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by: Kara Noel Lawson

Why I don’t like doctors (sometimes)

Cy in hospital

It’s about 1am and I just said goodnight to my youngest (and favorite-est) child on his first birthday. Then I got in my car and drove home. He had been admitted into CHOC hospital and my hubby is staying with him through the night (Preggos don’t sleep well, even in their warm cozy beds at home).

I took Cy into the doctor because he had a nickel sized sore on the inside of his lip (it was gross) and I wanted to get it checked out. He has had small sores come and go before – when he was sick or teething so I wasn’t too worried. He didn’t have a fever or lack of appetite and was acting just as sweet perfect as ever. After looking Cy over the doctor made me feel dumb because I hadn’t brought Cy in for his sores earlier.

Flash back to 2007ish when I brought Eli in 3 times for the sores in his mouth and the doctor made me feel dumb because he had no fever or lack of appetite and was acting normal.

All I’m saying ‘doctors of the world’ is don’t make moms feel like horrible parents. It’s super lame.

Anyway, today, on Cy’s 1st birthday, I’ll be meeting with the Infectious Disease Doctor. And if he/she makes me feel like a horrible mom I may just give them the ole’ one/two! OK, I probably won’t punch a doctor… but I will give a super dirty look and post embarrassing photos of them on twitter.

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We would covet your you prayers and well wishes. Every sweet comment on instagram (@elislids follow me so I can follow you, I’m addicted) and twitter have brought a smile to my heart. REALLY!

HUGE possibility the tests will come back saying something simple like he “needs more zinc in his diet.” But we did get the whole “we aren’t going to worry you with the what-ifs until after the test results” speech. Which causes a mom’s mind to wander to icky places.

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  1. Crystal Anderson says

    Kara – I’m praying like crazy for little Cy! I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this – especially on his first birthday. Poor little pumpkin! Big hugs to you!

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    • Eli's Lids says

      I felt so bad about his birthday too. Later we were kinda thankful because we got 3 days of one on one time with him (pawned the big kiddos off on family/friends) and CHOC gave him super nice gifties… which we don’t do until they can remember what we gave them. He was probably in heaven! Except for the IV… ouch!

      (can you tell I’m catching up on emails??)

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  4. Lisa Barnard says

    SO Sorry to hear about CY! Happy Birthday to him! I know doctors can be lame but if you have him at CHOC he is at the best place possible! If you can ask for Dr. Robert Armen. He is an infectious disease specialist at St. Joe’s/CHOC. Gavin and I saw him when we had a staph infection 2 years ago and he was so nice. I went to school with some of his kids, too. PS we made it through staph just fine so don’t be frightened by your over active hormone filled imagination right now. We will add him to our prayer list!

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  5. Jaime says

    We’re praying for Cy and for your new baby too. Try not to worry too much and know the Lord loves that little guy more than you can imagine. Love you much!!

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  7. Caryn B says

    Praying for Cy and your sweet family. If you need anything, I’m around….ok? Let me know….you have my number….

    Happy happy birthday to him! I can’t believe it’s been one year…..

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  9. Andrea says

    Happy 1st Birthday to Cyrus!!! You are an amazing mommy!! Praying for healing over Cyrus and wisdom for the doctors.

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  11. YaYa says

    Happy Birthday my little man… you have the best mommy and daddy in the whole wide world.. you are so loved. Sending big kisses and hugs to you. Love, YaYa

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  12. Stephanie says

    XX Hugs! I’m sure everything will be okay my dear. The fact that Eli had similar issues and is okay speaks volumes. Just remember that doctors are just people. Not super-beings. They are human just like you & me, so I wouldn’t put too much stock in their judgements. You have 3.5 kids. You must be doing something right.

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  13. rachael says

    Jason saw the FB post about prayers for Cy, so we’ve been covering him and you all with prayers since last night. Sending our love and thoughts and virtual hugs across the miles. What a stinky first birthday. I’m sure you’ll make it up to him 🙂 Love you!

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  14. Monica Moore says

    You are a great mommy! Give that boy a birthday hug from us & please, please let me know if you need help with anything until Cy breaks out of there!

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    • Eli's Lids says

      The crib does kinda look like a jail cell. Last night he was scraping his sippy across the bars and we couldn’t help put crack up at our lil’ jailbird.

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  15. Hanna says

    Happy Birthday beautiful Cy! We love you and hope you get out of that place soon. Our prayers are with you little man. xoxoxo

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  16. Michele says

    It’s been too long! That little guy is so cute and getting so grown up! You ARE the best mommy. Don’t let those doctors make you feel dumb. You’re not!

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  18. Hot hubby says

    You are not supposed to be awake at 3:30 am posting! Ha. Happy birthday to you son. You have our heart. And don’t worry about those stupid doctors who have no souls, you always do what is best for our children and give them so much. Best mommy I know for sure. 🙂

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    • Eli's Lids says

      Now that’s why I married you 🙂
      How could I sleep without you! I cleaned the kitchen then got rid of mental clutter on the blog 🙂
      You aren’t supposed to be awake either. Can’t you sleep in that comfy cozy hospital chair???

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