Yes, that's right it looks like I have Gestational Diabetes...woo hoo. This past Monday I went in for my routine screening and drank that lovely fruit punch mixture. I can't explain it but something inside me wasn't too surprised when I got a call yesterday morning from the Dr. office about it. It turns out my blood sugar was around 200 and the most they want it at is 99. The good news is that I don't have to go back to take the 3 hour test, the bad news is that when your blood sugar is as high as mine was they just automatically send you to a specialist. So, this Friday the 12th Brad & I will be going to this doctor to see what they want to do about it.
A blessing that I see in all this is that Cheri, a good friend of mine, went through the same thing during her pregnancy about 2 years ago and was referred to the same doctor. It's good to have someone to talk to who has gone through all of this before. Also, this is something that is very treatable whether it's through diet & exercise (goodbye holiday treats), a pill, or shots, there is a way to regulate it.
One of my biggest concerns is that she'll be a giant ,which may increase the chances of a
c-section! I had visions of holding a 6-7 pound newborn in my arms, but the chances of that happening are looking less and less now. Please pray that I would rest in the Lord's care for us and not allow any anxiety to creep in during all of this.
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I'll definitely pray for you guys and your sweet baby girl. It sounds like you are getting great care. Two people close to me have had GD and both had very healthy normal sized babies.
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