Took B.M. in for her appointment on the 19th . She was a little nervous going in.  Her biggest fear was labs.  The dr was very friendly, very thorough in checking her over.  Found out her ANA was 1:40 which isn’t too terribly abnormal but, because she is symptomatic, further testing is needed.  What I have found is that a negative ANA is more helpful than a positive because it basically rules out things like Lupus.  One test he requested specifically was one for Sjogren’s syndrome.   The more I look up on those kinds of illnesses, the more I notice stuff I hadn’t before.  So, I decided I’d quit reading up on it for now. It’s enough to make you nuts.  So, now we just have to wait.  Her next appointment is on a Saturday, July 18th.  At that time, the dr will go over results and determine if she needs any further testing (i.e. bone scans, x-rays, labs).  He prescribed a new medication, Naprosyn 125mg suspension, for pain since the Ibuprofen isn’t lasting. But..looking up on that, I am very hesitant to give it to her until she absolutely needs it because of the possible side effects.  I’m hoping she can avoid needing it.

Saturday was the much anticipated *squeal* Jonas Brothers concert. Little did she know, dear ol’ dad got a call from MissCreativity’s dad asking if he’d come along because older sister, Guitar Girl, couldn’t make it due to other commitments.  Hubby waited until they were on the way to pick them up to tell her.   They had a fabulous time!  Between the 2 dads, there were over 250 pictures taken and a few video clips.  MissC’s mom put the pictures that Chief took onto a cd for B.M.  She also did a slideshow.  Oh, and as an added bonus..Miley Cyrus showed up for a duet with Nick Jonas.  We’d have to work pretty hard to top that night. ***Thanks again Nina, Nino and MissC for inviting her.  What a memorable event for her and her best friend! (and the dads too. lol)***  Here they are just before the concert: