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DD has a bruise that isn't going away.

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SaulGood · 10/06/2015 12:03

8yo dd complained a few weeks ago that she had a bruise on her inner thigh. She said she couldn't remember how she did it. It looked very much like a mark made by her little brother pinching her which on occasion, when frustrated, he does. He also tends to aim for her thigh or the tops of her arms. She's also as active as most 8yos and rides her scooter everywhere, occasionally crashing and bruising her legs. I put it down to that.

A week ago she mentioned it was still there and I had a good look and it had faded to a browny colour but I could feel a lump directly underneath it. Around the size of a pea. She said it was sore.

A week later and it's still there, same size, sort of a reddy colour but she says it's more sore than it was. She does admit though that she squeezes it because there's a lump underneath it and it 'feels funny'. I don't know if that's exacerbating things.

I have a terrible health anxiety, particularly where the dc are concerned and I am jumping to the absolute worst conclusions. Because that helps, obviously. Hmm

She's not ill, not tired or not herself. She's perfectly well. She's also had other run of the mill, fell off her scooter or got whacked with a golf club bruises in the last couple of weeks and they've cleared up within a couple of days. It's just this bruise on her thigh.

I've made a GP appointment for after school today as it's preying on my mind but is there a chance this is absolutely nothing and my sky high anxiety and terror is unnecessary? I need to stop googling.

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myrtleWilson · 30/08/2017 21:39

another one chiming in with a phew but totally understand need to wait till next week for a throaty yay!! Your DD sounds amazing - mind as a family you seem pretty together. On the decorating front - I once as a young teen in the late 1980s/early 1990s decided that I needed a decorative border round my bedroom - but putting it on the walls was not for me... For reasons unknown (and showing my lack of an inner interior designer) I put my border round the ceiling... No idea what I was thinking of!

youarenotkiddingme · 30/08/2017 21:45

That sounds quite positive and it sounds like you're managing your anxiety well.

I don't have anxiety but also never believe anything until I have all the evidence Grin

SaulGood · 30/08/2017 21:50

Rebel you have prostate cancer? High five dude, I have penile cancer

Even the consultant said Dr Google is 97% bollocks.

You're all magnificent.

And too kind where I'm concerned. I'm a fly by the seat of my pants, muddling through, good enough mother. You're all bang on re DD though. She is a very kind and bright young woman. She lives inside the novels she's buried in during all daylight and some moonlight hours and is a delight to know. Quirky, individual and curious, I'm glad to have her. To have her hopefully healthy is just about perfect.

So grateful to all of you. And to see some old names on here is magical. MN is more than whinging and whimsy and I'm indebted to all of you who have given up your time and thoughts to us recently. I can't thank you enough.

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lazycrazyhazy · 30/08/2017 21:51

I thought of you today in the rain and am pleased to read this cautiously optimistic update. Sounds reassuring.

We went to Addenbrooke's once and it's certainly the biggest hospital site I've seen. It FEELS bigger than the London teaching hospitals though it probably isn't. So completely get how you got lost several times!

Wishing you luck with the results next week. Gosh waiting another week for certainty is tough but I'm inclined to agree things would be rushed through were they concerned. Winehopefully you're relaxing now with one of those.

SaulGood · 30/08/2017 21:56

Warm milk and Guardians of the Galaxy. I'm not very sophisticated I'm afraid.

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booellesmum · 30/08/2017 22:27

Just read your update. Brilliant news.
Hopefully she can go on the waiting list next week and it'll move quickly.

MrsMozart · 30/08/2017 22:30

Just seen this. Read it with trepidation, so pleased to see a positive update. I'll keep all crossed lass.

RebelRogue · 30/08/2017 22:41

Milk and guardians sounds awesome. As does good enough parenting.
Sorry about the penile cancer though Grin

DonkeyOaty · 30/08/2017 23:00

I'm giving your update a thumbs up. What a palaver though. Guardians and warm milk, blurgh. You need a Galaxy bar.

Lissette · 30/08/2017 23:42

I thought it might be Wine too! But chocolate perfectly acceptable!

SaulGood · 31/08/2017 07:34

[teetotal]

Never touched alcohol. Can you imagine what wine would do to me? I'd be all over AIBU spewing nonsense. I suspect I'd give in to the urge to troll the baby names thread with pseudo names in obscure languages which are actually bad swears and I might even end up back in style and beauty where I am Not Welcome.

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whiteroseredrose · 31/08/2017 08:12

Just read this thread with a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. So glad that you're seeing the speck of light at the end of the deep dark tunnel.

ScrambledSmegs · 31/08/2017 10:19

Showy you are far too modest. Your S&B threads were the best thing I've read in that section. The dress that puddles was both poetic and hilarious.

Your DD does sound awesome. I love her no-nonsense attitude and her taste in music. You're doing brilliantly as a parent too - I bet she doesn't have a clue that you were as worried as you were.

minmooch · 31/08/2017 12:38

Such a promising meeting although understand your need for the final call next week.

Addenbrookes is an amazing place - my son was there for a very long time. They don't give false hope. They say it as they see it. And if they have serious concerns they will tell you so as not to give false hope.

May the days speed by and you get the definitive all clear next week.

For those of us who have lost children to cancer we read these threads with a gut wrenching fear of the known. We delight when the news is positive and that a child does not have to face that fight. Xx

Lissette · 31/08/2017 14:11

Minmooch Flowers you are as lovely as always.

SaulGood · 31/08/2017 17:05

Min, like so many MNers, I am privileged to have known your story and experiences from your honesty on here at the most heart breaking of times. I don't have the words to describe how selfless it is to stand there ready to support other families when you've trodden that path yourself. Please know that I am grateful for your support. You are quite the most wonderful type of human spirit. You do him proud.

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raspberrycordial · 31/08/2017 18:31

Minmooch your last paragraph made me cry, I am thinking of you and wish you hadn't had to lose your son. 💓

ajandjjmum · 31/08/2017 18:44

The best of MN.

Really cheering news Saul. Minmooch - my heart goes out to you. Your DS would be so proud. Flowers

misdee · 31/08/2017 19:00

Your daughter does sound wonderful. I expect she gets that from her mother :)

flumpybear · 31/08/2017 19:15

So pleased all seems to be ok ... looking forward to hearing your good news after the multidisciplinary meeting Flowers

IrritableBitchSyndrome · 31/08/2017 20:15

Whoop! Excellent news :) I'm still looking forward to the 'everything is awesome and DD is going to be completely fine' update next week. ;) xx

puzzledbyadream · 31/08/2017 20:34

Good news! This thread has been an absolute journey, let's hope for the best news next week.

Haggisfish · 01/09/2017 00:23

Oh thank goodness. Hope you all enjoy your weekend.

LuluJakey1 · 01/09/2017 10:03

Phew - I have worried for you and you all sound so nice. Have a great weekend and relax.

whatsleep · 03/09/2017 17:42

Hi Saul, New to your thread, another hand to hold if you need one Flowers