Thoughts and prayers

A lot of people already know this, but I thought I'd share online for those that I don't talk to as often. Last week, a spot was found on baby's right kidney while I was getting a routine ultrasound at my OB's. The next day, I was sent to a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist that confirmed there is a small mass above baby's kidney (below the adrenal gland...as far as we can tell). We have been in a little bit of shock, since we assumed that everything has been and would be perfectly fine with our baby's health...and hopefully it will be, in the end.

The mass is measuring about 1x1.5 cm and all the findings are being passed onto a pediatric surgeon, as well as the hospital so they can be prepared. The silver lining is that all her organs are functioning perfectly (heart, brain, etc) and I have great amniotic fluid (which would not happen if her kidneys were not functioning). We are trying not to worry and will take it day by day after she's born. We are hoping it will go away before she's born (unlikely now that I'm getting close to delivery) or that it will be a benign issue that can be left alone.

Either way, all thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. I will keep everyone posted as I continue to be monitored by the specialist...next appointment is in about 10 days.

As you can see, she's already being a drama queen before she is even born (notice the hand across the forehead...so dramatic!)