So I went to the doctor this morning for my regular four week check up…although this time it had actually been five weeks. Five weeks already? WOW. Where in the world do the weeks go?
Anyway, it started off as a great morning. I have only gained five pounds in five weeks? What? After pigging out on all the delicious food Chris made last week while my grandparents were visiting? WAHOO!! That’s reason to celebrate right there!
But then it all changed. First of all, I didn’t realize that I would be doing my glucose screening today. They failed to mention that last time I was there and so here I am stuck at the doctor’s office for an hour with two kids. Two very good kids, but two kids nonetheless. I don’t mind taking them – they are super well behaved, but an hour is a little on the long side if you know what I mean! So I choked down my not even chilled nasty drink while waiting on the nurse practicioner to come in. Only she didn’t. Instead someone who is training with her came in to see if I had any questions/concerns, check the baby’s heart rate, measure my ever growing belly, etc… But before she even did any of the fun stuff, she dove right into something being off with the baby’s kidneys. I heard “specialist and rechecking the kidneys” and the rest was all a blur…
You know when you are struck so completely out of left field and caught so off guard that you really don’t even know what is happening? Well, that was me this morning. I have had a rough go of it lately anyway and the tears were instantaneously flowing. I couldn’t even grasp what she was saying. I was trying so hard to pull myself together and get a grip but the whole time she was talking {which was probably only a minute because once she realized I was flipping out on her she said she was going to go get the NP}, all I could think of was that I wished Chris were there and why am I only just now hearing about this when we had our sonogram five weeks ago?
Now that I have it together, it is quite obvious. We are only just now hearing about this because they REALLY aren’t concerned. Apparently when we were there for the sonogram the baby’s kidneys {not sure if it is one or both} were dilated. Not even by that much from what I gathered, but the measurement still fell out of the “normal” range, so it has to be followed up on. They assured me it is quite common…and I know it is. I can think of three people off the top of my head that I know of who have dealt with this…and all three times it has corrected itself and everything has been fine.
So anyway…now we wait. We wait for a phone call to tell us when we will see a specialist for a follow up ultrasound. On the bright side, we DO get to see the baby again, but now we run the risk of someone finding out what it is and spilling the beans! I am much better than I was this morning. I was just in total shock. I’m not going to Google it or do anything that might possibly freak me out, I am really okay with waiting because I honestly feel like everything is going to be just fine.
I am now on the two week schedule so will be headed back in no time! I should also find out next week if I passed my glucose test – cross your fingers for me because I am not sure what in the world I would do if I had to sit there for three hours?! 
I also have three photo shoots scheduled between tomorrow and Wednesday, a friend arriving Thursday to stay with us for a couple of nights and attend the fabulous Kamee June workshop on Saturday. LOTS of fun things to look forward to this week! All of the chaos will keep me from getting too caught up in my worries!
Until next time…
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by Bethany
Hey, girly!
Long time no chats….I just spent the last little bit of my night catching up on your blog…much more relaxing that doing the dishes or loading the washing machine!
First of all, you look adorable in your pregger pics, love! SO cute!
Second, don’t fret about the baby…and for heavens sake…good job and DONT GOOGLE! I have diagnosed myself with every tumor and cancer there is by doing that. I can never help myself, so good for you for NOT.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers….
xo,
shelly
I will be thinking about you girl…but I am sure there is nothing to worry about! I too know several people off the top of my head that have dealt with this. You are doing yourself a big favor by NOT Googling it! It would only make you obsess and worry for no reason. Hope you passed the glucose test! Relax and look forward to your awesome weeks ahead! Enjoy those photo shoots coming up. Can’t wait to see your images
Have a great weekend!
Oh yes, very smart to not Google it! I too have diagnosed myself and my own children with a hundred things we never actually had. The internet can be a very scary place for a mom searching out a little info. Well, I hope the assistant learned a lesson in being careful about the way she words things in the future. My friend’s doctor accidentally told her she was pregnant the other day, even though she wasn’t. And she really wanted to be! She went in for an ultrasound to check things out and he assumed she was pregnant just because she was sitting in the US room, so he walked in and congratulated her. She got all excited, then he realized what he had done. She said it was like being on a roller coaster ride. She was very upset about it. Anyway, glad to hear it is common and nothing to worry too much about! Keep us updated!
I’m so sorry that you got the news like that! I would have cried, too! (hug) I know everything will be just fine with the baby’s kidneys. Here’s one of the small downfalls of having so much technology, you know? They thought Jaina had IUGR and scared me to death with U/S every week. In the end? They got her due date incorrect and she weighed 7 lbs 10 ounces. Scared me for weeks for nothing!
Hoping and praying Baby#3 is just fine and healthy as a horse! Hang in there! It sounds like you have a super fun week to look forward to!
Hey dear! Lots and lots of prayers headed your way! Everything will be just fine with the little ones kidneys! Have a great week! Love and hugs!
Hang in there, everything will be o.k.! You are goin to have a fun time this coming week – this I KNOW…….you deserve it!
Saying a little prayer for you and your little peanut on board. Most scares end up being nothing…I swear I have had a scare or two with each of my pregnancies. Think positive!
I’m sure baby #3 is absolutely perfect! It sounds like you have a busy, busy schedule ahead that will keep your mind occupied. Your bump is growing and adorable!! I thought you were having a girl before, but you look pretty low now- I’m guessing BOY! I don’t know how you can keep from finding out~ I am totally impatient
What a great site!
Wishing you well…
looking forward to following your blog!
Great photos too!
Trina
http://www.mommeville.com (blog)
The Pictures are adorable as always. I hope you will start feeling better. I have kinda been in a funk too. We should do Lunch.