we spent 2 hours at the pediatric urologist today and basically, they can't explain why she got the uti. i really wasn't expecting a reason. the doctor was very friendly (grandfatherly with a british accent) and was really good with caroline. side note, one thing that bothers me about almost all doctors though, including my husband at times, is they way they speak to you. i mean, really, do you think i understand the 50 medical terms all packed into one sentence in about thirty seconds?? i didn't go to medical school (thank god!). john has done this to me, too, and i have asked him to please not speak to his patients that way. it's confusing and it just makes you feel stupid. the doctor today had a resident and 2 med students with him and he was "pimping" them (john's term) the whole time. that lovely term means asking them questions and putting them in the hot seat about caroline's case. i felt proud that i knew the answer to his first question before either of the med students did. don't worry, i didn't pipe up with my answer :) anyway, long story short, they're puzzled by the fact that she had 2 separate infections (2 different bacteria) and doesn't have any physical anomalies in her kidneys or bladder. he is going to keep her on a low dose of antibiotic for 3 more months just to be on the safe side. he didn't feel comfortable totally letting us go without any medical measures so that's what we'll do. he also kept saying it would be good to get her potty trained....no joke i wanted to say! kind of hard to potty train when she's had a uti for 2 months, don't you think? i've been kicking myself that we didn't potty train her before we moved b/c maybe none of this would have happend. we thought she might regress with all the change and transition. oh well, live and learn. needless to say, we'll be focusing on that in the very near future :) thanks for all your prayers for caroline...we appreciate them more than you know :)
**funny quote of the day (i went into the bathroom while daddy was going potty)
caroline: mommy, don't go in there!
mommy: why not?
caroline: you might fall into daddy's poopy!
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Love, love, love the quote for today. I know Eric will get a kick out of that one too! Totally understand what you mean about the medical talk. Do they really have to do that? I think they're just trying to sound smart! :) We'll continue to pray for Caroline. Keep us updated!
Love y'all, Tanya
I am so happy that Caroline's tests have not shown any underlying problems. Praise God for answered prayers! She will continue to be in my prayers,though; both for continued good health - and for successful potty training in the near future!
I love you all,
Gramie
P.S. Your pictures of my new grandson and your new nephew are awesome!
Just had time to read the entire story on Caroline's report. Praise God she is all better and there are no bigger problems. She was such a trooper through all of the infections, pain and meds. We are so proud of her, but we are even prouder that Mom and Dad followed through and got her all better. You're the BEST!! Our love to all three of you.
Grandma and Grandad
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