I'm wondering how may people can tell me I look "horrible". So far my mother, father, a family friend, some people in my office building, and my husband all think that I look one step away from death. That's lovely to hear!

I got Roo an appointement with the specialist tomorrow! I'm so excited! They asked if she had any vomiting... Sure thing. If it'll get her in quicker, I'll tell them anything they want to hear.

Sean's going to come with me, thank God. This is one time I could really use his support.

I called back at 4:40pm and I demanded to speak to someone. I got the head nurse. I explained that I had been told the results were in and the doctor was going to call me, but I still hadn't heard. She put me on hold f-o-r-e-v-e-r and, just when I thought I was going to throw up from nerves, she got back on the phone and told me she didn't see a report anywhere. She put me on hold again to pull her chart, came back, and told me she had no idea what I was talking about. She ended up calling the diagnostic center herself to get the report in. She told me she'd have the doctor call me back.

The doctor called back within 5 minutes and seemed a bit annoyed that I demanded an answer. He said he didn't know what I had been told that morning; he didn't have the results but they called for them since I called so much, LOL! Anyway, she has to see a pediatric urologist because she had a kidney stone-type thing in her right kidney. He isn't sure what's going on there because he felt a mass on her left side not her right, but regardless of that we have to call tomorrow to get her in to see this other doctor.

He told me not to "freak out". Yeah. Right.

Roo did fantastically! I was worried because her last meal was at 6am and she's used to eating at 6am, then again at 8am, then she takes a nap. This morning I fed her a TON of cereal and prunes, then took Ian to school. After that she actually fell asleep and managed to stay asleep for 2 whole hours. Her scan was at 10:30am so the time she spent awake was minimal.

During the scan she was great! Hardly moved at all for the entire 15 minutes, and then she was all smiles (but hungry, LOL!). The rest of the day I spent kissing her and hugging her... I just adore that little girl!

We've been seeing an LMHC for Ian in order to get him diagnosed for a 504 plan. There is some confusion, however, regarding who has what paperwork and what actually has to be filled out for what reasons. Seeing as his IEP Exit meeting is scheduled for the 27th of this month, I really hope someone figures out what the hell I'm supposed to do. I can only ask the same questions to the same people so many times before I start getting bitchy, and I don't want to finish the year on a bad note. Seems like no one has a clear understanding of what has to happen.

This woman is great. Our first "challenge" was working on a bedtime routine because Ian seems to have a rough time settling in for the night. He's up and down at least 5 times, out in the livingroom asking questions and "giving one more hug and kiss," and generally being a pain in the ass. We've implemented a new nighttime routine with very little change in what we had been doing previously, and so far it's been wonderful! Each night he's in his bed at 8:15pm, lights and games off at 8:30pm, and he's sound asleep by 9pm with absolutely no leaving his room and no talking. It's been heaven! Granted it's only been 3 nights, but that's 3 more successful nights then I thought he'd have!

I'm having a tough time dealing with this situation regarding Roo. I'll be fine, but then I'll get this crushing panic that sets in and I feel like I can't breath. I was sitting on the couch today just looking at her, and I just kept repeating "How can something so perfect have something wrong?" I spent extra time cuddling her and playing with her today. She has had a fever on and off all day and didn't seem to be herself.

I've never wanted a weekend to be over so badly!