Baby Will kidney update 35 week ultrasound.

We didn't get the news we had hoped for today, but it could have been worse. His one kidney is larger from 7mm now to 9mm. The Dr said he hopes that is from it having to do double work and not a sign that it is going to be like the other kidney. The kidney that was 25mm now has a visible obstruction and is multi cystic which is showing signs that it is not functioning. It still has good blood flow. The Dr said the obstruction can be surgically repaired but he doesn't know if the kidney will function properly. So now we wait until our appointment with the Pediatric Urologist on Wednesday. He was 7lbs 3 ozs today. Only 12 more days!!!

Update

30 weeks

Princess Maddie with a green crayon light saber.

31 weeks

Bear was dirty and needed a diaper change. She's gonna be such a good big sister!

Daddy painted Baby Wills room and let Maddie put the first but of blue paint on the walls.

32 weeks

Maddie ready for her first Happy Feet class.

One night she put on a show for us:)

She wanted to wear my hat to church one Sunday morning.

Happy Feet fun!

Sitting on Bob the Bobcat.

33 weeks

Princess Maddie with rain boots.

Love this stage! You never know what she is going to be wearing.

Daddy and Maddie at the Princess and Pirates show in Tulsa.

This past weekend we made a special day to celebrate Maddie. We had lots of fun! The days of being a family of 3 are quickly closing in.

34 weeks

Daddy and Maddie on the Carousel.

Me and my sweet girl, she's growing up way to fast!

Mommy photo bombed Maddies selfie.

I think I call it a good day!

Punzel robe.

Perinatologist

We went to see the perinatologist yesterday. They got us in a week early due to some cancellations because of the snow...:)

We had another in depth ultrasound. Only one of the kidneys is considered enlarged now. At 19 weeks they were 7 and 8mm, at 27 weeks they were 8 and 19mm and at 31 weeks they are 8 and 24mm. The dr said there are several things it could be: it could be nothing at all that corrects itself the first time the baby pees after he is born, it could be a blockage or a stricture, reflux or it could be linked to Down syndrome. He does not think it is related to Down syndrome since there are no other markers. 

We are suppose to be getting a consult with a Pediatric Urologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital. 

The perinatologist wants me to start having non stress tests twice a week and have a scheduled csection at 37 weeks. That's in 38 days! Whoa! It seems so real now.:)

I also have another appointment to see the perinatologist for another ultrasound towards the end of this month. He wants to see how to kidney is doing and make sure that it is not dieing. He will be looking at the blood flow to the kidney, for cysts and any other signs that might suggest that the baby may need to be born earlier due to this kidney.

The good news is, you can live your entire life with only one kidney!  We are still hopeful and trusting for God to heal our baby. 

Here's a picture of our "big" baby boy! I was 31 weeks 4days yesterday when this ultrasound was done and he is measuring closer to 36 weeks for his head and 34 weeks for his bones.