At my doctor appointment last week I had my 1 hour glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. They gave me a small bottle what looked like fruit punch to keep at home and to drink 45 minutes prior to my appointment. I could eat or drink anything other than carbs prior to the appointment, but since I had GD with Ethan and knew I was at risk for getting it again...I decided to go in fasting. On my way to the doctor, I drink the fruit punch flavored cocktail and try not to vomit! That stuff is so so sweet and drinking it on an empty stomach was difficult to say the least. But I got it down, made it to my appointment and waited about 15 minutes for my finger prick. That little dot of blood will determine whether or not I have to come bak for a 3 hour test or not.
Crossing my fingers and saying a little prayer just didn't cut it this time! I failed the test so now I am going back for a 3 hour test. During the 3 hour test, they will check my fasting blood sugar and every hour after that. I must pass 3 out of the 4 in order to not be labeled with gestational diabetes. Test 1 (fasting) FAILED. Test 2 (1 hour after they made me drink another faux fruit punch) FAILED. That's 2 out of 4 already... I can go home now. I definately have gestational diabetes just like I did with Ethan.
Preparing now to adjust my diet, start a excercise routine and to prepare for a chubby baby. Gestational diabetes typically results in higher birth weight babies. Ethan weighed 8 lbs... Wonder what little Nolan will weigh in at??
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