I am now 28 weeks along in my pregnancy, which means I have about 12 weeks to go. I went to the lab yesterday for my 1 hour glucose tolerance test, and I tested very high. I had an appointment with my OB today, and she ordered a 3 hour glucose test for later on this week. She thinks that I have gestational diabetes because of the high test result and my massive weight gain during the last month. I will not be at all surprised if the test show that I do have GD. I’ve felt that something wasn’t right with my body, and that I was gaining too much weight despite trying to eat healthy and walking more. After the test yesterday I felt like I’d been run over by a truck, and couldn’t get out of bed the rest of the day. I am so not looking forward to the longer test on Friday. My doctor told me to go ahead and start eating like I do have it, until we can get the test results and know for sure. She instructed me to cut out carbs and concentrate on lean protein, fresh vegetables, and fruit. Hopefully I can regulate my diet and exercise more and get this thing under control.
I hate having complications with this pregnancy. Worry can consume me so easily. I’ve had a few other complications so far, as I’m Rh Negative and have a fast growing fibroid tumor on my left ovary. The good news is that my body hasn’t started producing antibodies towards a Rh positive baby. I was able to get the shot today to prevent any issues arising there. I’ll just have to get one more shot after the birth, no big deal.
On a more positive note, Jed took these pictures of me and Baby Bun at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose. I don’t love them, but I don’t completely hate them either. Which effect do you like best? We had a lovely baby moon in Glen Rose that I’ll tell you about later. I hope that I’ll have good news to tell you next week about the 3 hour glucose tolerance test. Please pray with me that the test will come back negative for gestational diabetes, and that I can be diligent about controlling my diet and exercise.
oh no! i’m so sorry to hear about your complications. not good my friend. will be praying for the best possible outcome. in the meantime you make sure and take care of yourself!! (no doubt you’re already taking good care of your bub). also, the photos are beautiful. i like the editing on the second one best. x
I really love those pictures 🙂
Sorry about the complications with your diet! I hope things improve and work themselves out.
It’s awesome that you’re taking such good care of yourself and the baby!
Becca I’m so sorry to hear about your complications, I hope everything settles down and goes smoothly for your last trimester.
The photos are beautiful, you are lucky to have them, I don’t have any nice photos of me when I was expecting.
xx
You look beautiful!!