Perinatologist and Ultrasound

Today we went for a second opinion with a perinatologist at Banner Thunderbird. 

We started off with the technician doing an ultrasound and measurements on Kenton.  Kenton is looking fabulous and measuring around 32 weeks (I'm currently 31 weeks and 4 days) and in the 50%.  However, his head is around the 80%, which I'm not overly thrilled about.  :-/  He is also weighing around 4 pounds.  Oh, and in case you were wondering, he's definitely a boy still.

The perinatologist then came in, along with a med student.  He took a good luck at Kenton's kidneys.  He did say that one of the kidneys looked to not be as developed as they would typically see at this point in pregnancy, but nothing he was too alarmed over. 

We then went back into his office and discussed Kenton's possible diagnosis in more depth.  He went over congenial nephrosis with us.  At this point, I think we're experts!  :)  He did say that Kenton is developing on track and doesn't show any signs of being sick.  They will continue to monitor us both very carefully, but he didn't see any warning signs that I would have any complications through the remainder of this pregnancy. 

Starting next week, I go for non-stress tests (NST) every Monday and Thursday for the remainder of the pregnancy.  These tests will monitor the amniotic fluid levels, as well as look for the normal accelerations in Kenton's heartbeat.  If there were to be any complications, these tests are supposed to pick them up so we can intervene quickly.  He suggested that I keep my hospital bag in the car when going to the tests so I could have it with me in case I need to be admitted or induced.  I know I'm reaching the end of this pregnancy, but am no way ready for that!  EEK!

Tomorrow I see Dr. Branaman.  We will touch base with all of the new doctor appointments I've had recently and check so see if I've dilated anymore, especially since Kenton dropped and I had contractions last week.

If I weren't already not working, I have no clue how I would work with all of these appointments every week.  This is crazy!  However, if it helps make sure Kenton is safe and healthy, then it is definitely worth the sacrifice and crazy scheduling.