My Worry List Continues to Grow

Last week, there was this one day that was all quiet and peaceful.  Nothing was going on, I had no where to go, nothing I had to get done- you know how unusual those days are.  Anyhoo, right after lunch time I started thinking I was getting a bit bored and that I prefer the days where we have to run here and there.

Apparently there must be a mommy rule that I didn’t know about that says, “Do not ever think such a thought.”  Because just a few minutes later Hailey was crying and holding her hand up to me to show me that it hurt.  I looked it over and noticed that her thumb was bent at the knuckle and seemed to be stuck that way. 

After the initial crying though, Hailey seemed to be fine and didn’t act like her thumb was hurting anymore.  But, her thumb was still stuck bent at the knuckle and I may not be a medical professional, but I knew that just wasn’t right.  About ten minutes later we were off to germ land the doctor.

After waiting in the germ infested waiting room just long enough for Hailey to catch the latest germs we saw the doctor.  He immediately diagnosed her with trigger thumb.  He told me that it can be painful and can be quite serious.  He sent us to see a hand specialist right away.

We went to the hand specialist and arrived about 10 minutes early for Hailey’s appointment.  One hour later we were still waiting to be seen.  If you have a toddler or if you have ever had a toddler I’m sure you can imagine how much fun it was to be in a waiting room for an hour.  Add to that- it was nap time. 

When Hailey’s name was finally called imagine my surprise when we were taken to another waiting room- the x-ray waiting room.  We waited there for Hailey to have x-rays done to make sure her thumb wasn’t broken.  After the x-rays we were sent back to the x-ray waiting room again.  We waited a few more minutes until we were escorted to yet another waiting room.

We didn’t have to wait there for too long and we were called to go into the little room to see the doctor, who turned out to be a physicians assistant.  After the PA saw Hailey she concluded that her thumb was not broken and that it was indeed trigger thumb.  Then the PA had to go get the doctor to determine the next course of action.  So, again- we waited.

Finally we saw the doctor.  He told me that there are a couple of choices.  We can do therapy or surgery.  The therapy is almost always temporary and surgery usually has to be done anyways.  He told me to work Hailey’s thumb back and forth for the next couple of weeks and then to come see him again.  So, we will be returning to visit him on the 12th.

The hand doctor told me that it probably isn’t painful for Hailey, but she seems to think otherwise.  Her thumb is not always stuck in the bent position and when it clicks to straighten she cries and holds her hand up to me.  So, I know it is bothering her.  The surgery that she will eventually need is a simple surgery that takes less than five minutes.  Because of her age and the fact that it would be impossible to keep her still for any length of time, she will have to be under anesthesia for the surgery.

So, since I didn’t already have enough to worry about, this has been added to my list.

Speaking of my worry list- I still have not heard back from the neurologist about Hailey.  I talked to Hailey’s pediatrician’s office twice about it last week.  They called the neurologist and haven’t heard back from him.  Monday morning, I called the neurologist’s office and left a message and haven’t heard anything back yet.

Hailey also had her appointment on Monday with the pediatric ophthalmologist.  Last week I dropped off a copy of the video of her rolling her eyes so that he could look at it before we came in.  The receptionist told me that Hailey’s doctor was in a different office until Monday morning.  I offered to drop it off at that office so that he could look at it.  She assured me that was not necessary as he would have time to look at it Monday morning before Hailey’s appointment.

Guess what?  He couldn’t look at it.  Apparently the computers they use have so much protection on them (to keep the viruses away) that he couldn’t open the video.  He told us he would take it home to watch it and call us to let us know his thoughts.  I wasn’t upset with him, it wasn’t his fault.  But, I was pretty irritated that receptionist didn’t seem to know that he wouldn’t be able to look at it on their computers.  Given that we have a $30 co-pay (yes, you read that right- $30) I really wanted him to be able to see the video before meeting with us so that we do not have to go back again.

Oh, and that visit we made to Hailey’s pediatrician last week to look at her thumb?  We were there just long enough for Hailey to catch something because on Saturday her nose started running and on Sunday she started coughing.  So, now I am worried that her cough will turn into wheezing like it did the last time she was sick.

Wow- all the worrying that comes with loving someone so much can sure be overwhelming!

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21 comments on “My Worry List Continues to Grow

  1. Wow, God must have a pretty awesome assignment for little Miss Hailey because Satan is trying awfully hard to stop her … Maybe she is slated to be the first female president, that is of course if things don’t go the way Hillary wants it to go.

    I certainly understand your frustration, stay in prayer.
    Peace & Love.

  2. my4kids on said:

    Wow you really do have a lot going on right now! I’m sorry about Hailey and her trigger thumb I’ve heard of it before but don’t know alot about it. I hope it is one of those cases where it fixes itself without surgery. I would be really frustrated with the neurologist at this point. Even if he doesn’t think anything is wrong he should at least let you know and if he is looking into it he should but to seem to almost be ignoring is very frutrating.
    Hope Hailey gets through this cold easily!

  3. Denise on said:

    Bless Haileys precious heart, so very sorry that she is going through all of this right now. I will continue to lift her up in my prayers, also you my friend. I love you.

  4. Ugh! You poor thing! and Poor kid too!

  5. La Bellina Mammina on said:

    Am sorry to hear about Hailey – hope she’s fine now.

  6. Heather on said:

    So sorry to hear about what Hailey’s going thru (and you too!). Poor kiddo.

  7. Good grief…sorry to hear about all of this…

  8. Common Mom on said:

    Oh man! So sorry to hear about all of this :-( I’m thinkin’ about you and Hailey!

  9. Hi Melanie! I have a tag for you
    http://mlizcochico.blogspot.com/2008/02/6-quirky-or-unimportant-things-about-me.html

    Take care and have a nice day.

  10. Kellan on said:

    Poor little Hailey. I’ve never heard of trigger thumb, but it doesn’t sound serious – that’s good, but surgery, that’s no fun – I’m sorry about that!! I know you have a lot on your mind – I’m sorry about that too and I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Take care – Kellan

  11. I am SO sorry! (((big hugs))) I can’t believe all that you are being asked to deal with right now. I hope that Hailey’s thumb is better soon and if it does need surgery that it goes well. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    I would be really frustrated with the neurosurgeon right now. I know they are busy and all, but we are the people who pay to see them and therefore pay their salary. Geez! Whatever happened to customer service. I hope you hear something soon!

    I’m thinking of you!!

  12. UGH UGH UGH…(((((HUGS))))
    I honestly think I have been going into the doctors office about 4 times a week for the last month.. I understand.
    I hope she isn’t getting to sick and that the thumb thing isn’t too painful for her.
    and Darn it.. I think I would be calling that neurologist every hour on the hour or something like that until they got back with you.

  13. Oh no! Poor Hailey…and poor you too. I think I would be going crazy with worry if it was my child. I really hope you can hear something back from the neurologist and that you can get her poor ‘lil thumb back to normal as well!!

  14. Memoirs of a Mommy on said:

    Trigger Thumb? You have got to me kidding me… Of all the odd things. Man, keep your chin up. I’m sure things will begin to get better and calm down soon. (I’m right there with you!)

  15. Andrea on said:

    I can’t even imagine what you are going through! One thing after another! And I get stressed out when my daughter is teething and can’t stop pooping all day long!!!

    PLEASE keep us posted. Poor little girl (and her mommy). And how do THEY know that it shouldn’t bother her? It would certainly bother me!!

  16. zamejias on said:

    I’m so sorry. I can just imagine how you’re feeling. I hope things will get better soon. Praying for you.

  17. I am so sorry you are going through so much! I sure know what you mean!! If Nancy gets sick I will have to take her to see the Dr and It is soooooo ful of germs that I can’t stand it!! I know I have meds for her but I bet he will want to see her any way so praying she doesn’t get this junk we have had!

    I think you know that Nancy has lupus really bad and her immune system is very low so its a big deal to take her in crowds! So far the cell-cept she is on has worked and she hasn’t been sick. Love and Hugs Grams Hey I think you hit a button on this post for me!!!!

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  19. Melanie,

    Praying for Hailey (also for you – it’s always harder for us moms when they are this young). Evan had surgery at 9 months under anestesia and it was heart breaking but trust God to encourage you and give you peace during this tough time. It’s hard to see God’s purpose sometimes but He will reveal it someday. hang in there! :)

  20. Oh, Melanie – I am so sorry to read what your little Hailey is going through. As mothers, we do worry a lot though. I hope that the needed surgery for her thumb will work out well.
    (((hugs))) and blessings

  21. JennieBoo on said:

    God bless you both.

    What a aggrevation all that waiting must have been, for you both! ANDD surgery!

    MAn, being a Mom sounds like a full-time worry job!

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