For those of you who have asked...
Yesterday we made our trip to Spokane to see Dr Nancy Starr- the kidney specialist. First, I took Lucas to Sacred Heart to have an ultrasound done. The technician told me that she couldn't find any kidney tissue where the right kidney should have been. I was excited about the possibility of the malformed kidney being reabsorbed.
Then, we met Grandma Fisher and Cousin Laura for lunch. Grandma Fisher brought Lucas a stuffed elephant for Valentines day. Fortunately, he wasn't afraid of it :-)
After a nice visit we made our way to Dr. Starr's office. Don't you all simply love navigating those one-way streets?
We spent a total of probably 5 minutes with Dr Starr. She confirmed what we had been suspecting- no right kidney! No more trips to Spokane every 3 months!! No need for surgery! No more antibiotics!
She did say, however, that he needs to wear appropriate protective gear when playing sports. Also no Ibuprofen or Aitkins diet as an adult.
Thank God for miracles. Dr Starr had said that it usually takes up to 2 years to see what will happen with multicystic dysplastic kidneys. Lucas is only 9 months old!
I'm also thankful that my great great Aunt Eileen was able to come along and help with Lucas. I don't think I could have done it alone!
4 comments:
Oh JOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippy Skippy! Cart Wheels and Spins!!! I am so glad that all is well and I am glad that you told us about it so promptly. Thank you Rachel!!! PTL!
Sir Lafalot
aka Great Auntie C
Oh Rach, Wonderful news!! God is good!
HUZZAH!! Sweetie baby is ok. Dude, I miss Lucas. I haven't seen him in what, a week? I'll be over sometime this next week :D
Guess what? We went to the most amazing Thai restaurant today in Gig Harbor. OH MY GOODNESS, it was amazing! Wish you could have been there too--you would have loved it.
Tomorrow we are going kayaking out in the bay. Shins Concert is Sunday.
And we never did find that ceramics shop in Tacoma, but thanks for your help anyway! We ended up going to the World Market, a bookstore, and went to see Puget Sound University, a former potential college for graduate school. They were pretty rude to me when I floundered around. And they don't have law or business degrees, the recrutor told me in a snotty degrading voice.
Anyway, we had fun today, and now I'm exhausted tonight. Happy Sabbath! See you next week.
I'm so glad that our prayers have been answered! Little Lucas, you are so special to God, never forget that. Sent with love from Grandma Melody
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