Ryker's Trial

Paul and I have recently had good news come our way and so I now feel it was a good time to share with all of you what we have been going through since I was about 6 months pregnant. Through an ultrasound at my OB's office we were able to determine that Ryker was going to have some kidney problems. Hydronephrosis is not an uncommon occurance in boys, but is often resolved in utero. When he was born they did a follow up US (ultrasound) and it did confirm that he still had Grade 2 Hydronephrosis, and we were told to follow up with his doctor. When we took him in for his 1st visit with Dr. Andert, (whom I love and will miss terribly because she is moving)she put him on a prophylactic antibiotic for infection and made an appointment with a specialist in Spokane. We were seen by Dr. Starr, a Pediatric Urologist, and did a VCUG scan which showed what kind of hydronephrosis he had (because there could be a number of causes). This confirmed that he would be needing follow up surgery in a year plus. We recently went back and had a MAG-3 Nuclear scan done that told us that his kidneys are filtering fairly well (42/58, which you and I would be 50/50) and that the dilation has decreased; all of which is good news. His next appointment will be in 3/2010 and we will do another VCUG and US to see if he has improved any and possibly will remain surgery free!! Keep him in your daily prayers. He is a strong little guy and we know that he will make it through whatever trial that the Lord puts him through. He has a special spirit indeed, and I know that the Lord loves him dearly.

We love you little Ry-guy!