Leukemia | The Backstory - Part II

Before we went to see Elizabeth's doctor, I decided that I should record a list of all the symptoms Elizabeth had.  I didn't want to forget anything.  This is the list I came up with for the doctor...

• Fatigue (not wanting to walk, play)
• cracked, bleeding lips
• blood in stool and diaper
• rash (skin, tongue, inside of cheek)
• trouble sleeping at night
• loss of appetite
• pale
• bruising
• cranky

When we got to the doctor's and I read off my list to the nurse before the doctor came in, it really hit me.  My little girl is really sick.  After the nurse left and before the doctor came in, I got very emotional and even cried a little.

The doctor came in and we further discussed the symptoms and talked a little about possibilities.  He then took a look at her and we talked some more.  He then took a look at her and we talked some more.  At first he was telling us to go to a lab for some tests, but after examining Elizabeth and talking more he told us to take her to Sparrow hospital's ER.  He wanted answers that night.  As we were leaving the office he told us we may be staying overnight.

So off we went.  We went through a drive-thru And stopped at home to grab overnight bags for us all just in case.  Then it was to the hospital we went.

Lots of poking, prodding, testing, and talking went on for the next few hours.  We are so grateful for the 'Curious George' movie that helped distract Elizabeth as best as possible that night.  After 10pm the ER doctor came in and that is when we first heard Leukemia.