We went to our perinatologist today...you know, the guy who's a total jerk. Well we did our ultrasound with the super nice US tech and then waited on the MD. He came in and said that the baby's growth looks good, fluid levels look good, heart looks the same, aaaaaaaand by the way there's a problem with the kidneys. Now, we had a feeling something was wrong last time with the kidneys (if you recall), but at the time it apparently wasn't necessarily a big problem. Unfortunately now it is notably an issue.
What we have now on top of the heart stuff is Hydronephrosis. Basically, the kidneys are retaining fluid. It is apparently totally random (unrelated to either genetics or the heart condition), and it is also rare to have it both kidneys as we do. We just love rackin' up the rareness with this baby. For now, it just has to be monitored. There is potential it will clear up on its own, and there is potential it will need surgical intervention to avoid renal failure. This is a decision that will be made after he is born and growing...so the heart is still our primary concern.
Other than that, the baby weights 5lbs 7oz and has an estimated due date of Dec 15 based on the measurements taken today. Dec 20 is still our official due date per the OB but I'm leaning on Dec 15 as a more likely date. We see the OB tomorrow and we will get to discuss what we learned from the Cardiologist and the Perinatologist since our last meeting, and we'll see what she thinks about induction or natural labor.
~Kathy
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Kathy,
I've been reading your blog and I want you to know that I'm praying for your baby. I have a feeling that he is a strong little fellow and that he is going to pull through all of these challenges amazingly well.
I know that you and Chris are going to be amazing parents for this very special little boy!! :)
Let me know if I can do anything for you!!
Much love!
~Shannon McIvor
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