Update on Caelum

This past Monday, Caelum has his 3 month follow up with his Urologist.  Before the appointment he had a long 2 hour session with Radiology which included getting and IV and a Catheter and being strapped on the table for over an hour.  But tough lil guy did awesome considering all that he went through for this renal scan.  They attempted the cath first in which took several tries to get it at it would not advance all the way in once it started.  Thankfully they got the IV on the first try!  So in a way I was thankful he was so worked up from the pokes that by the time we got to the actual testing time.  He would cry out from time to time but he did soooo good the whole time.
Anyhooo....after the testing went ran over to the doctors office to hear the results.  His left kidney is still has a UPJ obstruction and is functioning great still (that was the point of the renal scan - to test he function of the kidney!)  However; it is draining even slower than last time.  His kidney is suppose to drain in under 10 minutes and his was at 59.  So he presented the surgery option this time or waiting another 9 months to do another renal scan to see if it improves.  Unfortunately, Jason was not able to go at all, so I told him that we had to talk and pray about it and get back with him.  So we have decided to due the surgery route and get it done and him better and us not having to think about this any longer.  So surgery is setup for March 22.  He will be in the hospital for 2 nights and out of school for 3 weeks!  AND no rough housing with Big Brother - that one shall be interesting!!
So please keep lil dude Caelum in your prayers!!!
These are a few pictures from that morning....thank goodness for "fishie" and Mickey Mouse and of course technology!!