Why Knocking on Wood DOESN'T Work!!!
Friday was my 3 hour glucose test. Friday was the day I spent 4 hours in the doctor's office. Friday was the day that I failed my 3 hour glucose test. Friday was the day that I nearly fainted after not eating anything (besides the sugary glucose drink) for 16 hours. Friday is the day that my heretofore perfect pregnancy was no more.
So, I'm a bit of a drama queen about it. But I seriously am just now getting past the denial and on to the acceptance. Here is what my test revealed:
So I passed the first 2 tests. If I had passed the 2 hour test, I would have been finished! But, I failed the last two....thus the new diagnosis. Even though it was a very long appointment, I was thrilled to see a friend come in the office for an appointment. It gave me someone to talk to! After the 2 hour test, I called my sister and told her how MAD I was that they were keeping me there for the 3 hour because I absolutely did not have GD! So when my doctor pulled me back in his office and confirmed the diagnosis, I said "I do not believe it. I do not have GD." And he said, "Yes, you actually do have it." I said, "I don't have diabetes!!" He said, "Yes, sweetie. You do." I really didn't believe it. Anyway, there's no point in arguing with the doctor. So I thought, I'll do what he says, but I don't believe it. He said - NO MORE SWEETS . . . period . . . and cut back on my carbs. I had to buy a glucometer, and me (Mrs. Terrified of Needles) has to prick my finger four times a day and record all the numbers. I meet back in a week to make sure that I am doing okay with my diet, and he MAY cut back on the number of pricks a day. After I left the office and cried, I decided that I was feeling very very sick. I barely made it to get food because I was so shaky and really thought I would pass out. I felt lots better after I ate though. It had only been 16 hours since I had eaten, LOL!
Anyway, the testing has gone well. My numbers have all been in the normal range except yesterday morning after breakfast. That was strange since I ate the same thing today and Saturday with normal ranges. ?? Anyway, I know that I have prayed for a healthy, normal pregnancy. I really wanted to avoid high blood pressure and bed rest this go around. So, I suppose that I can look at this as a positive. It's easy to control, and it's better than high blood pressure.
Anyway, if anyone has any tips or advice about diet . . . I am all ears!! The pharmacist told me to eat a salad before my meal when I eat out to help control insulin. And she said I could still eat fruits and vegetables that have sugar. ?? But for now to avoid all sweets and eat more fiber. It's totally changing my pregnancy diet too . . . I always (while pregnant) avoid all caffeine, any artificial sweetners, all deli meat and hot dogs, and I eat the right fish. I can tell you that splenda is about to be welcomed to my pregnancy diet.
Other than that, everything else was great. Total weight gain: 8 lbs; Measuring exactly on time at 29.5 weeks; Still haven't named the baby!!
Our weekend was really busy. John did a movie night (projected a scary movie on to the back side of our old church gym in the woods) for our youth group. They all loved it! Saturday we worked more on the garage . . . we've made LOTS of progress!!! Saturday night we went to Kyoto's and took my parents and Caleb. They had never been to a hibachi grill, and I think everyone loved it. Sunday we went to church, then to Oxford to visit Uncle Jerry in the hospital, and ate at 3 Guys Pizza which was fabulous.
Here are a few belly pictures at 29 weeks 1 day:
So, I'm a bit of a drama queen about it. But I seriously am just now getting past the denial and on to the acceptance. Here is what my test revealed:
| Timing | Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes* | My Levels |
| Level Fasting | 105 mg/dl | 82 |
| I hour | 190 mg/dl | 172 |
| 2 hour | 165 mg/dl | 173 |
| 3 hour | 140 mg/dl | 152 |
So I passed the first 2 tests. If I had passed the 2 hour test, I would have been finished! But, I failed the last two....thus the new diagnosis. Even though it was a very long appointment, I was thrilled to see a friend come in the office for an appointment. It gave me someone to talk to! After the 2 hour test, I called my sister and told her how MAD I was that they were keeping me there for the 3 hour because I absolutely did not have GD! So when my doctor pulled me back in his office and confirmed the diagnosis, I said "I do not believe it. I do not have GD." And he said, "Yes, you actually do have it." I said, "I don't have diabetes!!" He said, "Yes, sweetie. You do." I really didn't believe it. Anyway, there's no point in arguing with the doctor. So I thought, I'll do what he says, but I don't believe it. He said - NO MORE SWEETS . . . period . . . and cut back on my carbs. I had to buy a glucometer, and me (Mrs. Terrified of Needles) has to prick my finger four times a day and record all the numbers. I meet back in a week to make sure that I am doing okay with my diet, and he MAY cut back on the number of pricks a day. After I left the office and cried, I decided that I was feeling very very sick. I barely made it to get food because I was so shaky and really thought I would pass out. I felt lots better after I ate though. It had only been 16 hours since I had eaten, LOL!
Anyway, the testing has gone well. My numbers have all been in the normal range except yesterday morning after breakfast. That was strange since I ate the same thing today and Saturday with normal ranges. ?? Anyway, I know that I have prayed for a healthy, normal pregnancy. I really wanted to avoid high blood pressure and bed rest this go around. So, I suppose that I can look at this as a positive. It's easy to control, and it's better than high blood pressure.
Anyway, if anyone has any tips or advice about diet . . . I am all ears!! The pharmacist told me to eat a salad before my meal when I eat out to help control insulin. And she said I could still eat fruits and vegetables that have sugar. ?? But for now to avoid all sweets and eat more fiber. It's totally changing my pregnancy diet too . . . I always (while pregnant) avoid all caffeine, any artificial sweetners, all deli meat and hot dogs, and I eat the right fish. I can tell you that splenda is about to be welcomed to my pregnancy diet.
Other than that, everything else was great. Total weight gain: 8 lbs; Measuring exactly on time at 29.5 weeks; Still haven't named the baby!!
Our weekend was really busy. John did a movie night (projected a scary movie on to the back side of our old church gym in the woods) for our youth group. They all loved it! Saturday we worked more on the garage . . . we've made LOTS of progress!!! Saturday night we went to Kyoto's and took my parents and Caleb. They had never been to a hibachi grill, and I think everyone loved it. Sunday we went to church, then to Oxford to visit Uncle Jerry in the hospital, and ate at 3 Guys Pizza which was fabulous.
While we were in Jackson, I bought this for new baby's coming home outfit:
Here are a few belly pictures at 29 weeks 1 day:
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