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nikki-uk Enthusiast
STEPH, LOVE YOUR BATHTUB PICTURE B/T/W

Yes,what a handsome chap!! :):)

Judy your cat is adorable!! :lol:


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2kids4me Contributor

HI guys,

I have been skulking around, trying to distract myself answering some posts on different threads. This is the only place i knew to come to....I cant talk to my family cause they already think I am a worry wort over everything.

sigh.....

Matt has been having problems off and on with leg pain, they xrayed him last Monday... doc's office calls and says he wants to see Matt again... we saw doc today.

ok deep breath... I am hoping they just want to be thorough cause they know what a pain in the neck mom i can be.........

They want to do a bone scan because something doesnt look right in his distal femur.

This cant be ahppening.

The nuclear imaging place is supposed to call this week with an appt. Part of me wants it to be months away cause that means they are not worried and another part wants it ot be right away in c se it IS something...

I think I will be awake for while :(

Please pray for Matt, he's only 12..........

AndreaB Contributor

Will keep him in our prayers. Is he the one that has Celiac in your family?

I'm heading out to get the kids to bed.

Hugs.

2kids4me Contributor
Is he the one that has Celiac in your family?

He has Type 1 diabetes and celiac

AndreaB Contributor

Please keep us posted as you can.

Did you get him leveled out with his insulin (was that it) from when you were sick?

2kids4me Contributor

Thanks for your support :)

Yes we switched him to Lantus and humalog + some NPH, he still has the occassional high but for the most part his levels havent been too bad.

We carved pumpkins tonight - so we did sometihng fun

nikki-uk Enthusiast

2kids4me - I will be thinking of you (& Matt)

Hoping it isn't something serious.

Hope he gets the scan done asap - then you'll know what you're dealing with.

With 3 boys, I totally understand that all consuming anxiety and worry about your kids (well, what Mother doesn't!??)

I have a 12yr old boy too!! (My youngest)

Fingers crossed for you - let us know what happens :)


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jerseyangel Proficient

Sandy,

I will indeed keep your Matt in my prayers, and hope that this is nothing serious.

I have a Matt of my own (22 now), so I can certainly understand your worry--I'm glad that you feel safe here, please keep us posted :)

CarlaB Enthusiast

I'll pray for him. Keep us posted!

Mtndog Collaborator

Adding my prayers for all of you. Hugs, Beverly

Rachel--24 Collaborator

Sandy,

I'll keep Matt in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they are just being thorough and that it turns out to be nothing serious. Please keep us posted as to how everything goes.

2kids4me Contributor

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and hugs! :):)

{{{{{{ HUGS}}}}}} right back

He is booked for Nov 8th, they inject the radioisotope and then we hang around for 2 hours, then they scan. I usually stress out for a few days thinking of what they might find - then I remind myself - they want to rule out a tumour not confirm it. Big difference.

Kathryn kept me distracted with a viral bug of some kind - vomiting /diarrhea - preceded by a major nosebleed...so I was up til 5:30 am when she finally fell asleep. Now doing laundry associated with "I almost got to the toilet" accidents.

At least it is a sunny day - snow and ice all around but the sunshine is therapeutic!

I will keep everyone up to date - it lifts my spirits knowing prayers are out there :D:D

Sandy

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

flagbabyds Collaborator

I am saying hi to all rachelville people from NEW YORK for the INTERNATIONAL CELIAC SYMPOSIUM which i am very excieted for, the teen program is going to be aBLAST i will post with updates, today this morning hanging out with the sis and then tomorrow the programs really start for the teens.

Green12 Enthusiast

Sandy,

Sorry I missed your original post. I wanted to add my thoughts and prayers as well for you and Matt.

How did the appt go, it was yesterday if I read correctly?

Please keep us posted.

Stephanie, love the new picture of Collin :)

Molly, you lucky duck! You are in NY, how fun! Look forward to your updates and have a great time :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and hugs! :):)

{{{{{{ HUGS}}}}}} right back

He is booked for Nov 8th, they inject the radioisotope and then we hang around for 2 hours, then they scan. I usually stress out for a few days thinking of what they might find - then I remind myself - they want to rule out a tumour not confirm it. Big difference.

Kathryn kept me distracted with a viral bug of some kind - vomiting /diarrhea - preceded by a major nosebleed...so I was up til 5:30 am when she finally fell asleep. Now doing laundry associated with "I almost got to the toilet" accidents.

At least it is a sunny day - snow and ice all around but the sunshine is therapeutic!

I will keep everyone up to date - it lifts my spirits knowing prayers are out there :D:D

Sandy

SANDY.

JUST SAW THIS..GOOD GRIEF..HOW DID THE APT GO ON THE 8TH..

PRAYING FOR YOU

JUDY

AndreaB Contributor

Molly,

Sounds like fun. Will be looking for updates.

Sandy,

Any news?

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

see your on line now..hope you have some news for us.

judy

2kids4me Contributor

HI everyone, Thanks so much for caring! The appt went well, they scanned him from the pelvis to his toes. Including a 3D image of the knee area. Talk about hi tech devices. Matt did wonderful! He had to lie completely still for 13 minutes while they took the multiple views (32) to create the 3 D effect. The scanner reminded me of a waffle iron - I dont know why - guess I was hungry :D

We wont know results for few days - because of active growth plates they have to have a pediatric radiologist /nuclear scanner doctor evaluate the films. I am happy they are being so thorough - I am a bit mroe relaxed now that the test is done.... I seem to get more worked up prior to the tests :unsure:

In the mean time Kathryn was sick with "Norwalk" and had horrible diarrhea for 24 hours. (yes - in addition to the vomiting last week)

Today , I celebrate - both kids are at school, no bathrooms to disinfect, and no extra laundry .

Funny how the small things in life can make a person happy. Before motherhood, I thought a good day was fun at work, a social life or curling up with my cat. Now I deem it a great day - when I dont have to clean up diarrhea! :P

Green12 Enthusiast

Hi Sandy,

Glad to hear the test went well. Keep us posted on the results, Will continue thinking of you and Matt :)

AndreaB Contributor

Sandy,

I hear you. :lol:

Glad the test went well. Will wait for updates when you get the results. :)

jerseyangel Proficient

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad the testing went well and that it's behind you. :)

Sounds like you have a little breathing room today! :D

nikki-uk Enthusiast
HI everyone, Thanks so much for caring! The appt went well, they scanned him from the pelvis to his toes. Including a 3D image of the knee area. Talk about hi tech devices. Matt did wonderful!

Glad it went well! - keep us posted on the results :)

Today , I celebrate - both kids are at school, no bathrooms to disinfect, and no extra laundry
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:lol::lol: Oh yes - I've had my fair share of that!!! :lol:

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2kids4me Contributor

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bone scan normal! So the part of his femur that looked abnormal is not "active" whcih means he must have, at some point in the past banged his thigh hard enough to cause a bit of bone reaction. Not sure when, but he IS a boy! :D

YEAH

We are off to a fall camp with scouts this weekend - yes, camping in tents, gotta remember my layers. For anyone else with boys, yes it is very doable to take diabetic/ celiac camping with a bunch of scouts and have him eat safe, be safe and all of that. They get to learn how to cook with a one burner white gas stove this weekend. AND his patrol members all picked out a gluten free meal that could be made in one pot. Potatoes, carrots and gluten free meat (gotta love Grimms). :)

If it wasnt for my buggered rotator cuff. I'd be doing cartwheels.

So for now, stretches in the evening for Matt, advil as needed.

:D:D:D:D Happy day

Sandy

CarlaB Enthusiast

That's GREAT news Sandy!!!

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