A couple of weeks ago, I had to have the glucose screening at my doctor's appointment. It's routine for everyone at a certain week of pregnancy to see if you have developed Gestational Diabetes. They make you drink this orange sugar drink and then take your blood (and urine) an hour afterwards to see what your glucose levels read. If they are higher than 140, you can to go back for the full 3-hour Glucose Tolerance Test.
Well, my levels were 150 - ugh. The nurse said it was so slightly over that she didn't think I actually had Gestational Diabetes, but that I was required to take the GTT since I was over 140. I was really bummed. I knew that if I had it, I would just have to alter my diet and prick my finger to monitor my blood sugar - which really is not that big of a deal; it's not harmful to the baby if you monitor it well. BUT...it would mean no sugar!!!!!!!! It's not that I even eat that many sweets because the salty stuff has been more of what I've craved. But to not be able to have any at all for 2 months just seemed devestating at the time.
Long story short, I was at the doctor's office for almost 4 hours - had to drink another orange drink and have my blood/urine taken once an hour for 3 hours...and my results are normal!!! I don't have the diabetes!!!! They called me at work on Thursday to give me the good news and I was thrilled :)
...the sweetest surprise...Kyle ordered Tiff's Treats cookies (delivered freshly baked and warm!) and my favorite ice cream to my office that same afternoon for me to celebrate!!! It was scrumptious! ...and he definitely won some points with my co-workers :)
I'm so thankful for a healthy baby, no Gest. Diab., and my sweet and wonderful husband!
