Well they started Seroquel Monday night in addition to Pamelor (nortriptaline) that he's taking twice a day. difficult child had moderate activity when we visited, but by the time we were getting ready to leave the Seroquel was knocking him for a loop - he was quiet, non-talkative, but calm and loving with-us. I have never seen my child like that (calm and quiet, but I didn't like it because I knew it was from the medication). They are leaning towards a severe case of ADHD with-a mood component (which is the road we've been on and we agree). I saw him this am (he had had Pamelor only) and he was active (not hyper), polite (he is most of the time anyways). Still had moderate impulsivity, but seemed to be faring pretty well. No discharge date for him yet. Poor thing, he has been in there 2 full weeks this Friday. If he is released next week school will start in a matter of days (he is looking forward to it). They moved him to a private room this am (his roommate was discharged a few days ago) and he is now on CM (constant monitoring) because of his age, impulsivity and tendency to be a flight risk. The staff seem to love him and he gets along with-the kids (they are older, the only other 6 yr old was discharged). husband is upset, hoping he would be home by the weeks end, I was hoping too, but I think we may have just started on the right medication path for him. There has been a small change.
Also he called me at work yesterday (1st time ever) and says:
difficult child: Mom, Can I spspsppsps?
me: What difficult child? I can't hear you, honey.
difficult child: Can I spspspsps?
me: difficult child, speak up, I can't hear what you are saying!
difficult child to nurse: Can I have my privacy please? (Nicely & calmly)
nurse: I'll be right down here.
difficult child: Mom, can I spspspsp?
me: difficult child, are you OK? I can't hear you.
difficult child: Can I paint my nails?
me: Sure honey - if that's what they're doing.
difficult child: The girls are, ok thank you. Love you. Goodbye.
Had to die laughing. husband said the only color it had better be is black. Found out at my visit today it was hot pink. difficult child did not color his nails!
Normally, by the second time I would tell him I could not hear him he would scream at me "I hate you", "you don't understand anything!" This whole thing took place in a cool and collected manner. Almost fell out of my office chair!