We had the VCUG yesterday afternoon. I was a wreck all morning and all day really. Allie was, of course, clueless about what was ahead and was her normal adorable little self.
The nurse catheterized her and she screamed -- like a really in pain scream -- for about 5 seconds (and WOW I hated that). And then she stopped. We had to wait about 10 minutes for the damned doctor to come in. I was PISSED...and kept yelling "let's get the doctor in here...let's get this over with" etc. Poor little uncomfortable baby was just lying there with a catheter stuck in her and taped to her legs, wondering what the hell was going on. She was holding my finger in each hand and just sort of wriggled around as if she didn't want to be there (who could blame her). The nurse was holding her legs down and she didn't like it.
Once the doctor came in, they filled her bladder and watched what happened on the xray screen thing. The xray screen came down on top of her and there were lots of noises. Allie was a little fussy at times during the 10 minutes of xrays, but for the most part was totally stoic and calm. The nurses and doctor were impressed with how well she got through everything. I was also impressed and proud of my strong little daughter. I have a new-found respect for her. She is clearly stronger than I am.
The results are that she does have urinary reflux. It is a grade 2 (it is graded from 1 to 5, 1 being the least severe and 5 being the most severe). Grade 2 is considered on the mild side. Dr. Google says that with grade 2 they usually just give antibiotics to prevent infection and wait for the situation to correct itself (so surgery is usually not indicated). I'm hoping that is true. I have to see the urologist again next Tuesday to discuss the plan, and I'm hoping there are no surprises.
The wave of relief that came over me when this thing was done was profound. I knew I had been nervous about it, but I guess I didn't realize how much. Knowing that your child is going to experience pain is intensely unpleasant.
Thanks all for the support. It means so much and has truly been so helpful to me.
9 comments:
I'm so happy to hear that she got through it ok and things look to be on the mild side.
You might not have felt it in the moment but you are one strong lady! Allie got through it so calmly because you held it together for her. Good job, Mama!
Glad to hear Allie is only mild and that she won't be needing operation.
Lovely to hear how Allie was so brave and strong.
And I would like to second Meg on the strength coming from you!
So glad to hear the results are mild. What a little trooper you have there and she takes after her momma. :) No surgery is a good thing. I will be hoping along with you that there are no surprises at your next visit with the urologist.
Glad the test itself went well minus of course the tardy doctor. Also glad the results show that the reflux is mild. Hang in there and hugs to you.
Oh, what a relief. I'm sorry you both had to go through that but SO glad you now know what you're facing, and that it seems milder than you had feared.
Big hugs to you both!
Mild is good news. Hope that she is done with VCUG tests, for both of your sake!
Glad THAT's behind you and Miss Allie! And I hope the antibiotics do the trick.
Glad to hear you both made it through okay. Hopefully she won't need surgery. Take care.
I'm glad things are working out for Allie. And Darn she is cute!
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