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austinsmommy · Posted: October 12 2008, 1:32 PM Post subject: Six month check-up

Hi everyone,

Austin has his 6-month check-up tomorrow. Did your doctors do anything extra (than for a typical child) at your six month visit? I have heard that there may need to be additional testing for thyroid, hearing, etc.

Thanks!
Aly

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naomid · Posted: October 12 2008, 1:42 PM Post subject:

Take a look at Len Leshins site at http://www.ds-health.com

There's a flowchart http://www.ds-health.com/recordsheet1.htm and some health guidelines http://www.ds-health.com/health99.htm that list when everything should be done.

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QuinnsMom · Posted: October 12 2008, 8:13 PM Post subject:

Yes - we had follow-up with thyroid, hearing, and her eyes.

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PJ's Mommy · Posted: October 12 2008, 9:15 PM Post subject:

In fact, that web site that Naomi referred you to? You should print the chart and make sure that your son's pediatrician has a copy. Not all pediatrician's keep up with DS, and the special things to check for, and when to check. Be sure to stay on top of it. I love PJ's ped, but I make sure I know before going in, what's due for him, and remind her.

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McKaylasmom · Posted: October 13 2008, 10:32 PM Post subject:

The genetic couselor that we saw gave us the same flowsheet that is posted and added it to McKaylas records. Even though we haven't gone yet for our 4 month check up the dr has put in for a consult for opthamology and ENT (since the military takes forever we figured put it in now and we will be approved by the time she is 6 months old) The counselor also said to stay ontop of the Dr's about what McKayla will need because not all Dr's know what is protecal.

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austinsmommy · Posted: October 14 2008, 3:11 PM Post subject:

Thank you everyone! I took the checklist to the pedi and appointments will be set up for Austin to get his thyroid, ears, and eyes checked. Thanks again.

Aly

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lilyzmom · Posted: October 20 2008, 4:54 PM Post subject:

yes,thyroid, hearing and vision screen. We did all 3 at 6 months.

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