I got a call back this morning from my drs. office telling me that my glucose test came back positive. My levels are too high and it is possible I have Gestational Diabetes. I now have to take the 3 hour glucose test first thing on Monday morning, and then I will hear if I have it for sure on Tues. at my reg. appt. If I don't thank goodness and hopefully my mind can be put to ease. If I do, then I have to make changes to my diet I guess and possibly have a little exercize plan. Furthermore if those things don't keep it under control I will have to have medicine (Insulin I guess?) The only warning sign I have is that I have had a previous miscarriage. But it also said anybody can get it and that it's pretty common 2-4 % of pregnant women do. None of the other warning signs applied to me. I just really hope whatever the outcome is, that I have a really thorough appt. on Tuesday and that all questions are answered to where I feel like I'm in control and in charge of things.
I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself though but I have an enrichment tonight (the bright side of today) This weekend I will be thinking of it too much I know and just on pins and needles til Monday and more of Tues. even. I am also feeling sorry for myself because of the actual test on Mon. I have to do. I was successful in not having too much of a hard time with the 1 hour glucose test last Tues. but I am not feeling positive for the 3 hour. That is a long time for me to fast and has never given me good results. Hopefully the orange drink gives me enough to hold on through, and hopefully the fact that I will be just laying there, not moving or using any energy will also get me through. There is no telling for me though. I have passed out from not eating, within 2 hours I was gone. And I have passed out where I had just eaten but was in a very hot bathroom. I have also passed out where I ate but gave a lot of blood, like 6-7 viles...so there's not really any telling what the circumstance has to be. I can only do what I can do on Monday. I can only control so much and then the rest is up to my body. It will not be a good day if I pass out. The actual passing out is not bad, it feels like the deepest of deep sleeps. Once you wake out of it, you feel awful. You know you need food but the thought of anything makes you feel sick. You feel achy and headachy. The whole rest of the day is re coop, so I would really not be feeling good that day, but even if I don't pass out, I could still feel very yucky the rest of the day so I'm just planning on it not being a good day overall. But I have to go through Mon. to get the results on Tues. If I am GD, I will be in quite a hurry to end this pregnancy and will be anxious to have the baby sonner than if I am not GD. Does anybody know if you're chances for inducement go up with GD? Either way, just 12 more weeks to go, but I will be ready, esp. now that's for sure. I just want my baby here and safe.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
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Sorry to hear about the possible GD. I'm sure your doctor will take good care of you, but how frustrating. 12 more weeks!...not too much longer...
I feel for you Lexie! I tested 'positive' with Matthew and Hannah, but after the 3 hour test they found I didn't have GD so maybe you won't. That 3 hour test is torture though! best of luck!
Like Jen, I too tested positive for the first test with Jade and Nick. The 3 hour test results for both pregnancies came back negative. The 3 hour test is long and boring! I brought a blanket I was crocheting and a book to pass the time. I read up a little on GD online and it looks like if you take care of yourself and control your condition, you can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. I hope the 3 hour test goes by fast for you. Good luck. Hopefully you don't have it.
I am too sorry to hear about the possible GD. That is scary, I hope it gets better and you will have your happy healthy baby soon!
Lexie, I'm praying for you all morning, especially that you won't pass out!! If you have any questions about things, my cuz Jana had it and now continues to have diabetes after her last one was born. She would be happy to talk I'm sure. Hang in there!
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