It's always somethin'

Today I decided to take Charlie in for her persistent back pain. She complains to me every day about her back hurting and always points to the same dang spot, we're going on weeks if not a month of this now. Doctor says things look okay but ordered blood work (and you can imagine how well that goes with a 2-year-old). We tried to do it today but her vein rolled and we didn't have success. So tomorrow morning, I get to take her to another clinic where she doesn't know anyone and have the draw done there. To say I'm anxious is probably an understatement. It's probably nothing, but I also don't want to ignore it and have it be something that would have been easier to address if caught sooner. And no, I have not once googled this symptom because I do not need Dr. Google to tell me that my kid has some rare bone disease or cancer. I'll leave that to the experts.

For what it's worth, Charlotte was pumped to get a bandage. We're very much into the stage where each boo boo requires a bandaiiiiiiiiiiid. I'm thrilled.

Bug is off to her swim class with her dad tonight and I am trying to get myself caught up on work.

Now I have more results to wait for!
Hooray!
Mama Porch

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It is not 1950; I do not vacuum in pearls.

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