I went in for a routine gestational diabetes test last week and it turns out the I had to go back today for further testing. Apparently my blood sugar levels were high after the one hour test last wednesday.
Today the testing started at 8am when they took blood to see if they could continue the test. I had to wait 40 minutes for the go ahead. Then I got to drink the 12 oz of syrupy non-carbonated Sprite type soda at around 9:45 am. I might add that I had to fast for all this blood work. From 9:45 until 11:45, I had by blood taken once per hour. It was not pleasant, but I'm still alive. The worst part was having a crazy case of the shakes from not eating and gulping down the sugary beverage. After the final blood was drawn, I went directly to my car and ate...I love food.
I am hoping and praying that everything comes back normal and that over the three hour period my body was able to process the sugar appropriately. I should get the results on friday.
On a lighter note, Tim and I went to our first birthing class last wednesday night and for some reason I had a major case of the giggles. I thought that everything was really funny. Okay not everything because I also had a case of momentary bi-polar when they showed the labor and birth video and I cried when the baby was born. I was thankful that the lights were off for the movie. Right after that I found everything funny again though and I am positive that everyone else in the class was thinking, "Those kids are not mature enough to be having a baby". Perhaps that is what I was thinking as well...Or, we are just going to be better able to laugh through the hard times?
The class ended with relaxation practice and of course neither Tim or I could handle this part. They asked for us to stand with our partner behind us and of course Tim (jokingly) stands in front of me insisting that I am supposed to be rubbing his back. Once we got our positions in order, they were directing the partners to start at the scalp and run their fingers through the pregger's hair, down the neck and arms, and out the fingertips. How am I not supposed to laugh when I can feel Tim behind me doing strip tease moves as he follows the instructions?
We'll see how tonight's class goes. Perhaps after all the testing today, I'll have less energy for giggles which might work in my favor. In the end, I think I'm glad that we are so goofy and easily amused. It makes life more fun when you take it less seriously:)
3 comments:
Jill you pooooooor thing! I can't believe you had to take the 3 hour test. I'm sure you'll be fine I'm just so sorry you had to go through that. You're a champ though. Can't wait to see you and hug you at your shower. Miss you.
Love you,
Nikki
Ugh. I had the same thing - failed my first test and had to do the 3 hr. That stuf fis so nasty - and man did it get me sick on an empty stomach. Thankfully mine turned out ok, and the nurse who gave me the results said 75% turn back clear (don't know how accurate that is :), so i'm sure you'll be just fine!
Way to make it through though, its not easy!
Glad you guys are having fun at birthing classes :)
I (still) totally cry at every birth video. New life is amazing.
We totally giggled through the relaxation stuff to, but it will make the biggest impact in labor, especially if you want to do it naturally. Practice by yourself in a crowded place (park, mall, work, etc) so you have to ignore distractions. You know you are doing it right if you fall asleep. Don't worry, no one will think twice about a sleeping pregnant woman!
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