This week the Doctor's at CHOP made a request that I take a three hour glucose test. I had passed the one hour test in Atlanta but because baby Will is so big (and strong) they thought perhaps I had a late on-set of gestational diabetes. For those of you who have taken the test you know just how awful it is to endure. For those of you who are curious I will give you a brief run down.
Fast for 12 hours
Have your blood drawn for an initial baseline
Drink a glucola (an extremely high sugar content cola flavored beverage)
Have your blood drawn (one hour after drinking your glucola)
Have your blood drawn (two hours after drinking your glucola)
Have your blood drawn (three hours after drinking your glucola)
I was at the hospital from 8:30am until 2pm. We finally had lunch at 2:30pm. I was not feeling well and was actually beginning to shake and quiver from the sugar overdose and fasting. All it took was some food and I was back to normal.
This afternoon, one of the mid-wives from CHOP called to let me know that I PASSED!!!!! No Gestational Diabetes. Our baby is just a big baby. That should work in his favor during his treatment after birth. Matt and I did not believe that I had gestational diabetes but the thought of not having any sweets for the next five weeks was not pleasant. It seems like all comfort foods have carbs and I cannot imagine not having a cookie every now and then.
Many of you know, Matt and I share our Birthdays (his is the 16th and mine is the 17th) and it looks like we will be able to celebrate with cake after all.
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3 comments:
Heather,
You are so funny. We are really happy that you are keeping your spirits up. This is exactly what William needs now. Please let us know if you can come down to visit us in DC. Acela Train will get you here in under 2 hours and it is very comfortable in the business class.
Aksu Family
Just wanted to let you know that I think of you all each time I log into Factiva (which is often!) I'm glad you have found a comfortable home. I have put Baby William's name on our prayer list at church.
Take care,
Barb
Happy birthday, enjoy your cake!
I had to do the 3-hour glucose test and thought I was going to pass out from hunger/blood sugar! After I was done I rushed out to get a cheeseburger, and it was the BEST food I have ever eaten!
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