One of those days...

[jennifer8080]

Today is one of those days where I hate Down syndrome. I have to take Kennedy for her third attempt at lab work. If I wasn't pregnant I'd be popping some Xanax this morning. Between the trauma of the actual blood draw and the anxiety of something *could* come back abnormal I'm a wreck. And to make matters worse she has to have a hearing screening, a cardiology follow up and a consult with a pediatric opthamologist with in the next month. That's a lot of opportunities for something to be wrong. Ugh.

[stingsharkruns]

ugh, that sounds quite stressful! Take a deeeeeep breath! Kennedy is tough, and you are an awesome Mom - She'll be fine, and if not, you & the Hubz will handle it!

[sara76]

When I had one of those days on facebook the other day, it was because my dog peed on the floor. That seems pretty flipping stupid compared to what you are going through, and at 8 months pregnant to boot. I don't know how you do it girl, except that you're awesome. Hang in there. Hugs.

[moonstone523]

May 31, 2012 8:44:35 GMT -5 sara76 said:

When I had one of those days on facebook the other day, it was because my dog peed on the floor. That seems pretty flipping stupid compared to what you are going through, and at 8 months pregnant to boot. I don't know how you do it girl, except that you're awesome. Hang in there. Hugs.

This except the dog pee on the floor experience.

Stay strong!

[jennifer8080]

Thanks ladies. This whole experience has been truly life changing, and suddenly things that used to be a really big deal, don't matter at all. And even though I'm complaining about this blood draw and all these consults, there are moms that have it way worse than I do and I feel totally blessed.

But this morning sucked. They had me holding her legs down at first and she was kicking my stomach so hard I was in tears. I just couldn't do it. They had to call in someone else and it took 4 of us to hold her down, and they don't even know if they got enough blood to do the tests. I swear, if they have to stick her again, H is going to have to be the one to go.

[stingsharkruns]

May 31, 2012 11:16:38 GMT -5 jennifer8080 said:

Thanks ladies. This whole experience has been truly life changing, and suddenly things that used to be a really big deal, don't matter at all. And even though I'm complaining about this blood draw and all these consults, there are moms that have it way worse than I do and I feel totally blessed.

But this morning sucked. They had me holding her legs down at first and she was kicking my stomach so hard I was in tears. I just couldn't do it. They had to call in someone else and it took 4 of us to hold her down, and they don't even know if they got enough blood to do the tests. I swear, if they have to stick her again, H is going to have to be the one to go.

How horrible! When I worked at the Urgent Care, a young boy (3) split his forehead open. I was one of the "lucky" ones that helped hold him down. It was heartbreaking.

Hopefully they got enough blood, so Kennedy doesn't have to go through that again..for now at least.

[tashaandsage]

Add me to the list of those continuously amazed by your strength. I can't imagine all the doctors visits and appointments you have to go to all while being 8 months pregnant and caring for a young toddler. Sorry it was a rough one today.