DDA Chapter 13

[tinknme]

I am back from the Dr. She is very nice!

Sounds like you had a good visit with the Dr.!

 

[bethbuchall]

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

 

[my3princes]

I did find someone to work for me so I'll be hanging out here tonight. I'm still running, but it seems a bit better. My cough is much worse though. I'm wondering if it breaking up and coming out, or if the meds weren't effective

Colby has a little bump on his leg. It looks like a big zit that had popped, so it has a scabby center. He pointed it out to me a couple of days ago. I just looked at it and it doesn't look any better, maybe worse I'm concerned that the area around it is a bit swollen, maybe nickel sized, but not a circle, an irregular pattern. I'm debating making him an appointment to check it out. Why does my family fall apart right before a vacation?

 

[tinknme]

If you all could add my friend Barbie to your prayer lists...

She was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver last night. The other driver died instantly. Barbie is very banged up with a broken femur. She had two of her four kids in her car, and thankfully, they are fine.

Barbie's having surgery today at 2 p.m.

Thank you!

How sad!

 

[bethbuchall]

I'd call for further clarification. If it was nothing it would have said see you next year, I think. I would personally need the clarification.

I probably should, but I'm pretty good at denial...

I sure hope that you are feeling perfectly healthy for your cruise! I can't believe how quickly that is coming up.

I'd probably have Colby's leg looked at mostly because you don't want any surprises just before you leave or while you are gone. It could be the start of an infection.

 

[tinknme]

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

 

[my3princes]

I did call the ped office. She could give me an appointment for this afternoon, but I have to have Nick there tomorrow anyway. Apparently it is too early to get an appointment for tomorrow afternoon so I'll check it in the morning and make an appointment at that time. She didn't think I'd have a problem getting a late afternoon appointment once the slots open up tomorrow morning.

 

[tinknme]

I sure hope that you are feeling perfectly healthy for your cruise! I can't believe how quickly that is coming up.

I'd probably have Colby's leg looked at mostly because you don't want any surprises just before you leave or while you are gone. It could be the start of an infection.

Ditto!

 

[my3princes]

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

I don't look forward to that day

 

[bethbuchall]

I don't look forward to that day

Thanks! It just goes so fast. I'll be doing this all over again in just two short years.

I just keep thinking, "How am I going to walk away and just leave him there?" I don't know how my parents did it with me being so far from home my first year. I know that practically everyone goes through this and survives, and I will, too. It's going to be so hard at times, though.

 

[my3princes]

Has anyone heard any reviews on the new T-Rex Restaurant in Downtown Disney? That might be a fun place to try out. I read that no reservations are being taken at this time.

 

[mommykds]

So, I have never heard anything back from my doctor's office from the mammogram or the echocardiogram that I had 3 weeks ago. Today I received a letter from the Breast Care Center: "We're pleased you recently visited the Breast Care Center. Based on your results, our radiologist recommends you have a repeat mammogram in 6 months. This is a routine procedure for findings on a mammogram that have a high chance of being normal. However, it's important you follow-up as recommended." Is this something I should worry about? Call up and ask about? Just wait and schedule in 6 months and not think about until then?

Beth,
I had a baseline mamo a few months ago. Came back positive for calicifications. I was told that I should have another mamo in Sept (6 months from the date of 1st mamo). There was no way I could wait that long so I requested a breast MRI which looks at the breast much more closely & with a better rate of accuracy than a mamo. Thanksfully that came back clear.

They told me that alot of woman are called back & that for the vast majority of them there is nothing wrong so please don't panic (like I did) & maybe ask your dr if you can do an MRI or other options they may have to test you. Good luck, don't panic, but I would call the dr to discuss this.

 

[tinker1bell]

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

Beth

 

[mommykds]

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

 

[babytrees]

Thanks! It just goes so fast. I'll be doing this all over again in just two short years.

I just keep thinking, "How am I going to walk away and just leave him there?" I don't know how my parents did it with me being so far from home my first year. I know that practically everyone goes through this and survives, and I will, too. It's going to be so hard at times, though.

this is what I keep telling myself...that I will survive but it pains me it is less than 2 years away.

 

[bethbuchall]

We looked into stopping at the one in Kansas City, but our schedule didn't work out right for it. It looks like a lot of fun with food about the same quality as Rain Forest Cafe (which I also have never been to). It is a bit pricey, too. I haven't heard any reviews specific to the DTD one, though.

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth,
I had a baseline mamo a few months ago. Came back positive for calicifications. I was told that I should have another mamo in Sept (6 months from the date of 1st mamo). There was no way I could wait that long so I requested a breast MRI which looks at the breast much more closely & with a better rate of accuracy than a mamo. Thanksfully that came back clear.

They told me that alot of woman are called back & that for the vast majority of them there is nothing wrong so please don't panic (like I did) & maybe ask your dr if you can do an MRI or other options they may have to test you. Good luck, don't panic, but I would call the dr to discuss this.

Thanks for the information. I guess I'll give them a call tomorrow to see what we are looking at.

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth

this is what I keep telling myself...that I will survive but it pains me it is less than 2 years away.

Thanks! Yes, we will survive, but it will be painful at times, too. By the time you have to go through it, I'll be able to tell you that everything will be all right. Then after you go through it with Cassidy, I'll be starting over with Laura, and you can reassure me.

 

[KristineN]

I was the only one of our group that wasn't going crazy....most were crying and carrying on for months prior to their kids leaving. I felt so good about where he was going and his accomplishments.....fast forward to the day before we left to take him to college....it was like the floodgates opened up....I cried the ENTIRE day...thank god for valiumn...

the next year I would cry after every visit...

the next year I would feel a little sad after every visit

the next year...I am a little relieved to see him go

hang in there...it gets easier

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

 

[bethbuchall]

I was the only one of our group that wasn't going crazy....most were crying and carrying on for months prior to their kids leaving. I felt so good about where he was going and his accomplishments.....fast forward to the day before we left to take him to college....it was like the floodgates opened up....I cried the ENTIRE day...thank god for valiumn...

the next year I would cry after every visit...

the next year I would feel a little sad after every visit

the next year...I am a little relieved to see him go

hang in there...it gets easier

Thanks for sharing your experience! I really didn't think I would be like this already. My one friend and I used to snicker a little about another one of our friends (who is a bit high drama) when her first was in his senior year. Everything he did was the "last time he'd ever do it." I haven't been that bad (yet). I am so happy for his accomplishments. I want him to feel so great about doing this, so I'm not letting him see my conflicted feelings. I'm just having a little pity party for me, too.

It reminds me a little of when my grandfather died when I was 13. The minister made this long sermon about how we shouldn't be crying, because he was going to heaven and how wonderful that was. He made us sound like we were so selfish that we would still want "grandpa" here with us and went on and on and on. I wanted to scream that I could be happy for him but sad for me at the same time. Grandpa was a relatively young man. I've come to realize that minister was a horse's rear. But that is the same conflict I feel now. I am so happy that Matthew is going to make his way in the world, and I know that he is going to be a success. I will miss my little boy even as I rejoice with the "man."