It's All In His Head

It’s official. Middle Kiddo has chronic migraines which means 15 or more headache days a month.

When you have a patient with communication challenges, it can be difficult to diagnose, so it took six months of close observation, data collection, and experimental treatment to reach this conclusion. AI was very helpful in interpreting information, predicting an onset range for the next migraine, and compiling a list of symptoms which for Middle Kiddo consistently includes the classic pain in the head, but also social withdrawal, SIB, agitation and irritability, resistance to typical/preferred activities, nausea, vomiting, changes in sleeping patterns, and decreased appetite.

Middle Kiddo’s quality of life has improved drastically since December when we began treating the suspected migraines and thus far, he has responded very well to OTC medication. However, now that the diagnosis is official, we are moving to trialing a preventative treatment to reduce the number of headache days per month. It may sound strange, but we’re full of hope about how figuring out this diagnosis and providing intervention will positively impact his future.

Going Out On A Limb

A year ago my mom told us to pick a gift for ourselves and we finally did so this spring. We bought a sour cherry tree and a European prune plum tree since these are two fruits that were staples in my childhood that I miss here. Both trees are self-pollinating and were finally delivered and planted today. Now I just need to channel my Opa to get these beauties to grow and produce for a long time.