Henry+Growth Hormone

*After a few years of being seen by our pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist (a father/daughter team) our fab ped endo decided it was time for Henry to start growth hormone injections.  This wasn't a decision we took lightly as Henry has had a 6 hour growth hormone stimulation test, MRI, numerous appointments, a bone age scan each year, and more.  

His doctor determined that his growth hormone wasn't attaching to the "receptors" and the receptors tell the body what to do with the growth hormone.  The MRI came back and said that he had a small pituitary gland.  Sooooo...now he gets a shot each night.

We had to give the first shot in the office so they could be sure that we knew how to do it.  We watched the video tutorial on how to do it about 8 times.  We had to chase him around the office several times.  He cried.  He screamed. And then Dr. McVie talked to him.

He was so sweet to Henry and really helped him (and us) out.  He is the sweetest and smartest doctor!

For the first month, we had to chase Henry around the house every night to get his shot in his arm.  He is able to take the injection in his bottom, leg, stomach, or arm.  He WILL NOT allow it to be taken in any location other than his arm.

Neil made a cool prize box for Henry with a hole cut out of the top filled with all kinds of good stuff for after his shot each night. What a fun prize! (he misspelled his name)   :)

Thankfully this behavior passed quickly and he takes the shots like a pro!  He is the bravest/toughest guy I know!   

Sweet friends gave Henry this blood making kit that was oh so sweet!

Sweet Grant, Paul, and John Mayton gave Henry these ice packs for him injection sites!

Henry's travel kit with mini sharps container and ice pack.  The injectors have to be refrigerated.

Daddy is a master!