Thursday, July 21, 2011

What I did today...

1.Went to the dentist and got a cavity filled...lovely way to start the day

2. Enjoyed an iced coffee (Starbucks of course) on my way to work.

3. Had a wonderful treatment session with a cute little girl.

4. Received an unexpected voicemail that I needed to schedule Addison for an appointment with the Hematology/Oncology department to discuss her lymph node biopsy. This was a shock since I was told earlier in the week her biopsy showed NO signs of cancer.

5. Called the Hematology/Oncology department (crying) to schedule the "surprise" appointment.

6. Was left on hold for 5 minutes because "the nurse needed to talk to me." (more tears)

7. Scheduled appointment. The nurse stated she was not sure why it needed to be scheduled. We go next Tuesday.

8. Called the Rheumatology department to let them know how I felt about my "surprise" phone call. Voicemail of course...I would expect nothing less from this office!

9.Received apologetic phone call from Hematology/Oncology MD stating I had nothing to worry about. Her lymph nodes look fine with no signs of cancer. The appointment is simply to have him take another look to make sure nothing was missed and to see if he has any other suggestions since she is still such a mystery.

10. Received apologetic phone call from nurse in the Rheumatology department.

11. Received apologetic phone call from Rheumatologist.

12. Researched our possible new health plan to ensure that Addison's pre-existing condition will be covered.

13. Made enemies with the University of Minnesota because I called every number I could to try to get Addison scheduled for an appointment with the Rheumatlogist there for a 2nd opinion at the recommendation of our current rheumatologist. They don't know it yet, but I am going to call them ALL again tomorrow if they don't call me:)

14. Enjoyed a Passion Tea Lemonade. Gotta love treat receipts!

Oh and worked all day...isn't being a mom great?

2 comments:

Kim and Steve said...

Boo! Better days are comin'!

Tiff said...

Al you are amazing. Those kids are lucky to have such a terrific mother. I am thinking about you guys every day and praying for some answers!!!