The nurse at my doctor said just don't eat chocolate chip cookies for breakfast. For both of my tests with DS I just ate normal food I eat every day. They had me do the 1 hr twice once at 27 weeks and then again at 34. Passed both times.
I'm so glad I only had to do it once. I really thought I'd get away with only two rounds of bloodwork but with the BP issue I had at 33w they made me do bloodwork for the third time. Knocking on wood that I'm done!
Speaking of which, as far as MIL knows, I'm 33-35 weeks pregnant. She messages my family *yesterday* asking if they were throwing a shower or if she should plan one 🙄
After the disaster of one she threw last time, I warned my family early on I didn't want any form of shower. Plus, it's our second. We have a lot of stuff saved.
The nurse at my doctor said just don't eat chocolate chip cookies for breakfast. For both of my tests with DS I just ate normal food I eat every day. They had me do the 1 hr twice once at 27 weeks and then again at 34. Passed both times.
I'm so glad I only had to do it once. I really thought I'd get away with only two rounds of bloodwork but with the BP issue I had at 33w they made me do bloodwork for the third time. Knocking on wood that I'm done!
You get at least one work up in L&D.. if not two..
Speaking of which, as far as MIL knows, I'm 33-35 weeks pregnant. She messages my family *yesterday* asking if they were throwing a shower or if she should plan one 🙄
After the disaster of one she threw last time, I warned my family early on I didn't want any form of shower. Plus, it's our second. We have a lot of stuff saved.
Let's have a shower at your place tonight. I'll bring the wine. I want to meet MiL lol
I'm so glad I only had to do it once. I really thought I'd get away with only two rounds of bloodwork but with the BP issue I had at 33w they made me do bloodwork for the third time. Knocking on wood that I'm done!
You get at least one work up in L&D.. if not two..
Really. Nothing whatsoever after the drink until the draw.
Well boo!
So the nurse told me I could have water but the instruction sheet says to have nothing. Guess I'll try not to drink but will have a sip if I'm desperate.
It's in the afternoon so eating breakfast now and a non-carb snack before the 2-hour fast.
So the nurse told me I could have water but the instruction sheet says to have nothing. Guess I'll try not to drink but will have a sip if I'm desperate.
It's in the afternoon so eating breakfast now and a non-carb snack before the 2-hour fast.
I would drink the water if she said you could have it. I finished off a bottle of smart water, it helped me feel better.
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TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
You get at least one work up in L&D.. if not two..
Booooooooo
Can I refuse it? Lol
Nope :/ they check platelets and a few other things. They *should* draw it right through your IV port.. that made it so much easier because I only had to really sit still during contractions for them to place the IV. My second draw and rhogam were also done directly through the IV port.
FFFC: I've really slacked on brushing and flossing this entire pregnancy because I am still gagging on my toothbrush. I'm afraid I'll be judged when I go to my next cleaning.
Speaking of which, as far as MIL knows, I'm 33-35 weeks pregnant. She messages my family *yesterday* asking if they were throwing a shower or if she should plan one 🙄
After the disaster of one she threw last time, I warned my family early on I didn't want any form of shower. Plus, it's our second. We have a lot of stuff saved.
Let's have a shower at your place tonight. I'll bring the wine. I want to meet MiL lol
Lol she's getting kicked out at 7pm. We're not home until 4:30/5p, so it's only a short time tonight. Tomorrow is rough with them being here 10a-7p (yes, I impose time restrictions). She doesn't see why she can't stay past 7p either day, but I don't care. She'd stay until 10p if I'd let her 😒
FFFC #2: I hate being pregnant. And my reasons are shallow and completely selfish.
FFFC #2(a): My mom isn't the most loving and nurturing person in the world, and the above realization makes me terrified I'm going to end up being just like her towards my child...
FFFC #2: I hate being pregnant. And my reasons are shallow and completely selfish.
FFFC #2(a): My mom isn't the most loving and nurturing person in the world, and the above realization makes me terrified I'm going to end up being just like her towards my child...
Having known you through these board and a little more now, I highly doubt you will have an issue. Just knowing what you wish you had more of as a child can influence your parenting.
Here are some loose anecdotes:
my parents never got "fun cereal" like froot loops. I let my son have it every day!
My parents let me have a pop, I see how it negatively affected me so I dont let my son have pop.
I have my GTT (1-hour) today. What's best to eat for breakfast and then a light lunch before fasting to not feel like complete crap later?
I was only told to avoid sugary foods like fruits and juices, or anything with added sugar.
I had toast with peanut butter (it was not a sugar-free kind) as well as coffee with a tiny amount of sugar (almost black, but I can't do 100% black coffee) and the test went fine.
hpnegirl, I think I missed the back story about your MIL. One day I hope I get to hear it. My MIL is super crazy and at this point isn't allowed to stay at our house. She went psycho on me when I had her first biological grandchild (my DH adopted my son so he is technically her first grandchild). From shampoo I planned to use on the baby to the crib mattress. She even tried to tell me which vaccines I should allow the dr to give her. I told her, "she gets whatever they offer!" Anyways, I love hearing about other crazy MILs because it makes my life feel less abnormal.
FFFC #2: I hate being pregnant. And my reasons are shallow and completely selfish.
FFFC #2(a): My mom isn't the most loving and nurturing person in the world, and the above realization makes me terrified I'm going to end up being just like her towards my child...
My mom isn't the best at being a mom but I figure all the what-not-to-do's I've learned from her should help me be a better parent... FWIW I think you'll be just fine.
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