Simple Life

I realize I have not updated anyone; I apologize. I keep waiting for news, something definite that I can share.  I don't have that yet.  I'll give you what I have, which is I essentially more waiting. The hematologist that we saw at Children's in Seattle called one day between Christmas and the New Year to let us know that Lily's ANA Panel came back positive.  As I understand it, this means that she has antibodies in her blood.  The doctor said a post or ANA panel is indicative of an autoimmune disorder, but more testing would be needed to have any definitive results. There was still some of Lily's blood in the lab, so they used that for the additional tests. I have not heard from her again.  I tried to call today, but the office was closed due to the holiday.  Will call tomorrow.  Also, her prolactin levels have returned to normal and she is not longer lactating. We are all glad for that!   We had a big family vacation scheduled over wint...

Short version: Today's Children's Hospital visit didn't give us answers. We are waiting on labs and a new specialist.  The MRI was clear, and Lily is still lactating (for more on that fun fact, read on...) About 10 days ago, Lily emerged from her therapists office, shyly.  We are close.  She tells me everything. For her to be shy was unusual.  Turns out, she's been lactating - for about 3 weeks. She didn't know it wasn't normal and was really embarrassed about the whole thing.  During school she'd feel the leakage begin and just hope that it wouldn't show through her shirt.  She talked with her therapist about it - only to discover that, it is not normal for a 15 year old to lactate, unless pregnant or having just given birth. Lily has never even seriously held a boys hand, let alone being pregnant.  Barring divine intervention, this was a new problem.  I called her doctor (and bought the poor girl nursing pads).  A blood test revealed high...