2nd Opinion

My OB called me this afternoon and we had a very good conversation.  Dr. Ponkey (the doctor from Fetal Women's Center) called and discussed the final genetic test results with Dr. Branaman.  After that conversation, Dr. Branaman wanted to touch base with me.

After some discussion, we decided that it would be a good idea to get a second opinion on Kenton's potential diagnosis.  From her conversation with Dr. Ponkey, Dr. Branaman got the impression that Dr. Ponkey still believes that Kenton could have kidney nephrosis but they just couldn't find the second gene to confirm the diagnosis. 

Since this is such a rare diagnosis and I am classified as a high-risk pregnancy, Dr. Branaman wants us go see a perinatologist.  The perinatologist will then do another ultrasound and review all of the test results we have already done.  Also, the perinatologist we will see is at Banner Thunderbird where we will be delivering Kenton.  If there were to be any issues though the rest of the pregnancy (preeclampsia, pre-term, etc.), I would end up seeing thing perinatologist in the hospital anyway.  So, we basically get to touch base with another potential doctor, as well as receive a second opinion.

That doctor's appointment is scheduled for February 1st at 9 am.  Meanwhile, we are continuing to pray for a healthy baby boy and for the wisdom of the doctors.  Beyond that, I need some prayers on how to talk to Talan about this situation.  I know that he knows that something isn't quite right, but he doesn't know how to verbalize his concerns.  I want to protect and shield him from all of this, but also want him to be prepared in case Kenton is sick.