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Baby and surgery updateFeb 24 '06 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line An update on little Jesse's progress, as well as my own.
Since I haven't been able to get an actual OB appointment since my last appointment (the lady that handles the appointments hasn't returned my numerous calls over the past 2 1/2 weeks), I just had my scheduled ultrasound today. It was a follow up to check on Jesse's kidneys. I also threw a fit about not being able to get an appointment made. So, the only other person there that can make them, the high risk nurse, made one for the 2nd of March for me. The regular scheduling lady, who hasn't returned my calls, was off today. The nurse told me to write up a complaint, if I wanted, and it would work it's way up the chain of command. We would hear from the Admiral about what course of action is going to be taken. I plan on it, since this isn't thru first time this has happened. I'll deal with this later on over the weekend. I don't have the energy right now. Anyway, I am 29 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and the baby measure right on again. He weighs 3 lbs, 6 oz, which is in the 50th-90th%. Since my surgery, all I had heard was to expect a baby with low birth weigh, especially since my pregnancy happened so soon after my surgery. I think that little Jesse is following in his big brother's footsteps. Zacky was 9 lbs, 8 oz when he was born. Jesse might not get quite up there, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was close. The main reason for this follow up ultrasound was because of Jesse's left kidney. In my previous ultrasound, the duct leading away form the kidney was measuring to large, meaning that there could be a problem. The doctor said that often in these cases the problem works itself out. So far, however, that hasn't happened. Jesse's left kidney duct is still swollen, meaning that it is probably obstructed. The OB said that the duct is still larger than it should be. It is measuring larger than it did 4 weeks ago, as well. I am supposed to go in for another ultrasound in 4-5 weeks, to see if it has worked itself out or not. The OB basically said not to worry, but I do. How can I help it? The baby that we thought we wouldn't have, might have a health problem. Our second miracle baby might or might not have a serious medical problem. I wanted to know what would happen if the problem didn't "work itself out". The OB said that these ultrasounds help Pediatrics plan and follow what is going on. If it doesn't work itself out by delivery, the baby might have to have surgery shortly after he is born to remove the obstruction. They will already have a copy of the file and ultrasound pictures before Jesse even comes into the world. We're, obviously, hoping that this isn't going to happen, but it is a real possibility. The thought honestly makes me want to throw up. We're both hoping and praying that it doesn't come to this. I try not to worry, but if you have children, you know that worry is part of being a parent. As for me, I'm still doing ok. I don't eat near what I should, as apposed to the average pregnant woman, but I am doing my best and eating as "smart" as I can. I cram as much protein, and get in as many calories, as I can. I am still slowly losing weight. My last weigh in was 239 lbs, which was a couple of weeks ago. I haven't had it rechecked yet. I will at my next appointment. My blood pressure and blood sugars have been fine. My diet has been controlling my sugar and my blood pressure medication has kept my blood pressure in check. Since I was diagnosed pre-eclamptic with Zacky, the doctors felt it would be safer to leave me on my medication rather than try to take me off of it during my pregnancy. It was safer to leave it alone. I was able to get off of my medication for my diabetes before I got pregnant and have been able to control it by diet alone. If you're still with me this far, thank for reading and for caring. Any prayers and thoughts for little Jesse, that he will make it thru without having to have surgery, will be most appreciated. We aren't letting it get us down. We're trying to be as positive as we can. Miracles and good things DO happen. If they didn't, Zack and Jesse wouldn't exist. Because they do, we both believe.  |
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