Sunday, October 26, 2008

Week 14 + Kidney Update


Todd was playing with Trent on the floor while I was in the computer room. Todd started yelling for me to come quick, but by the time I got in there he had rolled over for the first time!! He finally showed me his new trick 3 days later. I will try to get in on video for next week.

It just started getting cool in KC this week. Trent still needs used to his new doggy hat!


On Thursday we went to Children's Mercy to get a kidney scan. The worst part was getting the IV and catheter put in. He screamed louder than I have ever heard and his face was bright red! He was strapped down on the table for the hour-long scan. He was such a champ and barely cried.

The results showed that his left kidney is not fully functioning and is not draining properly due to a blockage. Trent is having surgery this Wednesday to have a ureterostomy (tube from kidney to bladder will be moved to outside his body to drain into diaper. This will be in place until he is one and then he will need a second surgery to fix the blockage and sew the ureter back. Hopefully these surgeries will allow him to have to healthy and functioning kidneys.




Weight 19.1 lbs

1 comment:

The Coffin's said...

We love you Trent! I know everything will go just fine on Wednesday. He's such a doll - Tyler & I loved seeing his smiley face today :)