Emma's update

We saw Dr. McCormick on Friday morning to follow up with her and Emma's UTI.

Good news: She said that Emma looks as perfect as can be, despite the UTI.

She even said that Emma is looking a bit chunky, not chunky by most kids standards, but "chunky for Emma" she said.

She also commented on how active Emma was, and that she had great hand eye coordination.

Bad news: I guess I was kidding myself to think that UTI's were common. Apparently they aren't common in kiddos Emma's age. Dr. McCormick wants Emma to undergo some testing just in case. She is concerned that Emma might have Reflux. Here is some info about reflux, courtesy of familydoctor.org:

What is vesicoureteral reflux?

When urine from the bladder flows back up into the kidneys, this is called vesicoureteral reflux. Urine normally goes only one way. When urine flows back up from the bladder to the kidneys, germs can get into the kidneys. This can lead to infection in the urinary tract. If

reflux isn't noticed, the repeated infections can lead to scarring and disease of the kidneys. Reflux happens in about one-third of children who have urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Her concern with Emma, is because she is young, and too young for UTI's to be considered

'normal'.

We have an appointment in October at Children's Hospital for an ultrasound and VCUG. Here is a little info about the tests, once again courtesy of familydoctor.org.

What kind of tests will the doctor perform?

There are several tests that look at the urinary tract. An ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder is a painless test that gives your doctor a good look at the kidneys and bladder.

An X-ray called a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a good way to look at the bladder, kidneys and ureters. A small tube is put into your child's bladder. A liquid is passed through the tube into the bladder. This liquid shows up on the X-ray. X-rays are then taken as the bladder fills and while your child urinates and are used to see if your child has reflux.

I am for sure dreading these tests, but if it will help little Emma, then I guess that is all that matters.

Here is Emma looking so cute getting weighed in.

She weighs a whopping 18 lbs. 3 oz. (25th percentile)

And can I tell you, that I love that her hair is growing in, it looks so cute and wispy. :)

We will keep you posted on her test results.