I just went and got the infamous Rhogam shot injected, so that saga has ended, thank goodness!
I also got the results from my one-hour gluclose screening. I failed it, which basically means that at this point there is a 50% chance I have gestational diabetes. On Tuesday morning I have to go and take a 3 hour glucose tolerance test to see if I really do have it, and like I said, 50% of people who fail the screening do and 50% don't. I really hope I am a don't! The whole notion has me totally bummed out because who wants diabetes of any kind and if you have it in your first pregnancy there is a greater than 90% chance you will have it in any future pregnancies (although I do have friends who had it with the first and not the second child). Here is a link to the American Diabetes Association and what they have to say about it. I am glad that it doesn't cause disabilities and other weird developmental problems potentially but it can mean I would have a big baby and has been linked to a few other problems.
So keep your fingers crossed that I am one of the 50% who doesn't have gestational diabetes. I could use the good vibes on this one.
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4 comments:
Amy,
I'm so sorry you failed your test! I hope your 3 hour comes out okay. Do you feel like you are getting good advice and care from your doctor?
I still think the rhogam thing is bogus. I honestly never heard of having to pick up injectables. Weirdness.
Hope Baby T is doing well!
You have our love and support. Let us know if you need anything to help over the next few days.
I think my doctor is good, but I am just sad that something might be wrong. Plus, I hurt my stupid back last night and have no idea what I even did but I am really sore. Hopefully this coming week will make up for a very bad health week last week!
You are not doing anything wrong. I know it must seem that way, but that's not the case.
Try a heating pad on low (or warm a wet towl in the micro) for a few mintues for your back. Tylenol is also safe.
I do hope you feel better. I'll be thinking of you during your 3 hour test.
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