Urology appointment, orthopedic needs

Elijah met with his urologist, Dr. Wolpert, on November 9 after having a renal ultrasound. We are thankful that his kidneys looked great and that his bladder is apparently responding to the Ditropan (relaxed and able to retain fluid). He has shown no outward side-effects from this medicine, for which we are very thankful.

One prayer request is that he would be able to fully empty his bladder. The ultrasound did show a little rippling at the bottom of the bladder which may or may not become a problem. Many children with the myelomenigocele form of spina bifia have to use intermittent catheterization to empty the bladder and prevent infection. God knows best and will give us what turns attention most completely to his glory, but we are asking him to keep Elijah from having to start a cath program.

The new physical therapist is working hard to get funding for Eljiah's "Thera-togs," a thin garment worn next to the skin to turn his feet into position so he can walk. His feet naturally look like this: / / when they are supposed to look like this: \ / . Elijah can now stand unaided for 20-30 seconds when his feet are straightened!