First of all, thank you so much for your prayers! Our second attempt at Little Man's renal scan went absolutely smoothly! We came in and saw three of the four nurses in the hallway already conferencing their plan of attack for Little Man's IVs. At first, I wasn't entirely thrilled with their plan, which was removing him from us and doing a burrito wrap to our son (which wrapping him up like a papoose was completely understandable). However, having him removed from our care at that point was simply nerve wracking especially given how scared he gets.
Anyways, they had me stay behind in a small waiting room and I watched one of the nurses walk with Scot and Little Man, who were holding hands by the way down the hallway until they reached the door of the prep room where Little Man let go of his dad's hand and requested to be picked-up, which his dad did so promptly, and they went through the doors. Right then and there, the pregnant hormones kicked in as well as just plain old mommy mode started in, and well tears started flowing down my cheeks. Scot came back with out our son and gave a brief description of the scene he left, and I cried some more. But within a few brief minutes and after hearing Little Man's cries echo down the hall, all was quiet and we heard steps coming down the hallway with quiet soothing whispers and some whimpers from a little child--our little child. One of the nurses entered the waiting room with Little Man wrapped comfortably in a blanket and in her arms as she declared the victory on the first attempt! What a relief! He did well during the 55 minute test and quiet time on the table. At a few points he did cry out, "Get out!" as he kicked his feet, but for the most part he did splendidly.
I took Little Man to his urologist last Friday, so that his urologist could examine the results of the renal scan and to discuss things. Well, it was a great visit and we have great news to share!! Giving God the glory!
While Little Man has a larger left kidney, hence taking that kidney longer for urine to evacuate, his kidney is no longer considered to be partially blocked and causing urine reflux. In other words, both of his kidneys are functioning well! Although, the doctor believes that there was an anomaly that occurred in his left kidney and has caused the left kidney to be larger, it is working well now! So Little Man does not have to have another renal scan performed in the near future!
Due to his slightly enlarged left kidney, however, he will be having an ultra sound performed at about five-years of age (in about three years) before he gets involved in sports just to be safe. Sometimes when you have an enlarged kidney, the risk of kidney injury is greater while playing sports, but the urologist said that there is actually a greater chance for kidney injury to occur in a car accident than while being active in sports; but just the same, he will have a test performed to make sure all is well before he dives into sports.
The urologist wants Mac's kidneys to be checked at our next prenatal ultra sound that has been scheduled on October 11th, because urinary reflux can be hereditary. So we shall see how everything looks in the next few weeks for my youngest Little Guy. If fluid retention is noticed, Mac will have tests performed at two weeks of age like his big brother did. But again, things have looked great thus far and in the end it is all in God's hands anyways.
It was such a relief to have such great news about Little Man's kidneys. And then we had a very peaceful Friday afternoon. Including the girls after they came home from school. It was such a pleasant and refreshing time--much needed and God knew that as well. Thanking Him for the calm Friday we had and one more worry that He has taken care of for our family, especially as a new one has developed over a long period of time and has really begun to roar its ugly head now. I will begin sharing our new obstacle as a parents shortly. I want to be delicate with how I share about it with you all. It has been tough for Scot and I, but even as of last night, I can see that God is in the midst and looking out for us. I have been trying to decide whether I should share it with you all on this blog or not, but I think I have decided that I will, because if another person needs to hear about our experiences, or can relate with me as well on another level, and know that they are not alone, then I think it can be beneficial.
With that said though, we are very grateful for all that God has done and is doing and we can rest in the fact that God doesn't give us more than we can bare, which was evident to us this past week and the good news about Little Man's kidneys! He knows when to take on a burden, if we allow Him too and when we need a break. Have to also know how to find the positives in everything and thank God for each positive you find!
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