Glucose Update

As you all know, I failed my 1 hour glucose test. In preparation for today's 3 hour glucose test, I ate a diet low in sugar and starches for 4 days. It was very hard, but I thought that's what I was supposed to do. In actuality, I should have been eating 150 carbs per day prior to taking my test this morning. So, I believe I did myself a disservice by going on a strict diet like that. I also had to fast for today's test. This is how it all went down......

I had my "fasting" blood drawn at 8:30. Then at 8:40 I had to drink 100 grams of glucose. I had my "1 hour" blood drawn at 9:40. At about 10:00, I started to feel very nauseated, dizzy, hot, turned extremely pale and everything short of literally passing out. Let me remind you, I wasn't allowed to drink ANY water. They moved me from the waiting room to an examination bed. My mom and three nurses laid me down and put wet towels on my head, face, and neck. I still felt very weird, but I was determined to stay and finish this test. I had my "2 hour" blood drawn at 10:40. After that, my body went through another crazy spell. At that point, they said they would stop the test and just put me on a diabetic diet. Again, I was not going to give up after coming this far. The nurse patted me down with ice cold water again and turned the lights off so that I could rest before my blood had to be taken again. I was so thankful that Grammy was there with me. No matter how old you get, sometimes you just need your mom. Finally, at 11:40 I had my "3 hour" blood drawn for the final time. I was so relieved that it was all over! I won't know my results until Wednesday or Thursday. After all of that, I really think I deserve to pass.

On a happier note, I got to hear Madden's heartbeat today. It was nice and strong at 154! That was the highlight of my day. The things you have to go through when you're pregnant.......Madden's MORE than worth it though!