Today the process of ‘What is this?’ continues. We had a CT scan this morning to gather some more information. Savannah did great- wasn’t scared- asked a lot of questions. She was presented with a handful of silly bands and some lollipops after the test and we were on our way.
They should have some results for the pulmonologist to review in a few days. I feel like we are in such a weird position with all of this because, yes, there is something on her x-ray that needs to be treated. Sure, it could be serious. However, unlike most of the parents that are bring their child to the pulmonologist or Dell Children’s, we haven’t been having chronic problems. She feels great. it is almost by accident that we ended up getting these tests done.
I am a little amused when the doctors and techs ask me questions like ‘So how long has she been coughing?’ and ‘ oh is she really uncomfortable with her wheezing today?’ and I answer ‘ oh about a week ago when her cold started.’ and ‘oh she’s not wheezing at all- hasn’t in over a week’. You can see the slight confusion in their faces. She does have a really minor cough, but it’s not slowing her down and improves every day. Her breathing is fine, she’s not short of breath.
I am thankful that the tests so far have been non-invasive and painless. I have a feeling there will be some blood tests or biopsies in the future if the CT scan doesn’t tell them what
they need and that will probably require some ice cream at least as a reward.
We just hope they figure this out soon and we get our little girl back to 100% ( inward and outward) as quickly as possible.