Polyhydramnios

Ever heard of it? Had it? Well, at my 34 week check up the doctor gave me a heart attack by telling me I do. It's excess amniotic fluid. A growth ultrasound showed this, which can mean many things but we're (Ryan and myself) pretty sure I am a borderline gestational diabetic. The doctor told me to eat like a diabetic, even though I don't have diabetes.  This means low carb, NO sugar. Oh my there goes my satisfying cravings... ice cream, licorice, popsicles, cookies. So sad!!

The reason?  Less sugar = less urine produced by Corbin = less overall fluid. Interestingly enough, today being day 4 I have realized I go to the bathroom less at night (2-3x versus 4-5x) and have more energy. I also haven't had as severe of pelvic pressure.

Speaking of that pressure. Turns out I am 2cm dilated already. The hospital only admits if you're 4cm. Which reminds me I need to pre-register today, bleh.

On a happy note, we toured Madison Hospital yesterday and I am 100% certain I want to deliver there. No doubt in my mind. Love at first sight. They only deliver about 2 babies a day, but have plenty of ldr and mommy baby rooms to handle more. The whole 2nd floor has everything on it... OR to LDR to nursery, etc. It's very clean and organized, hardwood floors and tons of natural lighting. Very refreshing. It's quiet and clearly a good pampering provided by nurses... each nurse is assigned one patient!! The rooms have these awesome cubby doors for garbage or meal trays that are accessible from the hallway, so janitors don't have to interrupt mommy. It definitely reminded me of those fancy recovery rooms on TV that look like a hotel room with a hospital bed. Definitely didn't feel like we were in a hospital. They allow as many guests during delivery as we want, hopefully my family can come see the final baby born!

They also allow immediate skin to skin contact, breastfeeding and prefer baby to stay in the room with mommy. I love it!!! The only downfall is no emergency NICU but I am confident Corbin will be as healthy as his big brother!!

My next appointment is July 31 where I will be 36 weeks. This pregnancy is honestly going so fast.