Out of my mind with worry [Please read the OP's updates before responding - Title edited by MNHQ]

[YourRubyMaker]

Someone please just give me some hope I’m so stressed I can’t function , my 10 year old since sept has had a limp in one leg then it became a weekness in his arm and hand on the same side , doctor was useless and made me do it as two separate issues and make another appointment!!! Didn’t take me seriously and Had X-ray on hips all fine (obviously 🙄 ) I went to see another doctor who said im referring it for urgent peadeatric appointment (great so helpful ) and he wanted to refer for mri but couldn’t , appointment comes thro and it’s in fucking June !!!! And that’s a urgent referral , in the mean time it’s got worse and now he can’t run and often stumbles and falls doesn’t use the arm hardly at all , have taken him back and they’ve now booked a mri brain scan for next weekend , which happens to be on his birthday of all days 😭 he’s mental health is shit as is mine and he’s obviously worried , how long does a brain mri scan take please ? And has anyone ever experienced issues like this and it not be something life threatening, I also have a toddler so am still having to be normal and do normal stuff where as I just want to lay in bed and cry

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Sending so much love

Don't worry about not taking things in . That's totally expected.

You must be emotionally and physically shattered. I hope seeing him is a bit of a relief even if he is ventilated for now.

Sending love

Oh OP, you are such a brave, brave mummy, and I so wish I could hug you and do something nice for you. I want to mother YOU and tuck you up in bed with some hot chocolate and nice cuddly bunny!

Your dear little boy is through the surgery now, and tomorrow is another day.

Cyber-hug for you: ((((OP)))) And cyber flowers above.

All the best

take care x

Oh OP, this must have been the longest day ever. I hope you are with your boy now.

Thinking of you and your son - Hope you are with him now

So pleased the surgery’s over. Have been thinking of you and your son all day and eve. I wasn’t shocked when I saw my son with the tube, as I was so pleased he was OK. But as yours has had a major brain surgery, I assume he’ll remain unconscious for a while, which will be harder for you. Sending love. One step at a time xx

Op if you're worried you might not remember everything at the meeting tomorrow perhaps ask if you can record the conversation? Not sure if they'd allow it but if it was me i think id be overwhelmed.

I just wanted to pop in to remind you people are thinking of you day and night- praying you get some rest and the morning brings fresh light. Your amazingly strong and I hope you have good friends who can help with your toddler so that your dh can be with you too or they can be with you when the doctors speak to you and be your ears/ write notes. Take care of yourself too in all of this no matter how hard that is as the road ahead might be long

You were my first thought this morning. Hope you've got to see your lovely boy.
Remember to look after yourself too. Sleep and food x

Thinking of you OP and wishing you strength for today. When you see the doctor for the meeting, I’m sure he won’t mind if you ask to take some written notes (just tell him you’re struggling to take it all in). I hope your boy had a good night and that you got to see him. This must be really overwhelming - just focus on one day at a time. Sending hugs 💐

Up and awake, first thoughts were to clock in for this thread... wishing you strength for the day ahead.

I've just read your thread and just want to say thinking of you and your family. You're probably already doing this but use your phone to make notes when questions pop in to you mind for when you see the doctors, I often find I forget things and then remember them afterwards and kick myself!

Here to say you aren't forgotten, and I really hope today brings good news. You are doing your boy proud. He may not realise, but we do and are solidly behind you.

Thinking of you and your boy. Your courage is amazing.

Thinking of you both and sending love, wishing him all the best 💙

Sending love for today and hope you've had time with your boy. Good luck today xxx

Also popping by sending love and positive thoughts ♥️

Another one who has woken up thinking of you and wanted to send love to you both x

also thinking about you this morning OP - hope your night was as bearable as can possibly be

Good morning OP, I hope you managed to see your boy last night and give him a kiss x

I will be thinking of you today.

@YourRubyMaker thinking about you today

Checking in.

Hope you got to see your boy after his MRI and you have both had a settled night.

Morning @YourRubyMaker. All the best for today. Thinking of you all.

Hope all is as well as it can be this morning x