unexpected trip to the children's hospital

[avisg]

As alot of my friends here know my son had pediatric testicular cancer two years ago and we have been taking him every 90 days for full tests for the last two years .At our last apt they told us he was doing so well we could move to every six months we were all thrilled .That was in July he was not supposed to to back until end of DEC being of Jan.
About three weeks ago he started geting sick a lot. A lot of diarrhea that was almost grayish white.It would come for a few days then go for a few. At first we figured he had a virus he is back in school there is all sorts of junk .Then everyone in the house got sick about a week after this started I just thought he was picking everything up .Everyone got better in the house but him he would be fine for a few days then it would start over .
  We went to see his family doctor yesterday .My son tumor was a very odd one they don't know to much about it its a stromal tumor that in its self is not that rare but the type he has was ...unforuntaly the stromal tumors tend to appear in the intestinal track. He has been overly tired was well. His speech teacher who we are very close to called me last week to tell me he was really sleepy and did not seem as if he was feeling well.

So our family doctor called his oncologist and they are trying to fit us in the next few days for the full battery of tests .I feel like the most selfish person in the world. I sat here last night thinking about the fact I cant go back threw this again. I am not going threw anything he is !!!!! The doctor said if everything checks out with the cancer he will get him right in to see a ped gastroenteroligst so we can figure out what is happening. I feel drained already and nothing has been done.So everyone keep him in your prayers. I will keep everyone filled in as we go.

[snowflake620]

I am truely sorry for what you are goiong through right now,I will be praying for your son and all of your family,please don't feel as if you are selfish,you are not.You are a mother of a sick child and as such you are entitled to all the feelings you are experiencing. Again i will be praying very hard for you and your son,and remember you are not alone! LOVE and PRAYERS to you avisg.
                                                                             SNOWFLAKE

[NautyOne]

I am so sorry you are going thru this right now.  Don't feel selfish, because U are not.  If you only knew ......anyway, for as long as I have known you, you and your son have always been in my prayers every night when I tuck myself in........one exception...if I am drunk.....no prayers.  Thats very rare so thats a good thing.

Please try to stay positive.  its the unknown and the waiting that is the torturous and draining part.  You will get thru this. Everything is gonna be alright.  I promise.

luv,
Nauty..........

[mommy52]

My heart and prayers go out to you and your son and family. It is hard on you. Sometimes I think it is harder for the parent. We think there must be something that WE could do, something that we should have seen sooner. At least that is the way it was for me. Without going into details here, I think I have told my story before, if not just ask. Cancer is a family disease. It eats at the patients body but it eats at the family's soul. It affects the family physically, mentally and spiritually. I can relate  on how it feels to have to go back to hospital when the fear of the unknown is there. In my son's case I did know when and each time he relapsed (6). I had the gut feeling. We were that close. I felt the pain for him and me. I still feel the pain. I am praying for strngth for you all as you search for the answers. Hope I can be of support to you as I have been supported by posts I have read of yours. Will be listening and watching for updates. Blessings.  Madlyn

[dominosarah]

Hopefully they will find out what is going on.  My thoughts are with you and your son.  sara

[worried878]

geez////it hurts when ur children hurt and makes u feel helpless when u can not make the hurt go away....my prayers r with u and ur family....hoping all turns out well

[GoingToMakeIt]

I am so sorry about this. And yes, it is too hard on you. Tell him we are praying hard for his recovery and for strength for you and the family. I care about you and your family.
GTMI

[kim715]

Avisg,that you for keeping us posted.I continue to keep you both in my prayers...Kim

[avisg]

Thank you everyone your support and prayers mean a lot to me.We saw the oncologist he seems pretty sure that the symptoms he is having dont fit with his type of tumor.
So next week we see the pediatric gstro let hope they can get to the bottom of it he has start complaining about being itchy the last few days .I will let everyone know .....
Thank you Thank you Thank you

[audnchris]

I am so sorry to hear about your son....I have 3 small children and could not imagine going through what you are now. Don't be so hard on yourself..and try not to stress so much ( I know that's hard)  but God will be there beside you guiding you and your family. I will pray for your family and may God bless you all. Audrey

[trippedoutgirl]

I'am praying for him right at this moment! GOD & JESUS  bless and watch over you all.

[rue10]

I'm praying for your son and you as well.  You are strong I can tell.  Please remember that.

God bless.

[10356]

You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.. warmly lesa

[flmagi]

So sorry to hear this.  Hang in there, you will find the strength to deal with whatever comes your way. Praying for you and your son.
Magi

[newgirl2708]

Without ceasing...we are lifting you ALL up in prayer..

[corey411]

Avis, So sorry about your son. I hope he gets better and everything is OK. I will keep him and your whole family in my prayers. GBU, Corey

[mtgoat911]

thank you for sharing this, i am so glad that i came over here to read this post
it means alot to me to see people stay clean through stressful times

[Jacqui805]

I'm sorry to hear your son's not feeling well.  Yes, he IS going through something, but so are you.  It's perfectly ok and perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed with thoughts and worry when your child is sick.  Allow yourself to feel it.  I wish you strength and that your son feels better soon.

Jacqui

[lostdreams]

I am keeping you and your son and all your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry you are going through this.
Tons of strength being sent your way!

[cathy5841]

avisg, i am so sorry your son is not feeling good.  as a mom, i know you would rather it be you than him, that how we are.  i will pray for healing for him and strength for you and the family.  you know where to find me when you need to.  love ya girl.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

I have had to address serious medical things before with a child....you are right that he is the one going through something, but it certainly affects you greatly.  You have a bunch of good people remembering you in prayer and thought............

[HelpinUtah]

I'm so sorry sweetie!  You and your son and family are in my prayers!  I understand why you feel like you can't go through this again - yes, he's the one physically going through it, but you're his mother and love him and so you're also going through it emotionally!  You need to be taken care of too.  Take a nice long hot bath and take some deep breaths and do whatever you have to to keep yourself rejuvenated during this process!  Lots of love to you!!!!

[Sunnyd210]

OMG im soooooo sorry u and ur son are going through this. U have every right to feel that way I cant imagine how u feel right now. Sending out hugs and prayers. Love deb

[VicUser]

I will keep him, you and your family in my prayers.

All of us that are parents know that when our kids are sick or injured we worry more than when it is happening to us so, you are not selfish, you are a Mom.

[dominosarah]

I am sending a ton of strength to you and your son.  Please keep us posted.     sara