Max's Phosphorus (and pictures)

Prayer Warriors: Max's phosphorus was very high (a whopping 24) again on Monday. The doctors have made another change to his medication and are continuing to increase the volume of his PD fluid. If the PD and medication continue to fail at keeping it at a normal level we are going to have to sit down and discuss the pros and cons of transplanting now rather than later.

They are going to recheck his labs on Friday to see where we stand. Please say a prayer that his levels look good and stay in the normal range so that we don't have to transplant before any of us, especially Max are ready.

To make things a little more clear, they are going to wait until he is fully established on PD. Meaning he will be totally off of hemo before they make any decisions about transplanting.

I personally think that it was elevated because of his good eating from over the weekend. With that said, I have been doing some research on phosphorus and it looks like pre-packaged foods (Gerber Baby Food) has higher phosphorus in it to help preserve it. So, Momma Max (as Dr. Ben calls me) is going to start experimenting with making my own baby food for Max, in my spare time that is. If anyone has and pointers, please pass them on.

Also, if you could pray for another dialysis patient who will be receiving their new kidney today. I don't know any specifics, but please keep them in your prayers.

On to some new pictures of the cutest little guy in the world:

Getting ready for dialysis
My new face everytime I see the camera
Drinking out of a water bottle for the first time
Proof that spit does exists
Daddy and Max watering the flowers
Chubba Bubba
The reason that Max can't go naked for very long
Max's first ride on the lawn mower
Happy Baby
Mommy and Max on my First Mother's Day