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Glucose Test

Well, more complications for us. The doctor called this morning and said my level was a little high on the glucose test. They want me to go back to the lab for a 3 hour test and have my blood drawn every hour to check further how I am breaking down sugar. I don't know when I am going to go in for three hours and I don't do well fasting for long periods of time so it is going to be hard. I feel like the lab that my doctor uses is very incompetent. The lady that did the test the first time did not tell me that I needed to note the time when I finished drinking the sugar stuff so when she asked me I just had to say well I think it was this time, but I didn't really know, so I am hoping that the problem is that she took my blood too early and that everything is fine, but is still a pain in the butt to have to go in for a 3 HOUR test. Arrggg! So please pray for my attitude about this this week. Sometimes I get into a pity party for myself feeling like I have gotten so ripped off from being able to enjoy being pregnant and all the excitement that comes with a first baby. But I still have so much to be thankful for and plenty of things to be excited about.

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Jennifer said…
So sorry, Holly. Just know that the 1 hr is just a screening test, and lots of people "fail" it. The majority pass the 3 hr test, which is a more diagnostic test. Still irritating, I know, to have to take the 3 hr. Praying for your stomach to be at ease (literally) when you take the test.
January 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Brittany said…
Man, that is irritating. I'm sorry. I hope that this one turns out better. Chin up!
January 23, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Chrissy Cross said…
I had to do the three hour test when I was pregnant with Cooper. I threw up the stuff because I was not used to that much sugar in anything and I hadn't eaten breakfast. Sooooo, don't stress over it. Also, one of my friends was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and all they asked her to do was lay off the sweets, so it is NOT a big deal if you "don't pass" the 3 hour test. Also, and if you don't want to do this, fine, with Clayton I only drank half of the stuff and it was much better. I poured the rest down the sink in the dr.'s office. I knew I didn't have GD, so it was not a big deal, but I understand if you don't want to do that. :)
January 23, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Anonymous said…
Concentrate on all the fun times to come with your little girl years from now!
January 23, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Jennifer said…
I wouldn't recommend pouring the drink down the sink. I have seen the skinniest women with GD. It's not something to mess around with if you do have it. They aren't trying to torture you by testing you.
January 26, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Ms. Embry said…
When do you have this test? Will it be soon? Sometimes it's kind of scary that you just have to take these doctors and nurses at their word for their recommendations and what they say you need...I'm so disgusted about people trying to "get over" that my distrust now extends to the medical field, which is sad and just lets you know I've been burned a few times too many (by car mechanics or car insurance or computer repair people mostly but still)...I mean I know they really are probably valid concerns, but hey, why not make several thousand more dollars while they're at it. And the only thing you can do is go along with it...just in case. Sorry for the soapbox...and if there turns out to be something that you do need to keep your eye on I will feel really bad and owe doctors everywhere an apology!!! But I, along with everyone who loves you, knows its much better to be on the safe side, so excuse my rantings about our greedy society! Hope it goes okay and hope it's the last test for awhile!
January 27, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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