A really good day

I got a glowing report on Lib's first day back at school. This is a far cry from where we were last year when the teacher reported that he forgot his routine and had regressed over the 2-week holiday. This time, his teacher said he did mimicking and matching, made all kinds of new vocalizations, ate all of his food including all of those gluten free/casein free cereal bars he would never touch, and went to the potty all by himself. The first day back!

While Lib was at school, I drove to Target and bought him this cool stainless steel sippy cup. It is made by Thermos and called a "Foogoo." The lid flips up and there is a straw inside. He loves it. No more crappy plastic cups full of God-knows-what kinds of chemicals.

I had an appointment with Dr. Bock in the afternoon. When I described Lib's progress interspersed with odd behavior, he said, "Remember, recovery is never a straight line." Well, I will hang onto that thought.

We decided on a plan of DMSA to begin heavy metal detoxification and made sure we had the necessary supplements in place. Since Lib's bowels are now working properly on their own, we can forge ahead. And, he's basically sugar-free. If you remember our battle with yeast this time last year, you will understand how much I don't want to have any yeast problems when we chelate. Sheesh! That was a rough experience for us and even rougher on my poor child. I still remember his blackened teeth from the charcoal I had to give him.

So, we are finally ready to do this thing, though experience has taught me that we might have to do make some adjustments in dosing along the way. Dr. Bock agreed with me to start out very slowly with Lib. If I have learned anything, it is to first test the waters with small amounts of supplements or meds. You just cannot go by a one-size-fits-all chart for each child.

Wish us luck as we walk down yet another road.