Joshua medication check

We saw Joshua's child development pediatrician today. I told him about what I thought about the metadate, how it seems to be that a stimulant is the right thing for him but not sure about the actual metadate. How it's working sporadically, taking longer to take affect and varying as to when it wears off but that it's wearing off too soon to be good for homework when school starts.

Dr. S agreed with me and suggested that we try Adderall, find the right dose for him then switch over to Vyvanse which is supposed to (depending on the child) give up to about 12hrs! I give him one dose for a few days and if I feel it's not the right dose then give him two, do that for a few and go up to 3 maximum if necessary. We see the doctor again in a month.


So that's what we're going for now. He'll start the Adderall in the morning. I can sprinkle this  one but the Vyvanse he has to swallow. So tonight I came up with the plan to put the capsules back together for him to practice with and I also bought some Tic Tac's in case the capsule thing doesn't work.

OH he lost a pound, not a huge deal yet, but I need to watch and get him eating more so he doesn't lose more.

While I was there I also talked to the receptionist, who's very helpful, about getting Jon an evaluation. I called and got him registered so I should be able to schedule his appointments soon enough...  Praying this goes well tomorrow!!