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Yesterday.....

Yesterday was the WORSE and BEST day of my entire life. I took little Ryker to the pediatrician to get his flu shot and while I was there I was going to have them look at a little pea sized lump in his neck. To give you some past history at around 6 months we noticed Ryker had around a half a marble sized lump that stuck out of his head behind his right ear. The pediatrician told us that is was just a lymph node that we could feel/see and because he is a thinner baby you can see and feel everything. Basically it was nothing to worry about.
So a couple of months ago Ryker developed another lump on the left side of his neck we just assumed it was another lymph node. I just figured next time we took him to the pediatrician I would have it looked at. As I mentioned above he needed a flu shot so I had the lump looked at. The doctor checked his whole body out and then explained to me she just thought it was a swollen lymph node but we need to cross our T's and dot our I's so she was writing me a prescription to go to the hospital to get Ryker's blood drawn. She explained that she wanted to make sure it is not the beginning stages of lymph node cancer and a couple of other cancers. I swear at that moment my whole life flashed before my eyes and the tears started flowing. I am so grateful that she wanted to make for sure that everything was A-O-K.
So off Ryker and I went to the hospital with me being completely hysterical and hyperventilating. First of all I was all alone with no support and scared to death my baby had cancer. It was so awful to get his blood drawn but the technicians were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING with the draw, sobbing mommy and screaming baby (he hates to be held down). I explained to them I was scared to death and needed the results asap. they assured me I would have them in no time. Ryker and I went home and my sister came over to comfort us and sit with us until we got the news. It was not two hours later and the pediatrician called with the GREAT news that it was not cancer. Thank God that our prayers were answered and our baby boy is HEALTHY. The pediatrician just explained that some lymph nodes swell when you are fighting a cold, infection, stressed out, etc. and that it may always remain the same size but it's perfectly normal.
What a relief to know Ryker is healthy! We are so blessed!

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  1. jefferies familyMonday, 28 September, 2009

    Oh Emily...I know exactly how you feel!! Back in Jan. we were in your shoes. I remember the feelings were so raw and the thoughts of what if consumes you. I am so happy for you that little Ryker is healthy and happy. There is no greater blessing!

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