Baby Update

Well, I went back to the ultrasound specialist and the doctor this week to check up on the baby. The right kidney is still 15cm which is good in a way because it hasn't grown more but there is more fluid buildup inside the kidney. The specialist's opinion is that most likely the baby will need some sort of intervention by a urologist after he is born. We will have an ultrasound done on him before he leaves the hospital and then Dr Berry will consult with some doctors at Primary Childrens Hospital. Some some info on the baby's condition if you are interested:

What is Hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis is dilation or stretching of the area of kidneys where urine collects that can occur when there is an obstruction of urine flow somewhere along the urinary tract, most often in the upper section. Normally, urine flows from the kidneys down through the ureters and into the bladder. But, if there is some kind of a blockage that prevents urine from draining properly into the bladder or out of the bladder, the kidney overfills with urine and hydronephrosis occurs. The blockage may be partial, letting urine pass, but at a slower rate and with increased pressure. According to the measurements the baby is wieghing about 5 1/2 pounds now. I am hoping that I will continue to only have 6poundish babies. So mamybe he will come in four weeks or less :) One can dream... I am just happy knowing that the rest of him is healthy and this is a problem that will most likely correct itself. I can't wait to have him here! Now for a name....