I did a lot of research after my first glucose screening. One could say I “freaked out”. But I compiled it all into a list of questions and information I had found through all reputable, trustworthy websites/books. Information about the validity of the glucose testing being used, the other things in my life that could cause high glucose levels, and my worries about being “labelled”.
Then as B-man and I are sitting in the waiting room, I ask him “So, do you want to see my questions for the doctor?”
I usually go in with a list because of the severe anxiety that builds up when I am in the doctor’s office.
My husband reads my well prepared questions (all about testing and gestational diabetes) and he says “Looks like you’re in denial.”
At which point I started crying and the rest of the appointment was a bust. I didn’t get to ask any of my questions, I didn’t get to explain why I didn’t want to do the 3-hour test. I just sat there and cried while the doctor explained why they do glucose testing and blah blah blah.
I’m really mad at myself because I just shut down. I didn’t even give the doctor my paper and or ask any of my questions.
Needless to say, my heart-rate was a little high. I have to go back next week and take the 3-hour test before next Friday.
So yah. I’m stressed, and pissed. Maybe I’ll just go back to bed and pretend nothing every happened.
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April 15, 2011 at 11:15 am
Did I miss something? Did you fail your first test?
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Jessica Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:34 am
It was “elevated”. So they want me to take the 3-hour test.
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April 15, 2011 at 11:29 am
Oh no! That sounds like an awful experience. (((hugs))) Don’t be too hard on yourself though. Sometimes despite the best planning, things set us off course. At least you wrote all your questions down so you still have them! Can you ask them when you go back?
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Jessica Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Yah, I can ask them again – but since I am going to take the 3-hour test any way, I’ll wait to freak out until I get the results… I guess. lol.
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April 15, 2011 at 11:44 am
You know what, I got GD and it’s not bad. The first thing they do is teach you how to change your diet so that you dont have to take any medications. Medicatons are only given if you cannot control your numbers with your diet change. Mostly you have to watch what carbs you eat because that is where all the hidden sugars are and are what make you elevated, so really it’s just a big change in portion control and diet. And testing, which was my biggest fear, isn’t bad. I do it 4 times a day now and the meter they give you had the tiniest needles that are nothing like when you go to the drs. office and they test your blood. Those suckers hurt like mad. These needles you hardly can feel prick your finger, and it’s the tiniest amount of blood that it’s nothing at all.
I know i was scared to do the 3 hour test and bummed when it came back but if you follow your diet then you and your baby will be a-okay. Dont be scared if it comes back positive, you’ll do okay.
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Jessica Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Thanks, I remember when you had blogged about being diagnosed with it. I’m mostly concerned about the label of GD, more so than the diet or finger pricking. In most of the research I’ve done a big concern for doctors is that the baby will be too big, but that only happens in 20 – 30% of cases, and yet women are pushed to have c-sections something like… 50% of the time because ultrasound is not a dependable way to determine the baby’s weight.
Too much reading. I probably just have myself scared.
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April 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I’m sorry you had such a rough time at the doctor’s office. I hope it goes better next week! Good luck!
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Jessica Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Thanks! I guess the uncontrollable emotions are just a perk of being pregnant. I’m sure the OB has seen plenty of it before. lol.
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April 18, 2011 at 11:21 am
Poor Jessica! That seriously sounds awful. If it helps at all, I’ve known a lot of people who have “failed” the first time, and then were able to turn it around in time for the three-hour very easily. I’m sure you’ll be fine. And next time, I hope that you get to ask your questions – I don’t see how that’s a bad thing!
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Jessica Reply:
April 18th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
I’ll be doing the three hour test on Wednesday… we’ll see how it goes!
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