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Here’s a rundown of our trip to Portland to see Rylans new doctor (Pediatric Urologist) he was very knowledgeable explained everything very well and was easy to talk to both Randy and I liked him very much …
The good news is that Rylan reflux didn’t seem to be real concerning to the doctor … He even said that in 20% of cases in boys that it improves.
The left kidney that we were told was enlarged is actually a little on the small side but slightly swollen, again not real concerning but something to keep an eye on…
The bad news is that Rylan is now going to have to be circumcised. His reflux did not happen because he wasn’t circumcised. It’s just that with what he has ((The doctor called it cycling meaning that when Rylan pees half comes out and half goes up his ureters to his kidneys)) that means any little bacteria goes straight up in the kidneys and we need to keep as much bacteria out as possible…
Jeeze can you believe our luck out of all the baby boys that do get circumcised which is way more than don’t…Our baby has to have this problem and now we have no choice about it and have to get it done …
We also learned that his peepee is not strait, it’s twisted sideways
Soo next Monday we will be going to Portland again for the circumcision (and to fix the twist) we have gone past the point of having it done at a local doctors office. Rylan will have to be put under with anesthesia and will need stitches. We are planning on staying in Portland for the night after unless he is still a little doped up and looking like he will sleep a lot for the trip home….
The doctor said I could go back to using Johnson’s baby wash for Rylans baths……. I miss the smell so that’s going to be nice..
It already 8:30 pm I wanted to make a longer post but I am bushed and heading to bed.