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We are home!!
Labs are normal, but appendix not visualized on ultrasound OR ct. :(
2 enlarged lymph nodes assumed to be related to gastro bug.
Can't believe he is in EXCRUCIATING pain from a bug, but so be it.
I never thought to piggyback his Tylenol and Motrin, though (I no longer use it for Izz-NSAID)...I am thinking it helped immensely as he slept for 3 hours in the hospital. Hoping tonight goes better...we were at the ER for over 8 hours today and I am BEAT!
THanks for all the love!!
 
He woke up completely fine...guess a trip to the ER was therapeutic.
I have to share this...he was given a suppository for nausea at the hospital. I was dropping him off at his dads and he had to poop, so I stuck around to see it (only all of you would understand this :heart:). When he bent over and his dad was wiping him, he sprayed diarrhea all over his dad and the bathroom. I haven't laughed so hard in ages!!!
He is still leaking stool, but I am going to assume it is a combination of the suppository and the contrast. I'll take it over the pain.
 
Dex, his dad *did* call in to work to get dd on the bus, and he came to the ER for 1 hour so I could go get lunch and not eat in front of my NPO child.
However, I spent 7:30a-4:30p at the ED after 2 days/nights with a vomiting, crying in pain child. His dad had him for an hour visit after we arrived home. You bet your a$$ I left! ;)
Oh, and his dad had borrowed a book from me...yup, he kept it in the bathroom and it was a victim of the d. It's karma! But it was SOOO worth it!
 
Glad your on the upswing....the Motrin ..Tylenol piggyback saved our ass on many occasions......we recommend it to everyone...of course that was pre UC
 
We did that with Johnny as well right before diagnosis. I think it made things worse for sure. But it was the only thing that took the pain away.

I hate to be a downer Angie but they told us the same thing at the ER with Johnny. Couldn't see the appendix well, small bowel loops, normal labs, enlarged lymph nodes. Once I actually got a copy of the labs there were some that were slightly abnormal (low protein 3.9) But they didn't do CRP and SED rate, I think because of the longer turn around time. They gave him pain meds and sent us on our way. I week later the pain came back and this time with a slight fever every evening. They said he had gastritis too. I would get a copy of those labs, if you haven't already just to look them over. Maybe they took an extra look considering Izzi's history but they clearly didn't check Johnny over well enough.
 
Dutch, I bet it did. We didn't use Motrin off the bat for Izz because she presented without pain for a long time, thankfully. They are known to, though.

Johnnysmom, thanks for the heads up. He's hardly c/o any pain today and is keeping food down but has nasty d (he's actually wearing a pull up to catch the leakage). I would normally have gotten copies of everything before I left but was fairly relieved to be discharged...It's the hospital I work at so I will be getting copies of the imaging and ER visit when I return to work Monday. At the very least I like to keep our own medical records and I truly DO want to see it all. :)
While it is nice to have a personal relationship with the ER doc, it's tough b/c I would have refused the Phenergan suppository and insisted on Zofran PO or IV to begin with in order for him to keep the CT contrast down. I did the second time, though. This being said, I have no qualms in obtaining copies of results. Mama bear hear me roar. :)
I will keep a close eye on him...I didn't realize it could wax and wane so much.
and yup, I gave him Motrin today. Works so much better. Hoping I am not asking for GI trouble. :)
 
Sorry Angie, I should know better. You have been through all this before :(

So glad he is feeling better.

((((Hugs)))))
 
ACK, I meant the thanks heart-felt-edly (made it up! ;)) Because it is new territory and he was in SO much pain, I didn't even think to ask for CRP, which I should have. UGH!
 
Hugs ..
Hope he is feeling better soon.
Fwiw with DS they couldn't visualize his TI .
So we were told he was fine and definitely didn't have to worry about crohn's
I didn't even know what that was back then
 
izzi'smom said:
Dex, his dad *did* call in to work to get dd on the bus, and he came to the ER for 1 hour so I could go get lunch and not eat in front of my NPO child.
However, I spent 7:30a-4:30p at the ED after 2 days/nights with a vomiting, crying in pain child. His dad had him for an hour visit after we arrived home. You bet your a$$ I left! ;)
Oh, and his dad had borrowed a book from me...yup, he kept it in the bathroom and it was a victim of the d. It's karma! But it was SOOO worth it!
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Ang, I will never understand any man who can live w/o his children! I guess I would be a total Mrs. Doubtfire if it came to that. You truly amaze me!!
 
Not everyone bloke is a SNAG like you Dex. :kiss:

Wow Ang! Sorry I have missed all this! :(:(:(

What a bloody awful time you have had. :ghug:

Now IIRC you mentioned a switch? There is no fecking switch just ask me! Well there better bloody not be or I'll kill the bugger that hasn't told me where it is! Seriously though, I so know the feeling hun...I felt it with Matt and I continue to feel it with both of them every time there is even the mention of feeling unwell. Hell it doesn't even have to be a abdo problem! Just call me mad, crazy, WorryKat! :lol:

How is your little guy now? Still on the mend I hope! :heart:

Dusty. xxx
 
Glad things are better, although I hope the leaking does stop soon! Also had a good laugh about her dad!! My husband usually has to leave the room for stuff like that, he would have had a fit :ylol:
 
HE is still c/o belly pain sporadically...probably five times a day. I will get ahold of labs in the am and am meeting the GI later this week...I will bring it up to him then. His stools are normal, no vomiting, and no fever, so I am keeping a close eye on him. If Izz didn't have Crohns I wouldn't bat an eye.
We just got back from getting our monthly bloodwork. Two sticks for the first time in a LONG time (she cried, and cried :() PLUS the med that I called in SATURDAY wasn't ready and I get SO frustrated.
The pharmacy tech was telling me "You can wait, but I can't guarantee it will be done tonight" and the pharmacist is standing behind her motioning "come back in 5 minutes". So I find something to do with my two young children for 10 minutes (that includes tears over sharing one gigantic, overpriced cookie and spilled chocolate milk on a freshly washed coat) to return to the pharmacy with my $5 copay to realize that we have an annual deductible and it is costing $85, which I completely didn't budget for. This is after driving 45 minutes, paying a toll, paying to park in the parking garage. The sweet pharmacist again comes to the rescue and looks up the exact amount of my deductible so I know...I could have kissed him! I got his name so I can let someone know how sweet he is. :heart: I wish I could kvetch about the pharmacy techs at the same time but it would diminish my gratefulness for the pharmacist so I'll keep my trap shut.
 
I hope all is well with the little lad Angie, bless him. :heart:

Good luck with the GI meeting!

Dusty. xxx
 
and I forgot to share izzi s reaction to Xavier s iv..."its about time- now he knows how I feel. I hope he gets as another one soon" :-0
and Xavier s reaction to izz needing labs after getting his first iv? "I give izzi hug and kiss, mama. she feel better". :heart:
 
Izzi's Mom I tried to get caught up on everything in this thread and went a little cross eyed. :(

I wish you the best, though. What a lot to deal with. Ack! How old are your two kids now? Both with IBD? :(

And custody issues on top of things. Lucky for me Sarah's bio-mom mostly stays away, but lately Sarah has been meeting her for lunch which kinda ticks me off honestly. Bio-mom hasn't bothered to ask about Sarah's school, hospitalizations, clubs, boyfriend, etc etc etc and all of a sudden she's handing out big value Visa gift cards for Christmas, birthday... how about some child support for the past 10 years.. !@#%@#

Wow that was a tangent. ANYWAY, I hope things are settling down..?
 
Ang I love how you keep a sense of humor in the midst of all the stress !
I hope the little guy is feeling better :hug:
 
izzi'smom said:
and I forgot to share izzi s reaction to Xavier s iv..."its about time- now he knows how I feel. I hope he gets as another one soon" :-0
and Xavier s reaction to izz needing labs after getting his first iv? "I give izzi hug and kiss, mama. she feel better". :heart:
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Thank you!...Dusty. xxx
 
@ FW: Ha! lol at your little sweetie!
@Muppet: They are 6 and soon to be 3. I am not fully convinced my youngest, Xavier was only suffering from a stomach bug as he is still c/o pain.
I don't mean to complain about their dad...while he can be clueless (like wanting to leave the ER after relieving me for under an hour so I could eat) he and I get along remarkably well most days. We both see the kids almost daily and share financial responsibility fairly evenly. I am sorry that it isn't the same for you...and for your dd, although she will see through the high $$ gift cards some day, if she doesn't already.
CM: TY...I don't have it all that bad, but I feel bad that I often vent here. :( The whole pharmacy thing was just me whining...but I'm over it. :)

We can't get her tacro in 3 month supply as it expires 58 days after being mixed...nice of ANYONE from the pharmacy to let us know this since shes been on it 8 mos! I am fairly certain I have dosed her old meds in the past unwittingly.

Xaviers "normal" labs from the ER aren't normal...glucose, co2, protein, ca, bilirubin, anion gap, osmolality, atypical lymphocytes, absolute lymphocytes, monocytes, and basophils are ALL abnormal. I need to research if this can all be caused by a stomach bug or if something else is happening here. I was concerned about appendicitis, but barring that (WBC is normal BUT appendix not visualized) I am concerned about IBD. He has thickening of the cecum and ascending colon along with two enlarged lymph nodes. I'm meeting doc this eve and will show him the labs/ct/us and see what he has to say.
 
UGH! That sucks about the Tacro! Nothing like keeping you fully informed! :yfrown:

Re Xavier, I don't know what to say Angie. :( I hope the consult goes well and that his labs and imaging are easily explained away as nothing serious. Just know you are in my thoughts and I am sending mega loads of love and luck your way. :Karl:

Dusty. xxx
 
Angie,
I hope you get some answers! Sometimes bugs can make labs wacky so I will keep my fingers crossed and be waiting to hear about your appointment!
 
Marcus tells me to watch xavi closely...he thinks appendicitis is still a possibility despite no elevated wbc...he is also suspicious of intassuseption that self resolved. The inta. would explain the colItIs and lingering pain. He knows a doc that finds the appendix on every kid with ultrasound...if xavis symptoms don't subside I will try fir another US with him. He thinks ibd is possible but unlikely. :)
 
Thanks for the update Angie. :)

I hope all settles for your little guy and no further testing is needed! Good luck!

Dusty. :heart:
 
Just needing to vent...
Tim packed a bag for the kids to take to a sleepover.
I pulled Izzi's meds to be sure they were clearly labelled for my MIL...
She gets 2.2ml/Tacro and 10ml of Bactrim...the Tacro was around 2mls but the Bactrim...4 and 6 were the doses he sent. Are you $%^# kidding me?? Not only is it keeping her from getting potentially life threatening pneumonia (which is why Tacro is always prescribed in tandem with Bactrim), she could potentially have bacterial resistance problems because he isn't dosing her properly. ARGH!!
She is healthy...we are SOOO fortunate..and i'd LOVE to keep her that way. I tried to be as diplomatic as possible as I gave him new, well marked syringes and showed him how to measure. I only hope he is more careful. :(
 
HE complained about his belly twice today in the 2 hours that I had him...but once was after I asked him to pick up his toys...how quickly they learn!! Ain't no foolin' this mam lol! Once was legitimate, though...should probably take him to his ped to follow up just in case.
 
Yes! One second to learn, and what seems a lifetime to unlearn! :lol:

I so hope the pains soon resolve, never to reappear again! :hug:

Dusty. xxx
 
I chatted with 2 of the radiologist today. Both think that if he is still having belly pain, a follow up ct is warranted. Isabel had a well child visit and I took xavi in to follow up. It turns out they both have fevers over 101 and he also has bilateral ear infections. We are going to wait for that to resolve until looking for there into his belly pain.
 
That ear pain could be the source of the belly pain. It sounds strange, but I remember Ryan always had belly pain with his ear infections. I hope it resolves itself soon!
 
Angie,
Now that you mention it every time my son has had strep throat he has had very bad stomach aches. Has he had a throat culture?
 
No complaints of belly pain, and he's almost himself again. TY for all of the support. I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by the boards again...so many sad stories. :( On a related note, Izz has mouth sores. Coxsackie? Crohns? Her stools/frequency/urgency have also changed, although her bloodwork hasn't. Sigh. I want off this friggin' ride already. I knew it wasn't forever, but I had hoped to make it a bit longer.
 
:hug: Angie- never a dull moment
I will order one for you but they are on backorder for all IBD kids right now:ylol2:


I paid for one a while ago... but it never came:stinks:
let me know what you find on amazon.
 
Angie, my fingers, legs, arms, and toes are all crossed that Izzi is just fighting off a little bug and she'll be feeling better in no time. Keep us posted!
 
Hugs! I completely understand. I haven't been able to get comfortable with things after Ryan's last flare. The roller coaster is exhausting. I hope she is feeling better soon.
 
Thinking of you Angie and your little ones. :heart: Sending loads go love and healing thoughts your way. :ghug:

Dusty. xxx
 
It does sound like some rollercoaster ride! Sorry I seem to have missed loads of posts. Glad Xavier's tummy pain is alot better, hope the ear infections cleared up. Hope Izzi doesn't have too much of a flare and feels better soon!
 
((((Hugs))))) Angie..

My daughter suffered from Coxsackie constantly at that age. I am not sure why but she would get terrible mouth sores and tummy aches with vomiting.

Hoping that is all it is, and that she is feeling better soon. :)
 
She still has sores and refused to help me make her cupcakes for her birthday party today (unheard of). Then she made the most beautiful DIY ice cream sundae at her party and gave it and her cupcake to me to throw away as she claims just thinking about the food makes her sick to her stomach.
Xavi seems to be back to himself, and no c/o belly pain. Would love to follow up on the colitis to be sure it has resolved but refuse to scan him for no reason. :( Am guessing his ears have been hurting him for a bit as he has been freaking out about getting water in them in the bath for weeks. oops!
 
Sorry I missed this...
Izz's labs came back good...iron a bit low but will see if I can alter her diet so we can skip the supplement-she hates it. CRP good at 1.3, so am guessing her symptoms are stress related. (She has to have a BM every time we arrive at the lab; the last time she was in the bathroom 4 times in the three hours preceeding our trip). I am going to look into equine therapy, have purchased some joke books (a HIT...TY to whoever suggested them), and sign her up for either swimming or gymnastic lessons. I took her to her pedi for intermittent fevers last month and she ended up with an ear infection and on nebulizers q4hours. She still has a cough but her ped tells me her lungs are clear...maybe it will be a chronic thing for her.
TY for asking :heart:

Xavier has not had any more trouble since his ear infections cleared up. The radiologists strongly suggested a follow up CT after his GI symptoms subsided to be sure the inflammation and enlarged lymph nodes cleared up; I am disinclined because he is asymptomatic and due to the decent amount of radiation involved.
 
Izz is thrilled to be starting swim lessons on Monday.
We also made worry stones; we will keep them by the bed and give our worries to them nightly so we can sleep peacefully.
I am attempting to get her into Yoga with me (they normally only offer it to kids 12 and up but are considering allowing her as it is for medical reasons) and will reconsider equine therapy after I see how swimming and yoga fit into our schedule.
:heart:
Thank you for all of the support...(((HUGS))) to you all!!
 
Thanks for the update Angie. :)

Good luck with the swimming lessons, I hope Izzi has a fab time. :hug: And the worry stones, how great is that!

Dusty. :heart:
 
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We made them from clay. The concept is to give your worries to the stone so you don't have to carry them yourself.
Two nights ago she had a nightmare that woke her and she was too afraid to go back to sleep. So last night before bed we talked about the nightmare and she physically gave me the stone (as in giving away the fear of the nightmare).
It may be that it is helping; it may also be a prop to encourage us to talk about her fears and worries. Either way I am all for it.
:) Sorry you asked lol?
 
wow, what a great idea with the worry stones !

Long, long ago, Gab was having nightmares so her best friend at the time made her a dreamcatcher. Gab swears that it helps her, and to this day it is hanging in her room at her apartment :)

Sweet Izz deserves less worry :hug:
 
izzi'smom said:
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We made them from clay. The concept is to give your worries to the stone so you don't have to carry them yourself.
Two nights ago she had a nightmare that woke her and she was too afraid to go back to sleep. So last night before bed we talked about the nightmare and she physically gave me the stone (as in giving away the fear of the nightmare).
It may be that it is helping; it may also be a prop to encourage us to talk about her fears and worries. Either way I am all for it.
:) Sorry you asked lol?
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Whatever works baby:)!!
 
I just need to vent for a minute.

Izz's dad got a DWI a couple of months ago. Which was bad enough, as one of his friends offered him a ride home that night. He is super fortunate that he didn't harm anyone.

He lost his license for 30 days automatically. He is a mailman, and his work is making concessions to allow him to walk as much as possible so he doesn't have to take time off. He has a hardship license, and is allowed to drive to and from work.

He is choosing to lose his license for a year instead of going on probation for 3. (Probation would include random alcohol urine testing and unannounced drop ins from a probation officer...in other words, not drinking). I am so crazily frustrated that I am driving the kids to and from lessons, dentist, pediatrician, school functions, and playdates for a year because he is an alcoholic. PLUS he upset with me for voicing this to him.
AARRGHGHHH!

I have not shared the DWI with many people IRL per his request so I can't vent!!

I hate that my life will always be affected by his disease despite us not being together. I hate it even more that my kids life will always be affected by it.

Izz asked why he shakes (he gets tremors that are withdrawl related, I assume), and he told her it's because he has kids. Like she needs one more ^*$&@# thing to stress about. URGH!

Sorry for the disjointed rambling...but I feel a bit better just typing it out. Again, the forum serves as therapy for me lol!
 
I'm so sorry to hear all that.
As inconvenient as it is, it truly sounds like your kids our best with you right now.
Not being mean just stating my opinion.:hug:

Now I know of this happening to someone else and she made HIS family pick up the kids. Which made his family start to acknowledge:ybatty: his drinking.I would think you could do that once in awhile, if need be. It's not your fault he had he license taken away.
 
Ang - RANT AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!

IMO it's more than warranted......love your heart.

You are strong woman to remember he's their Dad (even though he's falling way more than short!) no matter what and not trash him IRL.

Love you chickie -

J.
 
Def rant away! What an ass!!!!!

If you need any info on the equine therapy, I chaeck with my contacts to see if they can recommend anyone.....if you were a bit closer I'd invite you out here instead! I do admit, horses have been my therapy for YEARS.....no judging, love you whenever (especially if you have treats! lol).....

Hope to meet up with you this spring! I really need to see what classes I can get into in Oriskany!
 
Wow. That is a lot on your plate. I would be worried at this point if they were being driven by him. It must be very scary wondering if he's safe to drive when his license was intact and he has the kids. Keep your head up!
 
I am so sorry to hear it, Ang. My sister had similar problems with her kids' dad until he eventually dropped out of their picture altogether. Not a nice thing. I feel for you.
 
Sorry you are having the extra stress! My dad also drank all the time which is one of the reasons why my mom left him when I was 1 - he didn't binge, it was just part of his daily routine. It took him over 20 years to realise how it was affecting his life and stop. I only saw my dad a couple times a year though, so I never realised until later in my teens. I hope poor Izzi doesn't worry about it too much - her dad probably thought he was being really funny about why he has the shakes. Hope things don't get too exhausting having to do all the driving around
 
Bless you!! Your rant is definitely warranted!

I think getting your ex's family involved to help out with kids is a fabulous idea if it is at all possible!!

I know there are some good guys out there, but I will never understand how some men find it so easy just to leave it all to Mum!! Mothers would never do that!;! Grrrrr

(((hugs)))

:ghug:
 
What does his work say about his decision? Are they going to accommodate him for a whole year? Do they have a choice?
 
Yes that totally does stink! Terrible that he places blame on his kids for his DT's. I understand trying to keep it quiet bc of his embarrassment but being that he is not your husband anymore I think that is his problem not yours. If I were in your shoes, I would totally state the obvious, like "if you want to keep this quiet, i would recommend finding away to get transportation for I am no longer responsible for your short comings"...But I am a mean girl! I think him getting his family to take some responsibility is a great piece of advice. Since obviously he needs help.

Sorry Ang like you need extra stress either.
 
Vent away anytime... It must be so frustrating and maddening for you! :ghug: :ghug:

Don't know if it's possible, but I like the idea of his family being involved as well, if only to lessen some of your burden! :hug:
 
His mom is great...she will come out when she has time. She is in her late sixties, works full time, plus does craft shows/works at a local Artisan Corner selling her husbands handmade soaps and candles.
I *do* try not to trash him regardless. He will always be my kids dad, and some (sad) day they will realize he is an alcoholic. He is a wonderful dad in many other ways. Unfortunately he doesn't pay me the same respect, but I know that I can sleep at night.
Paso...TY for the offer! I may take you up on it if I can't find anything...I will look into it in a month or two. Can't wait to catch up!!!
Dutch, we agreed when our kids were born to never have a single drink when driving them. He brings NA beer to outings when he does have to drive, so I am fortunate there. He will be having a breathalizer installed on his ignition.
Carol, I have had the thought that my life would be easier. Terrible, I know. A friend with an alcoholic father told me the other day...sometimes an absent father is better than a crappy one. Pretty hard to hear, as I don't think he is a crappy dad, but her point hit home. Hard.
Dex, he's getting a conditional. So I believe in NY it will allow him to drive for work. Otherwise I'm not sure.
Mary, we have a wonderful sitter that has been driving him when need be. I just can't imagine asking her to continue to do it for the next year. UGH.

Thank you so much for all of the kind words....ya'll made me cry! :heart: :heart: I love you all!!
 
Angie,
I am just catching up! I am so sorry you have to deal with this on top of everything else. Your kids are lucky to have you, such an excellent caring Mom!
 
My grandmother passed away Thursday. It wasn't unexpected...she had been extubated and was on comfort care. Izz had only met her 2 or 3 times, and we weren't terribly close.

Despite this, I asked Izz what her biggest worry was (after she told her secrets to her worry dolls). she said she was scared that all of her family would die and she'd be left with only her children.

Meanwhile, two tragedies occurred way to close to home...a man shot 6 people and a K9 40 minutes away (in a tiny, crime-free town) and 30 minutes the other way, a man raped a child and killed her mother.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/herkimer-county-shooting_n_2867414.html

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/cicero_man_charged_with_rape_m.html

How on earth do I reassure my worrying 6 year old? All I could think was that I'd promise her to be here for her and some wacko could come along. UGH.

I did anyway. I told her that people are meant to be born, and to die, and that none of us know when, but it is my wish to see her grow up, and get married, and have that dozen children that she wants (!), and see my great grandchildren.

Hate it when your kids make you cry lol!
 
Ang - I often think what our kids go through make them old souls.......

You are a great Mom and she's a great kid. Love you both from far away......

J.
 
Oh Angie...:ghug:...such a difficult time for you both. :(

You have done wonderfully well hun and what you have said to Izzi is perfect. I know what we say never seems enough but being honest, at just right level, and telling and showing them that you will be there for them no matter what and that home will always be a sanctuary for them speaks volumes.

:hang: Mum, you are doing great. :)

Dusty. xxx
 
Bless you, as Sascot and Dusty said, what you told Izzi sounds perfect

:ghug:
 
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Oh Angie...:ghug:...such a difficult time for you both. :(

You have done wonderfully well hun and what you have said to Izzi is perfect. I know what we say never seems enough but being honest, at just right level, and telling and showing them that you will be there for them no matter what and that home will always be a sanctuary for them speaks volumes.

:hang: Mum, you are doing great. :)

Dusty. xxx
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SO TRUE!! I have been searching for months for my parenting manual, but alas, I think the laundry fairy and housecleaning genie took it with them when they left!
 
Oh Angie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are Absolutly right it would be nice if there was a parenting manual! ( especially for teens lol)
 
Hugs, Angie. I am sorry for your loss and the terrible happenings in your area. So sorry for your daughter to carry it all.
 
Aw Ang - you don't need a manual...you wrote it! Sounds like you are dealing with so much these days and still managing to handle it with such grace. I am in awe!
 
Oh Angie...big giant squishy hugs from far away !
I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandmother :hug:

You're such a fabulous mom and I think how you handled things with Izz is just perfect.
:heart:
 
Bahaha, Dex...they may look good...its all smoke and mirrors. I will be paying for years of therapy for *something* I've done, to be sure! ;)

I was discussing Izz's lab results with her doc and he looked her up...it's been a year since her last GI visit...guess it's time. We'll schedule when her labs are due next month.

Her labs are fairly good...CRP has crept up a bit but she has a fever and a cold right now...we have been able to manage her anemia via diet in lieu of supplements, and her kidney function and tacro levels are good.

Worrisome is a low calcium level, especially considering the cavity she just had filled.

Swimming I think is having the wrong effect...she cried for 20 minutes of her lesson last week as she didn't do her stroke well, nor is she good at putting her face in the water. I think that maybe her coach, while nice, isn't a great fit and I may put her and her brother in with the same teacher next month (her brother's teacher is super encouraging/matronly...Izzi's style). While I can recognize that Izz will have to learn with all kinds of people through her lifetime and in the future she will just have to "deal with it", due to the nature of the reasoning behind the swim lessons I am hoping to be able to intervene for her on this one lol. On a great note, her swimming has improved with just three lessons and I am encouraged by her progress. :)
 
Glad swimming is going well.
Mine have been doing it for years.
One started out as a rock( let to if the side of the pool and he would sink at the age of 6)
He is now on the swim team - just take it slow and let her enjoy the water.
 

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