Last week I took the 1 hr test and the numbers were a little high. So, yesterday I went in for the 3 hr. It was horrible. That first hr I thought I was going to ouke and/or pass out. I felt awful. Well, the nurse called today to tell me that some of the numbers are high- the draw at 1 hr and 2 hrs were high,but the fasting number and the 3 hr numbers were fine. I have no idea what any of this means besides I am being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I have to check my numbers 4 times a day and follow a special diet... I take a class with a dietician next week and I have to see a high risk ob now, too. I am really overwhelmed and feel like I don't know what to do. She told me to go buy a meter, but now I have no idea how to use it or what the numbers mean- or what I am supposed to do when they are high. And besides avoiding sugar, I have no idea what I can eat now. I know I will learn more with the appmts, but I feel lost for now. I made the appmt with the dietician, but they are giving me the run around at the perinatology office. I am feeling pretty upset with myself and my body right now- this pregnancy is so different from my others. And I am nervous about what this means for labor... Having to be continually monitored/hooked up to machines will make it hard to have a drug free labor. Plus I read gd babies are bigger, too.
I am hoping a good nights sleep will help because I have been in full-on freak out mode today.
I just keep reminding myself that all of this stress etc is worth it in the end. I will do what I have to to keep this little guy healthy.
Phew, thanks for letting me ramble!