Talked to Nurse D today.
Blood lead level is 3. Hmmm. Of course 0 is what I had hoped for, but they tell you anything up to 9 is considered "normal." Not exactly reassuring, but we'll go with it and test again at our next visit (or perhaps at 12 months).
We've submitted soil samples for testing and we will be testing our water soon (my guess is Charlie will do it tonight while I am at seminar. Hint, hint.)
Oh, and he was not anemic either. Not sure why that was tested, but it was. I think I need to do some reading.
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Our lead guy (Dr. Mielke) told me between 2-5 should be cause for concern.
Gathering lots of info. Let me know if I can help. Need to get our kids tested...
Should I get Ford tested? No one at the doc's office has ever mentioned it. Anything you recommend I read?
RM, I *think* all kids get tested at a year. Our doctor's office presents patients with a list of questions..."Was your house built before 19XX," "Has there recently been remodeling in your home"...there are like 8 of them that they use to determine your risk level and to determine if testing should be done before a year. It is my understanding that it is mandated in LA that these questions be asked at every well visit from 6 months through 5 years.
So, maybe? Not sure what your risk is, but it can't hurt. We did a finger prick (worse than it sounds) but next time I think I will opt for the venous blood draw which is more reliable for testing.
Another doctor in our pediatrics group has 40+ years experience practicing medicine and urges patients to not worry if the level is below nine. She said certainly it is something to watch, and retesting should be done. She noted that there is lead in newsprint so not to let kids play with the paper while you're trying to read it.
So, I am concerned because of course I want the best for Freddie and him to have the opportunity to reach his full potential, but I also understand this to be manageable...so we are getting informed about what the potential lead sources are that Freddie may encounter and we'll keep testing.
I'll be curious to see what you all do and if Ford has any lead.
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