My Psychiatrist FINALLY was able to fax the final version of my Psych eval to the surgeon on this past Monday, the 10th. I was told that my file was ready to be turned into the insurance office sometime this past week......so......the "OFFICIAL" waiting game has begun. I am trying to not think about it. Infact, I have so many things occuring this upcoming week that I am sure I wont have time to really stop and think about being approved or denied.

If I do get approved, then the worrying part begins. How am I going to pay for this? I have insurance and I am told that it is EXCELLENT coverage, but my deductible is $3000 per family member and $6000 out of pocket. And to be honest, I have no clue how much this surgery is going to cost. I have barely any money towards my deductible and near nothing towards the out of pocket. I am sure that I will be required to pay nearly the whole expense in full, myself. That scares me. With my daughter's past medical bills going into collection, I am hesitant to be selfish and follow through with the surgery. But on the otherhand, this is my health we are talking about. Debt is just a minor detail in the whole picture.

In the meantime, tomorrow I am taking my eldest daughter to a children's salon called "Monkey Dooz." They specialize in children's hair and make-up. I want her to start school feeling good about herself. I have an appointment for Ky to have her hair cut, styled, make-up done and her nails. She should have a good time. It is in celebration of her 8th birthday, which is the following day. Monday, August 17th.

Monday is also Clinic day. Kyleigh has to go monthly for labwork to monitor her progress and make sure that her leukemia hasnt reappeared. It is really too bad that she has to go and be poked on her birthday, but she is used to it by now.

No plans for Tues or Weds, but on Thursday, my sister is coming down to see us. She has concert tickets to see Green Day in San Diego....and Kyleigh and I are going. Another surprise gift for Ky. She has no real clue. Should be fun!

Friday-Sunday our family is going camping at a local campground in the mountains near us. (When I say mountains, I dont mean chilly weather...it is a regular 100 degrees every day here, if not hotter). First time the kids, my husband and I will be camping. Not sure how my 2 year old will enjoy it, but it will be good for us to get out and do something as a family unit.

And then on Monday the 24th, my two girls start school. Kyleigh is going to be in 3rd grade and Shae is starting kindergarten. Gavin, my 2 year old, will be starting preschool the following Tuesday......

So we are busy for the next week. HOPEFULLY I will hear from the surgeon by the beginning of September with a surgery date for September. If not September, then it will screw with plans we have in October. I have a friend getting married the second weekend of October and my family and I are going to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times the first week of October. (Family camp for kids with cancer....). And of course, Halloween...my Mom's favorite holiday and the ONLY one she insist's we spend up at her house.

Guess I will see.....