I know, I know . . . I'm way behind on journaling. In my defense, I've been trying to take my own advice and just enjoy my son. Sometimes all the researching and reading and discussing takes its toll on me. It's all good information, but just like anything, too much can make your head spin.

One of the major items I wanted to provide an update on is Mikey's last urologist visit. We met with Dr. Wilcox last week. (I was dreading this appointment so much that I made myself sick. I'm not sure why I was so nervous - I knew nothing was going to be done. Still, I guess I was worried they would find another issue that needed to be delt with). Here are the highlights.

1. It appears that Mikey does not have an inguinal hernia. Instead he has a hydrocele, which is fluid around the testical. Many times the hydrocele will go away on its own, but the doc plans to take care of it during one of Mikey's surgeries if that doesn't happen. This is GOOD NEWS!

2. Mikey's left testical is in the correct position. WOO HOO!

3. The right testical remains a mystery. The doc will feel it on one visit, then won't be able to find it on the next. At this visit the little booger was hiding. If you recall, this is the underdeveloped testical that needs a biopsy.

4. Mikey's scrotum is on top of his penis. This is something Vince had pointed out to me, but I guess I refused to see it. During one of the surgeries this will be corrected.

5. It looks like we will have 2-3 surgeries. The first surery will include straightening the penis and doing the prep work to move his urethra to the tip. If everything goes well, the doc may go ahead and move the tube to the tip and work on moving the scrotum. The second surgery will consist of moving the tube to the tip (if not done in the first surgery), moving the scrotum to the correct position (if not done in the first surgery), and performing the circumcision. If a lot of the items were done in the first surgery, then the doc may move the right testical down. If the right testical cannot be moved at that time, there may be a third surgery.

The first surgery is scheduled for March 20th. The second will be about six months after that.

I think the thing I'm most worried about is not being able to feed him after midnight the night before. I know, I know . . .that's such a small thing to worry about. But, I know he will think we're being mean parents by not giving him any food!

We have his 4-month check up later this month. Hopefully we'll get the green light to start feeding him cereal. It seems like the formula is just not satisfying him any more. (Though you can't tell that by looking at him - he's a chub!)