Have you ever had one of those days that you just wish would end?
After Owen's aweful lab experience this morning. I got a tip from a fellow heart mom.. thanks Caryn! She said she used another lab and they were great with her son. I called them and they were wonderful!
I showed up, they didn't make poor Owen wait. They got blood on the first prick (although not quite enough before it clotted). Then they waited while I called Dr. Stock to get permission to draw on his foot. His response was "PLEASE, ANYWHERE!" They got all they needed and more from his foot poke and we were done! They were gentle, friendly and made Owen smile... not cry.
I took it to the mail store and had them fedex it. Can you believe it cost me $40? Whatever.. it's done and I'm never doing that again!
I emailed cardiology at UCLA today and she said his PRA labwork from Feb 12th came back with no decrease in antibodies. Ok.. still praying that this one will be better.
They said after they get these results back, we should take another vaca out to Los Angeles so they can see Owen. Another vacation is in order!
Now... do we visit Sea World or American Girl Place this time?? Any suggestions??
Monday, March 9, 2009
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Oh I hope you have a better day. and even more so Mr.Owen. I cant believe those Idiots at the lab hello where did you get your practice in??? I can't believe they wouldn't draw from his feet and then the nerve to turn around and ask umm mom what do you want to do??? Duh ____ I already told you, but you refused to do it I hope you got your $ back also and I hope they relized how dumb they looked. So lets hope for his tests to come back beter. With love:
Well... living in Southern California... I would say sea world. I love it there, even at 21, whereas the american girl place would mostly be for your daughter. Owen is sooo cute, and i pray for him daily and i have been following your blog for over a month now. I hope these tests turn out better!
Sounds like this new lab is much better! Phew! I vote Sea World... Mostly cause I can't wait to see Owen's excited face!
Go to both places! Y'all deserve it!! Get some rest and give Owen hugs from all of us praying for him in Texas!
Many Blessings,
Amanda
Voting... Sea World... Disneyland
or knotts berry farm. You all deserve to have the mostest fun!! ;0)
Hope tomorrow is a brighter day.
I am so glad they were good there! I won't go anywhere else!
I vote Sea World!
I don't remember how I came across your blog, but just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of all of you! Also, I live in Los Angeles, about 5 minutes from UCLA, so if you ever have any questions about anything in the area, please feel free to email me: staciehn at hotmail dot com
Stacie in Los Angeles
Praying for Owen, your family and for the lab numbers to come back right. Let us know when you're coming and we'd love to acquaint you with the parent survival tips at UCLA. Realistically we aren't going to be leaving any sooner than a month.
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Rolf and Trish
Your strength amazes me. You are such a great little family! I pray for you and Owen all the time. I choose American Girl Place, it is a BlAsT!
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