BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....

Subject: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....please
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:38 PM

Our 4 month old daughter Amelia has a lump at the base of her neck. It started off as what seemed like a small bruise and we assumed that she had rolled over onto one of Harry's Duplo bricks or a press stud from a bib had dug in and we decided to keep an eye on it. Over about 3 weeks a lump has appeared and continued to grow. The small blessing at the moment is that it doesn't hurt her.

She saw the GP today and she said that he isn't sure what it is and he hasn't seen anything like it in an infant so has referred her to the hospital to a paeds consultant. She will probably have to be sedated for a scan so they can seen more clearly what it is. We are hoping that it is just a fatty lump which can be easily removed if needed to be. The doctor did say that if it were any bigger then he would be sending her to Gt Ormond Street tomorrow to be checked out. We should be seeing the consultant in the next 10 days or so.

She is otherwise fit and healthy and catching up in weight and size nicely.

I was hoping the doctor was going to tell me that I was just another paranoid mother, and I am still hoping that the lump is nothing serious. Any good thoughts and energy would be appreciated. She is so small and we are very worried, even though my head says don't worry until someone tells me to worry, it's easier said than done.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:42 PM

No way not to worry, Mom. I have had these moments. Guess the best you can do is to keep it under control, enjoy every moment, and take the right steps.

.... and seek the friendship of Mudcat. We are a real caring bunch, even though we sometimes fight like cats and dogs. You are in my prayers.


All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:42 PM

I wish her all the best lass. I'm not surprised you're worried, it's a normal state for mothers.
Thinking of you both.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:43 PM

You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers lass

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Wesley S
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:52 PM

You're supposed to worry. It's in your job description as a mom. Keep us posted. We'll all hope for the best.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:54 PM

Amelia has been added to my candle burning list. It is way too long these days.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: gnu
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:54 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Sorcha
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:56 PM

Oh, Khatt! Heaps of love and blessings on you all!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Tig
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:57 PM

Hugs

Tig
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:57 PM

I am Sixty Six , and My Old Mum still worries about me ! Hope the worry IS unfounded Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: GUEST,Lady P
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:05 PM

{{{{{KhattPaulAmeliaGeorgeHarry}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:17 PM

Our Prayers and best wishes to you at this time.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:20 PM

(((((((( HUGS )))))))) and a candle light , thoughts and prayers
4 month .......   


All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Rog Peek
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:26 PM

Thinking of Amelia and you mum, hope everything goes well.

Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Beer
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:40 PM

No matter how small the hurt, when it is your child you feel it just the same. Some cases even more.
Here is wishing you the best.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:46 PM

The doctor did say that if it were any bigger then he would be sending her to Gt Ormond Street tomorrow to be checked out.

Phone him up tomorrow and say you want to take her to Gt. Ormond St. tomorrow. If he could have got that appointment sorted out for you today, then he can also do it tomorrow.

Don't wait 10 days, Catherine. Babies should be seen fast, not only for their own health, but for yours too. It's not good enough that you've been palmed off with a 'normal' appointment of 'they'll contact you soon'

10 days is a very long time to sit and worry.

It's probably nothing but a little fatty lump, as you say, but having worked with doctors for many years, I know that Specialists/Consultants would far rather see a little baby as fast as they can, and give you a clean bill of health, reduce the worry all round, rather than think that you've been sitting there worrying your socks off.

You're entitled to ask for a second opinion at your GP's if you're not happy with his answer. Don't worry about making a nuisance of yourself about this, it truly doesn't matter what they think. What matters is your little girl and your peace of mind.

And please, don't panic and think I know something that you don't, because I don't, not at all. But I know how the system works from the inside, and if you make enough fuss, something will nearly always get done and be moved along. The alternative is to take her to your local A&E and get them to get her checked out by someone who knows what they're doing.

I wish you both well. I've been there with a sick child, as many of us have, and we all know how it makes you almost physically hurt inside.

We're all holding Amelia close, Catherine.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: skipy
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:56 PM

All of the above, keep us up to date, we will be thinking of your in our own way. I get a really good vibe about the outcome of this one!
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 05:58 PM

I completely agree, Lizzie. In fact, I am a bit shocked they would wait ten days with one so young. And, I don't know anything, either, except what I know from experience as a mother and working in hospital.

I will be giving thanks for perfect health for Amelia.

Remember worry does not help; my mother let it kill her.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Morticia
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 06:11 PM

Thinking of you Khatt and holding you all in the light. I know from experience that my two managed to scare the living crap out of me I don't know how many times til I got them to 'man's estate' and they are still doing it!

Love to you all

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 06:47 PM

My heartfelt wish for a speedy recovery for her and for the relief of your worry.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Janie
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 07:00 PM

Sending light and love to all of you. How can you not be worried!

Breathe deep and attend to each present moment.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 08:07 PM

What John said...and good thoughts and white light aimed at you from this neck of the woods, too.

Sincerely hope it turns out to be nothing to be concerned about. (Although moms are ALWAYS concerned!)

Hugs.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Tinker
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 08:25 PM

Gentle thoughts for tiny dears
Whispered world of light flow near
And under stars of brightest light
Healing words flow through the night....

Rest your mind (as best a mom can)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Azizi
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 08:41 PM

I agree with Lizzie and others that you should have your daughter seen by the doctor sooner than ten days so that you don't have to sit and worry while you wait out those ten days.

I'm sending positive vibrations to your child and to your entire family.

-Azizi

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 09:03 PM

I dunno about a lot of this stuff, but I'll just kinda smile and think of you and your baby.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Neil D
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 09:33 PM

Positive energy and prayers that all will be well. Take care of yourself also.

                                        Neil and Christina Devore

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Michael Harrison
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 11:21 PM

Prayers for the little one and all concerned, from our house to yours.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 12:27 AM

I agree with Lizzie and Azizi. You said the lump had been growing noticeably for over 3 weeks befor the GP saw her?

I would go back and request/demand the Gt Ormand street appointment immediately.

Good thoughts for you and little Amelia, with love from Tamara

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 02:47 AM

i hope and pray this turns out o.k.
hugs to all.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 08:11 AM

You know where we are if you need a babysitter, a cat sitter, a cold gin or a hot meal... take care. (((all of you!)))

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: topical tom
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 08:16 AM

Best wishes to your daughter and you!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 08:23 AM

Thank you everyone.

Paul and I discussed taking her to the private clinic to be seen but the earliest appointment was a week on Thursday...now I thought she would be seen sooner by a private doctor. Anyhow, the NHS has pulled through and the hospital phoned me first thing this morning with an appointment for Tuesday. I know it's a week away but that's the earliest they can do. They said if anything changes to take her back to the doctor or the hospital.

Milly moo (as we call her!) is well other than this lump and is having an afternoon nap. I didn't get much sleep last night and Paul is working off his nervous energy at work and then finishing off their cots.

I'll keep you posted on any news.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 08:48 AM

Love, ((hugs)), good thoughts and good wishes to you all. We have asked the Great Mother (not the greatest - that's you !) to hold the little lass in Her arms and the Light.

Blessed Be, Erica and Bryn

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 10:07 AM

Actually, what I said about baby sitting... we're still finding things from the last time Harry visited....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 12:46 PM

Good thoughts for Amelia from Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 12:55 PM

Ol' Spaw may be late here but I'm always good for a few hugs and good thoughts and even a bit extra for the tiny ones,

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Cool Beans
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 01:06 PM

Good thoughts to you from Michigan from a father of two girls who are now adults (though you never quit worrying).

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Becca72
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 01:12 PM

Fingers crossed that it's "nothing". Try not to worry too much and do keep us posted.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 01:25 PM

I'm sure it will be something minor but know from experience that until you hear that from the hospital you'll be worrying.
We're thinking of you.
Jane and Geoff

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Jeanie
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 02:29 PM

Sending thoughts and prayers to you all and hoping that there will be good news very soon.

With Love,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: fat B****rd
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 03:13 PM

Very best regards from Charlie in Dunfermline.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 03:14 PM

much love

xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 03:56 PM

Sending warm thoughts from Maine to Amelia.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 04:00 PM

Best wishes for her and for you. May it become a distant memory that you'll tell her about when she is a grownup woman.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 05:18 PM

Sending positive thoughts!
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 10:23 PM

I hope it goes well with you and with Amelia.....all the best....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 01:24 AM

best wishes from me, too

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 04:15 AM

As one of the lucky ones with no real childhood scares, I send you love and good wishes.
A.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: freda underhill
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 04:40 AM

It's a shock to find a lump on a baby - you have been a very responsible mum, following up so quickly. She is a darling and deserves the best care while its investigated and treated. all my good thoughts and best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed for my daughter....
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 05:11 AM

Catherine Jayne
I can understand how you feel. I am crossing my fingers for you and your daughter and hope all goes well.
Very best wishes.
Les Worrall