OK this is NOT good.
There were some things that happened yesterday with Alexa. Long story short her poop was PURE WHITE. I googled this issue first and NOTHING good was releated to this symptom. I called her Doctor at 11:45 pm and was told it could be a plethora of things involving her liver. White-colorless poo=NEVER good.
It could be Auto-Immune Hepatitis-where her viral infection (stomach bug) has attacked her liver and because she has been compromised it may not be able to fight it, to liver failure from all the chemo. Then a few things in between. I wouldn’t want to close my eyes to point and pick one out.
There is a glimmer of a chance that since her bug has gone on for 2 weeks (on & off-which could also indicate the above-not a bug-but this bug has gone through our house already) the she wasn’t getting the proper nutrients from not eatting much and her liver isn’t working right.
I did tell Jay she seemed “sallow” which is a nursing term for yellow, and he said I was nuts, she looked fine.
Other symptoms are lethargy and nausea which she definitely has. Could be a blocked bile duct……ugh! Just look up white poop.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Im off to the doctors for a full work-up. Not sure what exactly they will do.
I do know I spoke with a newer doctor at the practice who is a man. I say that because he said-after I freaked out on the phone “You need to just go to bed and get some sleep. There is nothing you can do about it right now. Wait for tomorrow”
OBVIOUSLY never been a mother, let alone one of a kid like Alexa. I wanted to crawl through the phone!!! SLEEP!! Are you kidding me? So I have been up ALL night, with a few disturbed minutes of on & off sleep.
Anyway. I contemplated even sharing but Im totally freakin. UGH!
Thanks for listening. Ill be back after I see her doctor and get info back.
When is this ever going to be OK? I’m really NOT in a good place right now.
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AAAAAGGGGHHH! Hope all goes well today and that you can get some answers (and not bad ones!). Sending good thoughts for you and Alexa. I’ll talk to you later.
Lauren – I’m praying for Alexa. Will check back to see what the doctor says. Alexa is on my church’s prayer list (her first name only).
You came to the right place, Lauren —- many prayer warriors.
Lauren! Alexa and your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lauren – Praying for Alexa and that you get answers at the dr.s today. Hugs to you, too!
Praying for Alexa and your family today, Lauren. It’s got to be okay – she’s come to far for anything else. Let us know.
Lauren – I will be praying for Alexa and your family today. Hope it turns out to be nothing serious at the Doctors today.
Aw, Lauren… sending you a hug and saying a little prayer! And a prayer for that jerk doctor to learn some compassion!
Hang in there — there is NO more stressful job than being a mother! God gave you to Alexa because you will freak out and make sure that her well being stays at the top of the priority list! It’s important! I’m sure it will all be fine. Keep us posted. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
I’ll be thinking & praying for your family today. I know you must be so exhausted through all of this, I pray that you have added strength thru this.
Suzanne D
Sending you happy thoughs and many prayers for good luck! and that the doctor can help and make Alexa well!
Give yourself permission to freak out ! As mothers..we all would be freaking out right now! But know this…there are an army of women praying for your family and especially Alexa right now ! Even though a human man (aka Dr.) can’t understand your fears and probably isn’t a father himself you know that our Heavenly Father is the best Dad ever and He knows EXACTLY what you’re going through right now. Please keep us posted and give Alexa a big hug for me.
Lauren, as I have been reading your blog over the last several months and learning about you, Alexa and the rest of your family, what has struck me so forcefully is your amazing strength! We, your stamping family, are praying for you and your DD, and God will take care of you both. Amy
Awww…Lauren, that’s just terrible. I don’t even know what to say except for I’m praying for your family and everything will work out the way God intends…try to stay positive and know that your blogging buddies are here for you sweetie!!!
Lauren and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there today!
Praying so hard……….
Hugs,Cheryl
Sending prayers and only good thoughts for today. Hugs to you!
Being a mom is a really tough job – one my son saw back when he was just a teenager. We were in the Dr’s office once & he was feeling SO bad from non stop vomiting, pain, etc. (severe bladder infection) that he had leaned his head over against me. Suddenly he said, “I’m never going to have kids, they’re too much trouble!” Of course I had to tell him that Moms don’t mind at all – that’s what we’re there for! May God be your peace today & give wisdom & discernment to Alexa’s Drs. He will be with you through this just as He has in all the other times. He is not surprised by anything that happens!
Oh, Lauren. CRAP!!! I’m right here freaking out with you! And if I knew where that doctor lived… I’ll be thinking of you and Alexa all day and sending you prayers for strength, energy, and healing. Surely everything will be okay. You two haven’t gotten this far to have things get off track at this point. Keep us posted when you can. {{{{{Lauren & Alexa}}}}}
Oh Lauren, I’m so sorry. This verse is one that has helped me as I’ve gone through health issues with myself and my daughters.
“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”
Psalm 59:1
Hugs!!
OMG! You know that I am thinking about you guys today! Sending good thoughts that everything will be ok! -Molly B
Lauren,
I am so sorry to hear you had such a bad night I hope all is well and I will pray for alexa. debbie
Oh dear Lauren…my heart goes out to you and your darling girl. Prayers that the news will be okay. God Bless you both.
I’m so glad you decided to share this trauma on your blog. What an awful thing to have to endure. What an idiot doctor! I have a little boy with Down Syndrome. I know how stressful all the medical problems can be. If there is one thing I’ve learned through my son, it’s that children with Down’s are fighters. My thoughts & prayers are with you & Alexa.
Hugs & Prayers, girlfriend. Will wait to hear more.
Prayer and more prayer; keep us posted, we’ll all be waiting to hear! {{{big hugs}}}
praying for you guys Lauren! Keep us posted.
Hi Lauren, you and Alexa are definitely in my prayers. I hope they can get to the bottom of it ASAP so you’re not left wondering for too long. The wait and not knowing is always the hardest part.
Keep us posted…
More Prayers!
Amy
My warm thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cannot imagine what you are going through.
Keep us posted.
Nicole S.
Lauren, the fact that you are freaked out will keep you on point with the doctors, and Alexa will know she has her mother (her warrior) in her corner. I know exactly what you’re going through…my husband is fighting cancer and I have learned lots, just like you. One of the things I know (and you know this too)….you have been around Alexa and you know when things are right and when things are wrong. When they’re wrong, like now, you need to stay on the doctors. You also know that with a suppressed immune system like hers, the earlier you can jump on a diagnosis, the better. This too shall pass and you’ll be able to get through it because you’re strong like that. I’ll pray for you all today – we have chemo all day, but you will certainly be on my mind.
Oh my gosh, I hope all goes well. I will keep you and Alexa and your whole family in my prayers.
I will be keeping Alexa and you in my prayers today!!! You have every right to Freak out!!! I’m suprised you didn’t climb through the phone and throttle that doctor. Slap him up along side the head today!!!
Alexa and you are both VERY strong and will get through this. You’ve both gotten through sooo much already!!!!
BIG HUGS to you and Alexa!!!
Lauren – OMGosh – {{{{HUGE HUGS}}}} for both you and Miss Alexa. Prayers going up in Ohio.
Lauren,
You have to give yourself permission to freak out. This is your child, and the most precious gift given to parents. It is okay. It is a natural reaction for a mother. I will be thinking of you today and hope to hear good news back. Many hugs and prayers will be sent to your family today.
Praying hard for little Miss Alexa! May this turn out to be the mildest of possible outcomes and totally temporary and treatable!!!! Hugs to all!
My little boy had pure white poop for a few days when he was about a month old – scared me to death, so I know exactly where you are and how you are feeling. His turned out to be nothing, just his little digestive tract figuring itself out. Our bodies do many things to rid themselves of the bad. My thoughts will be with you all day and hoping to hear good news! many hugs
Lauren, Alexa and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers! Tina
Oh Lauren. Sending my thoughts, prayers & hugz your way. Just keep hugging & praying.
Lauren,
My heart goes out to you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Alexa today. God is good and he will hear our prayers.
I will pray for you, Alexa, and your family. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this just when things were looking pretty good.
(((((Lauren)))) I hope you are able to get answers and TODAY….I will definitely be praying for you all. I bet that doctor isn’t even a parent so he has no idea trying to sleep when you have a sick child in the house….ugh…I’m with you on wanting to crawl through the phone! Sending good thoughts and many prayers your way.
Lauren, you are surrounded by love and prayers. May God give you strength and peace during this time. I am praying for you, Alexa and your family. God is so GOOD, He will NEVER fail us.
You poor thing. I am SO sorry that Alexa is sick. I totally agree with you…that must have been a man on the phone. No mom, in her right mind, could have gone to sleep.
Prayers are sent your way. Glad you shared this. The more prayers the better. 🙂
Love and kisses to you and Alexa! Let us know what the doctors say!
Lauren –
I remember the route to NH…tell me where that doctor is, and I’ll give him what for. I can’t stand when they brush stuff off like that. I’ll be praying hard that everything turns out ok…the best possible outcome. {{{LAUREN & ALEXA}}}
I’ll be praying…
Oh, Lauren, this is not good to hear. Prayers going up for you and Alexa today.
OMG Lauren, I’m thinking of you two and sending up prayers and well wishes for you both!!
Lauren, Prayers are being said right now for you and Alexa. Be strong.
Warm Hugs and Heartfelt ongoing prayers are being sent your way!
Oh, Lauren! Definitely praying today. I’ll be looking for an update. God is in control. Even when we think he isn’t. Don’t forget that.
praying for you and Alexa! God knows.
Huge ((HUGS)) Lauren! Please know that Alexa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lauren, I’m keeping you, Alexa and your family in my prayers.
Keeping Alexa in my thoughts today and knowing you have amazing strength to get thru this day.
I will be praying for you and Alexa today.Actually, all of your family.Just remember God is holding your little girl in His hands. Hugs to you~Kris
I’m going to pray for Alexa and your family. Best of luck!
I will be thinking positive thoughts for you and your family. Uggh. How frustrating. Freak out all you want and be okay with that. You have all been through so much. Take care of you too.
Dawn B.
Lauren, It’s Ok to freak out, that’s what mom’s do under stress…and, they don’t sleep. You are such an amzing mom. My heart goes out to you and little Alexa. We are with you, and if it helps to write your thoughts on your blog, we will be here to encourage you every step of the way. Stampers stick together!!!
OMGosh, I know this had to scare you senseless…it would me….I am sending up prayers with all the others. I hope you get some answers today, and I hope the tests aren’t too hard on Alexa. I feel so much sympathy for what you are going through! I hate to hear of a setback like this; I know how happy you were that she had the last chemo. HUGS and PRAYERS to all of you….
Oh Lauren, my heart goes out to you and Alexa right now. Not knowing is the worst thing possible! Once you know something, anything, you will be able to handle it! Hugs to you and Alexa {{{{{big hugs}}}}}
Ok Lauren…take a deep breath…and breathe! You’re entitled to a little freaking now and then..think that’s how we cope with things…freaking and sharing : ) I’ve learned from past experience not to worry until there’s something to worry about. That might sound harsh but it’s true. You’ve got your army of stamping friends praying for you right now. You’ve got an amazing strength that has seen you through to this very day and it will see you through again. Good luck today…hugs and kisses to you and Alexa.
Praying for you and Alexa. Please know that many people- even strangers- are lifting you up in prayer.
My heart goes to you. The nerve of that Dr to not even be sensitive to your concerns! But it’s probably good that even though you didn’t get any rest, that Alexa did. Healing prayers for your daughter.
Lauren, you’ve all been through so much already. I truly pray this is the last complication you have and that Alexa makes a full recovery. She seems like a strong little girl and having her strong family around her will help.
You go ahead and freak out…you are a MOM it is what Moms do. I hope you get some definitive answers today, I am sure that will make you feel so much better, as it is easier to deal with things when you know what they are. You are in my thoughts today and I will be hoping and praying things are not serious and that Alexa is better real soon. Big Hugs to you!
My heart goes out to you Lauren. I’ll say a special prayer that all is well at your visit today. I’m prayinig it is nothing serious. I do understand about the “sleep on it”….there isn’t a chance of getting even a wink when you are worried about your little one.
Take care…..Alicia Weiman
It’s okay to freak out and better to have us freaking out for you!!! You will be in our prayers! I can’t wait to hear that everything will be all right!
I am keeping you and Alexa in my prayers. Hope everything is just a bug and nothing serious.
God bless
Giovana
Hugs to you..
Thinking of you all.
K
Oh Lauren I am so sorry to hear about this. You and Alexia are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers being said, hugs being sent, and hope you feel all the love coming your way. God Bless you, Alexa, and your family.
Based on the 70 comment before mine I think you have a lot of support and many prayers. Make mine 71!! I hope she is okay! Keep your head up!
Lauren,
I’m so sorry for you and Alexa and your family.
I came here today to see how on earth you keep it together. We are off to the pediatrician to see what the mass is on our son’s face. They thought maybe it was an infection. It wasn’t. So…now we start the process. Faced with all the “what ifs” I was angry, crying, overly emotional… so I thought, I should ask Lauren how she does it… oddly and happily, you are normal and I love you for it.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Emily
Lauren –
Good luck today. We’ll be praying for you and watching for a post of what you find out.
God Bless!
Cheryl
Oh Lauren, I am so sorry for your stress. I am praying for you, your sweet girl and the Doctors to find the problem quickly and that it can be fixed. I can’t imagine your terror! Ummmmmm….. I wouldn’t sleep either. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))
Oh Lauren! I’d freak out too. Keeping you and Alexa in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs!
Julie
I wholeheartedly agree with all comments above, and will be praying.
Wendy
Prayin’ for you and Alexa. And, sending {{{Lauren}}} and healing prayers. {‘s are s’posed to be hugs, lol.
You didn’t come A-L-L the way down this bumpy road to get side-tracked here; stay strong!
~Hugs, Deb
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Charmaine
Lauren – I’m so sorry this is going on with Alexa – please take a deep breath and trust in God – you need to be calm and strong girl – as you have been throughout – and look at all the prayers above that are now surrounding you both! Whatever it is – it will be ok……. take another deep breath……. God is with you!
Lauren – keeping you all in my prayers today. You are so justified to have “Freaked Out” about this. Some doctors can be so insensitive to mothers. Give Alexa a big hug and kiss and let her know you are there for her and love her so much. Even though she is use to all the test and probs from the past – it is no fun for her.
Praying for the doctors that they will get to the bottom of this and you will be home in record time with good news.
So glad you were unable to unload before you went – I think that is a good thing.
Hugs and Prayers~
Annette
OMG Lauren! I’m so sorry you are going through this! Just reading your post put a lump in my throat so i can only IMAGINE what you are going through. I pray that Alexa is alright. You both are in my prayers.
Ugh, I’m so sorry Lauren. There is nothing more heartwrenching.
Oh, Lauren — you and yours continue to be in my Heart — me and my family are holding you and yours in the Light.
It is going to OK..You will get through this too! I am praying it is nothing serious for ALexa. Hugs to you, Lauren.
Everybody, including me, reads so much about your kids that we feel terrible when something goes wrong. Like we know them!!
We are all concerned.
Take Care!
I am praying for your family!
Oh Lauren, I can’t even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, hoping this is just a minor bump in the road to a long lived recovery.
Silly doctor for thinking you would ACTUALLY get some sleep.
I think we all feel so close to you because you do share so much, therefore, we do understand and we (meaning all of your faithful blog reading friends) want to know. Although we may not be walking in your shoes, as mothers, we do understand that you are terrified and sleep is a luxury that you cannot always afford………………. Research is crucial because as you well know, educating our own doctors is sometimes required. Man I sound like one of those people that I so cringe when I read their comments. Nonetheless, please know that there are many prayers being lifted, even in Sicily ;o)
Justine
praying for you!!!!
Wish I could be there to give you a hug and lend you a shoulder to lean on. Since I’m too far away, I will send you words of encouragement and prayers for you, Alexa, and your family. When you’re down remember that we are all praying for you and thinking about you.
oh Lauren I’m so sorry. Will keep you and Alexa in my prayers. Please keep us posted. Also, I think it’s good that you posted this not just for the many prayers you can get going but because you never know who else might need to know this information!
I’m sending prayers RIGHT NOW!!!
Hugs!!!!!
It’s OK to freak out, Lauren, given what you and your family have endured. Please know that you have a plethora of friends you have never met in person but who are praying right at this moment for Alexa (and you). Be strong; have faith; He is with you.
Oh, honey….I am so sorry that you have more worries. My prayers are for you and Alexa and your family.
Sara
I am praying!!! God is the Great Physician, so when the doctor at the practice tells you to sleep on it, God Almighty says, “Rest in my comfort”!!
Since the day I found your blog and read her story, I have been praying for Alexa and I will continue to do so. I put you all on our church’s prayer list!!!
We will keep Alexa and your family in our prayers. Sending hugs your way.
Oh Lauren, I’m praying for you, for Alexa…for your whole family. I’m praying for His peace for you!
Hugs and prayers are coming your way.
Lauren,
I am so sorry for the turmoil that you are going through. It is so hard to not worry about your precious little daughter. Please know that I am praying for peace for you and hope for your daughter.
Good luck at the Doctors…hope it’s not serious! We’re thinking of you…and your are right…..that Dr should of known a Mom can never sleep worried!
Your daughter and the rest of your family are in my prayers!!!
Lauren-
You, Alexa, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Big HUGS your way!!!
-Jen
OMG! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Stay strong:)
Lauren, we are all praying that all turns out ok. {{{{hugs}}} for Alexa and you. Will check later to get an update.
Marta
I want to add my prayers to those of the others here. We mothers all have a place we go when things are not right in the lives of our children. Mine are 32 and 38 and believe me it doesn’t stop just because they’re grown men. Men – they call us the weaker sex, but mothers truly feel our children’s pain, so in reality we’re much stronger because we hold the pain of all of our children plus our own! So hold your chin up, your eyes heavenward and know you’re in our thoughts and prayers today!
You are a great mother and you have been blessed with a very special child – a blessing beyond measure.
I know without a doubt that God knows you and he knows your sweet daughter and he loves you.
We came to this earth to experience and overcome all kinds of obstcles and problems and I am sure there are times you think “why”? These things teach us, strengthen us, and help us to grow – and sometimes it is so hard. The Lord will not give us any trial we cannot handle. Take solice in your personal strength this strength will help buoy the rest of your family.
Whatever the outcome know that you are loved and watched over every second.
Stay strong!
We, your blog readers are also praying for you and your daughter, for peace, health and strength.
Praying for her as well you and the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. {{{HUGS}}}
Hope everything goes well at the doctor! Hugs and prayers for all of you!
Love and prayers to you and your family. Sending good thoughts to all of you. Let us know, we care about you.
What a crazy doctor, like you are going to get to sleep with what he told you. I am keeping you, as always in my prayers. Please let us know as soon as you do. We want our kids to be healthy and happy…hugs, prayers, more hugs..chris
Lauren,
I am praying for your daughter today. I don’t understand why doctor’s (especially males) can be completely insensitive and instead of offering comfort, they tell us to not “freak out”. You are right, he is not a mother. But we can pray to the Lord for strength and that He would provide some answers. Hope you get some good news really soon.
Love,
Tiffany
I am thinking about Alexa and your family. I hope everything is okay.
After the amount of time that has past a ” FREAK OUt ” is good for the soul. It gives you case to vent instead of keeping it locked up inside. The prayers of your stamping world friends and many blog readers are with you and Alexa at this time. Please, just put one foot in front of the other, one at a time.God has been watching out for Alexa for lo these many years. It may just be a brief test to see if you stay alert. Much love to you and yours, you must take care of yourself , also. I, as many other, I’m sure have enrolled Alexa in a litinay of prayers. MaryAnn
BIG HUGS Lauren and Alexa….will be thinking and praying for you both today.
This is the reason I work night shift — can’t stand many doctors!!!!
Lauren,
praying hard for you and Alexa. You are such a strong women!
OMG Lauren – I’m praying for you both!
I am not a mom but empathy is important in any person… there is a great network of ladies out there in the stamping scrapping community that are mothers, aunts, sisters, grandmothers etc and friends… Big hugs for you and Alexa, wishes that all ends well… Most medical stuff worries the heck out of us and then is fine. Think positive and breathe deeply- if you have ever done yoga breathing it helps immensly, especially the type where you push your tongue against your bottom teeth…
Or this might seem totally stupid to some that read it but I was going through a very traumatic time in my life and a councellor told me that in extreme conditions of panic and stress it is human instinct to cover your left eye… He flipped through National Geographic magazines and showed me little children and old people all over the world with natural disasters and war situations crying and holding their arm or hand over their eye… People with extreme panic attacks and phobiabs can overcome by wearing an eye patch… It is a human instinct and some animals do it too… any way the science to it, we perceive panic and pain on the right side of the brain. What we see through our left eye affects this. Try it. Sorry not prayers per se, but a basic survival technique. Sit down and breathe deeply and cover your left eye so no light gets in and I hope it can help you too. And I will think of you in my prayers too 😉
Prayers again for Alexa…I would be freakin too!
Lauren,
I am praying hard for you and Alexa, and your whole family. God Bless and strong.
Remember,
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee Psalm 55:22
Nothing I can say will make it all go away. I struggle with what to say. I know it seems like a pat phrase, but God is in control. He loves Alexa more than you do, which seems hard to believe sometimes. This is the time that you have to just grab hold of your faith and hang on for the ride. I pray that you will have His peace throughout this ordeal and that Alexa will feel His peace, too. God bless you all.
Janet
OMGoodness! OMGoodenss! Oh I hope she is ok. Please keep us updated as you can. She & you are definitely in my thoughts today
I will be praying for you and your family!!!!!!!!! Stay strong and know that God is will you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG…hugs and prayers being sent your way!! Please, please let us know what they find out!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will be looking for an update and pray that is is good news.
You and your family are in my thoughts today…will be hoping for the best!
Oh Lauren! Don’t give up hope! I’d be freakin’ out too! You’re not having any of the things going through you that I’m sure another mother wouldn’t too. As for the doctor…what mom wouldn’t get upset with a response like that? I’d want to hear about how they can get her right in and fix everything pronto. Prayers for comfortand peace during this frustrating and uncertain moment. (((((((((((hugs))))))))))
Praying for Alexa and that you get some calm and peace.
Hugs and prayers going out to you and Alexa.
Oh my,praying for good news Lauren! What a stupid Dr.!!!! Mothers know best!
Lauren, I’m sending hugs and prayers your way and I hope you will have some good news from the doctor.
Oh my. Lauren…
Love and Prayers are going up right now. You must be a nervous wreck and poor Alexa.
Please keep us posted. We’re *all* here for you and Alexa.
{{{{HUGS & PRAYERS}}}}
You definitely came to the right place here Lauren … we’re all here for each other – nothing like a great band of great gals supporting one other.
I hope all goes well … please keep us posted … and I know you won’t do this right now but please make sure you take care of yourself as well!
Hugs,
Brenda
Lauren, sounds like this doctor does not understand that when our children are in pain so are we. Praying for Alexa and your family. Big hugs.
My prayers go out to you and your family, Lauren. I hope you get good news today.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry for you. First, you are right, the doctor flunked bedside manner class. Second, I’m not getting really bad vibes about this — and I’m not sure you are either. My mom and my aunt have a terminal liver disease, my aunt has died from it, it’s genetic, I may get it, so I know how serious everything involving the liver can be. Keep a good thought and pray like heck until those test results come in — it’s as close to relaxing as you’ll get! Alexa is a trooper and such a gift to all of us who have been privileged to share in her life through your blog! Every time I feel sorry for myself I think of the Alexas in the world, straighten up and move forward — aka I try to put on my big girl panties and move on! Alexa is my hero and you can tell her I said that! 🙂 God bless you and your family, we’ll be waiting for the results too! Love, Mary
Lauren – my heart goes out to you and Alexa!!!
Being a mom of three girls – I know this feeling and believe me it can eat you alive!!! Hopefully everything will be good and you can catch some sleep soon….I’m keeping you all in my prayers too!!! Hugs ~Silke~
OH MY! I hope she is ok…my thoughts and prayers are with her Hugs!
I’ll keep your daughter and you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. We’re here for you.
Keeping you in my prayers also. I hope everything is ok.
We are all here praying for you and Alexa!!!!!!!!!!! Not quite sure how you managed NOT to jump through the phone and strangle the Dr. Please keep us updated as you learn more about Alexa!
May the Lord surround you both with his loving arms!
Prayers and hugs. Hope all goes well.
Send you thoughts and prayers that all will be just fine for Alexa and you. We don’t know God”s Plan, we just have to run with it. Hugs
Lauren, I am sorry to hear that you are facing yet another hurdle. I will be praying for the doctor’s to have wisdom, Alexa to have strength and courage, and that you and your husband will have a peace that transcends all understanding!
{{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}
My thoughts and prayers for Alexa that things will turn out ok. You and your family have been through so much already God has to give you a break and some good news. Sending you hugs and wishing her well.
Well Wishes, Donna:]
Oh Lauren, I’m so sorry for your troubles, my thoughts & prayers are with you & Alexa & you family! Hope you get the answers your looking for today. That doctors needs to take 2 pills & call his mother in the morning!!!! Typical ” MAN” with that kind of thinking! Send him here we will straighten him out & give him a lesson on things NOT to say to a mother with a sick child! Right ladies??? All kidding aside Lauren, good luck & let us know. God Bless!
Oh my!! I hope all goes well and that all will be fine. Thoughts and prayers for you and Alexa!!
I’m sitting here reading this with tears in my eyes. Being a mother is absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, as you well know too. So many sleepless nights, you feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions. I can’t imagine what you’re going thru, I pray that you will be OK.
sending healing vibes to Alexa!!!!!!
Hi Lauren…just wanted to share. My 1 yr old had white poop last year…the first day or so I just kept an eye, then I called the pediatrician..she told me it may be a virus. I pushed to be seen…they did blood work and found elevated levels of enzymes…we were admitted to our children’s hospital and it turned out he had a blocked duct from his liver not letting his bile come down…thus the white poop. He had it surgically corrected and is fine. Just wanted to throw that out there to you ..may not be the same thing…but you may want to ask. HTH.
So sorry to hear about little Alexa. I am praying for her and for you and your family. Will check back to see how it is going.
UGH!! Gosh . . male doctors are the worst for that! Yep, just deposit your child at the hospital and ‘if you have something else to do you should do that!!’ That’s what I got when mine was in the hospital. Never mind that you’re hysterically worried . . honestly! Well, all I can say is that you know they will run a ton of tests and eventually find out what the problem is. I’ll be thinking of you all day, and really hoping that it’s a minor bug!!! I know it’s useless to say, but I have to say it anyway – try not to worry and stay calm!! Hold on to your faith and take lots of deep breaths!! One foot in front of the other, that’s all you can do . . .
Hi Lauren,
so sorry to hear what the doc said and I hope it is okay! Prayers sent to you and Alexa!
Love,
Angie
Lauren: Prayers and hugs coming your way. Wish there was something I could do for you – just know that you are all in my thoughts. MaryJo
I’m praying for you and your beautiful Alexa.
Courage ma grande ! tout ira mieux ! bises !
Girl you are loved. Look at all those responses! I am thinking about you guys and hope it ends up being a lot better than you are preparing yourself for.
Lauren, Ur daughter and ur family are in my thoughts and prayers…
Adding to the prayers here!!!!! So sorry you’re going through this!! I pray it’s just a bug with an easy, painless fix!!!!!!!!!!!! {{{{{hugs}}}}}
how horrible!! praying!! hugs!!!
Oh Lauren! This just stinks! Alexa, you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lauren, I’m so sorry to hear that Alexa is sick – and that the doctor was so unsympathetic to your concerns. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerrie
{{{{{hugs}}}}}} Lauren! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Inky hugs,
Rebecca
Oh darling.. I am praying for you & sweet Alexa(((HUGS)) God willing its just another situation of those that our kids give us to make sure we have some extra gray hairs..Oh sweetheart PLEASE let us know if you need anything.. Just relax( I know.. I know.. we can’t) but God is all wonderful and merciful and so good and I belive everything will be ok… (((HUGS)).. FYI.. Doctor.. OH YEAH HE NEEDS A REAL KICK IN THE A@@…. lol 😉
Thinking of you and your family! Oh and it is OK to freak out!
Oh, Lauren! I am sending many {{hugs}} and prayers your way. I know you must be out of your mind with worry (what IS it with men, anyway–they never seem to “GET” it). I am hoping that the tests will show it is just the bug causing this.
You and your family are definitely in my prayers. I am looking forward to your next post where you tell us everything is okay (fingers crossed!)
My prayers and thoughts are with yall . Please let us know Hugs. susan
I’m thinking and praying for you guys!! (especially Alexa!!!!). Keep us posted and let us know what is going on. Hugs and love to you!
I have your family in my thoughts and prayers! I pray for strength for you and welness for her. Will check back later.
Lauren, I’m praying for you and Alexa and your family. Grace and peace – Tricia
Never borrow a worry until you know you need it. Wait and trust in the Lord that he will take care of your worries for today, he is in charge. Hoping for the best positive outcome and saying a prayer for all.
Hugs & prayers for you and your family, Lauren.
My prayers are with you and your daughter.
Oh, Lauren! This just isn’t fair! Not after everything you all have been through! I’ve never sent you a comment before, but I read your blog every day, and I’m in awe of you, your wonderful family, and your terrific attitude! (Not to mention your awesome art work!) Please know that you have so many people praying for you and Alexa – more than you can ever deam of! In my prayers and thoughts! Hugs, too! Pamela
Oh Lauren! My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family! I wish I could send a giant hug for you over the computer! I hope things get better and that this turns out to be nothing. Your work is awesome and I enjoy reading your blog everyday! Prayers and thoughts and hugs too!
Just checking in again to see if there was any new news.
I’m still holding you and Alexa in good thoughts and prayers. I’m half tempted to jump in my car and come see you.
Still praying…. still praying…..
i’m praying for you and Alexa.
Oh, Lauren. I’m not a mom so I can’t give you any advice on that front. However, judging from the amount of responses you’ve gotten, I think it’s safe to say you don’t ever need to be afraid to vent! (And after all, it is YOUR blog!) Along with everyone else, I’m praying for your whole family and wishing you all the very best.
To add to my last post above (I can’t get that dumb doctor’s comment out of my mind!) you know Alexa and her body better than anyone else…you shared a body for 9 months…trust your instincts because you know what’s best for her and have gotten her through many obstacles before! Sending you hugs!
Lauren
Your’re in my thoughts and prayers. I bet you felt like going through the phone at that Dr.I would have….lol. As all mom know we don’t get much sleep when our child has something wrong with them.. I hope things are good.
Take care.
OMG, Lauren! Can’t you guys catch a break!? 🙁
I hope there is a good explanation for that symptom and that this is less serious than you think. Mothers always have a tendency to see the worse case scenario (I do too!).
At least you are seeing the doctor today and you will have answers soon. You didn’t carry your child through 2 years (or was it 2 1/2 years) of chemotherapy to have her get liver failure when you are finally stopping the chemo, OK! This is not happening! Things will be alright, you have to try and believe this.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope we’ll get reassuring updates soon.
(((((bear hug)))))
Lauren so sorry to hear this. I pray that all is ok!
Lauren – Wow, you cannot possible read all the response, but I just want to add my support – extra prayers can’t hurt. Hope they figure out whatever the issue is very and are able to respond effectively, very quickly.
I’ll be waiting tonight to read an update. BTW, that doc was out of line, but maybe he thought he was saying the right thing….
More prayers to you and your family…
Lauren,
Alexa and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope you have some answers today. I’m certain everything will be fine. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending good thoughts your way, I hope everything works out today!
I would be freaking out too. Try to think positive though and hopefully there is a simple answer for this. I don’t know how people like that become doctors. If it makes you feel any better I did not sleep much last night either because I was worrying about our dog who hurt herself and required a trip to the doggie ER at 1:00 this morning. I know that does not compare to what you are going through though. Let us know what happens when you have time. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers in the meantime.
More prayers from an understanding mother. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. That doc needs a shot of compassion in his backside!
Oh Lauren Honey, I’ve already sent up a prayer for you and your daughter, and your family too. You guys don’t need this at the end of this long road, but keep your head up, and keep trusting your mommy-intuitions. YOU know what your daughter needs, even if it’s just lots of big hugs and prayers. Good luck with everything, and I’ll keep praying for you guys.
HUGS, thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I know that you are freaking out…the situation is similar, but not exactly…one of my boys had white poo after a nasty virus and the doctor told us that it was coated in a type of lubricating “slime”…he was extremely constipated and his body coated it so it would glide out easier….hope you get some similar answer from the doc.
HUGS and prayers for you and Alexa….we are all your friends here and not glad for your troubles, but it is a good thing to express fears and anxiety to someone.
OK Lauren….deep breath in…hold it..exhale…good…now again…..deep breath way in…hold it , hold it….now exhale….I find that when I have worries, a couple of deep breaths in and out always calm me down. God hasn’t brought you this far to stop now…His finger is on the situation.
Hugs,
Pam
Glad you were able to share. Thoughts and prayers from us here is the UK coming to you too. Take care and keep believing!
Just want to add my prayers to everyone elses With all these positive vibes coming your way, everything just has to be okay. I’ll be checking your blog for the good news we’re all hoping for. Shame on that doctor, but we all (women) know men just aren’t wired the same way. I’m sure he thought he was trying to calm you. Take care.
With this many people sending good vibes up to our Creator, only good things can come your way! Don’t forget to breathe.
Oh my goodness, Lauren. . .I have missed something HUGE! I am so sorry I haven’t visited lately until now. Girl, you and Alexa are in my thoughts and prayers! I can’t imagine what is going through your mind. My heart is with you!
SO sorry Lauren. Trust your gut, not some doctor who doesn’t know your child. Next time you feel that way, take her to the ER. They can start the work-up immediately. Don’t worry that you think it may not be “ER worthy”. If you are THAT concerned, it is. And with ALexa’s condition, it certainly IS. I work in a children’s hospital ER and we see everything from bugbites and diaper rash to code blues and everything in between. I am anxiously awaiting word from you about Alexa’s condition. I am sending well-wishes your way. Hang in there, you have a lot of support out here.
My prayers are with you and Alexa… keep the positive thoughts…
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