3-hour results

Definitely positive. So I have gestational diabetes. Now I have to talk with a diabetic nutritionist about a special diet, and I will have to record everything I eat, plus monitor my blood sugars. If the diet ends up not being enough, I will have to be put on insulin. But my doctor was hopeful that the diet will be enough...apparently it takes care of the problem for 85% of women.

I was pretty bummed about it, but my doctor kept telling me I didn't do anything wrong and that the baby's going to be fine as long as we keep it under control. Oh, I also have to go back for another ultrasound to check growth, because apparently high blood sugars make bigger babies...as if I didn't have big enough ones already. I was hoping this one would turn out smaller than Caleb was! Oh well, I'm trusting that God will take care of everything and that the baby and I will be just fine. Still, it's kinda scary and I'd appreciate your prayers.

I'll continue to keep you updated.

Glucose Testing

So apparently I was wrong about passing the 1-hour glucose test. My results came back "slightly high" -- not sure the exact numbers, but anyway, my doctor wanted me to go for the 3-hour test. I did that this morning and I'm hoping my doctor will get the results before my appointment tomorrow. I guess we'll see what happens. I hope everything will be fine...I'm sure it will work out okay. I guess I'll post another update after my appointment tomorrow.

Another Boring Appointment

I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is right on track. Then I went for my glucose tolerance test and that went smoothly. I'm assuming I passed fine, but I guess I'll find out in a few days or so. The sugar juice really made the baby very active!

I go back again on the 23rd to hopefully another boring appointment. :)

Don't worry, in about 8-10 more weeks there will likely be some more interesting updates!