Friday evening DH & Ethan were playing around. DH said, "Look at his neck.". I thought maybe I didn't wash his neck very well and he still had a dirt necklace. No, Dh thought Ethan's neck, specifically his lymph node, looked swollen. Of course, I g00gled it. Cancer was mentioned. My heart sank. It was also suggested to see a doctor if the lymph node was swollen for 2 weeks. Two weeks seemed like a long time. Monday night Ethan didn't sleep very well, he insisted that I sleep with him. I was feeling so anxious on Tuesday, I could feel myself tearing up throughout the morning.
I was able to talk with my 2 direct managers, told them that Sara's day is coming up soon and I get anxious around this time, and I'm worrying about Ethan, and that Sara and I share a birthday. They were very understanding, said I could take time off if I needed it or just take breaks when I need a few minutes alone.
Just telling them made me feel better. Later I made a doctor a ppt. For Ethan.
Wednesday we went in. The doctor said that he wasn't concerned because it was small and only one that was swollen. If it were larger and/or there were multiple swollen lymph node around his body, he'd be concerned. We talked about Ethan's overall health - potty training, adjusting to a new classroom, etc..., he was able to set my mind at ease. At least I know what to look for now, not just incomplete information from an Internet search.
I paid my $25 co-pay and went home to enjoy my beautiful son.
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I am totally with you on this one!
You can gently rub the lymph to get it flowing. Rub (superficially) toward the center of the body (down the neck toward armpits and shoulder blades) My lymph gets sluggish alot and I can feel nodes swell up.
I'm relieved he's okay. The internet is a wonderful thing but sometimes it can cause us to freak out...been there.
Best $25 dollars ever spent, ifyou ask me.
Give that boy a hug for me! And you too.
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