Oh how I love my kidneys... It's crazy how kidneys have been such an issue for our family over the past year. Last Wednesday evening I started having severe pain in my left kidney again (this happened before when I was about 6 weeks pregnant). So, Thursday morning Nick took off work and took me to St. Charles where they admitted me to L&D for observation. It turns our I had a bladder infection and the tubes that connect my bladder and kidney were slightly inflammed, which is probably what was causing the pain. Last time this happened they really couldn't determine what was causing it. They just saw alot of swelling when they did an ultrasound. Unfortunately, when you're pregnant they can't do x-rays or CT scans to determine the problem. It could be cauesd by a kidney stone or some kind of blockage. Of course once I got to the hosptial the pain pretty much disappeared, but at least we got to check on the baby and make sure everything was OK with her. The nurses said she was a wild child since she was moving around so much during our 6 hours there. My little gymnast lol. So, the pain continued to come and go through Friday night. The pain was so horrible Friday night that we almost went back to the hosptial, but I knew there was nothing they could really do for me and I knew it would probably go away soon, so I decided to stay home. I did some stretching and walking around, which helped a little. Finally I ended up sitting in the recliner chair and after about 30 minutes the pain was completely gone! So, I'm wondering it if the pain could also be due to the position of my little peanut in there. The first time I had this issue the Urologist said the pain can be caused by the uterus getting larger and putting pressure on the bladder, which makes infections more likely as well. So, I'm thinking since I am so huge now that may have a lot to do with it... But it has been 5 days with no pain, so I'm hoping I am in the clear now! I swear this pain is worse than labor pains! Just like a sharp knife stabbing me right in my kidney constantly with no break! At least with labor pains you can take a breather in between contractions! So, everytime I feel the slightest pain in my kidneys I panick a little bit, worried that I am going to experience the same pains again. My OB made me another appointment with the Urologist this week. So, we will see what he has to say. Last time he basically told me there is not much that can be done since I am pregnant. He mentioned the possibility of putting a stent in the tube that connects the bladder and kidney to keep it open, but that would require anesthesia which they do not like to do during pregnancy. Also, the stent procedure would have to be redone every 2 months. I definitely do not want to do that! So, I'm just going to have to hang in there and if I'm lucky it won't come back! He does want me to have a CT scan done after the baby is born. However, Nick and I both already had CT scans done shortly after Eli was born since his problems were caused by his kidneys and we were both normal.
This pregnancy is so much different than my last. No one ever asked me if I was pregnant last time until about a month before I delivered. With this pregnancy I am getting it all time. I feel so huge! I swear I was not this big last time! I asked my OB about it and she said that basically it's because this is my second pregnancy and everything has already been stretched out once, so it's much easier for it to restretch this time. Also, the last pregnancy was only a year ago. At my last appointment my OB giggled at me when she saw my belly and said that I am definitely "all baby". LOL
We are still undecided on a name for this little peanut. We have a list of about 3 or 4 that we like. I have decided to let Nick make the final decision, since I picked out Eli's name. We are thinking of waiting until she is born to make our final decision and then letting everyone know. I am so excited to meet this little girl! It was so amazing to see the 3D ultrasound pictures last time. She sleeps in the same position as her daddy!
I think the dogs are sensing that big changes are coming. They have been so clingy lately and dying for attention. We have taken them over to Nick's parents house several times now and they have mingled with my nephews. Both girls seem to be really good with the kiddos. They weren't too interested in the babies. They just sniffed them a little bit and gave them kisses on their heads. So cute. I can't wait to see how they interact with a new baby. I know my parents are a little freaked out about it because they are big dogs, but they are really sweet little babies with Nick and I. I think they are going to be very protective over the baby and love her like crazy!
Well, I have another appointment at MFM next week, so I should have some more ultrasound pictures to post then. :)
Here's some pictures of our "babies" dogs for now. :)
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