Sam meets her match!

Our first appointment with the Developmental Pediatrician was just Jeff and I filling the doctor in on everything going on with Sam.  We were able to sum up all her issues and give a detailed history within 1.5 hours.   Exactly one week later, it was Sam's turn to meet with the doctor.

The doctor introducing herself:

Dr P. :  Hi Samantha, how are you?

Sam:  I'm bored.

Ha! Ha!  Sam totally showed what she was about in just one hour.  After 30 minutes of "playing" with the doctor, she announced "I'm done.  I'm ready to go home now."  Sam was her ultimate herself.  She gave her classic answers to all of Dr. P's questions:  "No.", "Nothing!", and let's not forget, "Never." 

Dr. P. was able to charm Sam and get her to cooperate.  Fortunately, Dr. P. could see how bright Sam is, articulate with a strong vocabulary, playful, and has quite an imagination.  All good things.

The diagnosis came back.  It's official, among other things, Dr. P, wrote, "Although she enjoys interaction, she also seems to take delight in challenge and presenting challenges to others."  Ah, yes! 

Dr. P. confirmed that we are doing everything we should and to continue seeing the pediatrician gastroenterologist and the therapist to work on Sam's withholding issues.  Its going to take a very long time to correct this behavior, but it feels good to be moving in the right direction. 

Stick a fork in me (and Sam for that matter), we are done running around all over town getting poked and prodded looking for whatever is causing her challenging and difficult behavior.  Every since Sam started pooping regularly (albeit with the help of chocolate ex-lax), her temperament has done a 180 degree turn.  She is a joy to be around and loves showering us in kisses and hugs.  It's like the demon possessing Sam moved out.

Everyone who has older kids, says this is the easy time and just wait, it's when they are teenagers that parenting presents real challenges.  I really think Jeff and I have been broken in and warmed up to tackle the teenage years.  When its time, I'll be ready!