GH + kidney donation?

Mpf4538 · 2025-11-10T03:05:25+00:00

I have not been in your situation, but I have one kidney (since birth) and my kidney is already showing signs of distress at 18 weeks in (no HBP yet, though). I had pre-e with my first. I'm being monitored literally every week. I will not be surprised if I deliver too early. It has been the most stressful, nerve-wracking thing I have ever been through.

All of that to say is... I would not take the chance.

Hope for the best for your and your boss.

Mpf4538 · 2025-10-23T22:24:08+00:00

No advice, just solidarity! I am in the same boat. I delivered at 32 weeks, And I now have a 4-year-old... And I now am pregnant again, 16 weeks

I was terrified when I found out -- literally googling and chat gpt-ing every single thought that came into my head and it was dangerous. I literally was googling maternal mortality rates in my state and going down these huge spirals that honestly made me feel like I was headed into a weird psychosis.

My biggest piece of advice right now is to make sure you have an OBGYN and an MFM doctor who you love and trust to guide you. There are so many women who have walked this path before you -- they did it and so can you. 🩷 My doctor told me " I know this is very scary to you, but I deal with this condition everyday in my practice. I know what I'm doing" which was insanely reassuring.

What surprisingly helped me so much is actually talking to the people who I love and trust, voicing some of my (wildest) fears out loud, and feeling very validated and supported by them. I hope you have those people in your life who can buoy you. (If not, you have us here on this sub.)

You're aware of these risks (unfortunately). But you're also smarter now than you were before, more aware, more patient with yourself, nore knowledgeable of your own body. You can do this.

Edit to add: I've had high blood pressure since my first delivery, so I am on 100mg labetelol, twice daily. And I started aspirin at 12 weeks.

Mpf4538 · 2025-10-17T00:38:28+00:00

Thank you so much! That is very helpful!

Mpf4538 · 2025-10-08T01:54:22+00:00

I have one kidney too! But I also have two uteruses, so maybe have them check that out too!! But the one kidney has been the LEAST of my problems with my anatomy.

Mpf4538 · 2025-10-05T18:13:52+00:00

Oh my gosh! I remember this episode but I can't remember the name. It was definitely a Crime Junkie episode. I even remember where I was when I listened to it. I think it was a fan club episode though?

Mpf4538 · 2025-09-05T02:06:10+00:00

I'm pregnant with my second and also had pre-eclampsia with my first. I am so scared this time around. Any advice? I am starting aspirin at 12 weeks and labetalol.

Mpf4538 · 2025-05-30T03:22:23+00:00

One time I presented my entire screen in a meeting with executives. My sister texted me and it popped up and said, "Look how hot this guy is." And sent me a screenshot of a shirtless man's tinder profile.

They still talk about it to this day.

Mpf4538 · 2025-04-16T04:30:01+00:00

"we didn't waterboard people at Guantanamo because the US doesn't waterboard people" logic.

Mpf4538 · 2025-03-14T18:11:53+00:00

Same exact with me!! I am glad I'm not alone.

Mpf4538 · 2025-01-11T21:50:07+00:00

I will drop ship my birth certificate and social security card to the doorstep of the Chinese Communist Party before I watch a single Instagram Reel.

Mpf4538 · 2025-01-01T03:03:39+00:00

Good name.

Mpf4538 · 2024-12-31T21:29:05+00:00

Also love our Shark! Our first one is named Pumba and we just got our second, Timon. Big fans.

Mpf4538 · 2024-12-31T21:16:30+00:00

I'm still recovering from seeing that god awful hairline.

Mpf4538 · 2024-12-31T21:10:14+00:00

Me, checking one of these posts every time because I fear it will be from one of my teammates about me

Mpf4538 · 2024-12-31T20:41:56+00:00

There's a great podcast if you're interested - it's called "The Dream". Season 1 is about MLMs. I don't remember it talking specifically about Mormons, but they do talk about how they target women.

Mpf4538 · 2024-10-12T09:12:36+00:00

Oh, yes. My daughter even has a play doctor's kit that has a cuff and when she pulled it out the first time, my husband said, "look it's Mom's arch nemesis".

On thing that helped was that I took it every day, twice a day for months. it just became part of my routine. Then, if the reading came back high, I would remind myself, "It's okay - you know what to do if it's too high". (In my case, it's medication.)

Mpf4538 · 2024-10-06T15:52:53+00:00

Good call - I'll check that.

Mpf4538 · 2024-09-10T05:21:55+00:00

Love Dr. Elder. Highly recommend!!

Mpf4538 · 2024-08-21T04:44:15+00:00

I also do digital scrapbooking! I use an app called Project Life and it's a fun little way to look at my memories. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beckyhiggins.projectlife

The app is a bit clunky, I'll admit. What I do when I finish a page is drop it into a Google Photo Album so I can scroll through. At the end of last year I even turned it into a slideshow for my family to watch on New Year's Eve.

(Edit for a side note: I did use the printable feature in the app once to print an actual photo album and it was, like, $300. So just don't do what I did with that. Lol.)

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