Nothing like cramming as much "doctor" stuff as you can in one day! Jordan got her wisdom teeth out yesterday morning and then Kass had a dermatology appointment.
Both Kass and Zach have had their wisdom teeth out. They were groggy and said some funny things afterward. But Jordan? Oh my freakin' heck . . .
she laughed . . .
and laughed . . .
and laughed . . .
and laughed . . .
and laughed . . .
and laughed . . .
and laughed some more . . .
. . . all the way home even.
It was like she was drunk or high . . . or both, rather. lol
Of course Kass (who went with because Dan was working) and I were laughing hysterically too. I was worried about Jordan laughing because it was just too much. I kept trying to calm her down, but then she'd say something funny and we'd all start laughing. Kass recorded Jordan on her cell phone. It was freakin' hilarious!
Trip to the pharmacy and a run to Iceberg for a shake for Jordan.
Then came Kass' turn. Off to the dermatologist. She's had this large bruise-looking thing on the whole front of her shin for a couple months. It started small, kept getting bigger, finally went to the doctor, gave us an antibiotic, still didn't work, he suggested the dermatologist, and he knew what it was immediately--erythema nodosum. Apparently it only happens in women and it's often associated with Strep. Kass got her tonsils out about ten years ago and hasn't had strep since, but oddly got strep earlier in the year. About a month or so before this occurred. Is that weird or what?
Trip to the pharmacy for Kass. I assured the pharmacist that I was not out to start my own pharmacy.
I also made sure I also treated myself to some of that oh-so delectable Magelby's chocolate cake . . . as long as I was in the vicinity after Kass' appointment.
Then Kass had a double-header that night. Dan stayed home with Jordan and I went to watch Kass. Had to make some REAL mashed potatoes for Jordan before I left thought and just missed Kassidy hitting a triple. Dang!
Anyway, I'm done with the doctors now. Oh, now wait . . . I've got more dermatology and dentist appointments for all of us in the next couple weeks. If you can't find me at home, you know where to look for me. ;)
Have a great weekend y'all!
OMG!!! Kerri, I almost died when I read your post. As I was reading about Kassidy's bruise on her shin I had deja-vu. I had erythema nodosum my senior year of H.S. Started off the same way...big unexplained bruise on one of my shins. Dr. was sure I'd just "forgotten" running into something. Few weeks later we're back at the Dr. with them on both shins. Ended up at the dermatologist for treatment. Interesting that they think it is related to strep, they had a different explanation for me. This was a while ago, 1991, so I'm sure they know more about it now than then. But wow, I've never heard of anyone else having it! My thoughts go out to both the girls as they are recovering. :) And hey...can I get one of those milkshakes too?
Posted by: Amy V. | June 18, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Amy, that is really weird! It's funny how you never hear of something like this and then you turn around and find out there's someone else that's experienced it! I told Kass about you having it...I think she felt good to know that someone else has had this. I almost feel like calling my doctor just to let him know what it was. It's such a bizarre thing. Thanks for sharing that. :)
Posted by: Kerri Bradford | June 18, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Sounds like you have been busy at your house. I hope the girls are getting along ok. Hey, just got back from D.C. a couple of days ago. Such a great place! I saw some missionaries in the Rosslyn area. I thought of Zach. :) Does that area cover his mission? I don't know how he handles the heat and humidity. It was in the 90's with 100% humidity and I about died! Spent several days in D.C., Baltimore, Gettysburg, and West Virginia. Love it!
Posted by: Janet Meyerhoffer | June 18, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Oh...so jealous you went to DC Miss Janet! Zach's actually in the DC North mission so he's on the Maryland side...right now in the Chevy Chase area. And yeah, after growing up in the dry heat, I can't imagine he likes the humidity too much. lol Although, he has been there for over a year now, so he should be getting used to it.
Posted by: Kerri Bradford | June 19, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Tell Kassidy I'm thinking of her. I spent a lot of time with my legs elevated (had it on both legs pretty bad). But mine was attributed to an allergic reaction to a med I was taking. I can't wait to tell my mom about it being related to strep. I don't remember if I had strep around that same time or not? I will say that when I report it on my medical history, most people don't have a clue what it is.
Janet, I bet we crossed paths. My husband and I just got back from DC Monday evening (it was our 15th anniversary trip). I too was keeping my eyes peeled for some missionaries, but didn't see any. And oh my gosh was it HOT!!! It was my first trip to DC and as far as cities go, I was very impressed - it was VERY clean and I felt very safe!
My mom lived in Chevy Chase in the 60's while going to nursing school. Our hotel was right by the LDS church in Camp Springs, MD. And the temple looks really pretty from the interstate - it must be right in Chevy Chase.
Posted by: Amy V. | June 19, 2010 at 01:39 PM