Bryn missed another entire week of school. We were encouraged because she was feeling pretty well on her birthday last Sunday and even went to Sunday School that evening. Bryn made it til 11:00am on Monday. Luckily that's when Abby's lunch is so Abby just drove her home. I called the doctor and made an appointment for Tuesday morning. So Tuesday we spoke to the doctor who was now considering two diagnoses: mono or anxiety. We were sent to the lab for blood work to test for mono and if Bryn was anemic. Results wouldn't come til Friday... The doctor prescribed Zantac twice a day to deal with the upset stomach and to encourage Bryn to eat. So Bryn struggled to school again Wednesday only to come home at 8:00am. Thursday she wasn't up to trying again. Besides the fatigue, Bryn seemed to be having stomach pains and feeling nauseous. And the timing seemed very random. This seemed to rule out anxiety. She had a painful night Thursday night. To avoid the pain and nauseousness, Bryn's appetite was way down. Friday I set aside to get Bryn well. I scheduled another appointment. He checked her out again, but this time wanted to look into another possibility. He sent us to another lab for an ultrasound. We talked to the doctor about the results late Friday afternoon: an ovarian cyst. And apparently most of the time they just dissolve and go away on their own! Hearing the diagnosis has put Bryn back at ease. Knowing that it won't develop into anything more is reassuring.
Saturday was Menomonee Falls Schools' Solo & Ensemble. I volunteered helping total up scoring for the day so Jeff was left to get the girls back and forth for their performances. Paige performed 4 times: a solo, with the Woodwind Choir, with the Clarinet Choir and in a duet. Unfortunately her duet partner was sick, so Paige recruited her friend Miranda to learn the piece that day! My proud parenting moment came during Paige's Clarinet Choir. They played up on stage in the auditorium. They're all walking on and I notice Paige isn't wearing shoes. Now the kids were told to all dress up for the day, and Paige was, but aren't shoes required? I whisper to Jeff and he confirmed my sighting. As the conductor rearranges the clarinets, I sigh with relief and Paige is in the back. But only for a moment. They bring her front and center and I sulk down in my seat. Lovely. Many of her friends were noticed running around in bare feet the rest of the day. Thank you Paige. Abby played once (that's all that was required) with the High School Symphonic Brass Choir. With Alex. And Bryn played twice: a solo and with the High School Wind Emsemble Brass Choir. Bryn's solo was magnificent and she had many friends come to listen. She is really well-respected within band. Her new trombone really gives her a much bigger sound.
And Bryn's appetite has come back! We finally got to go out for her 16th birthday dinner that night at Fuddrucker's! We invited Kristin and Carlo and Bella and Lucy for Kristin's birthday too. I got to sit next to Lucy! Bryn thoroughly enjoyed her chocolate shake and chicken strips.
Saturday was Menomonee Falls Schools' Solo & Ensemble. I volunteered helping total up scoring for the day so Jeff was left to get the girls back and forth for their performances. Paige performed 4 times: a solo, with the Woodwind Choir, with the Clarinet Choir and in a duet. Unfortunately her duet partner was sick, so Paige recruited her friend Miranda to learn the piece that day! My proud parenting moment came during Paige's Clarinet Choir. They played up on stage in the auditorium. They're all walking on and I notice Paige isn't wearing shoes. Now the kids were told to all dress up for the day, and Paige was, but aren't shoes required? I whisper to Jeff and he confirmed my sighting. As the conductor rearranges the clarinets, I sigh with relief and Paige is in the back. But only for a moment. They bring her front and center and I sulk down in my seat. Lovely. Many of her friends were noticed running around in bare feet the rest of the day. Thank you Paige. Abby played once (that's all that was required) with the High School Symphonic Brass Choir. With Alex. And Bryn played twice: a solo and with the High School Wind Emsemble Brass Choir. Bryn's solo was magnificent and she had many friends come to listen. She is really well-respected within band. Her new trombone really gives her a much bigger sound.
And Bryn's appetite has come back! We finally got to go out for her 16th birthday dinner that night at Fuddrucker's! We invited Kristin and Carlo and Bella and Lucy for Kristin's birthday too. I got to sit next to Lucy! Bryn thoroughly enjoyed her chocolate shake and chicken strips.
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