Man-oh-man, did I ever screw this up! You know when someone says to get a test done in a few weeks, well, those weeks have come and gone and I didn't get around to getting the testing done.
From what I understood when I was first given the blood req forms, was that I had to have blood work done to confirm my blood type for my WinRo shot. And I had to have the Gestational Diabetes Test done at the Perinatal Clinic a week after that, or a week after the WinRo blood work, I forget exactly.
I go yesterday before my pre-natal appointment to get the blood work done at the lab in the clinic I am already in. I decide to look at my form...it states on it "Nothing to eat, drink, smoke or chew 3 hours before." Okay so, skip that test for today.
I see my doctor, she asks me about it, and I tell her that I don't really understand what I am suppose to do. She then tells me to do a 3 hour fast and get blood work, and they then I will be called to be informed as to where and when I go next to drink the orange crap.
So, this morning, I fast and go to the clinic again, the girl at the counter states that I have to wait an hour there after drinking the orange crap. WTF??? I thought I was only getting blood work done first?
I run upstairs to my pre-natal clinic to get the booking girl to explain it all to me. Again, I am now on a 3rd explanation and it is different from the first one SHE gave me, the doctor and the lab girl. I have since called the DynaLife Lab people to make an appointment, and I can't get in anywhere by appointment at 7am. I do still have to make it to work at 8:30am. I can go as a walk in, but "apparently" they need to prepare the drink.
I am thinking maybe I will just skip the testing. I am not sure I can though as I also have to have blood work done to test for syphilis. Which I guess is routine testing done 3 times throughout your pregnancy. It just doesn't seem to be able to work out for me time wise. That or I am too lazy really! And just annoyed and irritated!!!
And I also hear that this test is brutal, being made to chug this orange crap in seconds, and then sit there with a full bladder for 1 hour.
Can I skip the testing though?? Do I have to have it? I have opted out of other tests and medical care which was recommended I get. Chances are I do not have GD as I get my sugar tested through my urine at every appointment right? I am not overweight, etc etc etc. However, my mom is diabetic and my older sister had GD with her last pregnancy. So, does that mean I am at a higher risk of having it???
I did find one place that opens tomorrow morning at 7:30, and I might have to a wait about 15 mins to actually get in, so if I do have to wait, then I will be late for work. Actually, I will be late regardless as I have to sit there for 1 hour, and then get to work, luckily it's only a couple blocks away!
The reason you have to wait is because they have to check to see how high your sugars are after drinking a sugar drink. The drink isn't so bad. It's really sweet orange pop. Drink it fast and it's not too bad.
ReplyDeleteI don't think your at risk for GD because you aren't over weight and I was with Joshua. which is why I had it.
Just be thankful it's only the 50mg test and not the 75mg test because that one is a 3 hour test and you have to get blood drawn every hour for 3 hours.
I would skip it. As I would also skip the syphilis test too. that's the crazy disease and I think you would know if you are crazy.
Weight isn't the only risk factor for GD, but family history is one. I think it is a personal decision and if you feel comfortable not having it, that's your decision! :) Did your DR say why she wanted you to have it?
ReplyDeleteI didn't think the drink was so bad, it was like extra sweet (warm) flat orange pop. I had 5 min to drink it, but drank it pretty fast, then I just sat and read my book for an hour while all the old people tried to talk to me (ugh - can't you see I'm reading!) If you really don't want to drink the orange stuff you can ask for another option. There is a certain amt of jelly beans that you can eat to get the same sugar effect if you would prefer that!
I'm with Christine though, I would be skipping the syphilis testing too - why on earth would you need to be tested THREE times for that!?
I probably should have it done, I hear that with GD you can have massive kids and your placenta can go bad. I do have an exam coming up so the 1 hour forced wait would be a good opportunity to get some studying done, or start a new novel, whichever!!! haha
ReplyDeleteI already know I probably don't have it as I consume VERY large quantities of sugar and feel fine. Although could I feel fine and not be fine? I have no idea! I probably should just suck it up and get it done! And I should have had it done a few weeks ago anyway! So I am really really behind.
As for the Syphilis test, I am sure I don't have it. And, I have already been tested for it.
I was induced 2 weeks early because of my GD. I also had to go in for weekly ultrasounds after 28 weeks to monitor the size of the baby. They say that with GD there is a risk of larger babies but Joshua was born at 38 weeks and weighed 6.14 lbs. Not huge at all.
ReplyDeleteI also don't have GD with this pregnancy either. And last time I was on insulin 4 times a day.