Tuesday I got the call.  The last specialist on the list.  Specialist #8 for Angel (that’s not including her therapists…this is just doctor specialists we’re talking about).  Specialist #2 (I believe) for Riley.   We asked the pediatrician to make a referral to the Developmental Pediatrician.  The orthopaedist suggested it for Angel way back in January given her case history. After researching exactly what a DevPed does, we also asked for Riley as well – because of her autism and reaction to school last time (advice really).

As horrible as it sounds, it was very validating to hear what the nurse had to say about the doctor’s response to the girls’ cases. 

1. After reviewing the case files the doctor feels that their cases are complex and wants to see each of the girls on a one-on-one basis – meaning no double appointment with their sister.  She wants to get to know them each individually for at least the first appointment.

2. She wants them in ASAP.  We’ve been scheduled for the first appointments available (November) but placed on the wait list so that we get the first available appointment.  This is by the doctor’s request, not ours!

So it’s all said and done with…except the appointments themselves.  Archie will go with Riley.  I will go with Angel. 

Hints of hope are creeping in again, but I’m trying to keep them squelched.  One step at a time and right now I have a long way to go until November…