McKay

SURGERY:
McKay's surgery went well. His catheter was removed the next day and he has had great wet diapers ever since! He has continued to improve and has started to take full feeds again which means he gets to come home... tomorrow!!

KIDNEYS:
We were finally able to talk with a Nephrologist (kidney doctor). He told us that McKay's kidneys are functioning at about 38% (which isn't as low as it sounds because newborn kidneys usually function at around 45-50%). His Creatinine levels (which help determine kidney function) continue to go down (which is good). His blood pressure is high (kidneys help regulate blood pressure) so he will come home on a medicine to keep his blood pressure down. He also has high phosphorus levels so we have to mix calcium carbonate (similar to TUMS) in his milk. This will bind with the calcium so his body doesn't obsorb as much phosphorus (who knew?!). He will continue to be monitored throughout his life by the Nephrologists at Primary Children's.

We are so glad that he is doing so well and that he gets to finally come home!!