Last Thursday Autumn had an ultrasound done on her gallbladder, she was convinced this is what has been wrong with her. It turned out okay so Monday they sent us for an imaging test. The test was more extensive than I thought. I should have asked questions. I thought they would just take some images, kind of like a MRI. Nope they gave her an I.V. and injected her with radiation (a small dose) then put her under an imaging machine and she had to hold completely still. We were in a semi truck that was brought up to the clinic from Idaho Falls and equipped with this machinery, it was pretty wild. They had a television in the ceiling and she watched Finding Nemo. We were also able to watch on a screen millions of molecules and her gallbladder getting larger in the image. Pretty soon they injected her with a cocktail they called a cheeseburger, really it was a drug that makes her gallbladder contract and act like it is processing. The guy said it could be very painful and he had seen grown men cry. She did pretty well and her pain level was about a 4. The test took about 2 hours and we received the results Thursday afternoon from the nurse. All is normal.
Autumn is frustrated, I am frustrated. No answers and I have not had a chance to talk to the Dr. directly. She told me over the answering machine there are a few viruses that could be causing this, one of them mono. But we told her right off the bat Autumn had mono this spring and asked if this could still be an issue. So now we wait for a while and see how she feels in another week.... Sigh.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Looking for answers
I have mentioned a little bit before that Autumn has not felt good for quite a while. She passed out at a fireside a while ago and just can not find any strength or energy. We were lucky at the fireside that many priesthood holders were there along with a physician. She was sitting down listening to the speaker, got dizzy, told Katie she didn't feel good and passed out on Katie. They called me and told me she was dizzy but never told me she passed out. She had the car and Rich had just gotten home from work so we drove in to get her. Honestly I thought she was just being a little dramatic until I learned she passed out. She hadn't eaten much that day and had been going non-stop for two days, plus it was hot in the chapel and the speaker was telling a graphic story so we thought that is what was wrong. She gets tired easily when she goes non-stop but I have thought that was a side effect from the mono in February, especially because I had it also and get exhausted quickly.
Our neighbor and home teacher Brian was at the fireside and offered her a blessing. I guess in the blessing he told her there were some things going on with her that the doctors and her parents would need to figure out. It kind of freaked me out. All through April and May she didn't feel good. Her stomach hurts most of the time, she is always exhausted and just not herself. I took her for a full blood work-up the first part of June. Everything looked really good. Then she went to Civitan and seemed to feel a little better and was finally going places with friends. Last week she told me I needed to make her another Dr appointment that she felt strongly she needs more tests. She never ever wants to go to the Dr. so I got right on it. She told the Dr. she thought it was her gallbladder that she had Googled it and feels like this is what is wrong. Thank goodness her Dr. is amazing and really listens to her and doesn't just blow her off. I LOVE her Dr. She is new as our old pediatrician retired. So after asking lots of questions and examining her again she set up an ultrasound, that came back okay and now we are going for an imaging test later today on her gallbladder. I am not sure if we are on the right path or not. I do know something is going on with her, I do not believe it is overly serious but we do need to find the answers and figure it out. Hopefully she will feel better soon. It is not fun being 16 the middle of summer and feeling lousy.
Our neighbor and home teacher Brian was at the fireside and offered her a blessing. I guess in the blessing he told her there were some things going on with her that the doctors and her parents would need to figure out. It kind of freaked me out. All through April and May she didn't feel good. Her stomach hurts most of the time, she is always exhausted and just not herself. I took her for a full blood work-up the first part of June. Everything looked really good. Then she went to Civitan and seemed to feel a little better and was finally going places with friends. Last week she told me I needed to make her another Dr appointment that she felt strongly she needs more tests. She never ever wants to go to the Dr. so I got right on it. She told the Dr. she thought it was her gallbladder that she had Googled it and feels like this is what is wrong. Thank goodness her Dr. is amazing and really listens to her and doesn't just blow her off. I LOVE her Dr. She is new as our old pediatrician retired. So after asking lots of questions and examining her again she set up an ultrasound, that came back okay and now we are going for an imaging test later today on her gallbladder. I am not sure if we are on the right path or not. I do know something is going on with her, I do not believe it is overly serious but we do need to find the answers and figure it out. Hopefully she will feel better soon. It is not fun being 16 the middle of summer and feeling lousy.
Monday, June 13, 2011
school break
I finished my last 2 classes the first week of June. I decided to take some time off. I have been attending school for 11 months solid and was burned out. I could tell my school work was not up to where I wanted to be and was pushing to get my work done each week. I even handed in a few assignments a day late and that was not good. I did finish both classes with an A but fought hard for the grade. I now have 33 of 60 credits towards my Associates Degree in Medical Administrations!
So I am free until August 1st! I am pretty excited to have some time to spend with my kids. I just wish the weather would warm up so we can play outside. Now if I could just be rich so I didn't have to work. LOL
So I am free until August 1st! I am pretty excited to have some time to spend with my kids. I just wish the weather would warm up so we can play outside. Now if I could just be rich so I didn't have to work. LOL
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Autumn
Autumn passed out at a fireside about 3-4 weeks ago. She has not felt good since then. I took her to the Dr. last week and we did a full blood work-up on her. Her blood tests came back great. She has not wanted to go anywhere or do anything, this is unlike her. She ended up taking 2 of her finals after school was out because the week before both Hope and Autumn had the flu. The Dr. told us to push the liquids and make sure she eats, not feeling well has her not eating, she is dizzy and sick to her stomach all of the time. Plus she is afraid to go anywhere, passing out scared and embarrassed her. She will not drive. basically she just has not been herself. I am sure she is depressed and having mild panic attacks.
Monday she took her 2 tests and then left for Civitan in Pocatello until Friday. It was all I could do to get her to go, but I told her she had to go. Civitan is held on the ISU campus and is kind of like AFY but does not have the religious background. She really wanted to go to AFY but it is over $400.00 and Civitan was $25.00 for the whole week. This includes all their meals, staying in the dorms, and all activities.
This is what the web site says; What is Youth Seminar? – It is a five-day conference sponsored by Adult and Junior Civitan clubs of the Intermountain states that emphasizes team building and leadership in an exciting, fun, and meaningful format. Our seminar is an opportunity for high school students to learn more about topics relevant to today’s youth through interactive discussion groups led by professionals. We also provide recreational activities including a dance, talent show, and awesome games.
Why should you attend Youth Seminar? – It is a powerful experience that you will never forget. It also may inspire you to achieve your dreams or overcome barriers. At the very least you will meet new people, learn more about yourself and have fun. Certainly, you will leave with a phenomenal feeling having created and shared many special memories.
What about meals and housing? – Beginning with dinner on Monday, June 6, through lunch on Friday, June 10, 2011 all meals are served by University Food Services. Breakfast includes eggs, waffle bar, potatoes, cereals, juices, and milk. Hot sandwiches and a deli bar along with vegetable and side dishes are served for lunch. Dinners consist of two entrée selections, side dishes, and bread. Traditional double occupancy dormitory rooms are assigned to everyone. The senior staff determines roommate selections. All students are assigned to share a room with someone from a different high school. Thursday night activities include a formal dinner, talent show, and dance.
Why does Civitan sponsor Youth Seminar? – The Adult and Junior Civitan clubs recognize that many challenges face the youth of today and more importantly that the future of America lies in the strength of our youth. Our pledge is to provide students with an opportunity for personal growth and development. Leading our Seminar are session leaders, our senior staff, and most notably our Junior Counselors (JCs). The JCs are chosen from last year’s attendees. They are peer leaders devoted to assuring that Youth Seminar is successful and fun for everyone.
I dropped her off and she looked like a deer in the headlights, she was scared, but there were a few girls that she has been on group dates with so she at least knew someone. She called last night and said her roommate was nice and was having a good time. The weather is really, really crappy this week and all the activities were planned for outside.I have not heard from her today, but it is a bonus she hasn't called me to come get her. Hopefully this seminar will allow her to overcome the obstacles she is facing now and be the self-confident person I know she is!
Monday she took her 2 tests and then left for Civitan in Pocatello until Friday. It was all I could do to get her to go, but I told her she had to go. Civitan is held on the ISU campus and is kind of like AFY but does not have the religious background. She really wanted to go to AFY but it is over $400.00 and Civitan was $25.00 for the whole week. This includes all their meals, staying in the dorms, and all activities.
This is what the web site says; What is Youth Seminar? – It is a five-day conference sponsored by Adult and Junior Civitan clubs of the Intermountain states that emphasizes team building and leadership in an exciting, fun, and meaningful format. Our seminar is an opportunity for high school students to learn more about topics relevant to today’s youth through interactive discussion groups led by professionals. We also provide recreational activities including a dance, talent show, and awesome games.
Why should you attend Youth Seminar? – It is a powerful experience that you will never forget. It also may inspire you to achieve your dreams or overcome barriers. At the very least you will meet new people, learn more about yourself and have fun. Certainly, you will leave with a phenomenal feeling having created and shared many special memories.
What about meals and housing? – Beginning with dinner on Monday, June 6, through lunch on Friday, June 10, 2011 all meals are served by University Food Services. Breakfast includes eggs, waffle bar, potatoes, cereals, juices, and milk. Hot sandwiches and a deli bar along with vegetable and side dishes are served for lunch. Dinners consist of two entrée selections, side dishes, and bread. Traditional double occupancy dormitory rooms are assigned to everyone. The senior staff determines roommate selections. All students are assigned to share a room with someone from a different high school. Thursday night activities include a formal dinner, talent show, and dance.
Why does Civitan sponsor Youth Seminar? – The Adult and Junior Civitan clubs recognize that many challenges face the youth of today and more importantly that the future of America lies in the strength of our youth. Our pledge is to provide students with an opportunity for personal growth and development. Leading our Seminar are session leaders, our senior staff, and most notably our Junior Counselors (JCs). The JCs are chosen from last year’s attendees. They are peer leaders devoted to assuring that Youth Seminar is successful and fun for everyone.
I dropped her off and she looked like a deer in the headlights, she was scared, but there were a few girls that she has been on group dates with so she at least knew someone. She called last night and said her roommate was nice and was having a good time. The weather is really, really crappy this week and all the activities were planned for outside.I have not heard from her today, but it is a bonus she hasn't called me to come get her. Hopefully this seminar will allow her to overcome the obstacles she is facing now and be the self-confident person I know she is!
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