New school Year and a CT!

Grier and I got out of the house by 7:15 this morning to head over to CMC--- He did great at the CT--- the only problem was getting the IV--- the nurse was OK at best and after she asked why he was already crying because she had not done anything yet... I was OVER her--She missed the first time in the left arm and then wanted me to put the numbing cream on both arms and wait-- Grier said "NO..magic cream" So I told her she could try on the right arm and if she could not do it I was going to ask someone else to do it--Well... she told me she was the only one and I said I would walk over to the clinic or Levine to find someone used to kids-- it was a bit iffy for a moment! She finally got the IV in and off he went into his scan ( I am not sure what she would do he was not still---a lot of kids have to held by several people!)-- The longest part was waiting the hour while he drank his contrast. We just played games and watched TV-- he was great-- I forget how lucky I am sometimes-- I woke him up at 7:00 told him to get dressed because we had to get another picture taken and off we went-- he could not eat until after the scan--and he had to drink 16oz of contrast- he did that with no complaining-- !

We left the hospital at 9:30 and headed to target to get his surprise--- "a zhu zhu pet??" That is a "pretend" hamster ( just my speed these days)! We could not find them and he settled for a Hot Wheels Car!

So.. now we wait some more--- I am so ready to exhale! On a normal scan week it takes me a week or two to get back to normal so this bout of scanxiety is hopefully almost over -- ! I am looking forward to seeing Dr. McMahon tomorrow- Grier has already told me he has not been to that Charlotte doctor in a LONG time-- not sure how he will react in the clinic-- He is right--the last time was December-

Here are some pictures of Grier this morning--- he dressed himself in his Yankees stuff--!!

Grace and Hayes are at school-- I did see Grace before she left and she was very nervous-- I am going to get a picture of her getting off the bus--- Hayes was asleep when I left so I can't wait to hear about his first day of middle school---good thing I am picking up a few boys at carpool today because I know I will get the scoop from them!

one more day of waiting???

Amy