Preggo update...

Let's start with some good news. I didn't gain as much weight as I thought I did! I had miss read the scale, phew, so my weight seems normal and steady. Baby boy's heart and fetal movements are doing great but he doesn't move nearly as much as Gemma did. My iron was low but I am now on supplements so things seem tip top.

However, I had an ultra sound done a few days ago and it shows that I have more amniotic fluid than needs to be there. The nurse said it was just mild but they ordered me another ultra sound to get a second oppinion. This will take place April 26th so I have done a little research on this matter. If the fluid measures more than 25cm, I will need to have an amniocentesis done. There are a number of reasons as to why I might have extra fluid:

• Maternal Diabetes


• Fetal abnormalities- in rare cases, a baby will have a medical problem that causes him to stop swallowing fluid while his kidneys continue to produce more urine from the fluid he's already swallowed. This may include any condition that makes it hard for him to swallow, such as pyloric stenosis, a cleft lip or palate, or some kind of blockage in the gastrointestinal tract. Certain neurological problems, such as neural tube defects or hydrocephaly, can keep the baby from swallowing as well.


• Fetal anemia

I got this info off of babycenter.com but there are other sites to look at if any of you are interested in doing your own research.

I was told I didn't need to worry but of course I will until that second ultra sound. I'm praying for the best and hope my little boy is healthy. I hate not knowing the unknown so I'm anxious to find out the results.