It's a Miracle

The first couple days on this laxative were hell for our daughter. The first day left her with severe gas, and a belly bloated like a starving Ethiopian child. Day two (yesterday) left her on the toilet most of the day, even while we were at preschool. Last night after the "flood" came out from within her, a new child emerged. A miracle has happened. Or at least I feel that way. And my family seconds that vote. Including our 4yr old.

Last night, our 4yr old said she has always been in pain, as long as she can remember. She described it as "feeling like she had to throw up", belly hurting, back hurting. Always. Yesterday she was pain-free for the first time in her memory. She is a loving, hugging, running, dancing, affectionate, laughing, giggling, silly little 4yr old girl. She went to bed last night saying she wants to change her name. She legally has two middle names, and now she would like that to be her first & middle name. At birth she was named "x" "yz". Now she wants to be known as "y" for her first name, with "z" as her middle name. She says she hates that "x" person and doesn't want to be that person anymore. So we are calling her "y", although it's hard to remember.

She is loving being a new person. And we can tell.

I went to bed crying last night. Tears of joy. Pure Joy.

As an added perk, she has gone from the girl having trouble attaching to me, to the girl who thinks I'm the miracle worker for taking her to the hospital. She is on me like white on rice. And I'm loving every minute of it.

I'm off to make Gingersnap cookies with her. This is something special on her new diet. An approved snack.

Have a great weekend everyone!