Addisyn update:
At 4 days old Addisyn was taken to the NICU for a temperature of 95. Two days later we discovered that she has grade 2 urinary reflux (those aren't exact medical terms). After day 7 of being in the NICU we were told that at 6 months old we would review Addisyn's reflux with a Urologist. Yesterday Ryan, Addisyn and I went to Dayton Children's to meet with the Urologist and discuss future treatment. The first thing this doctor asked us was why were sent to him. I think he saw the look of shock on our faces and back pedaled a bit while telling us that he works in Columbus and just began coming to Dayton so he doesn't know the way the Dayton Pediatrician's order/refer/schedule things yet. So we explained Addisyn's situation to which we were told that in another 6 months we will take Addisyn off of her medication and "see what happens". Although I appreciate his philosophy on not wanting to put her through the testing that could determine if it has cleared up on its own (because she has to be catheterized- ouch!) and although we appreciate that he didn't overreact to the situation, I'm not sure how I'm going to feel when we take her off medication to see if she gets a UTI. Six weeks after Addisyn was born I had a kidney stone that then caused me to have a UTI and those are PAINFUL! Why would I want to inflict that on my one year old child? Ryan and I looked at each other on the way out and said "well, that was a complete waist of time." 6 months of waiting for answers and the only answer we got was... wait another 6 months. I understand fully and completely that Addisyn's situation isn't really that big of a deal. But, not only do we want to know if she's made progress (because this date has been on our calender for so long), but we also don't want to be giving her a daily antibiotic if it isn't necessary.
Christin Update:
So, now it's my turn. 11 years ago I injured my right shoulder playing softball. I did physical therapy for a little while, continued to do stretches in the "training room" at my high school, but was told I pretty much had to stop playing sports for 6 months in order for it heal. Yeah, right! Didn't happen... wouldn't happen. So now.... 11 years later my husband has convinced me that it is time to get this thing fixed. Last week I had a CT and an MRI for what the doctor was sure was a tear. Well, it's not. You may think that's good news, but for me, it's not. Essentially my shoulder is extremely inflamed and I need to be on anti-inflammatory medication for a few weeks before starting physical therapy (which will cost $75 per visit). Did you read what I wrote above? I've already done the physical therapy thing without any success. So maybe it's just pain I'll have to endure...forever...(at least I know it doesn't have a tear so I don't need to "baby" it at all).
That was our week.... a week of few answers and just more questions.
I hate to end on a bad note, though, because I have been given another day to live and fulfill the purposes that the Lord has for me... and for that I am very thankful! The upside to our week is that Papa, Nana, Uncle Parker and Tilly (doggie) are coming to visit in two short days! Brooklyn is beyond excited to have them here and keeps saying they are coming in a few minutes. We also have the opportunity to serve kids with special needs and their families this weekend as we throw and EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA for them at Fairhaven Church. It's always such a blessing.
Looking forward to the rest of this Holy Week.... remembering the AMAZING sacrifice that Christ made for me when He died on the cross and rose again over coming death. Thank you, Lord, for your continued sacrifice!
