tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post1359817140613688862..comments2024-03-18T18:11:24.379-05:00Comments on Steece's Pieces: My Sweet Baby GirliesSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-39790948337029482022008-03-20T21:59:00.000-05:002008-03-20T21:59:00.000-05:00I just stumbled upon your blog and i had to tell y...I just stumbled upon your blog and i had to tell you my story. i was born with a upj obsruction in my right kidney. I was a very stoic child and teen and young adult and ignored the pain for years. I have had dozens of urinary tract infections. i finally had a stone (caused by the hydronephrosis) that caused me enough pain to go to the dr who admitted me immediatly. Let me say that the sooner you can find out and get treatment the better. Less damage to her kidneys and as an adult it is much harder to find an experienced physician. i was actually referred to a pediatric urologist initially. I wound up with some additional problems probably because of how long i waited to see someone. but now 4 surgerys and a nephrostomy (now removed!) later i am well and have been for almost a year. The lasix scans are not very fun.. i guess you know that now that you guys went through it this am. please know that you are in my prayers. i can't imagine going through this with a little baby. BTW i was at harding in 98 and 99.Maggie Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783966980364119549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-58094930765170184002008-03-17T21:00:00.000-05:002008-03-17T21:00:00.000-05:00We'll be keeping sweet Sav and all of you in our p...We'll be keeping sweet Sav and all of you in our prayers (as we already do...just even more now). <BR/>You are so completely blessed to have Dr Pinto for your specialist. Dr Pinto was my daughter's specialist until she "aged out" (turned 18). He saw her through her 5 surgeries and took fantastic care of her. UANT is the largest urology group in the US and allows each dr there to specialize. That means little Sav is in the best possible earthly hands (as God's hands hold her daily).<BR/>TraciTracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352909863295701549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-42683964980467043112008-03-17T12:13:00.001-05:002008-03-17T12:13:00.001-05:00I was so sorry to hear about sweet Savannah's refl...I was so sorry to hear about sweet Savannah's reflux the other day at church. McKenzie is on daily antibiotics for a year for her grade two and then we see how its progressed from there (better or the same). Dr. Pinto is great; You'll like him. He was great with McKenzie. I was wondering about the boys because I knew if one has it all your other children need to be tested and have a 30% chance of having it and Savannah's kids will have a 70% chance of having it. You guys will be in our prayers. Just remember, she growing beautifully and all these things can be fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-43280026328680031432008-03-17T12:13:00.000-05:002008-03-17T12:13:00.000-05:00I was so sorry to hear about sweet Savannah's refl...I was so sorry to hear about sweet Savannah's reflux the other day at church. McKenzie is on daily antibiotics for a year for her grade two and then we see how its progressed from there (better or the same). Dr. Pinto is great; You'll like him. He was great with McKenzie. I was wondering about the boys because I knew if one has it all your other children need to be tested and have a 30% chance of having it and Savannah's kids will have a 70% chance of having it. You guys will be in our prayers. Just remember, she growing beautifully and all these things can be fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-77036221221108172162008-03-17T07:04:00.000-05:002008-03-17T07:04:00.000-05:00Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers....Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. I know what it's like holding down your baby girl while she endures the renal sonogram and VCUG. YES, VERY HARD! I had to endure those big brown eyes looking back at me, my heart breaking every second. Nothing in the world hurts more than watching your children in pain. It's funny how we don't realize this when our own parents hurt for us, but the moment we become parents, we know what they've gone thru. I hope all turns out well for you guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-28827450101289211782008-03-16T21:36:00.000-05:002008-03-16T21:36:00.000-05:00Hi there. I know that this is silly to comment now...Hi there. I know that this is silly to comment now, I am your 83 comment. You are a busy lady! <BR/>I am from Middle TN and have been following your blog since you were prego with the quads- we were actually prego at the same time. My baby is now 8 months and my oldest is 3. This post of yours touched me a lot b/c of my 3 year old. I am a nurse as well and what knowledge we have is dangerous. When I was 18 weeks prego with Dayne I had my 1st US, they told me a week later that I had to have a repeat US in a few weeks. By 24 weeks they told me that Dayne had bilateral hydronephous of his kidneys. The left was more severe than the right. I had US's every 3-4 weeks throughout my pregnancy to measure growth, size, any changes, and if we were going to have to delivery early d/t possible damage to his Left Kidney. At birth he had a renal US, then when he was 6 days old we met our wonderful Urologist and had our first VCUG. Since then we go every 3 months for f/u apts and US's. Dayne has had 3 Lasix Renograms. Dayne was on a prophylatic antibiotic for the first year of his life. For you and Joe the test will hurt you, she will probably sleep through the renogram if you can get her comfortable. For us we couldn't hold Dayne, I just laid my head on his chest and rubbed his face. It is harder now that he is older. Vanderbilt Children's hospital is a wonderful place and the Nuc Med dept is awesome. We have been going through this for the last 3 years, but so far and thanks to so many prayers to GOD that Dayne has never needed surgery on his Left kidney. They just keep describing his kidney as a very slow drain, it eventually empties just takes it a long time. We are up for another Renogram this year and I just dread it. I will be thinking about your daughter. You and your entire family have been through so much and God is holding your hands. Best of luck to you and to your little girl.Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324589997437237680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-8296117841000507322008-03-16T21:02:00.000-05:002008-03-16T21:02:00.000-05:00Longtime reader, first time commentor (is that eve...Longtime reader, first time commentor (is that even a word?).<BR/><BR/>Just wanted let you know you guys are in our prayers.Mom Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152647152711146972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-50558576370619008632008-03-15T09:37:00.000-05:002008-03-15T09:37:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for quite sometime a...I have been reading your blog for quite sometime and really enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to encourage you a little bit:<BR/><BR/>My niece was born with some pretty significant kidney issues....I'm not very good with medical terms, but it sounds similar to what you guys are dealing with. In her first 9 months of life she had 9 hospital admits for kidney infections and then when she was 9 months old she underwent surgery. It was a 5 hour procedure and according to the doctor, technically a very difficult surgery, BUT my niece did awesome. We were totally amazed at how well she did and I think the surgery was rougher on us than it was on her. She bounced back quickly and has done very well. I will be praying that you will be filled with peace and that none of your other precious ones will have to deal with this.<BR/><BR/>Amy S.<BR/>Grand Rapids, MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-37420815695435290132008-03-14T22:40:00.000-05:002008-03-14T22:40:00.000-05:00I will be praying for Savannah plus you and Joe. ...I will be praying for Savannah plus you and Joe. I would be a nervous wreck in need of some strong sedation if I had to watch my baby go through all of this. You are a strong mom. Celeste<BR/>http://myweb.cableone.net/leeandcelesteCelestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414051942899285897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-33759265618377374742008-03-14T17:22:00.000-05:002008-03-14T17:22:00.000-05:00Hello....I am hoping that you are having a good da...Hello....<BR/>I am hoping that you are having a good day at home with your 4 beautiful children. I have been following your blog for a long while now. I am wanting to email you a "Texas" question. Can you email me your email address(if you don't mind). <BR/>Thank you ~ Thank you... I know you are a very busy woman.<BR/>Lindsey in San Diego<BR/>ljnarlock@yahoo.comLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864783904998691301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-21678053409039666222008-03-14T17:20:00.000-05:002008-03-14T17:20:00.000-05:00Girl, I'm so sorry to hear she's going to have to ...Girl, I'm so sorry to hear she's going to have to go through all those procedures. I will be praying that the doctors and surgeons will be able to repair whatever damage was done and fix this quickly - will also pray that none of your boys have the same problems!!!Lindsey Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17780000454905625099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-24327727334525622992008-03-14T16:33:00.000-05:002008-03-14T16:33:00.000-05:00I always feel silly leaving you a comment cause yo...I always feel silly leaving you a comment cause you get so gosh darn many;) Just now catchin up on the last few posts. I will pray for all the kids as you walk through this not so fun part of being a momma. I also want to say about your last post (& im prob 10 yrs older than U so its wisdom:) U have got to make time to be together with your husband. Sometims its hard with kids at the end of the day to even be nice to one another. Never feel like your taking away from your babies by spending time with your husband. We all need it and PTL you can do it. ok thats all I know your a super mom and you already know all this stuff just wanted to say it:)<BR/><BR/>Blessings & Prayer<BR/>MelissaMelissa Dovelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791352045567564932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-43391260049847271012008-03-14T14:51:00.000-05:002008-03-14T14:51:00.000-05:00Hey there!I had reflux surgery at age 2 and then o...Hey there!<BR/>I had reflux surgery at age 2 and then on the other side at age 12. I was good to go after that and had none of the problems they thought I might, even through 3 healthy full term pregnancies. As a person who went through all the testing and surgery it at age 2, I remember nothing. My Mom on the other hand had it much worse having to watch me go through it. Just keep telling yourself it is for her greater good and she won't remember a thing! Taking a mommy sedative might help too. :) Praying for all of you!SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210067252287690815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-61926224340616118522008-03-14T08:50:00.000-05:002008-03-14T08:50:00.000-05:00Yall are in our prayers this morning! K, E & I wi...Yall are in our prayers this morning! K, E & I will be praying for sweet Miss Sav all day. Please let us know what they say and how she did. I know being at the Dr. is hard especially when it is all day and you have to leave the other baby(ies) at home. Hang in there!Melissa Halfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895627332191151312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-91893818152291071582008-03-14T01:02:00.000-05:002008-03-14T01:02:00.000-05:00Suzanne,I'm not religious but I have a certain bel...Suzanne,<BR/>I'm not religious but I have a certain belief in the universe and the way the cosmos works. I hope the universe wills things to work out well for Savannah. I was really sick once and watched the pain that my mother went through. I hope that you are saved from that and that Savannah's situation is the best possible that could occur. Love is all you need.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-65804695317569626662008-03-13T23:48:00.000-05:002008-03-13T23:48:00.000-05:00I'm praying for all of you.Mommy of fiveI'm praying for all of you.<BR/><BR/>Mommy of fiveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-1597348898988133482008-03-13T23:15:00.000-05:002008-03-13T23:15:00.000-05:00I'm wiping the tears away right now just thinking ...I'm wiping the tears away right now just thinking of you having to go through this test today. Ugh, you just wish you could trade places with them somehow. I will be praying for you and Sav. Praise God that they found this and it can be treated. It will be hard but definitely something that Sav will overcome. Lots of hugs and kisses to you and your SWEET babies!! Love, MariGoerlich Quadrupletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659518562686407777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-55788889866442703762008-03-13T22:14:00.000-05:002008-03-13T22:14:00.000-05:00A fellow blogger from Killeen/Ft. Hood....my daugh...A fellow blogger from Killeen/Ft. Hood....my daughter was diagnosed with a very rare chromosomal abnormality at four months and has undergone NUMEROUS procedures. I can honestly say that I know how you feel! Every time she is poked or prodded, I wish it was me enduring her pain. Keep your head up and remember that what ever you are present for when it comes to her...she will forget and love you more than the day before!<BR/><BR/>The quads are gorgeous and your family amazing...<BR/><BR/>Cassie MorrowThe Morrow Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04306430453306402114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-62983988701795010902008-03-13T21:20:00.000-05:002008-03-13T21:20:00.000-05:00Suz,I will be thinking of you and Sav. Poor baby. ...Suz,<BR/><BR/>I will be thinking of you and Sav. Poor baby. I hope that the washout shows the best possible scenario for the surgery. <BR/><BR/>BIG HUGS girl!Casey's triohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642538674985608613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-74179760816018091072008-03-13T20:01:00.000-05:002008-03-13T20:01:00.000-05:00I had to go through MRIs and GI tests with one of ...I had to go through MRIs and GI tests with one of my daughters. Not fun. Hoping all goes well tomorrow!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15586828784374597922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-34191988745181619132008-03-13T17:33:00.000-05:002008-03-13T17:33:00.000-05:00Hi Suzanne, I've been a follower of your blog from...Hi Suzanne, I've been a follower of your blog from Woodland West... in fact I trained to come volunteer but the scheduling never worked out! Anyway, I couldn't read quick enough to get to the point in your post that said you were going to Dr Pinto!<BR/><BR/>YOU WILL LOVE DR. PINTO!!!<BR/><BR/>As bad as the test are, be glad it's while the kids are so little and will not remember them! My daughter was already in school before things started with her (very unusual)! We delt with the same things. The surgery was the easy part! Anyway, I didn't see but a couple of the commments referring to Dr Pinto... My daughter saw him for over 5 years... She 13 now. And prior to us, my friend had used him for surgery on her son. Very nice man!<BR/><BR/>Prayers are with you all.<BR/>TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-88620848855367352992008-03-13T16:44:00.001-05:002008-03-13T16:44:00.001-05:00the kids are getting so big sorry to hear about t...the kids are getting so big sorry to hear about the princess my prays are with her . have a greatr weekend guys.damienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142660466753496508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-34725267578503402562008-03-13T16:44:00.000-05:002008-03-13T16:44:00.000-05:00the kids are getting so big sorry to hear about t...the kids are getting so big sorry to hear about the princess my prays are with her . have a greatr weekend guys.damienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142660466753496508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-33047253422178369202008-03-13T15:11:00.000-05:002008-03-13T15:11:00.000-05:00YOu sweet little girl and boys are in my prayers. ...YOu sweet little girl and boys are in my prayers. My little one has other urological problems but we have been through the same(yucky) tests and were on antibiotics for what seemed like FOREVER.<BR/>I will also say some prayers for the doctors, so they can figure things out and fix them quickly:)<BR/>:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)G24https://www.blogger.com/profile/02150986091978606119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16582505.post-85093550369564736852008-03-13T15:03:00.000-05:002008-03-13T15:03:00.000-05:00I love the look on Big Ben's face where he is sitt...I love the look on Big Ben's face where he is sitting on Shiloh! So cute! Looks like he is up tp something! Hope Savannah gets well very soon!Leslie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02249855255961417130noreply@blogger.com