That’s pretty much where it stands today.<\/p>\n
The OB’s office called. I failed the glucose test. Miserably. Worse (slightly) than I did with the twins even.<\/p>\n
So now I have to do the 3-hour screening on Monday. Fast after midnight. Fasting blood draw at 8:30. Drink more glucose water (with higher amounts of glucose this time). Have blood drawn at 1, 2 and 3 hours after drinking. I can fail one of the 4 draws. Two or more readings that are too high and you “have” GD. Last time, I failed two.<\/p>\n
The nurse who called me was kind, at least. I think she could hear my disappointment. But “Monday’s just a screening, too” isn’t really an encouraging thought.<\/p>\n
Let’s just say that, given how high mine was, I have no confidence at all that I’m going to pass 3 of the 4 readings on Monday. <\/p>\n
Anyway…It’s really just frustrating and discouraging and annoying. And I’m struggling not to be upset (and mostly failing at that, too). Especially because I did the whole GD thing last time. It is not fun (as some of you also know). And it’s especially not fun because I don’t really have much to change to “fix” it. I already eat healthily and exercise. So there’s not much left to give up or modify. It’s just frustrating. <\/p>\n
So, sorry for the whiny post, but I told you I’d keep you updated. Please pray for Monday’s test and my attitude. And that I won’t just dwell on the whole dumb thing all weekend. <\/p>\n
Thanks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
That’s pretty much where it stands today. The OB’s office called. I failed the glucose test. Miserably. Worse (slightly) than I did with the twins even. So now I have to do the 3-hour screening on Monday. Fast after midnight. … Continue reading