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Hospital bumping...maybe for the duration (long)

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I had a kidney transplant in 2004. My labs were OK when I got pregnant, and held that way for quite a bit. That is, until last Friday or so.

 I was sent to the hospital last Thursday to make sure a small abcess wasn't an infection, since I'm high-risk. I had called my OB because its appearance came with nausea and weakness. They swabbed it and sent me home.

The next day, I wasn't peeing. I figured I was dehydrated from the previous day and still not feeling well. Sent to the hospital again, and this time they drew some blood.

My nephrologist (kidney doctor) is at a hospital about two hours away, and my OBs insisted I was flown there, Not what I anticipated for my first helicopter ride.

This is where things got really scary. My husband had to drive, so I arrived by myself. The OBs here apparently weren't aware of my kidney condition, or didn't understand it, and tell me my only option is to deliver because I have pre-eclampsia and baby isn't going to make it (I was 22w2d).

I told them that wasn't happening and they needed to talk to my kidney doctor, and they weren't even familiar with the name! Thankfully, the head OB came in and found my kidney doctor. The thing is, my kidney symptoms are just like pre-e. So my case is confusing and new for even the doctors here.

I was in ICU for a bit, but now I'm in the OB unit. We're doing dialysis every day and monitoring labs closely. They have a few theories on what's going on with my kidney, but won't know for sure until after baby gets here.

Thankfully, baby Owen seems completely unfazed, His heart rate is strong and steady, right where it needs to be. Even though I have an anterior placenta, I feel him kick just about all day long, and we can see his kicks!

We're still in wait-and-see mode as far as a long-term plan, but it's a "strong possibility" I'll be here until I deliver. It seems likely he'll be born pretty early, but I'm doing my best to keep him in as long as possible. The OBs seem OK with following my lead so long as I don't get sicker. 

This hospital's NICU is level IV, the highest, so that's reassuring too.

I've been around this board for quite a bit, but very rarely post (so my username is probably not familiar to most. haha). But please keep baby Owen in your thoughts. Thanks!!

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  • bobceebobcee member
    How scary.  Wishing you and baby Owen the best.  Stay strong mama!

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  • KERJFKERJF member
    Wishing you guys the best. I hope things remain as uneventful as possible from here on out!!!

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  • angelsnightangelsnight member
    T & Ps to you and YH and baby Owen!!
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    Frightening! Stay strong mama! T and P for you!


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  • Aurora317Aurora317
    Oh my goodness, that is so scary! T&P for you and baby Owen, the idea of being stuck at the hospital for the next 3-4 months isn't fun, but if it keeps you both healthy then it's worth it. I hope your kidneys decide to rally, but it's good to know you
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  • MyrrhajMyrrhaj member
    Lots of positive thoughts and many prayers are coming your and baby Owen's way!
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  • fabkfabk member

    I am glad that you and the babe are getting the care you need! I hope everything goes well for you both!!

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    Sending much love your way!!!
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    Rest up! Glad you stuck to your guts and made them track down your doctor.


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  • missyjgmissyjg member
    Lots of prayers coming your way! I hope everything turns out for the best. Update when you can.

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  • KikiCohenKikiCohen member
    How scary!  It sounds like you're getting the best care possible.  T&Ps for you and your LO!
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  • Dani428Dani428 member
    Wow i'm so sorry you're going through that but you sound very positive. Keep up that positivity. You and own are in my prayers.

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  • Fitnessteach2010Fitnessteach2010 member
    Oh how scary! Praying for you and your little guy! Hang in there! He's strong like mommy!
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  • opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    Good luck! It sounds like you're doing an awesome job being an advocate for yourself and for baby Owen. I hope they find a way to keep you stable and healthy, and let him stay in there as long as possible. Keep us posted!
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  • jessonadventurejessonadventure member
    Good for you for advocating for yourself and for Owen that he was staying in! Stay strong and please keep us updated. All the best!
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    Thinking of you and your baby! Keep us posted with how you both are!
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    Thoughts and prayers for you and Owen!
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  • cold0009cold0009 member
    How scary!  I will definitely keep you and baby Owen in my thoughts.

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  • Cookies2013Cookies2013
    I will be thinking of you and baby Owen :) That is so scary and I am glad it sounds like you are in safe hands!! Hopefully Owen can stay put for as long as possible but just know there are many babies that are born early. My cousin had her little girl at
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  • Tammyhull82Tammyhull82 member
    omg thats scary. hope you feel better and good for you for keeping baby owen in there. thoughts to you and your family.. xo
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    Very scary--glad things seem stable as of right now and that baby is doing well!  GL and keep us posted!

     

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  • blueberries8blueberries8 member
    Sending you and Baby Owen lots of thoughts and prayers. I am glad the communication has finally been sorted out re: your condition -- the lack of info the OBs initially had about your condition sounds really scary and frustrating. Good to hear you are in
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    T&P to you!  Keep us posted! 
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