Allergies, Corn Nuts, MRI's, and Hair Cuts

Friday was a very eventful day for me. I took Delaney to her physical therapy appointment at 8:15 that morning. We were greeted by a very friendly therapist named Kim. Delaney instantly took a liking to her. I was very relieved that it went so well. She was recommended for occupational therapy as well and will be evaluated for that next week. The therapist says that my concerns over Delaney's slow walking are valid concerns. She felt that alot of Delaney's problem with walking centers around sensory issues. She says that Delaney has all the tools to do the walking, she just lacks the sensory skills she needs. She also has poor head control, weak muscle strength, and has this paralyzing fear of falling. Hopefully, PT and OT will help her with these things. We will also be doing a technique called brushing. We did brushing with Destiny when she was younger. It worked well for her, maybe it will work for Delaney as well.

After leaving PT, I went to my parents' house to pick my dad up. He was scheduled to have outpatient surgery on his thumb. I took him to the hospital for his surgery and waited while he had the surgery performed so that I could drive him home. While waiting, I fed Delaney a snack. I was getting a little hungry by that point, but decided to wait a little while to eat. After my father's surgery was complete, I went to the pharmacy to pick up bandages and things for his dressing changes. Delaney and I drove him home and left so that we could pick up the sisters from school. I was starving at that point, so I decided to stop at a store and pick up a snack. You know, something quick that I could eat on the way to the school. I chose Corn Nuts. I had never eaten Corn Nuts before and my curiosity got the best of me. Let me just say, YUMMY! I love Corn Nuts! I could see the start of a beautiful friendship! Sadly, Corn Nuts do not love me in return. By the time I picked the sisters up from school my mouth felt raw. The sisters had an appointment to get their summer hair cuts. My sis-in-law was taking them as a gift to me. By the time she came to get them at 3:30, my mouth was swollen. My sis-in-law took one look at me and asked, "oh my, who hit you in the mouth?" I went to look in the mirror, and sure enough, my lips were swelling at a rapid rate. I ended up in the ER with a severe allergic reaction to my new friend, Corn Nuts! Needless to say, the relationship is over! No more Corn Nuts for me! SIGH! I am okay now though. My mouth is just really sore and I feel like I was hit in the face with a train. No big deal really.

I FINALLY have my appointment for my breast MRI. I will be going on Thursday. Please pray. I am anxious to get the results, but not so anxious to get the bad news that I fear is coming. I'm trying to think positive thoughts, it's just not working for me. Sorry. I will let everyone know the results as soon as I get them.

By the way, the sisters' hair cuts turned out beautifully. I will attempt to slow the girls down long enough to catch a few pics of them and will post them soon. They just look so grown up with the new cuts! SIGH!