Per the usual, I had my trusty side-kick Lorie, who graciously gave up her entire morning for this and also picked me up (THANK YOU!!!). Now, in my head I originally thought that I would have three blood draws and that was that...wrong! In the end I was jabbed, not three times, not four times, but five times. FIVE!?! The first try either the needle was a dud or my vein was unhappy, the gal kept moving the needle in and out trying to draw blood and it actually started to really sting until I said ouch and she stopped. I would like to add that it was like nails on a chalkboard and still makes me cringe. So she moved to the other arm and it was over in a jiffy. This was the base-line draw (if you are over 99 mg/dl then you automatically fail and just have to go back to your doctor to talk about how to handle your gestational diabetes. Mine was at 80 mg/dl, so in the average range...which leads to me to wonder the statistics of women who fail the test after passing the base draw. After they get the results, the nice lady brought a big cup of the lemon-lime 100 gram of glucose drink for me to chug (which I couldn't do, but drank as fast as I could). In the end the results are as follows: first hour 161 mg/dl (which is considered normal), second hour 162 mg/dl (which was considered high and flagged), but the third and final hour was 123 mg/dl (the goal is to be 140 or lower). Meaning, I passed and I do not have gestational diabetes!!! Overall, I have the failed (and very bruised) attempt in the left arm, three on my right and one on my right hand making me feel like a human pin-cushion.
However, while visiting with Lorie, it dawned on me....most of the time they have women visit a nutritionist to help control their gestational diabetes; but wouldn't it be a smart idea to visit with a nutritionist as one of your first appointments while pregnant? Little late now, but something to still consider and something I want to talk about with my doctor on Monday (next visit).
Lately I have noticed that when I lay down to sleep my legs keep wanting to move and I spend quite some time flexing and shaking them before I go to sleep. I am not sure if this is restless leg syndrome, or if I am just very ready for the ground to thaw so I can go on evening walks again. Also, my body is continuing to prepare me for the future, I am up every 90 minutes or so. Plus, as my belly grows it itches and even burns if I don't have enough moisturizer on it. In addition to all of that, Addie's sleep patterns are continuing to be present, she is very active in the evening, about 2:30 am and also 5:30 am.
Some cool developments include big movements from the Adaline, not just kicks, but I think she is actually rolling because of all the movement I see and feel (both inside and out). Diesel has been enjoying his cuddle time with the bump, which will have to end shortly, but is still really cute in the mean time. I have to also say that we are blessed with some amazing people who continue to blow me away with their kindness and generosity. Kristi and DeAnn put together a wonderful package filled with some awesome goodies for Addie, and I couldn't be more grateful! Thank you all!!! :)
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