Today's Latest Doctor's Update

So I went back to the doctor(s) today to find out what the next step is if there are any? I had called my OB last night because I was having some significant cramping and my OB thinks it's because I am not staying hydrated with this stone trying to move. She suggested I drink 24 ounces of water an hour from the minute I get up to the minute I go to bed. I about flipped, I have been drinking as much as I possible can. So I followed their advice last night and felt better this morning.

I went to the urologist this morning, and wasn't sure what to expect. The doctor came in and he looked frusterated. He did the usual questions, how are you feeling, how are things going, blah, blah, blah. He told me that they had still found a significant amount of blood in my urine, which immediately tells them there are still stones moving/caught. I wasn't surprised. I informed him I haven't been taking the pain killers because I'm trying to deal with the pain so our baby has better chances of staying put longer. He just shook his head and said, I hate to say this to you, but I don't know what to do. I know your in pain and incredibly uncomfortable. He explained our options again 1) continue taking the percocet to kill the pain and risk pre-term labor 2) go in and put a stent in which puts our baby in significant danger 3) continue on the path we are on which is drinking fluids and praying this sucker passes and doesn't cause any infection.

I knew there is really only one option and that's to just deal. I can't subject my little girl to risks because of my own pain and discomfort. She needs to stay put and every day and every week she is in my belly is another day and another week she will become just that much stronger. So unless something drastic happens such as me spiking fevers, more vomitting, or severe chills, we will continue to press on one day at a time. If i start fevers, vomitting, or chills, that is a sign there is an infection and that leaves us with no option but to go in and put a stent in.

SO, prayers that things stay the way they are or that this pesky stone is released and the others stay put for now. We need Baby E to get bigger and healthier. Pray for patience and an ability for me to continue to endure the pain and discomfort that comes with these freaking stones.