Update on Lexi...
We had Lexi's pediatric urologist appointment today. All the way in Birmingham (2 and half hour drive for those who don't know.) It went well. Everyone there was super nice and we didn't have to do too much waiting. Okay there really was a lot of waiting but it was between a lot of testing and Alexis was a rockstar. It helps that her mom is a rock star and packed a TON of stuff to do while waiting. :) Despite the fact that I forgot AL is an hour behind GA and we got there 2 hours early! Here is where the Too Much Info begins so click out if you don't want to know.
There are basically 2 reasons they think Alexis is having problems. 1. They believe she is having constipation. I have never noticed her having problems with pooping so I thought that was odd. The doctor said she is pooping but leaving stool inside still which is resting on her bladder causing her to have bladder control problems. 2. She has a lazy bladder which she will probably grow out of. One of the tests showed that she had to push to try to get some of the pee out and that's not normal (I swear the fact that they can figure this stuff out through tests is AMAZING to me!) They can actually give her a pill for this that helps her not have to pee so much. The problems is one of the side effects is constipation... SOOOO the doctor wants us to try a high fiber diet, including a fiber pill, for a month. If she is still having problems she wants me to call and she will prescribe the pill (she realized how long of a drive it was and said I could just call or e-mail even though usually they have you come back in. VERY happy about that!) All of this is also related to the UTI's but they said they don't prescribe the everyday low dose antibiotics unless the child has 3-4 UTI's in 6 months (I can't even imagine how sad that would be!) I'm actually happy about that. I don't really want her on antibiotics EVERY day!
I am so happy with the outcome of this visit. I really didn't want anything to be wrong with Alexis but I didn't want to leave with them saying, "we have no idea!" I feel like I got the best of both worlds... Something is wrong but it's minor and it should be an easy fix! :) Very productive day today!!!
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- Travis and I were married in 2002. He is in the Army and I am blessed to be a stay at home mom who loves doing a little hair and my newest obsession, running! We lived in Germany for 7 years (and loved every minute) where we were blessed with our 2 daughters Alexis (2005) and Ryan (2008.) In 2009 we moved to Fort Benning, GA (which we also really enjoyed) and were blessed again with our son, David (2012.) Shortly after David was born we were thrilled to be moving again to Hawaii where we have been soaking up every minute possible of the great outdoors. We absolutely love life and love our little island of Oahu. This blog is mostly my way to journal and show our family and friends what we are up to!
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7 comments:
I'm glad you got a positive outcome and that everyone was so nice and helpful. Hopefully the fiber will work!
So glad you finally got some answers. I hope Lex gets better soon! Love you guys!
Poor Lex.. but atleast its over with for now, and nothing major is wrong! you both are a ROCKSTAR.. Miss you lots! lots of love.
So glad it was something minor! I will pray the diet works for you. Pills seem literally harder to swallow for kids (figuratively, much harder for adults- LOL!).
Way to be a rock star, Monica! Woot!
Wow, I had no idea that poor Alexis was having any problems. I am glad it turned out to be pretty minor and I hope you get it all figured out soon. In the mean time give her a big hug for me.
A good end to a crappy problem.
*sorry**
Sorry I didn't comment sooner! I read this post and was so relieved for the both of you - glad you got answers and that it isn't too big of a problem. Hope everything continues to work out well.
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