Horse Riding

 

All I can say is Eva loved it - and rode all by herself... Sorry Mr. Wallet, I can see this in your near future.

Our Last Bunny

Easter came and went again this year with absolutely beautiful weather.  When we were looking for our many candy filled plastic eggs, but Eva's attention span lasted through only about eight eggs and she was done.  She really enjoyed the playset the best. 

We did manage to get her to wear the bunny costume.  She looked just too cute.  I even video recorded her running to the playset and her little bunny tail just wobbled back and forth with every step.  It is probably one size to big for her but next year it should be perfect. 

Dinner was excellent and we enjoyed our dessert too...  Thanks Easter bunny!

Dermatology Follow-up

Good news - Eva has benign acquired nevus(moles).  However, our doctor explained that these moles can become malignant over time so she recommends that they all be removed, the one on her foot and legs.  We have been referred to a pediatric plastic surgeon to get his recommendations and to get this procedure done in a timely matter.  We have some serious traveling plans in July and I will not let the procedure interrupt our plans. 

 

Our appointment is the second week of May with the surgeon.  I hope our consultation will go in our favor.

 

One thing that I learned from the dermatologist is the ABCDEs of melanoma.  These signs are:

 

A:Asymmetry - One half unlike the other half

B: Border - Irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.

C: Color - Varied from one area to another; shades of tan & brown, black; sometimes white, red, or blue.

D: Diameter - While melanomas usually are greater than 6mm (size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, they can be smaller.

E: Evolving - A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.

 

"Benign" refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not change or destroy nearby tissue. Sometimes, a condition is called benign to suggest it is not dangerous or serious.  (1)

 

While melanoma is rare in young children, it is helpful for parents to know that there are different types of moles. Most moles are harmless, but there are a few types that should be examined by a dermatologist just to be sure. (2)

 

References:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanoma

(2) http://www.skincarephysicians.com/skincancernet/moles_children.html

 

Concerned spots

In the past year or so, I have talked with parents of KDVS children that have been diagnosed and treated with melanoma.  I always felt so sympathetic of what other parents have to experience and feel fortunate with Eva's minimal KDVS symptoms.  That spot was just smaller than a pencil eraser then one day, it doubled in size and had two babies.  It was just strange so I made an appointment. 


Dark spot on left heel area

At the doctors office last week, our doctor said that she was not at all worried about the armpit or the knee.  Although she was concerned with the one on her foot.  She said that it was a dark, deep discoloration that should be observed by a dermatologist.  I asked her what was her level of concern.  She answered "40%".  She also said that the dermatologist office has to call us and schedule an appointment.  I know what that meant.  Normally, a new patient visit takes about 4-6 weeks or much longer.  The next day, their office called me, yes the next day.  I was shocked.  We made an appointment for the 23rd of this month.  I think that all Kool Kids beat the odds so I am just going to assume that this spot will most likely be removed (and since there had been such a quick response, my doctor's 40% could just possibly be higher).  I am hopeful to post a good response from our new doctors visit next week.  Wish us luck...