Growth Hormone Stimulation Test #2

Trig had growth hormone stimulation test #2 on Tuesday. He did really well. He really behaved himself and he took all of the blood draws, IV placement, infusion, etc really well. I was so proud of him. He had a good time playing with his cars, watching a DVD (really helped while his IV was being placed, and it had to be manipulated so that it would draw blood well - I was scared that the IV would have to be placed again!), looking at the fish tank, playing connect four and drinking bubbles (diet sprite and water were all he was allowed to have). Mimi came with us and it was so great having her there. Trig just loves his Mimi.

The good news is that he failed stim test #1 - he didn't make growth hormone adequately according to the test. He came back with a level of 9.5 and they were looking for him to have a 10 or above to show that he was making adequate growth hormone. We were very happy that he failed the test, now he has to fail this next test as well so that our insurance will approve his growth hormone therapy. It has really been a long road. I hope that we can finally start the treatment soon.

Here are some pictures of him at the doctor!