We made the choice yesterday to move forward with the Nasonex for one month and see how things go. T will only have one spray/day in each nostril. A good friend found that only trace amounts are absorbed into the bloodstream from the nostrils, which means very few behavioral side effects can actually be attributed to the drug. Gotta be wary of anecdotal stories via the www!!! Isn't that the truth?! Our doc also confirmed that patients of hers have never reported having any behavioral side effects, only immediate problems like nosebleeds, etc.
Relatively speaking, the tonsils have really just started giving T problems, but are perhaps an indicator of a greater underlying problem. We are definitely going to be scheduling an appt. with a pediatric allergist (also at the advice of the aforementioned friend--thanks Alicia!) to find the root of this problem. Why the tonsils and why now? In one month's time, we'll have a few more answers and will have endured the tonsil issue for a bit longer and can evaluate from there.
Day one of Nasonex down and we had a horrible night of sleep last night, though, we had little expectation the drug would have any miraculous effect after only a few hours. Our T was so uncomfortable, congested (due to a cold), snore-y, and labored with his breathing . Poor thing. We'd appreciate your prayers as our family wades through all of this... Might I remind myself that both in the good times and the tough times, we are always blessed. God is good all the time.
As you peruse through, here are a few shots from our weekend venture to the Children's Museum here in town. They had an anniversary celebration and we finally joined as members... You should be seeing many more shots like these in the coming year! :) The boys had a great time and we'll be returning, for sure!
Happy Tuesday and God bless,
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