Caleb's Kidney Update

Monday was a long but good day!!  Caleb had a VCUG (Voiding Cystourethrogram is an x-ray examination of the bladder and lower urinary tract by putting a die through a catheter into his bladder and watching the flow). 

We arrived at the hospital at 7:30 am (with a very empty stomach), at 9 am had a renal sonogram to measure the size of his kidneys, and at 10:15 am had the VCUG (which he was sedated for).  We were finally released at 11:15 am and had time for a quick bite to eat at Brother's Pizza (Caleb's favorite-he would have eaten an entire pizza if we let him but we were told to go slow in giving him food).  Caleb took a quick nap in the car on the way to the urologist for our appointment at 1:00.  We heard a glowing report that he still has an enlarged kidney, but that is something his little body will grow into.  We were told that we could take him off the antibiotic that has helped to reduce urinary tract infections (which he has been on his entire life).  Dr. Strand recommended he stay on the Miralax to keep things flowing until he is potty trained.  He wants to see us in 6 months to double check the progress but this is far better than we expected!!! Praise the Lord!

Caleb was a trooper--there were only a few hard parts in the day: getting the oxygen level from his finger, sitting still for the sonogram, and wearing the mask over his face to receive the sedation.  He fortunately, came out of the anesthesia really well and was incredibly brave despite being hungry, confused, and able to understand a whole lot more than when he was a baby.

Thank you all for continuing to ask for updates, for praying for healing, and for supporting us through this long road.  Again, we just thank the Lord for his provision, comfort, healing, and the medical team that served us.