Brooklyn has had a really hard time lately. About every other day, she cries hysterically and tells us she feels like she needs to vomit (this has been going on for quite a while). It happened several times yesterday. Not knowing what else to do, I made an appointment at KidsCare. I want her to know that I care about how she's feeling and will do what I can to help her feel better! I felt fairly confident that her suffering wasn't nausea at all, but stress related to my cancer.
The doctor was awesome! I told her what Brooklyn's symptoms were and (in code) that I thought this was all more likely caused by stress over my illness than a virus, and she agreed. She talked to both of us for a long time, she showed genuine interest in Brooklyn and concern for her well-being. The doctor was a complete stranger to us, we had never seen her before. I was so impressed! She suggested I see if I could find a "play therapist" to help her work through her feelings. Through a friend in the field, I was able to set up an appointment for Monday. What a blessing! Thanks Kathy!
I am feeling really good! I feel like I am trying to make up for lost time, with my daily lists of things to do and my drive to accomplish as much as possible. : ) Mat has been a great support as we take turns getting things done. We're making good progress on our projects around the house, it will be a productive summer for us. Happy Fathers Day to Mat and all you dads out there!!!
3 comments:
Sounds like you are handling a tricky situation the best you can. Good luck with the appointment to help Brooklyn. It will probably be helpful for her to "vent."
I'm glad you are capable of tackling those projects that are nagging you. I'm sure it feels great to actually take care of the normal stuff right now.
Love you guys!
Colleen
We took one of my kids to a play therapist when she was having persistent nightmares as a young child. The therapist inivited her to draw pictures of her dreams and cut them up, to give her a sense of power over her fears. It was an interesting process that I have shared with others over the years. We can all use a little extra empowerment at times.
That sounds like it's going to be great and very helpful! I love when you find good doctors. I bet you are right on with your insight into the problem.
But, as a food-allergy missionary :) and someone who nearly had a kid in psychotherapy because he insisted that "invisible bugs came out in his room at night and bit him all over" . . . I have to remind you that sometimes, there really are bugs :) If the therapy doesn't seem to be working after a while, I'd check for food allergies. Just in case.
Love you! 10 days!
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