OH SWEETY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS KEEP YOUR HEAD UP>>>>

I wish I could offer medical information but that's not my area. I will send prayers your way in hopes that all is well. Keep your chin up daddysgurl.

~Evil

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius

I will pray for you and your entire family. I am going to put a special prayer request in at church for you. But sweetie, your baby will be okay. My SD had pneumonia in December and was hospitalized for a week. They thought because she was not responding to Antibiotics that it could be other things, including cancer and tuberculosis. She had the shadow in her lung as well. After five days in the hospital and twelve days of MAJOR antibiotics, she finally felt better. But I understand the fear you have for her right now. Remember that doctors have to be overly cautious.They told my mom that they found black in her mammogram which could be cancer. We spent the weekend crying and holding each other. Then Monday after another test, found out the scare was for nothing. When I was pregnant with BD, they told me that blood tests at five months showed she had spinabifida and ordered me to have some special test. It took weeks, over Christmas to get me in for that test. So for two weeks I made myself sick with worry and could hardly see because of so much crying. Then I found out everything was fine and that the lab read the date wrong and make the wrong diagnoses.

God forbid it is cancer, remember that cancer IS treatable. Cancer IS overcome-able. My brother had cancer for three years as a child (2-5 years old). It was a very rare form that my parents were told could not really be treated. He is now 39 years old and VERY healthy. I have so many other survival stories. EVERYTHING WILL BE OK!!! Be strong and have faith. I will pray for you everyday. Be positive and remember that negative thoughts will only cause negative results. You are very loved here on this site and will have many people praying for.

I'm sorry for this scare. Of course we all hope for the best and you see improvement soon. Keep us posted.

Best wishes, Jo

"May the forces of evil get confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

Pray for you and your little girl and whole family. Think positive, and I know easier said then done.. Be strong for her.. Although again that is very hard to do too.. I can bet you will be snuggling with her more.. Know we are here for you dear.. And if you need to vent cry (over the computer) we are here.. your in my thoughts and prayers, Love Happy and her family..
Happy

" make sure you tell the people you love most EVERYDAY.. Its important not only for them to know but for you to tell.. Life is to short to be miserable..

...for even saying the "c" word at this stage in the game. It is MUCH to early to even think about that. So, that doctor needs to work on his/her bedside manner if you ask me.

More importantly, I am SO sorry that you are going through this. I know that there's nothing that will calm you until next week, but know that you are in our thoughts. You are right to think positive--she will be FINE. My DD was twice tested for leukemia because of low white blood cell count and each time I was sure she had it. Masses on the lung can be caused by any number of things...fluid from pneumonia (as you know), fungal infection, a totally benign tumor that will dissipate on its own, etc. I am a little bit surprised that she wasn't sent for bloodwork, as with pneumonia, the white blood cell count would be high and that would be a tell-tale sign.

Have you heard of "walking pneumonia"? This sounds like it could be what your DD has. Here's a clip that describes it compltely, from www.cnn.com:

Mycoplasma: This tiny bacterium causes signs and symptoms similar to those of other bacterial and viral infections, although symptoms appear more gradually and are often mild and flu-like. If you've been told you have "walking pneumonia," it's probably caused by mycoplasma. You may not be sick enough to stay in bed or to seek medical care, and may never even know you've had pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia spreads easily in situations where people congregate and is common in child-care centers and among school children and young adults. It may account for as many as one-third of childhood cases. Mycoplasma pneumonia responds well to treatment with the appropriate antibiotics, although you may continue to have a dry, nagging cough during your convalescence.

Note that this is characterized by the dry, nagging cough but with almost no other symptoms, and is common among children. Even if your DD isn't in daycare, odds are that she's around other kids who are at some point.

I hope that you find comfort this weekend, somehow. You and your family will be in my thoughts!

Hugs,
Krissy

stay positive and keep staying busy. i'm sure everything will be fine!!!!
god bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! She will be fine children tend to bounce back quickly so I am sure she will also.

Live for today,you may not have a tommorow

Of course you are in our prayers and thoughts. Remember the power of positive thinking, and I am a true believer in the thought that God does't give us more than we can handle. Hugs and kisses!

~ Katrina

Daddysgurl,
You may feel as you have neglected God but He has not neglected you. He was and is always there. He would not use your daughter's illness to get your attention but He is there for your comfort, to let you know you are not alone. He provides a peace (if you believe) that passes all understanding. Trust in him. You are strong, you are brave and you are loved. I'm praying for you right now.

Livin' my life like it's golden!

Please take a long, deep breath and consider this: IF THE PROFESSIONALS FELT ANY REAL SENSE OF URGENCY, SHE WOULD'VE BEEN ADMITTED TO A HOSPITAL, BEEN EVALUATED BY A PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST AND POSSIBLY HAVE STARTED TREATMENT BY NOW. They are erring on the side of caution, which is good, because they do need to rule out anything serious. It's always better to be thorough than to think it's nothing and let it go. If this was more serious than just "ruling out" the possibilities, they would have initiated treatment immediately. I know you're crazy with worry right now. Hang in there and stay positive. I'll dust off the old rosary beads, if I can find them, and be praying hard for you guys. Let us know what happens!

~ Anne ~

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." -Walter Elliot

All that they are saying about if it were THAT serious is true. Almost a year ago, I found out the hard way that the Doctors act very quickly if something life threatning is wrong.

Also, I believe in God, but I don't go to church. I don't think you should have to. According to the Bible, God is just happy to know that you have faith in Him. And consider something else, would you truly believe in someone who punished your children when they were "upset" with you? Of course not, so don't your mom rattle your cage, sweetie. Your little girl is in my hopes and thoughts.

IF IT WAS EASY, EVERYONE WOULD DO IT.

Ok I never grew up in a church, so I don't have that back ground. I believe in GOD and I do try to be a good person and of course I will tell you that everyday I sin in some manner, I am human. We all do it daily even the most religous people. But I started when I was married to my ex, with my kids and then I moved up here, I tried a couple of churches but I did not find one I liked. If GOD created all living beings, then if you believe he is everywhere not just in churches, he is outside, so going to church to me is not the answer. I believe in GOD I believe I try to be a good loving person, so I truly believe that he is everywhere.
Now my moms take, is if you really want to find GOD just go to the prisons and talk to the prisoners, cuz that is where he is. They all find GOD in prison, but seem to loose him if they get released. How funny is that. When she told me that, I almost pea'd my pants laughing because if you think about it, its so true.
Honey, however I do believe that when its your time to go its your time. I however do not think its your daughters time. I think she is sick, but I also think its something that she will overcome with meds and all that and with your love, strength and support your family will get thru this like champs. We love you here and will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts, and remember GOD is not just in church, he is everywhere and especially in your heart..
Love ya,
Happy

" make sure you tell the people you love most EVERYDAY.. Its important not only for them to know but for you to tell.. Life is to short to be miserable..