Today Ben and I went to see the Doctor for my monthly checkup. Last week I took the glucose test at the hospital and today we found out the results.
For those of you who don’t know what the glucose test is they make pregnant women fast for a few hours and then have them drink this carbonated orange soda type drink. Then you have to wait another hour before they take your blood. I had heard terrible things about the test and was not looking forward to it at all. I got up the courage and planned a strategic time to go without eating. (After Lunch) My lunch ended up being terrible and I was left hungry but there was no looking back. By the time I got to the hospital it had been 4 hours and then after drinking the nasty drink (I don’t do well with carbonation) I still had one more hour to go. I was hurting for food when the time came for the nurse to take my blood. I feel like such a sissy!
Anyway, today we found out that I am no wear near being diapedic. Women are safe if they are under 140 and I was 74. Iron levels are supposed to be around 36.5 and mine was 35. Doctor Nance said that the levels usually go down and so it might be a good idea to take some Iron supplement pills. I have also gained a whopping seven pounds this month. Which puts me, I’m ashamed to say, at a 21 pound weight gain. YIKES!
We also heard our little girls heart beat once again and found out that she is in position! Her head is down near the birth canal and everything looks good so far. Although the doctor did say that means more pain for me. Again YIKES!
Glad to hear things are going well and that you’re healthy! I heard horror stories about the glucose test too and actually ended up liking my drink! Haha. It tasted like Sprite! So when’s the big move?
Glad to hear you don’t have gestational diabetes! I didn’t ever have to take the nasty drink my Dr.s office had alternatives with the same sugar grams, so you could choose. I had to go on an iron supplament. I was leary of the idea, but I felt so much better and not so tired. It really helped me. Don’t feel bad about the weight gain, you look fabulous. I think I had dreams about only gaining 20 lbs. You look great! I am so so happy for you!