Realising Ruby: A Day in Adelaide!

As the alarm went at 3am, I reluctantly rolled out of bed and began the journey to the airport with Mum and Ruby for another fast and furious trip to Adelaide to see the wonderful Doctor of Ruby's.

The exhaustion hit me as we made our way in the dark to the airport, where I knew it was a day of chaos, waiting, sitting, queuing, learning, people glaring, Ruby getting unsettled etc etc etc! I also knew it would be well worth it.

So in a nutshell Dr Siow, who is an amazing, knowledgable and mind boggling clever man only saw improvements in how she has developed over the past four months.

When we first saw Dr Siow in September 2012 Ruby weighed approximately 9 kg, was pale, extremely gaunt looking with minimal flesh on her bones. She was in extreme pain, malnourished, no energy, fed solely via her button in her stomach and somewhat retreated in herself. Today she weighs a whopping 14kg.

I put this down to a combination of things, but ultimately it has been the supplements to kick start her digestive and immune system, to get her cells starting to absorb nutrients, ensuring the correct nutrients are given, which the body is able to digest and process correctly. I can not stress how important it has been to follow such strict, yet simple instructions! Even Ruby's paediatrician in Brisbane can not comprehend the degree in which she has improved, and encourages me to keep going! May I remind you that Ruby was not supposed to be with us a year ago! Doctors only had grim news, with no answers or proof, or suggestions.

Ruby has gained weight, with nice little rolls on her thighs and tummy now! She is now eating orally, with combinations of yummy, clean super foods, oils and supplements. She continues to sleep well, has been free from chest infections for a good while now and her body is so much warmer. She is more aware, loves tickles from her big sister Sophie, settles very well if she gets upset momentarily and is on minimal medication for pain.

I take my hat off to all my friends who work in the industry, such as Renay Hill from K.I.S.S nutrition https://www.facebook.com/kissnutritionbrisbane who has been an amazing support and teacher along the way, Dagmar Ganser, True Medicine http://truemedicine.com.au/ who has been my all round guru since 2009, Melissa Luxmoore https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nourish/119456588139117 who is a GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) practitioner and understands the complexities and nutritional needs that children who have extra challenges require.

It can become extremely frustrating when this 'alternative/complimentatry' way of living gets scrutinised so often, when in fact this is where we start to fix the body and allow it the time to heal, rather than masking it with a medication or 'bandaid' until things get progressively worse. I appreciate medications serve a perpose and admire the medical profession for the passion they have, BUT IT'S NOT THE ONLY WAY OF TREATING A HEALTH ISSUE. PLEASE OPEN YOUR MIND AND THOUGHT TO THE POSSIBILITIES OUT THERE!

As always, I will continue to update this blog with how Ruby progresses and share with you her journey and how we're all 'Realising Ruby'. xx