One Kidney

Ho

Hope7817

Hello Ladies,

So currently I am 21W 4D, when I went for my anatomy scan at 19W4D we were told we were having a baby boy 😍💙 I was beyond excited as we have 2 beautiful divas and I dont think daddy could have handled 4 girls in one house lol so now he has back up lol.

Anyways we were also told on that visit that they were only able to find one kidney. According to the doctor he is perfectly healthy and will live a normal life as all that I have read suggest as well. BUT I couldn't help but to be sad😔 for about 2-3 days I cried and thought is there something I did wrong in the period his kidneys were forming, driving myself crazzy.

I finally realized that there are mothers dealing with way more and just thanked God I was given such a beautiful blessing . I still find my self a lil down every now and then, and I guess I'm just curious if anyone else has been through this with past pregnancies or going through it now and your thoughts?

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Sh

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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. 😄

Re

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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 :)

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
🤗🤗Thank you for sharing, it makes me smile with each story I read😊 it really is amazing what our bodies are capable of doing...Congrats on you new bundle of joy🤗💗💙

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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!

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
Thank you, I really appricate you saying that🙂

Jo

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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 ❤️

Em

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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!

Em

Em • Feb 7, 2019
I completely understand how you feel, my husband and I were a mess after my anatomy scan! So happy I could help 🤗😘

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
I'm glad to hear your son is doing great****

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
Thank you so much for sharing, it makes me feel better knowing that it wont affect him or stop him from doing anything. I can deal with a few more doctors appointments not a problem 😊 I glad to hear your done is doing great, you really dont know how much you writing means to me it took a lot of weight off my heart. Thank you💙

Me

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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!

pa

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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!

Ja

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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!!

Me

Melissa • Feb 10, 2019
My son has this too, but it’s his right one! Doing perfectly well today! He is 3.

Ja

Jayme • Feb 8, 2019
💗💗 Sure! It is nice hearing stories from other moms. I never put it out there really. I don't know anyone who has a child with only one kidney, so it was nice seeing everyone's comments.

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
🤗Thank you for sharing, gives me so much joy and hope. I knew he would be fine but hearing others and their kids story just makes me feel a million times better. I really appreciate you sharing ☺💗

Cl

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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!

Ho

Hope7817 • Feb 7, 2019
Thank you 💞

Kr

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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.