A Clean Bill Of Health

Paige's Paed was very impressed with her progress since her last visit last year.  He said she was looking well and very busy, she didnt stop for the whole time we were there! I mentioned her bout of runny poo and he said it was most likely gastro.  I expressed concern that she may have a gluten intolerance as she eats so much bread! She will eat a half a loaf of bread in a day and I was concerned that the bloated belly she has and the loose stools were caused by an intolerance to gluten.

It was only when I was chatting to a friend of mine who has a son with Down Syndrome, that it occured to me it could be a gluten intolerance.  Paige's Paed said that children with Coeliac disease are often sickly looking and dont thrive, but he gave me a referral for a blood test to check it out, he thinks its unlikely that its Coeliac disease and most likely just her.  Toddlers have a fast metabolism and if she drinks lots of water, which she does, its most likely whats causing the loose stools.

The referral for the blood test is also to check Thyroid function.  But he also believes that there is nothing wrong with the way her Thyroid is functioning as she is a very busy child and not lethargic in any way.  I dont know how she will go with the blood test, she hasnt had one for a while so if you hear some screaming and crying, fear not, its only her screaming Blue murder! I was so proud of her today though, because she wanted to walk and be independant and not be carried.  She does have a mind of her own though and wants to go into places where she isnt allowed to go.  But thats toddlers for you!

He doesnt want to see her for another 6 months now so its all good.  She is developing wonderfully, just like she is supposed to!