Together

Once I got over my meltdown, I was able to see a little more clearly.  It sure helped to have T there to listen to me rant, though.  (Girlie, I have no idea what I would do without you.)

So I spent the better part of the late afternoon/early evening yesterday drafting the following message.  I didn't want to sound like I was accusing anyone of anything, because that was certainly not the point.  I did want to call attention to the fact that The Hubbs and I are concerned about The Princess.

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Hi Mrs. G.,

I'm concerned about The Princess.  The diarrhea issue you've been describing is by far at its most prominent when she is at school, and it's often only through your notes that I even know it's happening.  Most days, we don't see any indication of this at home, even if it happened all morning at school.

**Of course, while I was at work today, The Hubbs called to let me know that she had an explosive BM early this afternoon.  We didn't experience anything like this at all during her week at home, so this is new to us!

Because of this, I'm convinced that the cause is not 100% PICA (as suggested by you and Nurse S.) or stomach bug (as suggested by her pediatrician)...I think it might be a combination of the two along with anxiety or nerves about something unfamiliar or unpleasant to her. 

I'd love to talk about this with you when we both have the time, but I don't want to blind-side you with a phone call out of the blue.  :)

Here's a short list of questions I have about what's been happening at school:

What time of day are these BMs happening - before lunch?  After lunch? 
How often?
Are there any new people in the classroom?
Are there any new objects or activities?
Does she seem more agitated than normal?
Does she seem more tired than normal?

At home, she's seemed completely normal - no fever, good temperament, all that jazz.  She has not been eating anything outside, and we've been keeping a very close eye on her since this issue started a couple of weeks ago, so I don't think it's anything she's eating.

Her pediatrician told us that there's a tummy bug going around that involves diarrhea, which can last from 2-14 days.  She also said that it's something that has to run its course, and that kids and adults who've already had it can catch it again.

Thanks for listening...I just want to make sure I'm doing everything I can do for my little girl.  Please let me know when you've got some time so we can talk about this.


Thanks!
One Mom

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And, as I should have known, I received a wonderfully receptive message back within an hour or two...long after The Fabulous Mrs. G.'s work day had ended.  She and I will be talking in the next day or so to see if we can figure this out together.

Together: such a beautiful word, don't you think?