One Kidney

Awww baby is going to be fine! You did nothing wrong. We all have our “things” - my friend has two spleens, I’m missing 12 adult teeth (I still have some baby teeth and I’m 32!!), my brother has autism - and none of us blame our moms. 😄

I’m 27 and I only have one kidney and I haven’t had any problems up to now (touch wood). I had to have a few more blood tests when I was younger but as I got older they got less and less. I’m currently 24 weeks with my little boy and my children have a 50/50 chance of also having one kidney. I found out that he has 2 but I wouldn’t have worried too much if they had said he had the same. It’s amazing what our bodies can do and they only need one to function normally :)

He can definitely live a totally normal life with one kidney! And you didn’t do anything wrong. Things just happen unfortunately. Everything is going to be fine and he is lucky to have you as his momma!! Prayers for you and your sweet baby!

My nephew was born with one kidney! He’s a happy healthy 1 year old now! They said many adults live their full life without knowing they only have one kidney until they get a scan from an accident or something. Anatomy scans used to not be like they are now. For the most part, they can live very normal lives ❤️

It's definitely scary when you hear something like this!My son has both kidneys but his left kidney doesn't work (no bloodflow to the kidney and the pediatric urologist told us that surgery to repair it was not possible) and covered in cysts. He is followed by a pediatric urologist and had to have an ultrasound of his kidneys and bladder done at birth at the hospital, then 6 months and one year old. He just turned one! After this he should be getting yearly ultrasounds. His right kidney is actually growing to compensate for the left! I was surprised to find out that he doesn't need any particular precautions and will even be able to do contact sports, the urologist just recommended against skiing and horse riding. He does have a lot of appointments with specialists though as kidney issues can lead/be related to other conditions; so far we have seen an ophthalmologist and an endocrinologist. He is reaching all his milestones in time, he is a little guy (0.7% on the weight chart) but my husband and I are fairly small too! It doesn't seem to have an impact on his life at all apart from a few more doctors appointments and bloodwork :)Congratulations on your baby boy and all the best with the rest of your pregnancy!

My son was born with one kidney (also with multiple heart defects, congenital scoliosis, and hearing loss with a deformed ear) and he is doing perfectly fine with one kidney!

Happened to come across this post and share some encouragement with ya! We just found out last year (at 19 years old) that I only have one kidney and was only born with one!! Never had any issues and lived a perfectly happy, normal life! Now I’m 27 weeks pregnant and it’s not anything I worry about! Baby will be just fine! Happy and healthy and one kidney won’t affect his life!

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I found out at my 20 week ultrasound that she had a multicystic left kidney. There was no blood flow to it either. She did not have to have surgery. Basically the kidney shrunk and her right one grew a bit to act as both. She is 12 years old now. No issues. I even took her in for another ultrasound two years ago and they can't even find that there was once a kidney there. She is active and healthy. There are certain things that she needs to be aware of when she is older, like taking NSAIDS and certain activities. They said if she wants to be a dirt bike rider or play rugby, she needs a kidney belt. Don't worry mama!!

I was a teacher for about a decade before I had my twins and I’ve had 3 students born with one kidney during my career. They were all happy and healthy kids! Their mothers were usually strict on their fluids and salt intake, but the kids were like everyone else😊💛 congratulations on your baby boy!

One kidney is perfectly capable of doing the job of two. I look at second kidneys as a backup plan :) Enjoy your pregnancy and know you did nothing wrong and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your baby.