Hydronephrosis Part II

So today was back to the high risk OB, and sure enough hydronephrosis is still there. The right kidney is almost all better, and only 5 mm but the left kidney is about 1.2 cm and minimally functional. It is a pelvic, or ectopic, kidney and this is likely what has caused the problem as it is squished in the pelvis. We are being sent to children's hospital Boston for more tests, ultrasound, MRI, and others, and will know more after that. The kidney has 3 balloon like structures in it, from the swelling, but the other I am relieved to know is much better and should function normally. The hospital is rated first in the country for pediatric urology so I am reassured that they will do whatever baby needs to do well, and they have said I should still be able to deliver on the Cape which I am thankful for. He said it is possible, but not likely, that any future children will have this, and that the treatment could range from antibiotics to surgery, but it will almost definitely require some form of therapy. The baby is measuring 1 lb 13 ounces and a few days ahead, putting our EDD at 12/23 now. It's hard to believe something is wrong with our angel, but we will do whatever we have to to heal our baby.