Here is how today was supposed to go after coordinating with all doctors involved and planning in advance for Caitlin's MRI to be scheduled while she is off-track
11:40 a.m.- Clint takes Caitlin to orthodontist to have wire and metal bands on back teeth removed.
1:30 p.m.- Jamie (after taking an hour off work) takes Caitlin to nearby hospital for MRI.
2:30-ish- Lunch and shopping for science fair supplies
3:30 p.m.- Return Caitlin to orthodontist to have bands and wires replaced.
This is how today went-
9:00-ish- I get a call from Caleb telling me he has forgotten his gym clothes and needs them by 11. At the same time, Clint is walking up the stairs listening to a voice message telling us our 9:30 a.m. MRI appointment is cancelled due to a problem with the MRI (appointment at 9:30???, MRI broken???)
9:01- Frantically calling the person I scheduled the MRI with. Yep, we were told the MRI was at 1:30 p.m., it was actually scheduled for 9:30 a.m.. No appointments available at the children's hospital today. There's talk of having to put the MRI off for a week or longer. I am freaking out.
9:05-10:00 a.m.- many calls back and forth, we have a squeezed in MRI scheduled at the children's hospital in the evening, and the possibility of technicians fixing the MRI at the hospital near us for a late afternoon appointment.
Caitlin becoming increasingly anxious. Complaining of stomachache, headache, etc...
11:40 a.m.- Clint takes Caitlin to orthodontist
3:30 p.m.- Jamie takes Caitlin to hospital near our home for MRI. Caitlin totally freaks out it car and is dragged into hospital kicking and screaming. Clint is called, women checking us in most likely thinking Caitlin is within minutes of being strangled my her own mother. Temper tantrum increases. Clint finally shows up.
Very long hour of trying to reason with an inconsolable, unreasonable Caitlin...
4:30 p.m.- Decision is reached to medicate, bring on the Ativan. MRI finally.
5 something (after normal business hours)- back to orthodontist with a drugged up Caitlin where we are met with a patient and kind doctor and assistants who act more concerned about Caitlin and less about being unable to go home on time.
6:00 p.m.- Dinner with drugged up Caitlin- conversation is pretty funny and yet seeing her like this makes us all feel sad that these procedures she has to have on a yearly basis for the rest of her life cause her so much anxiety and a total loss of control.
Tonight Caitlin is dizzy, talking nonsense, and is not at all herself, yet she thinks the hard part is over. For Clint and I the hard part is waiting for an answer that will come tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure this long day has taken years off my life.
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What a day... Sorry about all that. You are a very special mom, Don't forget that!
Sorry, Jamie. At least you won't have to take her every year. Eventually, she can take herself. Hope you get good results..soon!
What a day! Now you all deserve very good news. We are keeping our fingers crossed here in Cedar! Love you all!
Dad just told me the good news of MRI results! Prayers are truly answered. Sorry MRI day was so awful..love and hugs!!!
Maybe Caleb should just leave his gym clothes at school for the qtr. I'm certain he would not be the only one.j/k
They should just premedicate in the am before to relieve the stress before she even goes. There are a lot of adults that can't do MRIs without meds.
Funny- tanner wants another one so bad because they had the movie mask thing he could watch. I have weird kids!
I'm wish Shari. Just have her get pre-medicated. Glad you are now going to be able to go every 2 years! That is awesome.
that was suppose to be "with"
The plan now is to do Valium several hours before the next MRI and before Caitlin's anxiety really kicks in. I didn't know that was an option until Dr. C recommended it and Dr. B wholeheartedly agreed to it. The other issue is teaching Caitlin that if something is difficult, drugs are the answer. I guess it's all in the delivery of the information?
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