The night before you have a glucose test, do not go to an Italian restaurant, eat an entire plate of pasta, and an equivalent of at least one loaf of bread.
Because if you do that, you may just score a 167 on your glucose test when the limit is 140.
Dr. C. was very surprised that I scored that high seeing that I have none of the risk factors and only scored a 116 with Wyatt. I mentioned to her that I thought it was probably the huge Italian meal I had wolfed down the night before and she agreed that it must have affected my numbers. She is letting me "re-take" the test as I assured her that I just really didn't think that was an accurate reading - you know, since I am a doctor and all.
I just CAN'T have gestational diabetes. A good friend of mine had it (she didn't really have any of the risk factors either) and she had to be on a strict diet, complete with meal journals and needles! While totally impressed with her ability to manage that, I am a total wuss and don't think I can prick my finger and give myself shots! I would have to make Jeremy do it for me.
The rest of the appointment went just fine. Baby boy's heart rate was at 150. I am measuring at 25 weeks which is within the normal target range. And I have only gained 9 pounds to date - YAY! I went overboard big time with Wyatt by gaining a total of 41 pounds. And guess what? I never was able to lose all of it. So this time around I have been much more conscious of the food I have been putting in my mouth - except for last night when I practically licked the plate clean.
This time I am gracing you with both a formal and a casual 24 week bump pic! One was taken on the actual 24 week mark and the other today after my appointment. J thought it was tacky for me to be photographed in my "comfy clothes" which is what I live in the minute I am home. Hence the addition of the formal pic! :)
How I like it - comfy pants & t-shirt
After my appointment
And then Wyatt wanted his pic taken too! Take a good look at that carpet! That is a sneak peak at what is wall to wall at the Simple Life - EVEN IN THE BATHROOMS!!!
3 comments:
Oh crap! I completely forgot that Italian is definitely not the best thing to have the night before the glucose test! I did the same exact thing... in fact I think you and Jeremy were with Mark and I the night before mine because it was Italian... and I failed it. I seriously doubt you have it since you have only gained 9 pounds... I had already gained 22 when I found out I had it! I hope the next test goes better!
Oh No! It sure was good though huh! :) I don't think you have it either. You look super cute with your preggers belly.
Love the pictures Emily! Good luck with the re-do test. That is not fun I'm sure but at least you get to try again. I failed my first one and had to do the all day one. That was BRUTAL!!! Good luck
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