Test Results

So disappointing. I received the phone call I was hoping I just wouldn't get. Yes, you've failed the 3 hour glucose tolerance test! 2 out of my 4 results were elevated. The very first fasting one & after the 1 hour test. My two and three hour test were well below the allowed limit. My body just isn't breaking it down quick enough is what they told me. Not sure what that means. I feel a sense of hoplesness. I've had 3 uncomplicated pregnanacies. Now I realize how lucky I was and how stupid I was for taking that for granted. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and being hormonal was enough for a tear to develop. I tried so hard to eat low carb/low sugar diet. I'm angry that after all of my efforts, it didn't pay off. Oh how I'd love to have a brownie or some ice cream. Part of me wants to give in and eat-what difference does it make? After all, I ate healthy and still had failed the test. I worry that I did or didn't do something to cause this and put my unborn baby at risks. What had I done wrong this time I didn't do the times before? I don't snack much at all and only eat 3 small meals. How can that do this:-(

The joys of pregnancy

Life is busy when you're married, working outside the home full-time and have 3 boys under 12 to keep up with. Try adding on being 7 months pregnant. I'm sure all of the moms out there can relate. This being my fourth and very last child, I was expecting the normal run of the mill pregnancy similar to my past ones, non-complicated except for the vericose vein on one leg, being nauseas for 4 months and really tired. This one is more challenging, adding the potential diagnosis of gestational diabetes. I recently took the one hour test and failed it miserably with a result of 190. So high that they just wanted to start monitoring my glucose levels several times a day. I'm not one for needles, blood, or having to make several trips into the ob deptartment to monitor this. It meant I'd have to slow down. After discussing my concerns with a nurse and getting permission to delay the monitoring, I'm now taking the 3 hour test next Tuesday, July 7th. I have learned since my previous test (which was just a few days ago) that even though I tried to avoid sugars, my high carb diet was contributing to this problem. I'm such a picky eater that I quickly became discouraged at what all I could not eat. Wow, lots of foods I took for granted. After reading about complications with the baby, I became determined to change my diet to a low carb, low sugar diet. I've been doing this now for 3 days! Doesn't seem like a long time I know, but to drastically change my eating habits, read lables is an incredible challenge. I don't know if it's all in my head, but I actually feel like I have a little more energy and don't feel quite as fat. I'm hoping my crash diet will make my test on Tuesday go much better. I'm sure other moms or future moms can relate. And if any of you have helpful advice on how to overcome this diagnosis, I'd love to hear suggestions!

Have a safe and happy 4th!