Toe-Toes and Tests

I had to get a few pictures of Vince getting his toes today.  He's been getting his toes for a couple of weeks now but here recently he's figured out how to get those toes in his mouth.  I didn't get any of those pictures unfortunately. He only likes to do that when I'm changing his diaper.  Which takes forever these days because he's constantly trying to get his feet in his mouth. :)  Funny on the weekend or at night when we've got time to play; not so funny when I'm running around the house like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get everyone ready to go to work and the babysitter.  I don't let it get to me though.  He's too cute to get upset at.  Even when he does reach his hand out to touch my face and then gets a big ol handful of cheek, chin, or nose, and rips it to shreds with his tiny, dagger-like fingernails.  I cut those things all the time but they just can't be tamed. Ok, I digress, we were talking about toes.  I did get some really good ones of him getting his toes so here they are.

Oh, and I did mention tests in the title.  We have our VCUG on Wednesday.  VCUG stands for Voiding Cystourethrography. Don't worry, I can't pronounce it either and I pride myself on being able to sound out most words fairly quickly. :) Here is a brief explanation for those that want to know more.  For those of you that don't feel like reading, scroll down to the pictures. :)  I will update more when we get the results back.



***What is a Voiding Cystourethrogram?A children's (pediatric) voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is an x-ray examination of a child's bladder and lower urinary tract that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material.


Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the bladder is filled with and then emptied of a water-soluble contrast material, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function of the bladder and lower urinary tract.

What are some common uses of the procedure?A voiding cystourethrogram enables a radiologist, a physician specifically trained to supervise and interpret radiology examinations, to detect abnormalities in the flow of urine through the urinary tract.

This examination is often recommended after a urinary tract infection to check for a condition known as vesicoureteral (VU) reflux.

About VU Reflux

Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows through the ureter, the tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder. A valve mechanism prevents urine from backing up into the kidneys as the bladder gets full. Urine leaves the bladder through the urethra and is eliminated from the body during urination.

In some children, an abnormality in the valve or the ureters allows urine to flow backwards, a condition called VU reflux. In mild cases urine backs up into the lower ureter. In severe cases it can back up into a swollen kidney. Usually, children with this condition are born with it. Other causes include:


•blockage to the bladder

•abnormal urination with very high pressure within the bladder

•incomplete emptying of the bladder

•urinary tract infections.

Urinary tract infection may be the only symptom of the problem.


I'm praying this will be our last test and that whatever is wrong with him will fix itself or be fixed through medication or some other non-invasive way. :)

Concentrating on my toe-toes.

I love this one!

I got you Cat A. Pillar!

And now I'm gonna eat ya.

Oh wait, that dang TV got to me again!

Look, my noggins gettin better. I don't need no stinkin helmet!

How's it goin Mr. Raffee?

A lady I work with got him this giraffe.  He loved it.  The first time I showed it to him he laughed out loud. There is nothing on this earth better than the sound of your child's laughter. In my opinion. :)