The Pavelka Family: Maddy Update

We had our appointment the other day with Madelyn's pediatric urologist, Dr. Smith. She had an ultrasound done of her kidneys, which she actually seemed to really enjoy! The ultrasound did show that her left kidney is still enlarged, and retaining a lot of fluid (backed-up urine). They have finally given her a diagnosis: level 3-4 hydronephrosis. She needs to go in for two more tests, which will give a more detailed look at each kidney to see what the function is, and if any damage has been done. Dr. Smith is pretty confident that the cause is still a blockage in the ureter, and that it can easily be fixed by a minor surgery. We will know more details after the two tests.

Maddy continues to be such a good baby! She is sleeping well, usually giving us a stretch that lasts anywhere between 5 and 7 hours! Her periods of being awake and alert have been getting longer during the day. She gives us adorable social smiles now, and she loves looking at her sister. She has begun to coo every so often.

I took Maddy to the doctor last week for her excessive spit up issues. She spits up a so often (the day I called the doctor, she had spit up over a dozen times in 2 hours). She is very uncomfortable. It turns out that she has reflux, just like her sister. We started her on Prevacid yesterday so hopefully we will see some improvement in the next few days.They weighed her at the doctor's office; she is already 11 lbs 3 oz!

Madelyn loves taking baths, listening to music, watching her sister, looking at the bears above her swing, and laying on her tummy (supervised, of course). She recently started taking a pacifier. The jury is still out on whether she likes being swaddled or not.