We had Ellie's appointment with her pediatric nephrologist today. I say "her" because he felt seeing us was important and we'll see him next year too. As a review, they want to monitor Ellie's kidney functions because of three things: a kidney infection in June which is kind of uncommon at this age, size discrepancy in her two kidneys as revealed in the ultrasounds, and blood in her urine (trace amounts, not enough to see without urinalysis).
Today we met this new doctor. He is very nice and wears a big floppy colorful bow tie. When he asked Ellie how she was today, she replied, "Good. How are you?" (We were very proud.) We did another urine test to check the blood in the urine and check a couple of minerals that can indicate kidney functioning. If there is no blood or only a very tiny amount, we'll simply check it again next year when we have the next ultrasound to make sure the two-sized kidneys are growing at the same pace. If there is some blood, we'll go back in for some blood tests and take it from there.
Overall, Isaac and I think this appointment was a good success. Ellie thought it was "enjoyable" because she liked the "queezing" of the blood pressure check! As we left, she said, "Oh, that was fun!"
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queezing?
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