I mentioned in my last post that I had to take the glucose test and take the orange drink. Well... the doctors office called me Friday and told me that my numbers were elevated, which meant that I could possibly have gestational diabetes. So they told me I would need to go in for more testing.
I went back into the lab Saturday morning, fasting as I was instructed, so that they could poke me a total of four times. They first drew my "fasting blood" to test my numbers and make sure they weren't too high after fasting. Then they made me drink another bottle of the orange glucose drink, but this time, it was carbonated and had more sugar. I personally prefer the carbonated version. Then, I had to wait there so they could draw my blood every hour for three hours. Thankfully, another girl was there for the same thing, so I had someone to chat with a good part of the time.
Well today, I found out the results of the test. Good news is that I don't have gestational diabetes! (YAY!!!) Bad news... I apparently have LOW blood sugar. But I'll take that over the other option I was looking at. So my doctor told me I need to eat more frequent small meals throughout the day and to make sure I get much more protein. I guess this will help level things going on in my body. Otherwise, things kind of go crazy I guess. If I'm eating small, balanced meals, it should put my blood sugar level on track.
We've had a few surprises during this pregnancy that has given us some worry... but thankfully, Heavenly Father has greatly blessed each thing to work out well and ok. I am so grateful for the blessing of this baby and we are so excited to soon welcome it into our family.
We have another ultra sound on Monday. I'm excited to see how it's grown and watch it move again. Last night, the baby was moving pretty well and Jon was able to feel it more. We also got to see it make my belly move a little bit too, which was a lot of fun. They weren't huge rolls across my tummy or anything, but you could see how the baby would make my belly bounce. haha I love feeling the baby move.
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I'm really happy that you two got to see your belly actually move!
Also really happy that you are in the all clear. That's really great there was another girl to talk to there; I can't imagine what it would be like to sit in a Doctors office for that many hours with nothing to do. Those offices are not the most exciting places to be. I want to see pics of the next ultra sound!
PS...I love Danielle's nickname of JONSTIN! And I agree fully with the not sleeping comment as well...that baby keeps you awake because you just want to stare at them all day and all night! I will pray that Jonstin sleeps for you like Kaylee and Abigail did for Danielle and I. Then you can stay up staring at Jonstins adorable sleeping face. aww, babies!
Oh girl I feel for you. I had to do the fasting glucose test with J because I failed the first test. I am glad that it turned out well for you as well. Look forward to hearing about the next ultrasound. ;)
Glad to hear that 2nd orange drink wasn't horrible and that you passed. :)
I love the baby moving inside part of pregnancy and seeing your belly move is pretty great. Looking forward to seeing my niece/nephew's picture (ultrasound) soon. :)
Glad you passed the second test. One of my dear friends has had GD several times, it is quite miserable. I am still surprised by how little I feel our baby move, and Brad has yet to feel her, if she's kicking very hard the minute he touches my belly she calms down. Maybe she'll be like that once she's born and he'll be able to get her to sleep!!
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