Maybe my negative thoughts got to the
other doctor who tested Noah for Lowe because he called me this
morning to go over those results. His first question to me was, “Who
gave you the diagnosis that it might be Lowe?” I said no one
really. It was me and all the research I had done and that one
seemed to fit. He laughed and what sounded sarcastic was this response, “Well,
then maybe we should hire you then, huh?” Just give me the damn
results doc is what I wanted to say. Sorry. Can you tell it really got to me?
He called the mutated gene an
“unclassified variant” which means they aren't sure what it
means. Got that? I don't want any confusion like I had during this
conversation with Dr. Jerk. So, they still want to test him for Lowe
and the test that will confirm it is a skin graft that will test the
enzyme. That enzyme will tell us if he has it or not and it's
another test that after Noah has it done, it will be 3 weeks before
we know any results. More waiting...
He also wants me tested but this doctor
wants it done at his office and not with the geneticist at TCH. I'd
rather go to TCH but he said with his office, they'll do the genetic
test on me at no charge. For someone on a budget, that sounds like a
tempting offer! What to do....I know it all comes down to what is
best for Noah. If it's the exact same test, it'll be cheaper all
around and less time. What to do...
God, please give me the strength to get
through the next couple of months. I feel like I'm running out of
steam and strength but I must keep going. Doctor's appointments will
be easier once Isabella goes off to school next week.
Just one day
to sleep in with no kiddo interruption...sorry, I started daydreaming
and it was nice. Ooooo, a whole day for that matter and pampering and a little shopping...just me...ok, quit torturing yourself, Jenna! :)
I'm off to grab a cup of coffee (that makes a lot of things better) and
process all this new information and attempt to clean the living room
again, which I should just give up until my little Bella goes to
school.
Have a good day folks,
Jenna