The week of doctors

This past week was ever so stressful.  I had the hardest time and it was almost all self inflected.  Well.... not really but possibly. I had to set up appointments for the boys (Rhett and Dylan) to see the pulmonologist (lung doctor) and Rhett also needed to follow up with the nephrologist (kidney doctor).  So I took Dylan to the doctor Monday and found out that nothing has really changed and we don't need to go back for another year unless he shows signs of problems.  That is the good news.

Tuesday morning Gavin woke up looking sick.  But he had been dealing with allergies for at least a week or more, but this was really gunky nose and puffy eyes.  I sent him to school since he refused to go to the doctor because he thought that they would give him a shot.  After school he was worse, and he told me that it hurt to breathe, so I told him that he didn't have a choice and that he was going to the doctor's to make sure it wasn't something really serious.  Took him in to the pediatrician and found out he has a possible virus.

Wednesday it was Rhett's turn to go to the pulmonologist and I dressed up really nice to try to look professional. Seeing as Rhett HATES taking his medicine and when I tell him to take them I can walk away and he doesn't take them. I really try to get him to take it, but I am also running around trying to get kids up and out the door for school without a lot of help and support.  So when I tell him to take it I mean it, but he REALLY, REALLY HATES taking medicine, and tells me that the medicine doesn't work. So I went to work for 30 minutes and then had to leave to get Rhett. After we get to the doctor's office I raced him up the stairs. Well actually he took the elevator and took the stairs.  He had his PFT and then we met with the doctor. Yes he needed to have oxygen breaks between tests because the tests were for him to breathe into the machine and measure the force, pressure, and capacity of his lungs.  He was working really hard.  It was sad to watch him suffer and know that you can't do anything to help him. He had a really hard time blowing out fast and hard more so than before. His lung capacity stayed exactly the same according to the test, but the function of his lungs has dropped again. SIGH! So the doctor did look at me and asked Rhett if he was taking his medicine. Once he found out that Rhett doesn't like to take his medicine, which makes it so he doesn't take them everyday like he is suppose to. Then it was a "curse out" session from the doctor about Rhett needed to take the medicine everyday. We grabbed lunch and went back to school and work.

Thursday Rhett's appointment with the nephrologist really early so Rhett didn't go to school until after. We get there and he has on the border of high blood pressure and after giving a urine sample and talking with the doctor they really wanted to up the dose of medicine that he is suppose to take everyday. After Rhett telling the doctor that he only takes the medicine 1 day out of 7 days she scolded me and him for him not taking his medicine everyday. She informed him that if he doesn't take the medicine everyday he is at a high risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, or even eye damage. She told me that I should supervise him better and be more responsible and make him take his medicine, but also he is also almost 16 years old and should also step it up and take some responsibility for himself. She said to come back in a month after taking the medicine everyday. Nothing like getting ripped a new one for someones bad behavior and choices. after we were done we had lunch together and headed to school and work.

By the time Friday came I was so happy the week was over.  There were a few things that I had to run around and do after work but other than that it went actually smooth after all the other days that were a nightmare.  Of course this week there is more appointments that the kids have, I hope that it isn't going to be like last week.  At least this week the kids who have appointments are Nikole and Gavin.

As I have been dealing with all this stress and frustration, I was so thankful for Kim Hyun Joong. His music calms and builds me up. I have been listening to it non-stop unless I couldn't, like when I am talking to the doctor, or at work. Sometimes I can get away with it while I am talking to the doctor by leaving one ear bud in, but I think by that point I need to stay calm and his music is the only thing that does that for me right now.  Thank you Kim Hyun Joong, wish I could thank you in person.

I will have to keep you posted, on this week.

day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

Yes I understand that 14 comes before 15 but I need to get a picture before I can post 14 so I guess I had better get that picture soon. I would so have it if I had not had my computer stolen. Oh well them dumb people that broke into my house... Ok better stop the ranting and get on with the posting. LOL!

Well seeing as I do not have an Ipod. I guess I will combine all my playlists and put that on shuffle and then let you know what I come up with. LOL!!! Bet you anything it is going to be a lot of Disney movie music since that is what my kids watch and so I listen. At least it all good clean music. :)

1 - Top of the World - By The Carpenters

2 - Once Upon a December - Anastasia by Disney

3 - On Jump Ahead - Aladdin by Disney

4 - Son of Man - Tarzan by Disney (Phil Collins)

5 - Under the Boardwalk - By The Drifters

6 - Two World - Tarzan by Disney (Phil Collins)

7 - Yo Ho, a Pirates life for me - Disney

8 - Friend Like Me - Aladdin by Disney

9 - On My Way - Brother Bear by Disney (Phil Collins)

What do you want to bet that the next song will be a Disney song? LOL! Can't tell what I listen to when ever I am cleaning or anything else huh? :)

10 - Under the Sea - Little Mermaid by Disney

ROTFL!!! I told you didn't I? Well I win... Not sure what I win but heck I still win. This was composed of all my playlists that I have and there was like over 80 songs. LOL! Most of them were Disney songs from music off their movies. :)

day 10- Songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

If you have visited my blog you hear the music that I like to listen to. LOL! I know most of it is Disney but there are plenty that really enjoy listening to that are not Disney.

Here is some more music that I enjoy listening to:

I hope you enjoy this since I know that I do. :)

P.S. - There are some more songs that I like listening too besides these but I will have to share them later. Just giving you something to look forward to. LOL!