A few hours at emerg for testing today!

Abby has not been feeling well over the last few weeks so today we went to the walk in clinic to have her checked out.  They sent us on to EMERG and she is getting blood work, urine and x rays done to see if we can get her feeling better.  Great news is they were able to get her blood with 1 poke! Yay!  Blood work is always a big stressor!

Abby's next MRI is the end of the month and her clinic is June 7.  We are waiting for her sleep study to be done as she is still suffering from fatigue.  Half days at school are typical either from exhaustion, headaches or lately tummy aches. 

There is about a 6 month wait time for her sleep study as we have been referred to a pediatric sleep specialist.  She is also on a wait list for the local sleep clinic.

We are still doing distance learning for science and Abby is doing very well.  She really is self motivated and keeps me on task!  Even if mom wants to play hookie Abby will not allow it!

We will be sure to post results from her appointment on June 7!

Comments

  1. Satermo's11 May 2018 at 13:37

    Abby you amaze me!!! Your strength, your smile and your carry on attitude in the face of adversity. We send our love to you and your amazing family and promise to include you in our prayers😊😊

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  2. AB Rocks13 May 2018 at 16:49

    Hang in there, Abby. You have had incredible miracles already & we believe that more are to come. Lotsa Love.

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