28 weeks gestation, too much amniotic fluid

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At 22 weeks, upon a visit to the fetal maternal specialist, we learned that the fetus has bilateral pyelectasis with each kidney measuring just under 1 cm. The amniotic fluid level at this time measured normal. All other measurements on the fetus were normal at that time. An amniocentisis shows no chromosomal abnormalities and female.

At that time, the plan was to have monthly ultrasound.

At 28 weeks, I had my ultrasound. There was no change in the fetal kidneys (still just under 1 cm each). All other fetal body measurements were normal. But now there is a problem with the amniotic fluid. The Dr. said that it was a little too much, when I asked for clarification, he said normal was 14, and I measured 25. I don't know the unit of measure he uses. He said it was probably gestational diabetes. I am currently waiting on blood test results. He wants me to have another ultrasound in 6 weeks.

In sitting at home thinking about things, I began to have second thoughts... Is 6 weeks too long to wait to see if the amniotic fluid has changed? Is there cause for concern that the increase in fluid could be related to the pyelectasis?

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