26 Week Update

Had our 26 week check on Friday down at U of M. Good news is that the bladder is continuing to decrease in volume and is now down to 92 ml. Questionable news is that the amniotic fluid is TOO high... it is at 26cm and the top end of the normal range is 25. So it's not super high, but something that needs to be watched. Also, the ureters were slightly more dialated that before. Again, the doc did not know why. We had Dr Chames again, who we saw the first time. He was only in with us for a short time, and basically said that he's stable, but he still couldn't determine what is going on. He seemed to think there is something else big going on causing everything to happen... but he didn't know what.

After that, we met with the Neonatologist and she was great. She had a resident with her who we have met before and she is also very helpful and nice. They explained what will happen when he's born. We'll likely induce at 38 weeks so everyone who is needed will be there. I will deliver in the operating room so they have all of the equipment needed for him as well. If he is breathing right away, which they believe he won't have a problem with, then I'll be able to hold him for a few minutes before they take him and do a quick evaluation. Soon after, they'll start to do an ultrasound, some blood work, and kidney testing. The results of those tests will determine what comes next. They told us to expect to stay in the NICU for at least a week. Worst case senario is that his kidneys do not function and he needs to be on dialysis until he's big enough for a transplant (20-25 lbs)... dialysis would be about 12 hours every day. Really praying that isn't necessary and that his kidneys are functioning well at birth!

Pregnancy symptoms are full blown at this point for me. Seeing a chiropractor for my back pain, because I definitely don't want to get as bad as I did during the last pregnancy. It is much better now, but still achy. My ribs are super sore, and my feet and ankles (totally cankles) are very swollen. Sleeping is quite difficult... I wake up about every 1-2 hours and have to get up because my ribs/back can't take it. Crazy that we still have 12 weeks left! It's all ok though.... I will take all of this for our little guy!

Continuing to pray for complete healing!!!

26 Weeks