Glucose Tolerance Test

If you follow me on twitter, you might have read how my 3 hour Glucose Tolerance Test went this morning. It was horrible. I have small veins so I made sure to hydrate three days before the test to make it easier on everyone and it didn't work. At least my husband is amazing and went with me so that I didn't have to sit there alone.

It took two sticks to get my fasting blood sugar level and it came back high at 102. Of course, I felt defeated and was not looking forward to the other draws. I was informed that I needed a total of five draws. One fasting, one 30 minutes after the glucose drink, at 1 hr, 2 hrs, and 3 hrs after the drink.

Of course when it came to the half-hour draw, it took them five sicks to get it. I was in tears it hurt so bad. Shooting pain while they stick you is not normal. Plus, I had the woman telling me that labor is so much worse and that they will have a hard time sticking in an IV and that the labor and delivery nurses will tell me to suck it up! Wow, way to make me feel better.

After the issues with that draw, I called my OB's office and begged them to let me be considered to have gestational diabetes because I honestly wasn't sure they would be able to get the last three draws they needed. Of course, they said no and I had to sit there praying that it would only get better.

For the last three draws, she was able to use the same vein in my wrist. Yep, that's what it came down to, but at least she got them!

My left hand is swollen and bruised and I had to ice my arm and hand while waiting to get the draws...it was that bad.

I should find out my results on Monday, but I'm not sure what to think. I've done enough research to know that gestational diabetes is not a death sentence and can be manageable many times with diet and exercise. I still pray that I don't have it, but I wouldn't be shocked to find out that I do. I guess we'll find out Monday and go from there.

Good news, I've done well with my weight this week and the OB mentioned at my last appointment that I might get another ultrasound to see how big the baby is before he's born. Of course, I'm hoping for that!

So What Wednesday

This week, I'm saying SO WHAT if...

• Yesterday was not my day and I was a hot mess. We're talking the ugly cry multiple times.
• I freaked out when my doctor's office called and said that I needed to take the 3 hr. Glucose Tolerance Test. I'm such a hard stick that it's painful and difficult to get one draw.
• I'm drinking a ton of Smart Water until the test Friday. I might need the electrolytes and need to hydrate for the test.
• Sometimes I laugh when our baby stops kicking when other people try to feel him move.
• My husband talked my in-laws into letting us have a window unit in our bedroom. It was 83* in the bedroom last week and I was dying. We are in the hottest room of the house.
• I am not a fan of unsolicited advice...especially when it comes to the pregnancy. Of course I'm going to do what's best for the baby!

26 Week Bumpdate!

How Far Along: 26 weeks 1 day

Size of Baby: Head of Lettuce

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Almost exclusively.

 

Gender: It's a BOY!!!

Movement: Lots! He's definitely moving around a lot more and is a lot stronger now and I love it.

 

Sleep: Still just ok. I wake up a few times every night to go to the bathroom and can't seem to sleep in so I need a nap most days.

 

What I Miss: Subway.

Cravings: Nothing really, but some things sound good.

 

Symptoms: Back and hip pain mostly.

Best Moment This Week: Watching and feeling my belly move and having my husband home for Memorial Day.

Friday Brain Dump

• Since coming back from vacation I have been even more exhausted. I can't seem to even sleep in to 7am anymore and I feel it. On the bright side, my ankles have returned!
• I'm making custom curtains for my mother-in-law and brother/sister-in-law this summer. Mom (in-law) will be cutting the fabric since my baby belly will be getting in the way, but I'll be taking over the rest. I hope my back and wrist will allow me to get it done with minimal amounts of pain.
• I now have to go to the Joann's an hour away to get the fabric for my brother/sister-in-law's curtains this weekend for the Memorial Day Sale. It will be nice to get things done this weekend.
• I want to start prepping the cloth diapers I have this weekend too while my in-laws are camping. Mom worries about the water usage and places to line dry so I figured it would be best to do when they're out of the house and she was on board!
• Settling the car accident claim from three and a half years ago isn't going as well as we were hoping. God is in control and I believe that it will all work out. 
• My baby likes to kick and wiggle around a lot, but most of the time when someone else tries to feel him, he stops! Makes me laugh that he's a little punky, but I know that they'll be able to feel him soon enough because he'll run out of room!
• I am beyond excited for seeing my friend tonight. We used to get together weekly, but now it's hardly ever. I miss her.
• I'm beyond thrilled to have a kitchen to cook in this weekend! We won't have a kitchen sink hooked up, but the appliances and counter tops are installed and ready to be used. Good timing since my in-laws are camping in the travel-trailer this weekend and that was the back-up stove.
• I love when my in-laws go camping near by. That means we get to go over for smores and a campfire!
• We were a little disappointed to find out my doctor's office was closed today. I should have gotten my gestational diabetes test results today and now have to wait until Tuesday unless they get posted online. If I pass this one, I don't have to take another test and will be in the clear! Prayers please!

25 Week Bumpdate!

How Far Along: 25 weeks 2 days

Size of Baby: Cauliflower

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 lbs...yikes!

Maternity Clothes: Have been awesome the past two weeks! I can still wear some mesh shorts, but almost all of my non-maternity clothes are too short to wear now with few exceptions.

Gender: It's a BOY!!!

Movement: He's pretty active and people have been able to feel him move!

 

Sleep: Ok. I don't sleep in and tend to need naps.

 

What I Miss: Energy.

Cravings: Nothing at the moment.

 

Symptoms: Back pain, heartburn, and swelling.

Best Moment This Week: Being with family and friends and hearing the baby's heartbeat today. I love that he moves more and other people are able to experience it too!

So What Wednesday

This week, I'm saying SO WHAT if...

• Every time we visit California I always miss certain things, but would never want to live here again.
• My husband pushed me around Disneyland in a wheelchair. Apparently we also picked the hottest day to go.
• I'm not trendy.
• People are already asking if I'm due any day now.
• I've had In-N-Out twice since we got here and my husband said he might want to go again for lunch today.
• I always have a list of "must eats" coming out here. I miss the food and environment so much and the East Coast is so different.
• I cried a little after I saw my friend. It's been three years and I know that we don't get to spend that much time together.
• I  kind of miss home. Of course, there's no kitchen now since it's being renovated so I'm not in a rush.
• Not working or having a real hobby right now leaves my conversations limited. Mostly I talk about the pregnancy.
• I'm looking forward to our baby and keeping busy by being his mom.

23-24 Week Bumpdate!

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Size of Baby: Cantaloupe (approx. 1.5 pounds!)

 Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Have been awesome the past two weeks! I can still wear some mesh shorts, but almost all of my non-maternity clothes are too short to wear now with few exceptions.

Gender: It's a BOY!!!

Movement: Every single day and I'm loving it! He moved back to where he was so it's mostly kicks and wiggles down low. I keep asking him to move around higher so my family can feel him while we're visiting.

 

Sleep: Better! Less night sweats in CA so maybe it's because of the dry heat?

 

What I Miss: My left ankle. I've been a lot more active on vacation and It has resulted in swollen ankles which are just a bit uncomfortable.

Cravings: In-n-out animal style fries with no onions. I've wanted them for so long and can finally get them for a few more days!

 

Symptoms: Back pain, some cravings, and swollen cankles.

Best Moment This Week: Being with family and friends. We've been so blessed and showered with gifts and love while being out in CA.