Kidney Results
Not much new today. We took another trip back downstairs to have a repeat kidney study. Actually, it was a continuation of yesterday’s study. The results of the kidney study say that Haven has severe ATN (Acute Tubular Necrosis). The easiest way to describe it is that her kidneys are functioning at a very poor level. We already knew this, of course, but the test does confirm it. Currently, she is not able to keep up with the amount of fluid she is getting in, and conversations about dialysis have started again. One thing to keep in mind: with as much fluid as she has retained through all of this, even if her urine output was continously stellar it could take weeks and weeks before she got rid of enough fluid to bring her back down to “normal”.Â
We were supposed to have a meeting with the metabolic/genetics doctor today, but he got tied up so we had to cancel the meeting. Therefore, we have no new information to report in that arena. Thanks for checking up on us. Â
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April 21st, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Dear Jeremy and Alison,
It was so good visiting with you yesterday. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives and precious little Haven. She holds a special place in my heart. I leave you with this today….”If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” John 15:7
April 22nd, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Just want you to know we’re still out here, praying and wanting the best for your family.
With Monday rolling back around I hope you are able to reschedule the meeting with the metabolic/genetics doctor soon.
Dialysis may be just the little boost Haven’s kidneys need to help reverse the ATN.
Our hearts are with you!
Love, Hugs and Prayers, Laurie
April 22nd, 2007 at 8:28 pm
I have been praying for Haven at church and school, I wanted to remind you of this verse..”For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37