After two days in a row of doctor visits and tests...

After two days in a row of doctor visits and tests we've learned that Kira has gallstones and giant tonsils. I'm thankful that we're finally getting somewhere with figuring out her stomach pain and difficulty swallowing.

I never enjoy being the one to bash another person's work, but our experience with Dr. Kashyap was bad. He seemed ok at the first appointment and prescribed her some medications, but when those weren't helping and we needed to see him again he'd just call in a prescription for something else she'd tried previously that didn't help - without even talking to us. After that, he left us hanging for 2 weeks with Kira in pain before he had a nurse call and say that he wasn't taking her insurance anymore. Needless to say, we were upset because quite frankly it was bullshit to let her hurt for that long with no help. 

She is now seeing Dr. Eloubeidi. She had an EGD and endoscopic ultrasound done yesterday. She's got a colonoscopy and Pipida test scheduled for next week. Both Dr. Eloubeidi and Kira's primary care doctor complained about her large tonsils, so she saw an ENT today. The ENT said she would like to see Kira's tonsils again in 3 weeks after we see how well the meds that Dr. Eloubeidi prescribed work. We're all hoping that they'll shrink a bit and that she'll get to keep them.

We've got several appointments to keep over the next few weeks, but it'll all be worth it if we can get our sweet girl feeling better. I'm thankful that I'm out of school next week because I feel like there is a lot to juggle at the moment.

Anyway, that's what's going on with us. I hope all of you are doing well. If not, hang in there until things swing in your favor! ❤️

Painted my nails the other day.

Painted my nails the other day.  Wanted to share them sooner, but got lazy.  Then wrecked the thumb on the fridge this morning.  😂😂😂  I took that as a sign that I'd better hurry up and get a photo.

I'm wearing Tonic Nail Polish, of course.  The lighter color is called "Red Right Hand" and the accent nail is "Firefly."  The red glow in Red Right hand really pops next to Firefly.  I stamped the lighter ones to darken them up a bit and make them even more interesting to look at.

I'm sorry that this isn't the best photo.  I don't know what to say other than that I'm tired and didn't want to try anymore. I think this rainy weather is making me want to hide under blankets and cuddle the animals.  LOL

Anyway.  This is the closest I've come to nail art on myself in quite a while.  😕

Studying for the last Linear Algebra exam of the semester!

Studying for the last Linear Algebra exam of the semester! Sometimes I get photos of the board because the teacher works fast. Here's a sneak peek at what we went over on Wednesday. 😊

This is the apologetic face...

This is the apologetic face of someone who was chilling beside me, but then jumped up so suddenly that she headbutted me in the face. 😂😂😂

Worry not, goofy-head. You are always forgiven. 😍😍😍💗💗💗

Today was stressful.

Today was stressful. I was supposed to do my presentations this morning (one solo, one with a partner), but that didn't happen. I guess plans changed and I didn't get the message before I drove to school. My project partner can't take off work again, so I guess I'll be presenting our joint one alone. Woo.

I missed Kira's appointment with her new stomach doctor this morning because I thought I was doing presentations at school. Despite money being tight, Shaun took off work to take her. At least it seems like she has a better doctor this time. He's ordering both an endoscopy and a colonoscopy for her - she's got those appointments coming up starting next week. Hopefully, we'll get her stomach issues worked out soon.

After I saw that I wasn't presenting my projects I came home to study for my test that was this afternoon. I am sure I didn't make an A and a B seems unlikely. If I had to guess I would say I might have been in the C range. I'm pretty sure I didn't fail it, at least. We shall see. It was in Organization and Architecture, which I've been doing fine in all semester.

I got home around 5. I saw that "King of the Hill" is on Hulu now, so I put that on the TV and just chilled out until Shaun got here. I tried all evening to work up the motivation to paint my nails, but I never could. I've been a lump. I think the peak of this day is going to be the shower I'm about to take. I'm just beat. I'm so tired and stressed. With school, politics, the kid's health, and money, I guess it's to be expected.

Anyway. I'm off. Goodnight, all. ❤

I made a 94 on the last Linear Algebra exam

Both of my bettas have made bubble nests.