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November 26th, 2008 by Tiff

We spent a long time with the paed yesterday.

He was serious and thorough.

Is there clubbing?

Yes. There is.

Is there cause for concern?

Yes.

The girl has lost more weight and she is anaemic again.

Will we see a respiratory specialist this side of 2010?

Yes, he will push for an appointment

because she might have bronchietasis.

He suggested some other things as well but these are too scary to think about, right now.

I told him; don’t let anything happen to her

and, with the girl upon his lap, he said he would do the best he could.

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26 Responses  
Rach (67 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 07:35

Oh Tiff. If there is anything…xxx

Jeanette (253 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 07:52

(((HUGS))) Hope you get to see a specialist soon.

Dina (95 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 08:26

You guys are in my prayers.

Holly (100 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 08:53

I don’t even know what to say. I have chills all over. I don’t even know the seriousness of all of this, I am hopelessy - and have been wonderfully, blissfully allowed to be - so totally ignorant about all of this. You are in my thoughts more than ever now. I’m here in any and every way for you, but wishing I was THERE for you.

Veronica (506 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 09:06

Oh sweetie. (((hugs)))

HennHouse (Karin) (78 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 09:34

Sending prayers up on your behalf. And for the paed. That each phone call he makes and thought he has is directed by the One who knows what tomorrow brings.

valarie k writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:33

I know that it is so hard. Last week, we saw our specialists, and 2 of my 3 who were trialing off IVIG, are going back on. While I knew it was coming…..it still hurts, bc, somewhere in my head…..I was hoping he would say it was all better, isnt it great!! They’re cured! But instead…….just more news that their lives are not normal, and probably wont ever be, and the looking down the road is what upsets me, I think.
Another thought……..my youngest CVID boy was frequently anemic,even while on iron. Once allergy tested, he was found allergic to milk, and the allergist felt that caused the anemia. Once he was off milk……he has never been anemic again. And he gained weight.
I read your blog and wish you could be in the states, and able to see whatever drs you need, w/o waiting like you have to. And I remember to be thankful that we can……sometimes, I forget not all of us have that luxury.
Ivy is so beautiful……she really is. I hope you get some answers soon.

Sarah (21 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:18

You know my thoughts are with you. And so is my ear (or eye, since it’s email). I’m with you from halfway around the world on this one…*hugs*

Amy writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 13:26

Hugs to all you guys :( Really hoping Barnaby comes through with the goods.

Half-Past Kissin' Time (21 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 15:18

What a tough job that doctor must have. I’ll pray for him, too.

river writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 17:01

I thought the Bronchietasis was already confirmed? I certainly hope she gets to see a specialist a lot sooner rather than later.

Marylin (184 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 19:29

Sending lots of love to you all. xoxox

frogpondsrock (223 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 20:50

(((hugs))) lots and lots of hugs and good energy from me to you.. lots and lots and lots xxxxx

Jientje (80 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 22:27

Oh .. HUGS Tiff, oh how I wish there was something I could do.
All I can do is send you all the positive energy I’ve got to help your little Princess.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Tiff!

Fe (60 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 22:49

BIG HUGS to all of you. I can’t imagine. It makes what I’m going through seem so minor. ((((((( Tiff )))))))) xoxox

lceel (334 comments.) writes:
November 26th, 2008 at 23:58

You are constantly in my prayers. And Ivy. Always.

m & B writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 01:22

I don’t know what to say… I want to reach over and give you a big hug. I feel so useless just letting you know I’m thinking of you and Ivy!
((((Hugs)))) Sweetie xxx

Suzie (65 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 02:05

My thoughts and pryers are with you ((hugs))

Ash (63 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 04:32

You’ve got so many prayers coming your way!

Xbox4NappyRash (314 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 05:25

Keep in mind that he WILL do his very best.

All my best.

Dr. Cason (59 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 12:16

Oh tiff, I just burst into tears. I feel your pain as a mother and his helplessness as a pediatrician.

Trish (350 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 15:53

Oh Tiff, you know you are in my heart and prayers.
I have been thinking about what the Paed would say and do all week.
((hugs))

PlanningQueen (63 comments.) writes:
November 27th, 2008 at 21:48

Such a tough time for Ivy and for you. It must be so hard not to spend all your time worrying.

Hyphen Mama (305 comments.) writes:
November 30th, 2008 at 11:44

Oh no. All I’ve got is prayers… so that’s what I’m sending.

Prayers.

And virtual {{hugs}}

Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment (7 comments.) writes:
December 5th, 2008 at 13:18

5 Minutes for Special Needs is such a wonderfully place because it introduces me to people like you! Thank you for encouraging me. That’s actually what I tried to start doing for you, but then as I wrote I became a sobbing mess!

I’m sorry to hear that Ivy is having to be tested for CF, only because that means she has been experiencing things we would never want our children to have to experience. I know it’s awful to think about the test being positive, but if in fact she has it the last thing you want is to go one more day with it undiagnosed. And the CF community is wonderful and supportive. I will be praying for you and your family and checking your blog for results.

Childlife (209 comments.) writes:
December 9th, 2008 at 14:10

No words, Tiff. Just hugs. And prayers. Lots and lots of both…

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