I'm overwhelmed today. We had a follow up ultrasound because there was fluid around baby's kidneys at our U/S, and it was really fun to get to see him in 3D, but the doctor thinks he only has one kidney. It's not a huge deal if that's true, but I have to go see a high risk doctor Friday for a meeting and ultrasound.
Also, we went and looked at a daycare, and I seriously have no idea how to choose. Our top choice has a year (!!) waiting list, and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to look. My H also threw out the idea of me working part time, which sounds great, but again I'm just overwhelmed at this point.
Sorry, that turned into a huge vent, I just need a hug today!
Post by disappointedkittens on Jan 7, 2014 15:42:10 GMT -5
Giant hugs Yankees21! Glad to hear that it's not a big deal if there is only one kidney, but I will be hoping for the best for you! Sucks to be considered high risk but at least you will have some extra monitoring and they can take the best care of you and baby that they can.
Wow, @yankees21, that's kind of nuts...I'm glad it's not something to worry about if he does only have one kidney, I've never heard of that! Our girl has had fluid in her kidneys on every U/S and was one of the reasons I've had so many extra...they always say it's within normal limits but I guess it's something that needs to be watched. Anyway, glad you are getting some extra care. Hugs!
I would be overwhelmed too! ((Hugs)) ! Hope everything works out you guys! I haven't even looked into daycare because I'm planning on staying home but I've heard the waits are ridiculous.
I am super cranky because I had to move my office today. I obviously didn't physically move it, but I had to pack it all up and unpack it today. I'm only going to be working like a month and a half more. I wish I coulda stayed put :/
My BFF was told at her 20 week a/s (not sure if your siggy says how far along you are - I'm on the app) that it looked like her baby had some heart defects. She went to her f/u appt a few weeks (!!) later and everything was completely fine. Hoping the same for you!
My BFF was told at her 20 week a/s (not sure if your siggy says how far along you are - I'm on the app) that it looked like her baby had some heart defects. She went to her f/u appt a few weeks (!!) later and everything was completely fine. Hoping the same for you!
Dh's younger brother got married yesterday. We found out a few days before because he wrote that it was happening to a friend on facebook and it showed up in my newsfeed. His just joined the military and met her a little over 6 months ago and his parents haven't met her yet. She seems like a very nice girl and we are very happy for him, but I feel bad how all of H and his family found out, but they all seem kind of ok with it now so its all good!
Dh's younger brother got married yesterday. We found out a few days before because he wrote that it was happening to a friend on facebook and it showed up in my newsfeed. His just joined the military and met her a little over 6 months ago and his parents haven't met her yet. She seems like a very nice girl and we are very happy for him, but I feel bad how all of H and his family found out, but they all seem kind of ok with it now so its all good!
I can't believe he put that on facebook instead of telling his family! Wow.
Post by disappointedkittens on Jan 7, 2014 16:26:14 GMT -5
It's my last week of work and no one has mentioned doing a lunch or even a goodbye for me, and I'm kind of sad about it At this point I don't think it will happen either as half our team is in an all day meeting thursday and the other half (mine) is in an all day meeting friday.
Also I was talking to my mom this morning and she sounds really depressed about her upcoming surgery, and said is upset that she is going to miss holding my baby. I didn't know what to say to her FIL is still in the hospital with a mood disorder too. H is going to spend the evening with him tonight and I hope to hear that he's doing better. But truthfully I'm glad I don't have to go because he's been so mean the last few times I've seen him and I'm in no mood for mean people right now.
I have another ultrasound this thursday and saturday I will go in for the Dr. to check me and I can't wait. Who ever thought I'd be looking forward to an internal exam? I've been worried about needing to deliver early since the GD diagnosis, and quite frankly I'm just ready to know the plan.
Post by Cricket0619 on Jan 7, 2014 16:29:10 GMT -5
I'm sorry Yankees I hope your next appt. goes well. I am glad it is okay to have one kidney. I get the overwhelming of finding a daycare! I am right there with you. Hugs to you!
I'm overwhelmed today. We had a follow up ultrasound because there was fluid around baby's kidneys at our U/S, and it was really fun to get to see him in 3D, but the doctor thinks he only has one kidney. It's not a huge deal if that's true, but I have to go see a high risk doctor Friday for a meeting and ultrasound.
I'm sure you're in good hands! My nephew was born with only one kidney and he's perfectly fine.
Had a routine OB visit today, and can't get over how short they are, and how little they tell me. I asked if I'll have a longer appt at some point to discuss labor and delivery, when to call them, how long they'll let me go past my due date, and was told no. So... I just make this up as I go along? At 33 weeks, I'm starting to get a tiny bit nervous, mainly because the doctors haven't been very forthcoming.
I'm overwhelmed today. We had a follow up ultrasound because there was fluid around baby's kidneys at our U/S, and it was really fun to get to see him in 3D, but the doctor thinks he only has one kidney. It's not a huge deal if that's true, but I have to go see a high risk doctor Friday for a meeting and ultrasound.
I'm sure you're in good hands! My nephew was born with only one kidney and he's perfectly fine.
Had a routine OB visit today, and can't get over how short they are, and how little they tell me. I asked if I'll have a longer appt at some point to discuss labor and delivery, when to call them, how long they'll let me go past my due date, and was told no. So... I just make this up as I go along? At 33 weeks, I'm starting to get a tiny bit nervous, mainly because the doctors haven't been very forthcoming.
Thanks for the story! That's good to hear.
Can you make a list of those questions to bring to your next appointment? Are you planning on taking any classes through the hospital or anything?
I'm sure you're in good hands! My nephew was born with only one kidney and he's perfectly fine.
Had a routine OB visit today, and can't get over how short they are, and how little they tell me. I asked if I'll have a longer appt at some point to discuss labor and delivery, when to call them, how long they'll let me go past my due date, and was told no. So... I just make this up as I go along? At 33 weeks, I'm starting to get a tiny bit nervous, mainly because the doctors haven't been very forthcoming.
Thanks for the story! That's good to hear.
Can you make a list of those questions to bring to your next appointment? Are you planning on taking any classes through the hospital or anything?
I did take classes already and do feel they helped. I have at least 4-5 questions every appointment, and get them answered, just get the feeling that I'm holding them up every time. So I've been prioritizing my list of questions as I go. Maybe I'll get through all of them eventually :-) It doesn't help I've been rotating through them all, so will see my usual doctor again next month and I like her at least.
It's not a huge deal if that's true, but I have to go see a high risk doctor Friday for a meeting and ultrasound.
Hope it goes well on Friday and that they give you more peace of mind. We've had extra monitoring/scans after our a/s and once you have time to process what they've told you, it seems to be better.
Also fwiw, my BFF has one regular kidney and one child-sized, non-functioning kidney, and it hasn't been an issue to date.
My random: I went to the mall today and got a couple pairs of pants in a size up and a couple of long shirts. I am just bloated enough that a lot of my clothes were starting to get uncomfortable, and this trip made me feel SO much better. I also got $75 in "GAP cash," which will pay for another pair of jeans!! <)
The sales associate who helped me was also pregnant, and she was SO helpful. I walked out of the store beaming!
Big hugs @disappointedkittens, that is a lot on your plate. I hope your work does something for you, you deserve it!
Thanks! I find it so helpful to come on here and vent. I know that there are people here dealing with much worse problems but I find that putting it out there on the board helps me move past it and be less of a downer in real life!
Big hugs @disappointedkittens, that is a lot on your plate. I hope your work does something for you, you deserve it!
Thanks! I find it so helpful to come on here and vent. I know that there are people here dealing with much worse problems but I find that putting it out there on the board helps me move past it and be less of a downer in real life!
Post by lobstertail on Jan 7, 2014 17:47:57 GMT -5
@yankees21, I hope your next u/s gives you good answers. One of our twins has a bum kidney that will basically not be functional and will shrink away as our little guy grows older (multicystic dysplastic kidney), and while it's sad to hear at first, you can truly live a healthy life without one. In fact, my DH's aunt found out in her forties that one of her kidneys had not been functioning for several years, and she'd never suspected a thing. Even though I've been assured there's no danger as of now, I understand there's much to process when you're told that your LO has a body part that's not fully functioning. Hugs to you!
Yankees, my uncle and FIL both have one kidney, and they're both in their 60s. (they're both also kind of assholes, but I think that's unrelated to the one kidney thing.)
Here is my random: I have officially taken over my H's collection of PJ pants. They are so big and comfy. He is out of town so he doesn't know this yet.
It's almost 9 and H is STILL at a job over an hour away. Ugh. I'm happy he's getting the OT because we need it, but I miss my husband.
I had another bad NST and got sent to ultrasound bc his heart beat wouldn't level out. It was all over the place. Once we get to ultrasound, he does just fine and no one has said anything to me about anything to be worried about but if this is going to happen every.single.time I go for one, I'm going to get really annoyed.
I just put cheesey potatoes from a box into the oven. It's the highlight of my day.
I'm overwhelmed today. We had a follow up ultrasound because there was fluid around baby's kidneys at our U/S, and it was really fun to get to see him in 3D, but the doctor thinks he only has one kidney. It's not a huge deal if that's true, but I have to go see a high risk doctor Friday for a meeting and ultrasound.
Like others have said, My friend had a baby a few years ago and he also only has one kidney and is a happy healthy little guy with no complications. I hope your next ultrasound is all good though. Hang in there!
Yankees, my uncle and FIL both have one kidney, and they're both in their 60s. (they're both also kind of assholes, but I think that's unrelated to the one kidney thing.)
Thanks, I laughed out loud at this hopefully not a side effect!