Friday, August 12, 2011

Bad News

I just got the MRI results - there's a tumor at the apex of his lung that is probably a neuroblastoma.  I'm not sure what's going to happen next - the ophthalmologist is calling the pediatrician and will make plans from there.

I'll post again when I know more.
Posted by Shannon at 4:08 PM

44 comments:

  1. TheThirtiesGirlAugust 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Shannon--I'm so, so sorry. Thinking of both you and Finn and sending you both the strength to get through this. Hugs.

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  2. JennyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I'm sorry, Shannon. I can't imagine how frightening all of this must be for you. I'm sending lots of thoughts and prayers for you and Finn.

    *hugs*

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  3. bluejAugust 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Prayers up for you & Finn

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  4. DeborahAugust 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, I am so sorry Shannon! That's so scary. I'll be thinking of you and Finn!

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  5. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hugs!! Thinking of you and Mr Finn!!

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  6. KanisAugust 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry Shannon. Thinking of you both.

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  7. Chasing InspriationAugust 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Shannon, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and Finn.

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  8. AliAugust 12, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Oh no, Shannon! I'm really sorry, you will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. bunintheovenplease!August 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Oh No. This was SO Not in the plan that anyone had for you.

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  10. gwinneAugust 12, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Oh, Shannon, I am so sorry to hear this news. I can't begin to imagine what you must be feeling. You and Finn are in my thoughts.

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  11. ShannonAugust 12, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Oh I am so, so sorry. I wish I had better words, but I'll send up as many prayers as I can.

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  12. NellAugust 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Shannon sweetie, I am echoing everyone else that I am sending up prayers for you and Finn. You will come through it, but it sucks that you have to.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Shannon, so sorry you and Finn have to go through this. I'll be thinking of you both.
    Sacha

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  14. ♥ Mary ♥August 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What an unbelieveable shock this must be. I wish I could do something... I will pray he will be better soon.

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  15. Navigating The RapidsAugust 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I'm so sorry Shannon. I'll be thinking of you both.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Shannon I can only imagine how scary it was to hear that news. My fervent wishes for Finn to sail through whatever medical intervention is going to be necessary, and some peace for you in all of this.

    Tara

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  17. MerAugust 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I'm so very sorry! I will be keeping you in my thoughts/ prayers.

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  18. GilleAugust 12, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I'm praying for you two. I'm so sorry you received this news. I'm praying it will all be resolved quickly leaving you both healthy, happy and whole.

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  19. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Oh Shannon, my heart is breaking for you right now. I thought about you two last night and this morning. Sending much love, peace, courage and strength your way and lots of wishes for a speedy recovery for your sweet Baby Finn.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I'm sorry to hear this, Shannon. I'll be praying for you and Finn. Stay strong *hugs*

    Ellie

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  21. MeAndBabyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Thinking of you both.

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  22. A Shadow of My Former SelfAugust 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Very sorry to hear such serious news. You are both in my thoughts. Take care.

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  23. DoraAugust 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Oh, Shannon! How absolutely terrifying. Sending much love to you and Finn.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    My stomach dropped when I read the title of your post. I can't even imagine how you're feeling right now. Please know we are all sending you and Finn prayers of love and strength.
    Finn is a lucky little boy to have you as his mom. It's because of you that it was found so early.
    Big BIG hug~

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  25. TiaraAugust 12, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh Shannon, I can only imagine how you must feel. I'm so very sorry you & Finn have to go thru this. I'm thinking & praying for you both.

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  26. SarahAugust 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is me giving you a REALLY big hug. I'm sorry the news wasn't good. I'll be wishing and hoping for better news for you and Finn from this point forward.

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  27. HeatherAugust 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Huge hugs to you...you'll both be in my thoughts and prayers. :(

    Heather

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  28. MelissaAugust 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    What terrible news! But so good that you started investigating his droopy eye so early and that they scanned his chest as well as his head! I hope that everything resolves quickly.

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  29. EvelynAugust 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I'm sorry to hear this. Stay strong. You're both in my thoughts.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Love and good thoughts for you and Finn. I'm sure you and Finn will get through this and we are here for you every step of the way.

    Gabby

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  31. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    This is heartbreaking to hear, I'm so sorry. My coworker is 33 weeks pregnant, and her baby has a tumor in the lung and will have to be operated on as soon as s/he is born. It's so unfair that these things have to happen.

    Hopefully better news is around the corner! Hang in there, everyone is pulling for you both.

    - Tashia

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  32. MichaelaAugust 12, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Oh Shannon!! I just got home and saw this! I have been thinking about you and little Finn all day. My thoughts and prayers are with you along with my love and friendship. I know everything will be alright. Please hang in there and let me know if you need anything...even if it's to vent, cry, scream!! Anything!!

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  33. AbbyAugust 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    oh no!!! my heart sank when i saw the title of your post.

    praying that everything will quickly be okay and you can go back to just enjoying that precious little boy.

    i wish there was something i could do. we are all here sending our positive energy and love your way.

    please keep us posted when you have the energy to do so.

    holding you in the light,

    abby

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  34. AbbyAugust 12, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    PS i have a patient who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 6 weeks. Apart from an impressive scar on her abdomen, you would never know she had been sick. She is a perfectly healthy, smart, thriving fourth grader.

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  35. GigiAugust 12, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm saying a special prayer for Finn's healing and for God to carry you through this.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Oh no! I'm so sorry, Shannon! I'm sending lots of prayers and hugs to you and Finn.

    Mas

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  37. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh bloody hell, i could not beleive my eyes when I saw this. I hope so much that this is the least bad cenario.

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  38. JenAugust 13, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    So very, very, sorry, Shannon. My thoughts are with you and Finn.

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  39. MelAugust 13, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Oh Shannon I am stunned.. I was sure it would be something simple. My prayers are with you and Finn... ps. He is gorgeous!! Congratulations.

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  40. wottadollAugust 13, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Lots of hugs to you right now. Just know you & Finn are in our thoughts!

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  41. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Thinking of you both and sending our thoughts your way!

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  42. PaigeAugust 13, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Shocked beyond belief to read this. Hang on and know you are not alone. Thinking of you and praying.

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  43. Laraf123August 13, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I will be praying daily for your sweet little boy.

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  44. BillyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I am so sorry Shannon.

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