Being a mom the last 24 hours has sucked. Period.

Matthew has been diagnosed with Juvenile Polyposis since he was 4.5 years old. Every year he has a colonoscopy to remove any colon polyps that develop. Today was #6. I keep thinking that the prep will be better the next year, but it is not.

First there is no solid food from the time he wakes, which to a 9.5 year old kid mine as well be starving them for a month. Then at 3pm I have to get Matthew to drink 12oz of Milk of Magnesia within 1 hour and wait for the ‘fun’ to begin.

Well, Matthew couldn’t drink the stuff. (can ya blame him?)
I’m balling my eyes out for forcing him.
He’s throwing it up.
(Hey, my kitchen floor is now clean)

The test went good, only 4 polyps. Matthew was awesome. He is one strong little man. I cannot imagine what Matthew will accomplish in his life.

He’s one tough kid, and I am incredibly proud of him.

Anyone over 50 yrs old out there and haven’t had your colonoscopy? What’s your excuse?