Maleah spent the morning today at Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria having some tests done to see if the condition that she was diagnosed with almost 2 years ago had corrected itself yet.
Back in December 2006 she was diagnosed with Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) - a condition where urine flows backwards, from the bladder back to the kidneys. She has been taking an antibiotic daily since she was diagnosed to prevent any kidney infections and we were hoping that after the test today she would no longer have to take the medicine. Unfortunately after her ultrasound and another test called a VCUG (that was a tough one!), we were told that she still has the reflux and still needs to be taking the antibiotic.
Maleah was such a big girl during her tests -- she was so good listening to the nurses and doctors and doing exactly what she was told to do. She laid perfectly still during the ultrasound (except when it tickeled)! There was some crying during the VCUG, but I think I would have been crying too if they were doing it to me. The nurse kept telling me how she was the best 3 year old they've ever had! I was so proud of Maleah for being such a big girl and getting through the tests!!!
After all tests were over Maleah was awarded a "Certificate of Bravery" from the Children's Hospital of Illinois. She also got a fun goody-bag filled with stickers and a few other things and on our way home we made a stop at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for a treat!
4 comments:
Great job Maleah! (But sorry that you still have to take medicine.)
I am sorry that she still has to take that medicine. That is a bummer. I am glad that she did so good during the tests though. She looks so cute in her hospital gown.
Way to go Maleah. Miss Connie and Miss Chris are so proud of you.
i feel so bad for her i did not no she had that i new she was taking madicine but i did not no that was what it was for i sorry she still has to take the medicine
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