I'm Kind of a Big Deal

I'm just so full of awesome that I had to get some of it out.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

This morning I took my 7 year old to the hospital for an ultrasound. He is precious, by the way, and my favorite boy in the world, so you know. I haven't posted about this problem we're having with him yet, because I'm trying to make it "not a big deal." But now I think I shall, cuz I have nothing better to talk about. So there.

I took him to the doctor about a month ago because he is seven and still (STILL!) wets his pants. Daily. Like every day. Not at night, but in the day time. I'm saying every pair of his whitie-tighties I put into the washer is yellow-y pee stained from all the day peeing. He is potty trained, has been since age 3, but still has "accidents." These aren't huge accidents; in fact, you wouldn't even know he's peed himself unless you were doing his laundry. It's only his underwear. So there's leakage, we've figured out. (As mrs. said doctor pointed out, he's not actually wetting his pants; if he were, he'd have a puddle under him.)

The last time I took him to the doctor for this was when he was 5 and he (bastardly ex-doctor- see previous post) said it was a case of "laziness." He said that my sweet baby boy was peeing himself because he didn't want to get up from whatever he was doing. SO, 2 years of talking, pleading, encouraging, and punishing (YES, PUNISHING) ensued. It's still happening. He's still wet. Every day. (Have I told you how much I hate that fucking doctor?)

(Here, we take a moment to shed a tear for the monumental guilt I carry as a mother for punishing my son when he obviously can't help the fact that he wets himself.)

That brings us to today. Our wonderful, new, female GP referred us to a Pediatric Urologist. I have to drive 3 hours to get to a pediatric urologist's office. I mean, really, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND wakes up one morning and says "I want to be a pediatric urologist when I grow up"?? Who? Apparantly Dr. John Gatti did. (I want to call him Dr. Gotti when I get there. I really do.) Where was I? Oh yeah, so, Dr. Gatti wants him to have a u/s of his kidneys and bladder before his appointment that is 3 hours away from home. That's what we did this morning. The tech, focusing on the first kidney, asked DJ if he'd ever had any surgeries. He said no, and the tech just said "Hmmm." She didn't elaborate. That bitch. (I'm sure she's a very nice person, but, for the purpose of this story, she's a bitch.)

Later this month we will be headed to Children's Mercy in Overland Park (HI PATTY!) to see if there are any physical abnormalities inside my son's wee abdominal area. Thank god we have better insurance now.

My ultrasound: Friday.

Posted by some girl at 3/01/2005 01:44:00 PM

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At Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:42:00 PM, Summer Girl said........

YAY!! You learned how to link! OK, seriously now, I hope DJ is ok and that your worry is for nothing. Poor kid. I'll be thinking about him (and you). How is the exercise coming? *wink*

At Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:04:00 PM, some girl said........

Katie,

Why didn't anyone tell me that going to the gym wasn't such a big deal? It's not so bad! I've only gone 5 times in the last week and a half, but I am really enjoying it! The treadmill gets easier and easier, and so do the Nautilus machines. YeeHaw! I'm actually leaving in about 20 minutes to do today's workout. Go ME!
Thanks for asking- and encouraging!

Sorry I missed your IM, I was watching Dan play basketball.

(((((Hugs)))))

At Wednesday, March 02, 2005 2:52:00 AM, Carol P said........

Steph - This is out of place, but I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate all the support you've given me lately. It means so much. Hearty Thanks and lots of hugs. Good luck Friday!!!!!

At Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:55:00 PM, Kether said........

Poor little man. Hope they find a cause/solution.
And you can link! I meant to tell you how and totally forgot.

At Friday, March 04, 2005 9:27:00 AM, Patty said........

Stephanie,
I hope they find out what is causing DJ's problem soon. You will love CMS hospital. It is a very special place and will take good care of your son. Maybe I will see ya there?!?!

At Friday, March 04, 2005 11:00:00 PM, some girl said........

Patty, that would be totally AWESOME! Do you work in that hospital? I know you've told me before, but I forgot. (blush)

Actually, his appt. is Monday, March 28th at 11:15, but I think we're planning on coming up there Saturday or Sunday for the weekend. I know I've said this before, but we'll have to get together!!!!

Oh, and if you have any ideas on what to do with two kids (10 and 7) in KC for a few days, please let me know. I've been thinking the zoo, but I don't know what else. Help!!

((((Hugs))))

At Sunday, March 06, 2005 7:12:00 PM, barb said........

Steph, I hope you are able to find out what is going on with your son. You deserve answers.

At Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:04:00 AM, Crista said........

Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you both, and checking in for updates. Hope you are doing okay!!