blood glucose monitor (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Well, the babies got a good report card on Wednesday, but I got the one hour glucose test results back today. I got a big fat “F”! Not only did I fail, but I apparently failed pretty badly. I can’t remember the last time I got an “F”. It was probably when I had to take Calculus II with engineering majors in college (I was a psychology major with no mathematical skills whatsoever!).
This means I have to re-take the glucose test, only next time it will be a longer, more difficult test. I will fast Monday night and go to Dr. Tabor’s office first thing on Tuesday morning. Lucky me, I get to drink another delicious fruit punch glucose concoction within 5-7 minutes. I bet that will be great on an empty stomach. After I finish chugging that lovely beverage, I will have a blood draw every hour for three hours. The blood draws will be extra fun after fasting (I can only take sips of water so I won’t be well hydrated and the blood draws will be a real treat). The last time I had a blood draw after not drinking water, they couldn’t get my vein and I ended up with bruises on my arm. If I thought keeping that red stuff down for one hour was dicey, three hours will be super fun!
From what I’ve read, gestational diabetes is twice as likely to occur with multiple gestation pregnancies due to the increased levels of hormones. Yippee! I can’t tell by reading the symptoms of GD whether I may have it or not. Primary symptoms include: unusual thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. Well, I figure I’d have all of those due to carrying four babies anyways! The risks to the babies seem minimal. Babies of mothers with GD tend to be larger, which can force a c-section. Well, I want my babies to be as large as possible and we’re having a c-section anyways so that’s no biggie. Maybe GD would be a good thing if it would fatten the babies up! Unfortunately, exercise is one of the best ways to control GD and I can’t do that. I’m hoping that if I actually have GD that I won’t need insulin shots. I can manage dietary changes, but will miss some of my cravings. Goodbye cookies and ice cream! Oh, and peanut butter!
hugs,
Amber
26 days, 5 days
Four to Adore 
Jennifer never could pass a glucose test either, but never actually had GD! Maybe it’s a false positive! Giving up ice cream would stink:(
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That is good to know. Maybe false positives run in the family! Ice cream is my favorite source of calcium!
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But false results are more common with multiples, too. Good luck. Love you.😘
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True, it could be a false positive. I am actually more bothered by having to take the test than actually having GD. It just is not pleasant.
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Having recently had sugar removed from my diet, I actually feel I have more energy. Now I know it’s not the same but here’s hoping you will have the same results. Dare I say your little ones may become more energetic as well.
I know this is tough go, but I know you wouldn’t have it any other way and I say a little prayer for you, George, the girls & boys every day to give you good health and make those babies strong. Here’s to goal 28…..almost there.
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Thanks, carol! 🙂
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