The C Word

It's time to turn over a new leaf and keep my family and friends updated, especially now that I have something to update about!

Today was quite the eventful day.  See below:

Today we had a planned recheck with Kaelyn's primary doctor.  I took her in a couple of weeks ago because she had a prolonged fever and suspicious cough.  We left with the answer that it was a virus, so there wasn't really anything we could do.  The doctor did, however, find a suspicious mass on her left side.  In order to rule out stool causing the lump, he asked that we follow up in 2 weeks.

Here we are, 2 weeks later.  The last few days Kaelyn has had fevers, again, this time associated with pain in her left side, just below her ribs.  When we took her in for her recheck, the doc asked us to go to the ER because of her acute pain in the abdomen.  Of course it was a nice long 4 hour visit in the ER!  After some tests, Kaelyn's doctor decided the pain was being caused by a bladder infection and was sending us home with an antibiotic, and would have us check up with the primary doc the next day.  Brock and I were not satisfied with this answer!  We both had gut feelings that this was something more, and me, Mrs. NOT-assertive, asked the doctor to do an ultrasound because we weren't comfortable leaving (proud moment for me:)).  He obliged, and we found out about 15 minutes later that she has a tumor in her kidney.  More specifically, a Wilm's tumor.  I don't think the news hit me until the doctor used the infamous term "cancer."  Whaaaa??  At the same time though, I have felt this coming.  I knew some big bad thing was coming to get us, I'm just glad it's finally here and I don't have to worry about what the mystery is.  We can start working on getting through it now, one day at a time of course.

We head for Primary Children's early tomorrow morning so we can get there in time for a CAT scan.  I was surprised how fast things were getting started, but I'm also so happy I don't have to wait around for them to start.  I am kind of surprised how blessed I've felt through this whole day, as opposed to a doom and gloom feeling.  Oddly enough it's almost seemed to be a positive day.  Granted, tears were shed and sad thoughts were thunk!  But I have just felt an increased measure of love for my family, my Savior, the gospel, friends, and all the little things in life.

We would be so grateful for all prayers in Kaelyn's behalf.  I will do my best to change my ways and become an avid blogger for those of you who care.  I love you friends and family.  Until next time,