A few weeks ago I took Brookie to Cardon Children's Medical Center to have some testing done. She's had some really bad bladder infections and quite often. This last one was a sure doozy and we had quite the run around trying to get her taken care of. She was soooo sick and of course it was the weekend so her primary doctor wasn't able to help us out. Anyways, we were told to have a renal ultrasound and a VCUG done. So off to the hospital we went to look at Brookie's bladder and kidneys. Reflux from the kidneys runs in our family on both sides, so chances of Brookie having the same problem was very high.
Brookie was all smiles as she got ready for her testing not knowing the pain that was soon to follow. She got a princess gown, bright yellow socks and matching bracelets for herself and Pink her bunny. She melted the nurses hearts with her sweet personality and big smile.
Here we are walking to the procedure room with Dora book in hand. Time for the hard part and so glad it will be over soon..
VCUG's are painful and young kids have a hard time doing their part to make the testing work, so sad to say Brookie had to get it done twice. I watched through a window with tears in my eyes as she cried for me. There was nothing I could do for her and it broke my heart.
We had a doctor visit today and found out the chances for surgery are high. We will be doing a lot of praying over the next few weeks to figure out what is best for our Brookie bear.
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Oh my goodness, I just typed this long comment and Blogger erased it. Grrr ! What I originally said was that Douglas had to have several Renal Ultrasounds ( and still does - he just had one last week ) as well as X Rays. The Doctors thought he had Reflux as well and ended up having a VCUG also. It is so hard to watch your kids go through that. Douglas was in a lot of pain and it took him almost an hour to go potty at the end. He hated it and I wanted to tell the Doctors to stop but I knew it was best for him. He ended up not having Reflux ( which also runs in my Husband's family ) but he did have a really rare Kidney Disease. So please know that we truly do know what you guys are going through. Give Brookie a hug from us. And if she has trouble going potty for a few days ( Douglas did ) just give her Tylenol and let her sit in a warm bath anytime she has to go. We did that with Douglas for about a week and it really helped.
Keep us posted on the results. Lots of prayers coming your way. Call or email me if you need to. I totally understand these emotions you must have !
Poor thing! What a cutie though. :) I feel her pain. I had many bladder infections when I was little. I remember going to the hospital for tests. Not fun! The doctors could never determine what was causing them. My mom happened to read in a magazine that bubble baths can cause them, so she stopped putting bubbles in my baths and I never had another one again! I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this stress. I hope they find answers soon and that she doesn't have to have surgery.
I'm so sorry Jen!! Prayers headed your way!
Sending my love and prayers. I hope all that everything works out well. Having another of your children in the hospital after losing one is so hard.
Oh no!! I hadn't heard! We will definitely send special prayers your way!
I love her smiles! Every time I come to your blog, and see Kamber's smile, I can't help but smile, which I need to do A LOT more of, so thanks for that! I love your family, Kaci
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