Wednesday, June 29, 2011

June 14th... the day that changed our lives....

This is the day I will always remember as the most emotional day I have ever endured. This was the day that changed my life forever…
I took Dominick to the Dr. the day before because he had been pulling on his ears. Some people say that baby’s do that when they get teeth, but my Dr always said bring them in and don’t believe “teething” rumors! While we were there I asked about his tummy being SOOO much larger than usual and he agreed and said it was probably constipation and just to get the X-ray done as soon as I can. I felt bad because we had dinner plans that night so we decided to go the next morning. The next morning, we got there around 9 and had the simple test done. Here comes what changed my life… We got to the car and Dominick’s doctor called before we left the lot. He said the hospital called and are very concerned with what they found. He said you need to come back upstairs and we need to have more test done today! I started crying and felt as if I was going to pass out! He used the word “mass” and I asked if that meant tumor… he replied yes. We went to upland to have an ultra-sound done, and the tech asked us to stay put while he got the radiologist! That is NEVER a good sign. The radiologist told us a huge tumor was growing out of his kidney. They couldn’t tell if it was attacking any other organs and to go home, pack for Loma Linda and get ready to be admitted! Ryan and I were a mess!!! I have to say, in that moment, Ryan and I realized the severity and the fact we could lose our son as an outcome. I think it came as such a shock because we truly thought we were going to have to change formulas or take meds for constipation or a food allergy.
We got to Loma Linda and they admitted us to the Cancer Ward? I was so confused because I had not really made the connection that this tumor could be cancer. Later that night, they did a CT-scan and the surgeon came in and showed us what they found and Ryan and I were SHOCKED to say the least! 90% of the picture they showed us was tumor. They explained they were going to see if he needs Chemotherapy first to shrink it or just go straight in and get it out… After lots of debate and tests, the surgeon and doctor left it up to Ryan and I. The surgeon said if it was his kid he would do the surgery because he was 100% sure he could get it all out without damaging any other organ. So, Thursday June 16 it was official and we were scheduled for surgery Friday June 17 and noon to remove this massive tumor.

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  1. That is so much that you had to go through Sarah and that you're still going through! I can't imagine. It sounds like you are handling it as well as anyone could! I hope everything continues to improve! He is such a cute little boy :)

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