Sometimes I'd rather a Merry Go Round.....

The ups and downs of pregnancy are never without the emotional roller coaster that goes with them.

And as exciting as the ups can be, the downs can be just as devastating.

On monday, I got a call from my midwife informing me that I had failed my 1 hour gestational diabetes test that I had taken the week prior. And not just with a slightly elevated number, but considerably higher.

She also informed me, in the same phone call, that I am no longer borderline anemic, but now, anemic.

Man, did it hit me hard. I was really upset, and was not prepared for this kind of news. Especially, the GD test. I am not a huge sugar eater, well, I guess that is if you don't count all the bread. :)

After I got off the phone with her, I had myself a little pity party and just cried and cried. Definitely the hormones. Eric asked me if he should come home, and I said no.

So, I immediately got on the phone and made the appointment for my 3 hour glucose tolerance test the following morning. This test would consist of a fast overnight, and then I would go in at 7:45 for my FIRST blood draw. Then I had to drink that god awful 100 grams of glucose drink. Yuk! Then I would have another blood draw at 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours.

That's right! 4 stinkin' needle pricks within 3 hours.

After the phone call, I went and took a nap, and tried to clear my head of all the worries and doubt. Unfortunately, when Eric got home that night, I was still in a really sour mood.
I was just SO sad. I can't explain.

Anyways, I took the test yesterday morning. It completely sucked, but I did it.
I did not let myself get my hopes up either, because I didn't want another major letdown.

Today (earlier than I had ever hoped), I found out that I passed with flying colors!!!!
All four markers!!
I was so elated, and beyond relieved. I also made sure to not be active during the test since it is a resting test. I didn't want to help my results by burning energy. I wanted a true result, and I am glad I did that. :)

Now, I just have to go on an iron supplement for the anemia, and I will be tested again in several weeks. Shockingly, I have not been fatigued lately. I have felt really good, so, this was a bit of a surprise, too. Either way, I feel it is much easier to manage and improve than having GD.

As for everything else....

I am 29 weeks. I have a giant, round tummy.
We spent Thanksgiving In Jacksonville with a couple of short trips to St. Augustine. We had a really great time, and got lots of rest. Also, lots of delicious food thanks to Eric's mom.
Our dining room table is being delivered on friday- so stoked!!!!
The weather is beautiful, and I am feeling pretty good.

This is what Ryden thinks my belly is good for.........



That is all,

Michele