Today's Good Things:
Got my grading done
Out for coffee with friends
Spent some fun time looking at names for Baby Dear
Today's Not So Good Things:
Lazy start and unmotivated today
No exercise
So, my big appointment with the OB last Friday was great. I was delighted with how well she received us and how easily I could talk with her. We discussed my results from the 1 hour glucose test and the week of testing I did back in December. She agreed with me that it makes sense to skip the 3 hour and just go directly to the GD counseling and self-monitoring. However, there's a team of 8 to be reckoned with, so she offered to advocate for me with them. I was to hear from her today with their decision to either stick with the 3 hour at the earliest point this week or forgo it and get in touch with the GD counselor at the hospital. I didn't hear back yet, though, so hopefully tomorrow I'll get word.
She did tell me to lift the GD diet for the weekend until I get in the test. She said a true "carb load" wasn't necessary, but to just ease up on counting the carbs and relax a bit and enjoy. So, I have been.
This weekend I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends and even had a cupcake for dessert. :) Our family had a super exciting time with a Baby Reveal to learn the gender of our little Baby dear and I thoroughly enjoyed eating our PINK cake with the fam. :)
However, I can tell when too much is too much. This Sunday I had 2 pancakes with maybe 2 tsp of maple syrup and a thick slice of turkey ham. By the time the service was starting at church, my head was killing me and I felt weak and nauseous. That's been a little normal for me, but it was worse that day. Honestly, the sugar, in whatever form, bread, syrup, even fruit, at the wrong time really does me in. Oh, how I wish I had brought along a cheese stick to counter that gross feeling. It will be interesting to see if insulin makes a big difference for me or not. I'm most confident I'm heading that way.
With all the excitement of our Baby Reveal, I haven't had time to read the other blogs. I hope you ladies had a lovely weekend and are off to a strong start this week. I'm praying my tomorrow goes better than my today. ;)
I get sugar overload headaches too. Yuck. I'm glad that your OB is advocating for you and that it went well. I'll be praying. -Dee
ReplyDeleteTracy, first of all, congratulations on your baby reveal. What a lovely surprise! I loved the cake idea as well. :)
ReplyDeleteSecondly, we skipped right ahead and forewent the 3 hour test with the last pregnancy as well. It really didn't make any sense to waste time with it, especially since I was on insulin for the previous pregnancy. I will be praying for you as you continue this journey. And praying for baby. (((HUGS)))
Oh... and I wanted to also say that I was glad the OB appointment went well. (And I didn't mention the baby gender because I wasn't sure you wanted others to know it... (Don't know who reads this blog...) But, I saw it on MOMYS. :) Again, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTracy we are so thrilled about your baby reveal! Another sweet little girl PTL!
ReplyDeleteYour determination really inspires me!