So I had my one hour glucose tolerance test today. As I was preparing for the test, my friend Amy asked if I was going to have to fast. She couldn't remember, but she thought she had to when she did the test. Monday I called my doctor's office and spoke to the receptionist. She told me that I did need to fast. I was a little concerned because I wasn't going to do my testing until 1:00pm. I said, are you sure I have to fast from dinner and she said yes.
So I ate dinner last night at 9:00PM. I tried to eat as late as I could so it would get me through. I got up this morning and thought, "I can do this! I've fasted before." Well, I've never fasted with a growing baby in my belly. To make matters worse, this is finals week, so I'm not teaching, I'm just sitting while my kids test. All I could do was keep looking at the clock. On my way to the doctor every food chain was calling my name. I get there, I drink the orange stuff (which I thought tasted like Sunkist) and waited. An hour later they call me back to draw my blood. While I'm back there, the lady asked if I'd been fasting and I told her yes. To make a long story short, she told me that I didn't have to fast for the one hour. Can you imagine my reaction? I hadn't eaten in 17 hours. I was hungry, light-headed, shaky, and weak. Luckily, I was smart enough to pack a lunch. I ate the best tasting peanut butter and jelly on my way back downstairs to my doctor's office.
Now, I am not completely faulting my the receptionist, but come on...shouldn't she know the answers to questions like that? She let a pregnant woman go forever without food.
Anyways, my doctor's appointment went well. I did get in a little trouble for putting on more than the suggested two pounds per office visit, but oh well. I'm still working out and doing my best to eat well. I'm measuring 30 inches, which she says is still on target. I am now beginning my biweekly appointments. I can't believe I'm getting so close to the end. I still have to register at the hospital and get a pediatrician, but other than that, I'm feeling good about our preparations.
Lyla is growing daily and is moving all the time. I'm still having some pregnancy insomnia. I wake up several times a night to go to the restroom, and have some problems falling asleep. I've just learned to accept it. I guess I am getting prepared for nightly feedings.
2 comments:
I sympathize with you. Honey sometimes it is frusterating when the receptionist answers without being sure of what they are saying. But I know you handled it like a trooper. I was lucky I didn't have to go through that test. I was already diabetic so I skipped that one but I have heard it is the crappiest things to have to go through. But at least it is over. :) Good luck and love ya'. :)
Sorry!! But I think what would make you feel better is to post some pictures of that gorgeous belly of yours, so I can brag about how good you look!!
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