Glucose Test

Yes, I failed the glucose test. By a lousy 3 points! I cannot believe it. The nurse and ob told me that had it by the old standards, I would have passed. Apparently, the powers that be lowered the numbers from 140 to 130. I was hoping I'd pass and not have to deal with the 3 hour test. I am dreading that. I remember having to go through it with L and I was miserable. I knew enough to bring something to occupy myself. I brought a cross stitch and possibly a book. I was still terribly bored, tired, hungry and just plain old miserable. I remember constantly calling my brother who was watching T for me. He was supposed to bring T in the last hour so T could get his blood drawn. And of course he was dawdling. I was so glad when they finally showed up because then I had somebody to talk to!

And it didn't help that my blood pressure was up. The nurse reassured me that it was still within normal but still it was 20 points higher than my normal. My ob was a bit concerned about it and wanted the nurse to retake my blood pressure. It was normal the second time around. I was probably really nervous before the glucose test which in turn affected my blood pressure.

Although I wouldn't be too surprised if my blood pressure was up. The kids have been driving me crazy. This is why I don't think I can handle another one, let alone the three I already have. Too late for that discussion, though....

So I am just crossing my fingers that I pass the 3 hour test. It is already hard enough trying to figure out what to eat with a low carb diet. I don't know what I'd do if I actually had gestational diabetes. I don't have time to think about my meals. I'm usually snacking and grabbing whatever I can find without any concern for what is in the food. I wouldn't be able to do that anymore....