Episode three: the kidney saga continues
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Topic: Episode three: the kidney saga continues
Posted By: Maya
Subject: Episode three: the kidney saga continues
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:10pm
And it looks like my baby will be having surgery before Christmas  Apparently the kidney reflux is not such a major, but she has something called a ureterocele which is a blockage in the tube between the bladder and the kidney which has to be removed. They will do it under general anasthetic at Starship, and she will probably be in hospital for 2-3 days. While she is there they want to do another test to check her kidney function too where they run dye thru an IV line, not 100% sure how that works.
I feel confident in the surgeon, and he explained everything very clearly, but the idea of my tiny little baby having a general anasthetic is a bit mindblowing, and just the thought of someone poking around inside her is a bit scary too. Mercedes will have to come to hospital with us as I'm still semi-feeding (although I think this whole thing might spell the end of the breastfeeding, not sure) and my Dad is going to come and stay with Maya. What a drama. When it rains it pours I guess But I do want to say thank you to all of you for your support this far, it helps to know that we're not alone.
ETA: While we are in Starship they want Mercedes to have an ultrasound too just to double check that her kidneys are ok. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:13pm
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:15pm
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Emma, so can understand your feeling on the general. I hope they let you in while they put her under. I was allowed to when Andrew ws put under. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:18pm
That's the thing Mummy_Becks - I don't know if I WANT to be there  When Maya had her general I had to hold her while they put the mask on to put her to sleep and all I could think of was when we had our cat put to sleep. Her eyes rolled back in her head and she went all floppy. I managed to hold it together till I got out of the OR and then I burst into tears and didn't stop crying until she was in recovery.
And she was 2 - how am I going to cope with seeing my 7 week old put under? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:31pm
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Might be a little different with the ages, what about Willie could he do it? I'm sure the anethitist(sp?) would understand if you didn't go in. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 2:35pm
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Wow! Big hugs Emma. Do you know when she will have the surgery? and will you have a support person with you?
I;m sure, and I bet you know too, that Sienna will be fine, but I agree, the thought of a seven week old having an op is scary as! Let us know when it is, and we can text you! well, i can't cause i don't have a cell phone, but I'm sure others will! oh....just realised that if you are in hospital you may not be able to use a cell phone...hmmmm. will think of snother idea. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 4:45pm
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awww emma!! big hugs chick...i don't know if i could handle seeing charli 'put under' either!
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 5:09pm
| Big, big, big hugs, Emma! Please let me know if we can do anything to help -- bring food? Watch Maya? I can't even watch while Emma Rose has blood drawn, so I can't imagine having to be there while your baby is put under. When is the surgery scheduled for? |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 5:23pm
 Ditto what Katherine said about bringing stuff, if you need me, you know where I am !! (And I'm just about to put some more credit on my phone too.)------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 5:41pm
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Oh Emma, how scary for you!
They are a great team at Starship, and I know that she will get the best of care. (and you too if my experiences are anything to go by!) ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 7:05pm
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Wow I can't imagine that and I sure wouldn't be able to handle being there. Hopefully you find strength from within or Willie or a nurse can help?
And in a way, she's a really lucky girl to have it all done before she's old enough to understand what's going on. But to you, you're amazing.------------- |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 8:11pm
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oh the poor wee thing..and poor Emma...I think you should see if Willy will do it...i dont know if i could watch my bubs do that either...
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 8:23pm
Thanks 
LOL Bombshell Willie is more of a sook than I am! We don't have a date yet, he said he will have to look at his schedule but that it is a "matter of some urgency" and would be done before Xmas, and that often they book the surgery before even seeing the patient because that kind of ultrasound/MCU result always means surgery. So I guess we wait and see. It's telescopic surgery so I assumed it was up her girly bits, but them Mum said they can also do telescopic surgery thru a cut in the belly button so not sure now how they will do it. I didn't think to ask, was too busy trying to process the whole thing. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 8:41pm
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Hey, just to say that I'm sending big hugs your way! Hope everything goes well with the surgery!
No need to ask you to keep us updated huh? I'm sure we'll be waiting to hear from you and will be thinking of you. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 04 December 2006 at 8:54pm
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Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 6:47am
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Emma, How awful for you. But you are an amazingly strong woman so I bet she's a strong little girl ,and I know you can get through this. Good luck for the whole thing and thinking about you. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 8:26am
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awww emma big hugshunny thinking of you and the girls ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 9:22am
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Emma
From a medical point of view this is great as they will reduce any damage or scarring to her kidneys and lots of future damage and problems by getting the surgery done now. From an emotional point of view, don't know what to say, I can't even imagine how you will get through this, but I know you all will. I see with some people that seem to have bottomless resources of strength and determination, I know you will find something to draw on. take care Claire ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 10:24am
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Oh poor little bubba. Well just think at the end of the day your little one will feel better, but it certainly wouldn't be easy to go through as parents. Big hugs chickie and will be thinking of you. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 10:42am
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Hugs Emma. Like Claire said it is good to get it doe now even tho she is so little, harder on mum than Sienna I think If you dont want to be in with her when they do the general, then dont, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Also if they do laproscopic surgery, its usually a few small "holes" in the belly - one for the telescope thingy, one or two for any instrumetns they use... Much better than actually being opened up. Take care ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 12:26pm
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oh emma, i can't imagine watching mikey being put under and he's a whole lot older than sienna. she'll be just fine and we'll all be thinking of you. i wish i lived near you so i could help in some practical way but as i can't i'll just have to send you heaps of virtual hugs ------------- |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 05 December 2006 at 2:17pm
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Thanks Deep down I know that the surgery is really important for her long-term health, but part of me still wants to lock her away and not let anyone near her... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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