So I don't really know when they started doing this...sometime in the last 10 years! Well for those that don't know what it is...they are testing for gestational diabetes.
The first test (1 hour) you have to drink this SUPER sweet drink in 5 minutes an hour before your appointment with no drinking or eating afterwards. They then draw your blood when you get to the office, testing your blood sugar if it comes back high you have to come back for the 3 hour test.
I did not pass the first test on Monday so I had to go back yesterday for the 3 hour. I think the worst part was you can't eat anything after midnight before and can't eat or drink until after the whole test is done which was after 12pm. Keep in mind that Baby Hope reminds me when I haven't eaten enough or at all....she was NOT a happy camper yesterday at all. This one they tested my blood before I drank more of the sweet drink. After that they tested my blood one every hour for 3 hours after that. I did learn I take after my mom and they have problems finding my veins!! (Thanks mom!)
So after my long day of sitting in the doctor's office lobby, being poked more than the 4 times needed because of not finding veins, being nauseaous and dizzy - I just got a great phone call!
I PASSED!!! Yippee for small favors and a healthy baby!!
Oh yeah, I am also on week 28 already...only 12 more to go!
