doctors appointments

Conquering the morning chaos on Pompe appointment days

Not everybody is a morning person, myself included. Nonetheless, the whole idea of sleeping in went out the window years ago when I had my son Cayden, who’s now age 5. Cayden is a fairly good sleeper, but between his school and appointments, we rarely have a day when we…

Canceled Appointments With Rare Disease Specialists Can Be Frustrating

If you’re the parent of a child with a rare disease, or if you have a rare disease yourself, you’re likely accustomed to juggling various appointments with rare disease specialists. My 4-year-old son, Cayden, sees many different specialists due to his infantile-onset Pompe disease. Recently, we had an…

How Well-child Checks Are a Break From Specialists

When my 4-year-old son, Cayden, goes to the doctor, it’s usually to see one of the many specialists for his infantile-onset Pompe disease. While they are helpful and the appointments are necessary for us, I know that not every child is normally seen and followed by so many…

The Special Specialists That Help Manage My Son’s Health

Some doctors specialize in one field of medicine, which requires them to go through even more education and training. My son, Cayden, sees many different specialists, including a metabolism specialist, pulmonologist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, nutritionist, otolaryngologist (ENT), and orthopedist.  Each of these specialists serves a…