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| waiting for the VCUG to start |
Today’s appointment in Iowa City went really well for Lucas. We got to Iowa City around noon and checked into the hospital. By 12:15 we were back for vitals and were sent down to pediatric radiology for another VCUG. The test consists of placing a catheter and putting a fluid in the catheter so the Drs. can see if there is reflux (where the urine is going back up to the kidneys) and a blockage (as they thought they saw a blockage in his last VCUG). This time was harder than the first time as I knew what was going to happen and it broke my heart to have my baby crying so much. They also restrained him down, but this was so they could rotate him to get better pictures. He did not like this AT ALL! However, the Dr. got some really good pictures and our little Lucas did really well. The test lasted about 15 minutes and when it was over we went back to the pediatric clinic to meet with Dr. Kieran. Once we met with her, she stated that there is not a blockage and that he will not need surgery at this point. Praise God!! Our plan of action is as follows, we will continue on amoxicillin until he is two months old and then switch to a different drug. This is to prevent any UTI’s from occurring. He will also get ultrasounds of the kidney every 3 months, but we will be able to do that at Blank. The Dr. wants his kidney monitored so the collection part of the kidney doesn’t get any larger. If he gets a fever or the collection part gets larger, we will most likely have to go back to IA City where surgery could be a possibility. Our prayers now turn to no UTI’s and that the urine reflux will rectify itself. He has a grade 5 level of reflux in the left kidney and grade 3 in the right kidney. The worst is 5, but I am thankful the Dr. has decided we can monitor it. Basically she said it is common in boys and most outgrow it. If he was a 4 year old girl, we would most likely need surgery immediately. All and all we are happy with today’s appointment and just continue to pray his condition will rectify itself.
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| being a brave little baby |
And here is a super cute picture of Jacob this morning after his donut.
2 comments:
Oh my goodness - those pictures just break my heart. Lucas is such a strong litle guy and so is his mommy!!! Happy to hear that he did well for his test and the results are great! I have been thinking and praying for you guys all day. So happy to hear he doesn't need surgery and they can just monitor his kidney's - what a relief. I will continue to pray that he does well and this issue will resolve itself!!
Give the boys a hug from us!! Talk to you soon.
Love ya,
Praise the Lord!! Continuing to pray for you! Let me know if you need anything since I know it's been a little bit of a crazy time for you-- another meal? Babysitter? Seriously!
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