well i'm still here. went to the minor med with kiddo, then after receiving a refund (when does that ever happen in medicine?!) went over to the ER. sister took kiddo, brother sat with me, parents were never told.... until today. my mom was actually pretty happy with the outcome: i guess everything is positive, although i'm not sure if i'm 100% or not. i don't think i am. i need some major sleep.