We increased our vocabulary by a word yesterday. Carcinoid. The tumour inside Adrian's appendix was carcinoid. I figure if you are going to get cancer, this is the best way to do it. The best treatment is removal-which ironically happened during the appendectomy. This morning we will book her for further testing (including the ominous colonoscopy) to rule out any further tumours/findings. Once that is done, she is in the all clear.
Weird though, it occurred to me this morning that the next time I fill out a health form for Adrian, I have to mark cancer: yes.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
19th
the 19th is the day---Adrian will see the surgeon for follow up, and he will refer her for all additional testing.
YIKES!!
YIKES!!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
a WHAT?
Adrian's surgeon phoned yesterday to tell us that Adrian's appendix had a tumour in it. He said it is not uncommon, but not rare. (if you figure that one out, please let us know) He said that our GP would be the one to help us organize follow up care with a pediatric gastrointerologist (no, I have no idea how to spell that one) and to expect that more tests would be done, including a colonoscopy.
Jon phoned our GP straight away, and was told that our doctor had left for the day, but they would gather the records and he would call us back today.
This morning, the GP's office called to tell us that the surgeon should assist with the follow up.
Soooo...we will wait until Monday, then call the surgeon and set up the additional tests.
The unpacking is going well. MOPS ladies are showing up by the mini-van and hauling away our dirty laundry. YEAH!!!
Jon has officially hung the first of our paintings. Now to the gazillion more :)
Jon phoned our GP straight away, and was told that our doctor had left for the day, but they would gather the records and he would call us back today.
This morning, the GP's office called to tell us that the surgeon should assist with the follow up.
Soooo...we will wait until Monday, then call the surgeon and set up the additional tests.
The unpacking is going well. MOPS ladies are showing up by the mini-van and hauling away our dirty laundry. YEAH!!!
Jon has officially hung the first of our paintings. Now to the gazillion more :)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Details
During the waiting today (ironic, though--we are waiting on a lot, and yet we are focused on just today)-the waiting for a call from a trucker to announce the arrival of our shipment--I spent some time catching up on details-
curious isn't it that even though we have a "clean" credit history-that is-no blemishes, we were hit hard with extra fees upon moving back--because a "clean" history isn't the same as a "history". I guess living out of the country meant that we had no activity recorded here. Crazy.
will have to get back to this--Avon Middle School just called-need to pick up Adrian.
curious isn't it that even though we have a "clean" credit history-that is-no blemishes, we were hit hard with extra fees upon moving back--because a "clean" history isn't the same as a "history". I guess living out of the country meant that we had no activity recorded here. Crazy.
will have to get back to this--Avon Middle School just called-need to pick up Adrian.
Back to School
Adrian is leaving for SCHOOL!!! Jon will drop her off at the school office so they can assign her a book buddy to carry her stuff all day.
We are expecting a call from the trucker this morning to set up our appointment for delivery of our shipment. YEAH!!!
Could be a busy and fun filled day.
We are expecting a call from the trucker this morning to set up our appointment for delivery of our shipment. YEAH!!!
Could be a busy and fun filled day.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Adrian
Adrian is home and eating. Today, she is even sitting up.
Thursday night she complained of a strange stomach ache. Friday morning, we knew something wasn't right when she was awake before 7:00 (her bus comes at 7:20, and she lives with the idea that 7:10 is a good time to get up). I went upstairs to check on her, and couldn't get her out of bed. Jon went up, and managed to get her up and then downstairs. After further assessment, we decided to take her to the ER.
The ER staff ran several tests, including a CT scan and bloodwork. Adrian was labeled a "turnip", because it took 8 tries to get blood out of her. She still looks like a pin cushion. Eventually, she was diagnosed with appendicitis and the search was on to find a surgeon. We farmed out Sam and organized Michal for pick up after school, and I joined Jon and Adrian at the ER. Shortly after I arrived, Adrian and I took an ambulance ride to the hospital that her surgeon was at.
St. John West Shore has a lovely pediatric unit, and Adrian's room was close to the nurses station. Mid-afternoon on 31 October, Adrian had three small holes cut into her stomach and had her appendix removed. By 10 pm, she was drinking sports drinks and eating jello.
Saturday morning, Adrian's doctor released her to go home. WOW-so fast!!
Sooo....Adrian is home, has very few restrictions, and a very good appetite. Her doctor booked her off from school for the week, but also cleared her to return whenever we feel like she can handle it.
It must be noted that Adrian did an awesome job while at the ER and the hospital. She took all the testing in stride (even the 3AM bp test) and did the majority of the question answering. She even spoke up for her self. Well done!!
Thursday night she complained of a strange stomach ache. Friday morning, we knew something wasn't right when she was awake before 7:00 (her bus comes at 7:20, and she lives with the idea that 7:10 is a good time to get up). I went upstairs to check on her, and couldn't get her out of bed. Jon went up, and managed to get her up and then downstairs. After further assessment, we decided to take her to the ER.
The ER staff ran several tests, including a CT scan and bloodwork. Adrian was labeled a "turnip", because it took 8 tries to get blood out of her. She still looks like a pin cushion. Eventually, she was diagnosed with appendicitis and the search was on to find a surgeon. We farmed out Sam and organized Michal for pick up after school, and I joined Jon and Adrian at the ER. Shortly after I arrived, Adrian and I took an ambulance ride to the hospital that her surgeon was at.
St. John West Shore has a lovely pediatric unit, and Adrian's room was close to the nurses station. Mid-afternoon on 31 October, Adrian had three small holes cut into her stomach and had her appendix removed. By 10 pm, she was drinking sports drinks and eating jello.
Saturday morning, Adrian's doctor released her to go home. WOW-so fast!!
Sooo....Adrian is home, has very few restrictions, and a very good appetite. Her doctor booked her off from school for the week, but also cleared her to return whenever we feel like she can handle it.
It must be noted that Adrian did an awesome job while at the ER and the hospital. She took all the testing in stride (even the 3AM bp test) and did the majority of the question answering. She even spoke up for her self. Well done!!
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