The radiologist did not see a patent urachus on the ultrasound. That means that "She's either lucky or she doesn't have one" (Radiologist Guy). He said that there is a good chance that it is still intact but he just can't see it on the ultrasound so he talked with Dr. Psota and they decided that we are going to the next test. This test is called a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG). This test involves putting a catheter in Brinley's tiny little bladder and filling it up with contrast dye. They will then take X-Rays as she is voiding to see if they can see contrast dye going up into a urachus. This would be a much more definitive test for diagnosis. This test will be done either Wednesday or Thursday so please pray with us that the urachus is not found and that the VCUG is not too horribly painful or uncomfortable for Brinley.
Julie Halbgewachs and I were talking about how funny it is that we would never know of a urachus or other medical phenomenon unless something goes wrong with your child. The wonders God made our body to do without our even knowing.... He is truly awesome!
Janel
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