Camerons testing

We had Cam's appointment with the GI dr, and she suspected lactose intolerance but something else as well since we have eliminated milk and he is still having bowel issues. She sent us off for testing. We were given 7 little containers to take home and fill with poop, which was truly the most vile thing I have ever EVER done. EVER. Then we were sent to the Childrens hospital for a lactose intolerance test which is breathing into some little bags, they then analyze his breath for the enzyme to break down lactose. We had to wake up and leave the house by 5:45, the test started at 7am, and it was supposed to last 3 hours- fasting. Jim was at work and I decided to let Ethan babysit- he is really good with Sloane, and knows how to get her ready and fed in the mornings. Cam and I went to the hospital and we were home by 8. Turns out he has a bacterial overgrowth in his stomach so they couldn't complete the test. Nice. Of course, they still charged us $1700 for the dang test ($500 was our portion after insurance). Technically they did do the test, they just didn't complete it, so I don't know if we will get some money back from that or not but frankly if we don't I can't afford to do it again! Bah! He has to take some special antibiotics to get rid of the bacteria- and that may actually solve many of his problems! The last remaining test is an abdominal ultrasound- he does that tomorrow at the Children's hospital again. Hopefully this test is cheaper! It is in the morning again so I will just let Ethan watch Sloane like last time. He loves having that responsibility, and having that time alone with Sloane. I am so lucky for that! And he is great about calling me if he has any questions which makes me feel so much better about it all. Too bad there is no cel phone reception in the hospital!