The Bad Day Thread

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Aw. So, I'm already having a bad day.

One of my students, the one that tells people I'm her mom because she really doesn't have anyone else to call mom, just came to say goodbye.

Moving in with her real mom, who is trying like hell to make things right with her daughter.

She'd better.

I corrected the kid when she called me mom, btw. She was just in my office every.single.day. and I care about her.

Happy the kid is hopefully getting a fresh start. Sad for me.

So sorry Far. That really does just suck. But like you said, if nothing else, she does know someone really cared about her.

On another bad day note, I had a teacher refer a 2nd grade student to me last week for an eye exam because it looked like he was developing a lazy/cross eye. I was going to do it yesterday, but Mom decided to take him in for an eye exam over the weekend. He was sent from there straight to MRI and was found to have a brain tumor very close to his brain stem and also spots on his spine. He is in surgery today for the tumor. So worried about him!

Oh my God, no. :no:

I'm so sorry.

Please keep us posted.

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On another bad day note, I had a teacher refer a 2nd grade student to me last week for an eye exam because it looked like he was developing a lazy/cross eye. I was going to do it yesterday, but Mom decided to take him in for an eye exam over the weekend. He was sent from there straight to MRI and was found to have a brain tumor very close to his brain stem and also spots on his spine. He is in surgery today for the tumor. So worried about him!

Oh, my!! Prayers headed out for this little guy!!

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So sorry Far. That really does just suck. But like you said, if nothing else, she does know someone really cared about her.

On another bad day note, I had a teacher refer a 2nd grade student to me last week for an eye exam because it looked like he was developing a lazy/cross eye. I was going to do it yesterday, but Mom decided to take him in for an eye exam over the weekend. He was sent from there straight to MRI and was found to have a brain tumor very close to his brain stem and also spots on his spine. He is in surgery today for the tumor. So worried about him!

Oh Denise no! That is horrible, do they know what type? ((BIG Hugs))...you are in for a haul...we are here for you. I have been down this road too many times. :no:

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So sorry for both of you. Prayers lifted for both kids. This is the hard part of the job.

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Specializes in Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse.

They will not know the type until after surgery, but are leaning towards Medulloblastoma.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Praying for this situation. Heartbreaking. Sending you BIG HUGS :nurse:

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They will not know the type until after surgery, but are leaning towards Medulloblastoma.

Hopefully they are near a good childrens hospital?

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Specializes in ED, School Nurse.

Thinking of both of you, Far and Denise.

Praying for your students.

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