Kindergarten Rocks!

Way back in August, Jack started Kindergarten! I can't believe I haven't shared any pictures. Life has been crazy around Chateau Waddell. Jack's gut is still causing problems. I'll get to that later! First, we need some pictures, all thanks to an amazing woman named Lisa.

Lisa is a nurse, a mother to Evelyn's classmate, and Jack's aide. She's taken to Jack and his ways (speech, total care needs, feeding tube, and fits). Without ranting, I will simply share some amazing pictures.

Lisa and Jack in Melton's class, as Jack calls it. This is his Special Ed. Class. 

All pictures with a bunch of kids are in J's class. The kindergarten class.

I had to sneak this in. The kids saw Sesame Street Live. 

Working hard during Physical Therapy. 

Grandma Lucile helping Jack eat a Popsicle. 

Jack was the line leader. I can imagine the fun had with the megaphone!

This is Jack's corner. He can sit on the floor, scoot around, yell, play instruments, and just be loud!

I snuck this one in too. We took the kids to a pumpkin patch.

Jack visited a mobile petting zoo and touches a bunny.

Evelyn's friends like to play with Jack during recess.

Jack is no longer changed on the floor in a closet. He has a special changing table with pads that is low enough to have him work on transferring. He has privacy and comfort.

Now, to discuss Jack's continuous GI issues. So, back in August Jack had the IgE Allergy blood test. The results showed allergies to dairy, egg, almond, wheat, cat, and dog. We stopped giving Jack regular chocolate pudding that is made with cow's milk and he hasn't had anything with egg in it since then as well. The skin prick test was done in September.

This is nasty looking and you can see the areas where the results were bad.

According to this test, Jack is allergic to dairy, eggs, corn, chicken, beef, pork, turkey, most tree nuts, grapes, and strawberries. Yah...so he should drink water and eat the formula that he loses weight with. No thanks. I'm continuing my log of Jack's daily diet, reactions to the diet, specifics about the food he is fed, and his poop. While awaiting many appointments and discussions with allergy, GI and a dietitian, I'm experimenting with Jack's diet. His belly does not like most meats and most grains, as well as dairy and egg. This is difficult but I will find a way to help Jack thrive without relying on that formula.