Billy and I took the day and went to Seattle on November 6th... first started out with an ultra-sound of his kidney. We were able to get some pictures of his kidney, so he could do a show and tell. Then we were on our way to Dr Fouser (kidney Dr). Due to last years urine test that had a trace of blood in it and 6 months ago he was very low on his blood work, he had to get his blood drawn again...he was not happy...but when the process was done, he was so proud of himself, because it was the first time that he didn't cry... and the nurse remembered him from last year when she didn't put the correct wrapping on. Billy had blood all the way down his arm when we got to the parking garage...so we went back up and she took care of him a second time. This year she got it right.
In talking to Fouser - Billy's kidney is the size of a 14 year olds...due to it compensating for the other one being gone. She explained to him his pictures and she did her normal check-up which is more thorough then the regular doctors some times. The updated report: Billy's blood work is great and urine is fine also...so, we now are on a 2 year rotation instead of every year.
Once we were done with Swedish Hospital we were on our way to Children's to see his Ear Nose and Throat doctor. She put Billy on an antibiotic nasal spray...not to add another process to our morning ritual, but after the first dose his nose was cleaner. There was no green nasty things... and he was able to breath, after a couple days I watched him sleep with his mouth closed...been a long time since that has happened. Every things going good. Feels really good to be able to find and pin-point the exact root of the problem. Now it's just fine tuning it.
Kayla on the other hand is not adjusting very well to her brother feeling better and having so much energy. We are working with her on way's to work thru it instead of just getting angry and blowing up, saying he pushed her buttons...I'm trying to get her to understand that she is still responsible for her own anger no matter what someone else does. There are days that he has the rest of the family worn out... I thought I just had a calm and relaxed boy... NOT. But it is very good to see him have fun and enjoy himself.
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