Results: 3 hour glucose test

FAIL.

Again.

Therefore, I now have Gestational Diabetes.

What does this mean?
It means my body doesn't process glucose (sugar) correctly and my blood sugar levels were too high. I have diabetes, but since it's gestational, it should go away after Andrew gets here. There is a good overview article on WebMD for anyone who wants to know more details.

So now I have to go see the specialists at the Diabetes Center at some point. I'm waiting on them to call me with an appointment time. They will help me get started on managing GD. Most women are able to control it with a combination of diet and exercise. I will also have to check my blood sugar several times a day. The specialists will help me figure out what foods I should be eating, what kinds/how much exercise I should be donig, and how many times I should check my sugar. They will also decide if I need insulin or not. I highly doubt that though. Most don't need insulin unless the baby is getting too big. I really just don't want to have to prick my finger all those times. Ugh! I will get through it though....it's all for Andrew!

I also have to go to the OB doctors more often. And get more ultrasounds! Yay ultrasounds! I really really really want a new 3D picture of him, but I wasn't supposed to get any more ultrasounds, but now I get several more! I can't wait to see his little face! It should be fully formed by now, and it's going to be so sweet!! They will be doing the ultrasounds to check his size, making sure that he's not getting to big, and also to check the placenta, making sure that it is not quitting any functions too early. If he gets too big or they have concerns about the placenta, they could induce up to 2 weeks early. I really hope they don't though, I'd really like him cooking in ther as long as possible.

I have already started trying to eat really healthy. I'm going to do everything possible to make sure he's healthy and comes at the right time. I just started taking my iron pills, so hopefully I will soon have the energy to exercise too.

I'll know more about everything after my next OB appointment (the 14th) and after I see the diabetes specialists!