Hospital no later than 6 am means up by 5 am, but I woke up around 3 and could not go back to sleep. Yawn...
We met the urologist, Dr. Alam, before the procedure. Yesterday's test showed that she has urine reflux. On a scale of 1 to 5 her left ureter is a level 3. This could do damage to her kidneys. We will hear his plan based on today's scoping and the tests tomorrow.
She was a trooper about having to go without food or drink this morning. By the time we had met our 20th or so staff member and signed enough papers to refinance our house, she was not quite as friendly. She got the giggles when the mask had been on her face for a little while. She was still trying to draw on my Nook. It turned into a purple blob and then she was out.
I headed out for comfort food....scrambled eggs, bacon, and the Chinese White Swan breakfast buffet favorite.............tater tots. OK, so I know it was bad for me, but it was SO good.
After less that 30 minutes I was called to meet with 2/3rds of the team, Dr. Pena and Dr Cocker. It is very reassuring to talk to Dr. Pena. He did cloaca repair in 1982. This team at Cincinnati Children's has seen almost 600 cloaca patients, over 100 of those adopted from China. He knew all of my concerns and has handled them all. I know we are at the right place! I know we will get a workable and hopeful plan tomorrow.
As has been the case before, our spicy Hunan girl wakes up with a hot anger! The nurse said she took out the IV so Cori would not rip it out herself. Unlike last year's reaction, however, she now knows I am her Momma, so she was soothed by my singing and was soon ready to leave.
Early food is supposed to be clear liquids and crackers..........Does she sound like the type of child who would settle for that??? Try yogurt, cheese stick, frosted flakes, and apples dippers.
It is very cold and rainy, but Dora episodes are getting old. We might have to venture out just to insure our sanity.
Thank you for your prayers and notes!
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