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Apparently, this is the week of medical problems.  Pumpkin started to limp and then refused to walk at all last night.  She couldn’t take a step without her right leg giving out on her.  I debated with myself for about 20 minutes before Ben stepped in and said I should take her.  So, I did.  We spent 7 hours in the waiting room before being seen.  Apparently, a 2 year old who can’t walk is categorized a 4 on a 5 point scale with 1 being the most urgent.  Ugh.  I debated leaving, but was afraid I wouldn’t get an appointment at the peds clinic the next morning and would end up back at the ER.  I should’ve gone home.  I was finally at the point of if the next time the nurses call names and we’re not called, I’m driving to the peds clinic (which opens at 7–it was almost 5 am by this time) and demanding to be seen when they opened.  Luckily, (for me or for the peds clinic), Pumpkin’s name was called.

From start to finish, we were out in 1 1/2 hours.  I almost wished it lasted longer because we were getting comfortable on the hospital bed with a blanket.  Speaking of blankets–why is the waiting area SO cold? 

Diagnosis:  They don’t know.  She doesn’t have a broken bone.  No dislocated joint.  The doctor was concerned about an infection in her joints caused by an upper respiratory infection (she was coughing, but I think it’s allergies).  Anyway, we’re home.  I’m a bit rested because Ben stayed home to let me sleep a little.  Pumpkin and I slept together for about 4 hours.  It was bliss. 

I’m a day behind schedule in preparing for a birthday party, but at least my mind is at peace. 

I’m leaving you with yet another picture from Hawaii–one of Pumpkin with what she considers posing.  It’s very cute.