a period of time.  He was not too happy about it but I think he feels bad enough to try anything.  He came home from school again today because the abdominal pain was so bad.  A dear friend recommended a homeopathic doctor that I may investigate further.  It is weighing heavy on me not knowing what is going on with him and watching him so uncomfortable.  We had a couple days this week where he was just the old, happy Connor and the day was so much "lighter".  Some may say it is something emotional, but I really think that is not the case.  His teacher said everything is good at school.  His friendships are still good.  Jeff has been traveling a lot but that is not necessarily anything new.  I do think that stress makes it worse but I don't think it is causing it.  We will continue to do more research and say prayers!

Is it Spring yet?

Alec started us off about 10 days ago with an ear infection.  Grace then got bad cold which has since turned into asthma flare up and pneumonia. Connor came home sick 4 days ago with upset stomach and Kate is now running 101 fever with terrible cough. To top it off, Abby has thrown up 10 times in the past 24 hours. Most of which on our freshly cleaned carpet!  As frustrating as all this is, I am hopeful and pray that these are all minor illnesses for everyone and life will be back to normal shortly. Jeff is scheduled to fly out again in the morning for 3 nights. I miss my mom and am glad she is coming back for the weekend this week!

Grace is having a heck of a time sleeping by herself. She just wants to be with someone every night!  Tonight she told Alec and I that "I don't think I am ever going to live by myself."Alec then told her that of course she won't be by herself because she will have her husband. She then asked Alec if he was going to get married someday and he replied "Yeaaah, who else is going to live in that big mansion with me?". Too cute!  The stuff that goes on in his little head!  BTW, he has already put on 2 pounds. Haven't measured height yet but is getting more solid.