Done.

The VCUG is DONE! I am so thankful it is over!

Only one of us could go back, so Luke went with her. I tend to be a little more emotional than he is. Luke said she cried, but did really well.  She told me it didn't hurt at all. We are so proud of her! Afterwards we took her to Chuck E Cheese. Gammy, Emy, and Grandma Robin got to go with us.

The radiologist explained everything to Luke and he got to watch the whole process. He said everyone there was really nice. Unfortunately, Kimber was diagnosed with Grade II VUR. We won't know a course of treatment until we meet with the urologist on Monday. We are very thankful that it is a lower grade and that we can monitor her from here on out. 

Here is some information from Wikipedia:

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an abnormal movement of urine from the bladder into ureters or kidneys. Urine normally travels from the kidneys via the ureters to the bladder. In vesicoureteral reflux the direction of urine flow is reversed (retrograde).

International Classification of Vesicoureteral Reflux

• Grade I – reflux into non-dilated ureter

• Grade II – reflux into the renal pelvis and calyces without dilatation

• Grade III – mild/moderate dilatation of the ureter, renal pelvis and calyces with minimal blunting of the fornices

• Grade IV – dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces with moderate ureteral tortuosity

• Grade V – gross dilatation of the ureter, pelvis and calyces; ureteral tortuosity; loss of papillary impressions

The younger the age of the patient and the lower the grade at presentation the higher the chance of spontaneous resolution. Most (approx. 85%) of grade I & II cases of VUR will resolve spontaneously. Approximately 50% of grade III cases and a lower percentage of higher grades will also resolve spontaneously.

We had so many friends and family pray, call, email and text. We are so thankful for each and every one of you!

Love,