Well we made it to Annie's appointment at the Pediatric Urology Clinic at U of I today. We left home around 7:30 and the trip went uneventfull. It was pretty slick in Des Moines this morning but once we got to around Mitchellville it was normal driving. Nothing to unexpected came from her visit. It was confirmed that she has an ectopic ureter. This means that her left kidney developed with 2 ureters, one of which does not fully go into the bladder. She also continues to have urinary reflux which will be monitored. Annie will most likely have surgery when she is around 6 months old, unless she developes a number of infections before then, which the surgery would then come sooner. The surgery would reconnect the ectopic ureter, and depending if her reflux has not improved, would correct that as well.
So now atleast we now have a game plan as to what needs to be done. We continue to pray that all goes well and are thankful for the Dr's and Nurses who have helped us through this.
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No one likes to hear that their child isn't "perfect." But if you think about it, none of us are. Thank goodness we live in a time (and a country) where medical options are available. We will pray for Annie (and parents) and hope for a positive outcome.
Give Annie a kiss from us. We will be thinking of you and missing you at the wedding.
Love,
Mark
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