Vale's Dr. Apt

We took Vale to the doctor on Thursday and he was:

 16 lbs 6 oz

 25.5 inches long

17 head circumference

He is average for everything and growing just fine.

 

We also found out that it looks like he has esotropia in his right eye which is a form of strabismus (meaning he's a bit cross-eyed in his one eye).  So that might mean baby glasses or at worst, surgery when he's older.  There is a chance it could correct itself so we're hoping for that. :)

From that appointment, the doctor sent us to get Vale's kidneys an ultrasound and they found one large cyst on his left kidney, so Vale definitely has PKD.  We were hoping that because Connor has it, and the chances are 50/50 that Vale would not have it but that's not the case.  I suppose you can flip a quarter twice and get heads both times, huh.

Vale has one very large cyst on the top of his left kidney.  It's measuring around 11mm and his kidney is only around 4 cm so it's cover about 1/4th of his kidney.

We need to get a blood test and urine sample so we can see his creatine levels and BUN number to check his kidney function.

We will be going to the specialist with Connor on May 3rd so hopefully they can see Vale at that time as well.

 

We love our little guy!  He's so full of personality and mischief.  We know that Lord will take care of Him just like he does Connor.

Your prayers are appreciated as we go through the process of figuring out what the right decisions for Vale will be.