Eewwwwhhhhh.......Awwwwwhhhhhh....

I'M GROWING SO FAST!

Last week Todd and I  took Matthew to MUSC for a couple of tests to follow-up with his kidneys:

• voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) - a specific x-ray that examines the urinary tract. A catheter (hollow tube) is placed in the urethra (tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) and the bladder is filled with a liquid dye. X-ray images will be taken as the bladder fills and empties. The images will show if there is any reverse flow of urine into the ureters and kidneys.
• renal ultrasound - a non-invasive test in which a transducer is passed over the kidney producing sound waves which bounce off the kidney, transmitting a picture of the organ on a video screen. The test is used to determine the size and shape of the kidney, and to detect a mass, kidney stone, cyst, or other obstruction or abnormalities.

We are very grateful that the VCUG was negative and he does not have Reflux. The ultrasound determined that his right kidney now looks normal, but his left kidney has gotten a bit worse. The Urologist does not seem concerned and said on a scale 1 to 5 (5 being the worst), his was a 1. That made us feel better. As we reviewed how the urinary tract works, I am amazed how detailed God created our bodies. It also leads me to pray for those around that are struggling in greater ways for the health of their children (like Magdalena Grace, born the day after Matthew). It also leads me to praise God for the miracle of life and pray for the expectant mothers I know and the precious life He is creating within them.