Summertime!

We're 4 weeks into summer break!  It has been an adjustment to go from working mom to full-time mom.  At first I didn't know what to do to fill our time, but amazingly enough, we've figured it out.  We have done free lunch in the park a couple of times, gone to a couple splash pads, gone swimming, saw a movie, and spent time at home.  I've tried to establish a routine for us, which we're able to follow most days. 

The beginning of June, Ryker had a doctors appointment with Primary Children's Behavior Outpatient Office.  It was recommended by the geneticist that diagnosed him with Russell Silver Syndrome that we have him evaluated by a psychologist.  He spent a whole afternoon with the doctor completing several types of evaluations.  We went back 2 weeks later to get the results.  He was diagnosed with ADHD.  We were then referred back to Ryker's pediatrician to discuss medication.  We started him on medication a week ago and it has been hard.  His sleep patterns have changed (he was up until 3am the first night) and his behavior has not improved like we hoped.  I spoke with the pediatrician yesterday and we're going to try a new medication starting tomorrow.  I've talked with other parents of children with ADHD, and I am hopeful that we will be able to find the right balance of medication to help him. 

In other news, we are still waiting for another placement.  I meet with our RFC (Resource Family Consultant; basically a case worker that works with the foster families), and she said that she is always looking for potential placements for us.  She also said that she has submitted our home study for a placement and is waiting to hear back.  So, we could have another little one soon or not for a while.  That's how it goes with foster care.  It does make life exciting; every day could be the day that a new little one comes into your life.  Until then, it's life as usual.