Good news!

We are very, very happy that Finn does NOT have cystic fibrosis! He was tested for this disease at a children's hospital yesterday. Finn displays so many of the typical symptoms that Neil and I were more than just a little afraid the test would come back positive. So, we still have a sick boy, but at least it is not THAT. Next week he will have more bloodwork done and for two weeks now we will be trying out a fructose-free diet. His doctor thinks that this is worth a shot to see if his digestive problems will clear up. Finn does not eat fruits and most vegetables anyway, but we also have to cut out juice and his vitamin supplement. In fact, the doctor thought that BECAUSE Finn has always had an aversion to fruit he might be instinctively avoiding what is not good for him. Since he does not drink straight water his doctor suggested putting some - FANTA! - in it. Unfortunately, we had to buy it and did not get a prescription :-) We sure are a burden on the health care system, though. All prescriptions and doctor's visit for Finn and Lily are free, and we don't even have to buy health insurance for them. For many weeks now we have been regular visitors at the pharmacy (I can't say customers because we don't leave money there.)

By the way, Lily is on antibiotics now, too. We took her to the doctor this morning because she has a bad cold and coughed a lot last night. It turned out she has an ear infection. The poor baby! Finn has not had one ever and she has one at only 6 months old. (She will be 6 months old tomorrow - how time flies!) We hope she will feel better soon.

Well, Lily woke up from her nap. If I have time I will post some pictures soon.