On Monday, we are headed back to the hospital. This time though, we are only going for a visit. Jemma has to get a chest xray to check for any signs of lingering pneumonia, pneumothorax, or any other issues. After that, we head up to the Pulmonology clinic for a follow-up visit. They will likely do some blood work and swabs for Staph while we are there too.
I will be honest with you. I am dreading all of this. I don’t want to have to hold her down for the xray. I don’t want to have to hold her while they poke and prod at her little body. I don’t want to have to even walk in the building. The whole thing makes me nervous and brings back memories I don’t want to deal with. I know I have issues with some post-traumatic stress after all of this. I broke down in tears today thinking about having to go back there. I am not sure how to get through it right now though and I have no choice but to go back there. We have to know how she is doing.
So, instead of focusing on that stuff, I am going to share a few pictures of my little miracle baby.
Jemma has learned how to climb stairs. This was Friday and that is the top of 13 steps.
She also is very happy to have some “new” toys. I pulled out some of the big kids’ old toys for her.
I will update you all on her appointment as soon as I can. Wish us luck and send some prayers up for us please!
Oooh- she is such a cutie! I love her necklace. I hope things went well at the hospital. 🙂
What a little Cutie! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope it all goes smooth for you.
Praying that everything went well today.
The first time I had to walk back into the Children’s Hospital after Iz was discharged was so very hard. But we made it and now, ten+ months out, we have been back many times for various reasons and it has gotten easier. I still get that little twinge of nerves right before an appointment but it has become easy to shrug off and move forward 🙂
Best wishes for a fantastic checkup!
Best of luck and positive prayers for a great check up! The subject like made my heart drop a little, glad it is just a checkup. Although I understand the anxiety, although its with my goddaughter (we love her like one of our own, my kids even call her their sister) and with my best friend (since we were in 1st grade), but my goddaughter has leukemia and I go with my best friend for as many treatments as I can (when I have someone to watch my kids) to support them and just be there. The anxiety is always so high and never seems to get easier.
Praying that all will go perfectly, and that this will be the last visit for a good long time *hugs*
I am so glad that this is only a follow up. Wish that as much as I wouldn’t want to be there either that I could hold your hand and walk with you through this appointment. Prayers for good reports.
Mom to Jessa (the girls look like twins and are the same age).
What a sweetie she is! We’ll be praying for a smooth, peaceful, and uneventful appointment for both of you…