Isabel

I suppose I spoke too soon regarding Isabel's homecoming. Today they did a renal ultrasound to look at the arteries that deliver blood to the Isabel's kidneys. It appears that she has been having some high blood pressure off and on. The ultrasound showed that the artery supplying her right kidney is smaller than it should be. Although the flow of blood is adequate for kidney function (according to this test), her body is receiving signals that her blood pressure needs to increase.

They are going to start her on some medication on an as needed basis to see if that helps the blood pressure. Her blood pressure is not dangerously elevated, however, it is higher than they would expect to see. We don't want to take her home before we know how she will react to the medications, so we anticipate a lengthier stay :(

This condition is something that she should outgrow. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard that! On the upside, she continues to eat well, although she has some problems with her heart rate during feedings.

Please pray that Isabel will heal quickly and that she will come home when her small body is ready. As much as Greg and I would like to have her home, we want her to be as healthy as possible first.

Love,

Susan