Off To See The Doctor

I have several pictures and things I want to post about last weekend, but I feel that it is important to post about our day today.

Emma has been battling stomach aches off and on for several months, but recently it has become an everyday occurance. Scott and I finally decided it was time to see a doctor and figure out the cause of her pain. Scott and I are always reluctant to take our kids to the doctor thinking he is just going to say it is the typical cold, cough, etc. Well, today was the day. First, I need to mention that Emma was aware of the fact that she was going to be asked to take a urine sample. So on the way to the doctors office she had to pee "REALLY BAD" (I am sure all of you moms have heard this before) but said she didn't want me to pull over because she wanted to pee in the cup! Next, they took 2 vials of blood and asked many questions trying to figure out the root of the problem. Emma started crying before the nurse even stuck her with the needle. She asked her daddy if he ever cried when the nurse took his blood and he told her no, but that it does hurt. She replied with "I cried because I am a little girl", quick thinking Emma! Last, they took an x-ray at the hospital. Emma did so well. She didn't wiggle at all while they were taking the x-ray. As I was getting ready to help her put her shorts back on and pick her up off the table she looked at me with those puppy dog eyes and said, "I love you mommy." Talk about a tear jerker. Anyway, out of the 2 hour ordeal Emma received a coloring book, crayons, and her favorite, 13 stickers. We will find out the results on Thursday, so please be praying for Emma.