While quite a bit of time has passed, Ryder continues to wait for transplant. All things considered he’s viewed as being very healthy and continues to grow like...

We have some good news to share concerning Ryders progress. In July Ryder had surgery to correct the misalignment in his knees and ankles. While we were hopeful...

Ryder began daily growth hormone injections on June 26th and is doing well. Despite the fact that they are not fun they have become part of his daily...

Yesterday, Ryder had a checkup with his endocrinologist. She had previously wanted to wait and watch his growth believing that he was a late bloomer and may not need...

On May 10th Ryder had X-rays and an appointment with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He examined his knees and as he suspected Ryder is slightly knocked kneed. The...

Ryder received a new bed today.  His bed will help with all of the daily medical tasks that Rachel has to provide.  The bed will adjust and make the...

Back when we found out that Ryder's kidney's were failing, he took a genetic test to see what was causing this.  We received the results back and he...

Ryder has  been on dialysis for 2 weeks now... still struggling to find some sort of a new routine as it takes time to set up the machine......

Post Op: Surgery went well... is in recovery. Surgeon said all looks good... trying to bring down his pain currently.   Day 2: Ryder unfortunately had a very...

Ryder is scheduled to check into LPCH Stanford on Monday... surgery is scheduled for Tuesday to place a catheter in his abdomen to prepare for peritoneal dialysis which...