Not in my plans

May 22, 2013.

Two weeks ago the doctor informed what I thought...I have a lot of amniotic fluid. He was not concerned too much but decided to see me every two weeks. Which brings us to today 5-22-23.

Today was different. It was serious and detailed in information. My mom and niece were with me and all I could think was I wish Bobby was here so I could tune this out and just see the baby in the ultrasound. That is my favorite part normally. No pictures today just lots of measuring. I tried and still trying to trust God and not stress.

Let me say I am 30 weeks today. I am huge! I look like I put a beach ball under my shirt that weighs as much as a bowling ball. My stomach is tight, hard and very uncomfortable. No stretch marks but I look like I was due yesterday or rather two weeks ago. Strangers and even those close to me think so too.

Today I was diagnosed officially with polyhydramnios, meaning too much amniotic fluid. I read and researched the normal fluid lev is between 9-25cm. They measure with ultrasound measuring the four pockets around the baby. I was over 25 at the third and around 37cm total.

I was told I could go into labor at any time and the results of that are just not okay with me. Tiny baby, hospital stay, danger in prolasped cord, and more that just don't work for me.

We are suppose to go camping in two weeks. I go see the Dr two days before we leave. he said he will let us know how smart that will be or not. Bobby is going to that appointment with me. Today he already told me it sounded crazy. Not a good sign.

Details of what I found online and what Dr informed me of is below.
Please keep us in your prayers.

Polyhydramnios

What is polyhydramnios?
Polyhydramnios occurs when there's too much amniotic fluid around baby.

How common is polyhydramnios?
It’s pretty rare. It only happens in about 1 percent of pregnancies.

How will polyhydramnios affect my baby?
Polyhydramnios may increase the risk of premature birth, excess fetal growth and stillbirth. It can affect you because it may cause high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, your water breaking early, placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse (umbilical cord comes before the baby in birth), c-section and heavy bleeding after delivery

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