On Tuesday I went for the dreaded 3 hour glucose test. I was very optimistic about the outcome because I actually felt really well throughout the entire test. I didn't get dizzy, nauseaous, or sleepy which I thought was a good sign.
I got my results today....I failed the test which means that I have gestational diabetes. To be honest, I am pretty mad that I failed the test but I will do whatever it takes to keep this baby healthy. Next Friday I have to go to "diabetes education" and meet with a nurse and dietician to discuss my new diet. They will also teach me how to test my blood sugar levels (yahoo!) and what to expect the remainder of the pregnancy. If you know me at all, you will know that this is going to be quite the challenge! I LOVE sugar and eat sugary foods like it's going out of style. I also hate needles and blood of any kind. It is going to be very difficult for me to poke my finger 4 times a day....ugh, just thinking of it makes me want to pass out! I guess I am just going to have to suck it up and get through it for 10 more weeks! So, if you have any words of encouragement, I would love to hear them!
2 comments:
Come stay with me! I'd love to poke you with the needle several times a day!!!!!!!!!
Seriously thought, sorry you failed, but it could be worse, at least your baby is healthy and maybe you'll start eating better!!
Hey - at least it'll all be over in 10 weeks - then back to normal. That's the best part of gestational diabetes is that is ends when the baby's born. Better than regular diabetes which you'd have to live with forever :-(
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