The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 18

[my3princes]

I finally got in touch with my doctor this morning and told her my concerns. She had actually met with the radiologist after my appointment on Wednesday and went over the CT bit by bit with him. The only abnormality of any kind was the one big stone in my left kidney. That is not the problem, but she wants me to keep the urology appointment as she thinks there may still be a connection since there are crystals in my urine. She says that my gall bladder looks completely normal and that there are no stones at all. Having stones is normal in a lot of people so that is great news. She thinks that there may be some stress related lower GI thing going on. I don't feel stressed but whatever. She wants me to take Pepcid Complete and call back on Tuesday if I'm not feeling better. She attributes the extra gas to the pain If I am not better by Wednesday she will have a chest xray done to rule out lung issues as that is the only organ that hasn't been checked. She also wants me to continue with the pain meds during the day until the pain subsides. So basically I have no idea what is going on, only that I am still in pain unless I'm medicated. I will get the new med tonight and give it a shot, hopefully she is right and it is just a GI thing. It would be nice to have this resolved before the holidays.

So that was my morning. This afternoon we went to Nick's presentation of Eric the Red. They just finished a unit on exploration and each child had to make a shadow box, map and a detailed research paper on their explorer. They memorized the paper and did an oral presentation. Nick was the first to go so he had to explain the whole process before doing his presentation. Of course the microphone kept fading out, but he was loud enough that we could hear him anyway and he remained composed even with the technical difficulties. The teacher even made a point of complementing him on his composure. I was impressed that he did not seem nervous and he remembered everything with no hesitation. I'm prejudiced of course, but I think he did the best job

Hunter also had his presentation today for the Mouse and the Motorcycle. Parents were not invited, but I heard that he did a great job. He was pleased with himself. When I went to his classroom to get him he was obviously upset. I finally got him to open up and he was just upset that he didn't get to go to Nick's presentation. I didn't even know that he wanted to go. His response was "Nick is my brother, of course I wanted to be there for him" I had no idea.

Deb

 

[my3princes]

I was on the community board yesterday and ran into an old classmate. She moved away in 1986, but now lives just a couple of miles from my parents (about 10 miles from me) I guess it really is a small world.

 

[my3princes]

I've set here long enough to feel ok so I'm going to try to clean another room. I'm sure the pain will return in a few minutes.

Deb

 

[babytrees]

I was sitting passing time until 5 and I came upon this picture and story....haven't read the entire story but I think this young man's face tells the story:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5216457,00.html






ETA: well, booger now I've got red eyes!! It's a very nice article but I just wanted to share the picture.

 

[Glynis]

I was sitting passing time until 5 and I came upon this picture and story....haven't read the entire story but I think this young man's face tells the story:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5216457,00.html






ETA: well, booger now I've got red eyes!! It's a very nice article but I just wanted to share the picture.

I read the whole thing, too! It's a great article! Thank you for sharing it!

 

[Tammi67]

Glynis and Bernadette - thank you so much for the cards. Both of your photographs were just adorable. All the DDA kids are getting so big!

 

[Tammi67]

Hi everyone-
well, i am back from my student teaching school..Im a little worried about the classroom, but the teacher is great...I am in a developmental kindergarten..one child is bipolar and the rest have other delays or something...im not sure if i can handle this ,but im sure it will be a good learning experience,,but im petrified....

on the bright side, 2 weeks after i start , they have a field trip to disney on ice! lol

You have been chosen for that class for a reason........

 

[Tammi67]

I'm sorry that they can't make it for Christmas. Do you have the kids?

I'll get them for the afternoon on
Christmas Eve (pageant is at 3:30 and Mass at 4:00) then drop them off at his house after that. He will bring them home later that night. Then I will have them Christmas day until sometime in the afternoon. They will then come back here at night because he has to work the next day, but I took off so I can go hit the sales!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Kristine - Thanks for the card! Those Epcot presents in the background look vaguely familiar...

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks for all the comments on my video.

Deb - I hope you can find some relief soon. I know the worst part of this for you (aside from the pain) is the not knowing the cause of it. Hopefully you will have some answers.

 

[Glynis]

Glynis and Bernadette - thank you so much for the cards. Both of your photographs were just adorable. All the DDA kids are getting so big!

You are welcome! I was just glad I got one picture that looked good. I took about 50!

 

[PNO4TE]

Deb - I was sorry to read that you are not doing any better today. I sure hope that you keep yourself medicated as much as possible and get some answers from the urologist next week. Take care of yourself. The house will still be there in a week or so!

 

[ReAnSt]

Question for those of you that have had kidney stones. I really think that the doctor is misdiagnosing me. First of all my pain is mid right back and the stone they saw is on the left side. I have known about that one for years and it has never bothered. The odd part for me is that my pain subsides when I lay down. I have very little pain during the night, nothing that would even wake me up. I thought kidney stones hurt all the time. I have also had the pain radiate around my side into my abdomin and sometimes up my right shoulder. That doesn't seem like kidney stones from anything that I have read. The other thing that seems off is that this has been bothering me for nearly 2 weeks now. Most stones pass within 48 hours or become so unbearable that they have to be removed. I spent time this morning doing a little self diagnosis. I think I may have a gall bladder issue. The pain and the way it radiates makes sense. I have also had weight loss which can contribute. I have had a lot of gas lately, which seemed unimportant until I started researching. I have also had a few episodes of vomit burping after eating over the last week (sorry to be so graphic). I left a message for the doctor nearly 3 hours ago and still no phone call. I would rather be certain of what I'm dealing with rather than kill the pain of some unknown. Any info would be appreciated.

Deb

Those are were the symptoms I had and had tests and they came back with no gall bladder or other issues only reflux. that you can get something figured out and that the pain goes away.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, I just looked at the list of DDA trips. Bernadette is at MVMCP right now! Heidi should be home. Has anyone heard from her?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

DS is watching "A Christmas Story". The part where the brother's arms are stuck straight out.

 

[ReAnSt]

Just how unbearable is it to go to Disney in Aug? Does anyone remember when the free dining usually starts? I was thinking maybe taking the boys for a quick trip before school starts, I don't think I can wait till next Dec. lol But I am not sure I could handle the heat. It gets hot & humid here, but I try to stay inside when it gets bad.

It can be very hot and humid in August, although this past year when I went for free dining when it started August 13th. It was cool for August, at night had it been a few degrees cooler I could have used a windbreaker, which I know is abnormal for Florida.

Normal August weather is highs in the 90's, with high humidity and thunderstorms every afternoon, about an hour long but some days longer. Make sure to take lots of breaks and go into the buildings with air conditioning. I honestly would rather be at Walt Disney World on a 94 degree day with high humidity than at Hersheypark or other amusement parks because lots of the lines, food places and attractions are in air conditioning.

 

[babytrees]

Spending some time on the Quick and Easy treats thread....going to find some recipes to try to include in tomorrow's baking fest!!

 

[babytrees]

Glynis we got your card today....your babies are adorable!! Jim did ask if they were siblings....I looked at him like he was crazy.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I was sitting passing time until 5 and I came upon this picture and story....haven't read the entire story but I think this young man's face tells the story:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5216457,00.html


ETA: well, booger now I've got red eyes!! It's a very nice article but I just wanted to share the picture.

Wow, you have me crying my eyes out over here...Thats one thing that my friend said he was petrified he would have to do--escort a friend home.

After i read this, i called Steve and just told him i loved him--he had no idea why i was calling, but it made me feel better...Steve is like a brother to me and is leaving for Iraq again in less than a month..i just wanted to hear his voice after reading that...

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Glynis and Bernadette - thank you so much for the cards. Both of your photographs were just adorable. All the DDA kids are getting so big!

i agree..LOVE the cards i have been getting!