https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:24:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898759 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:28:54 +0000 lindseykaye 2898759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt fine with both but failed the 1-hour and passed the 3-hour. With the 3-hour I was surprised how OK I felt, especially when my numbers came back and the last draw was really, really low compared to the expected/cutoff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898601 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 09:13:23 +0000 KT326 2898601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my OB has all his patients do the two hour test, if you fail no need to do the three hour. Anyway, I felt like crap both times because I had to fast but I passed. I just made sure to have snacks for when I was done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898595 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 07:07:22 +0000 karenbme 2898595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as others, I felt awful and passed with flying colors. Almost immediately when I drank the drink I felt like I was going to vomit and then for most of the day I was shaky and sweaty. Like you, I worried it meant something was wrong, but my level was 85 when the threshold is 130. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898591 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:48:34 +0000 bhbee 2898591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think feeling bad is good! Or at least it’s not a bad thing. I always felt horrible after mine and passed no problem 3x. My ob was unconcerned (since I saw her right before the end) but told me to eat some protein stat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898589 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:02:46 +0000 crazydoglady 2898589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nearly passed out after my 1 hr glucose test (my husband had to pick me up and help carry me to the car afterwards.) I felt like I was going to throw up, was shaking, etc. I passed just fine! I have no idea what happened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898586 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 20:23:04 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2898586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt fine after my 1 hr and failed and felt like absolute crap after the 3 hr and passed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/glucose-test-question-1#post-2898584 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 20:17:15 +0000 Clementine12 2898584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you think feeling crappy during/after a glucose test (1 hr, particularly) is a good sign or a bad sign? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-management-apps#post-2865900 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 07:08:23 +0000 youboots 2865900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just kept a food journal. I was on meds and had to finger prick. I’m currently pregnant and hoping to eat healthier from the start- high protein yogurt and cottage cheese are my go tos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-management-apps#post-2865886 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:18:06 +0000 emileee 2865886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check out glooko! Lots of reports, very informative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-management-apps#post-2865885 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:17:21 +0000 emileee 2865885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-management-apps#post-2865868 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:06:36 +0000 rockinghorse 2865868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, my glucose tolerance test was today. And I failed kinda spectacularly... Anyone ever have GD? I was looking at some apps to track everything. Wondering if anyone has a suggestion. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848430 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:11:32 +0000 Happygal 2848430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: not exactly--2nd practice still wanted it, but he was surprised the first practice ordered it at the 9 week appointment to be done right away. </p> <p>I would definitely either bite the bullet and do the glucose test, or start monitoring with a glucometer early on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848415 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:00:07 +0000 MamaBear87 2848415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: so one practice wanted an early test and the other didn't?<br /> I'm with midwives at a birth center and they're generally pretty hands off but I don't want to skip it if everyone else does it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848409 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:44:59 +0000 Happygal 2848409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: Second go round, they wanted me to go early in the first trimester. When I switched practices, my OB was confused by this. I hate the drink, so I asked if I could start monitoring my levels on my own. Since I knew how to properly test, he was fine with this. It was a little stressful b/c it's not like having clear numbers with the screening. I did end up having it the 2nd time, my only risk factor being I had it before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848395 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:03:53 +0000 MamaBear87 2848395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: @BadgerMom: @Kemma: @snowjewelz: thanks for the input ladies! Fingers crossed I don't have to do the test early. </p> <p>@Kemma: so much better than me. I've definitely been eating all the bread figuring I won't be able to soon 😭 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848385 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:34:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2848385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had GD the first time but I don't think she made me test early the 2nd time but I did have GD again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848242 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:47:37 +0000 Kemma 2848242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had diet controlled GD with my second baby and was tested (and failed) at 24 weeks with my third. My midwife tested my HbA1c as part of my early bloods and I was spot checking my sugars throughout the early stages of my pregnancy. I was also following the GD diet about 75% of the time since finding out I was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848239 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:32:41 +0000 BadgerMom 2848239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had diet controlled gd with my first. I’m currently 19 weeks with my second. I’ve been having my GYN check my A1C annually since DS was born. It’s always been normal. By OB was going to order one at my first prenantal until I told her that I just had it done about a month prior. She mentioned taking my GTT early this time but she hasn’t brought it up since. So we’ll see. I’m hoping she’ll let me wait until after Thanksgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848236 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:19:07 +0000 Miss Ariel 2848236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: not really. I’m not overweight and don’t have a family history. I was 30 for my first pregnancy and I know age can be a factor though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848234 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:00:37 +0000 MamaBear87 2848234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: do you have any other risk factors?<br /> I'm really considering just keeping track of my blood sugar for a week instead of the test because it sounds awful to do the test nauseous </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848231 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:35:35 +0000 Miss Ariel 2848231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had gd with my first and had to get tested early with my second. I passed that test, but then when I had to retake it at the normal time failed the one hour tested. I did pass the 3 hour test, but still that meant I took the test 3 separate times! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-with-your-first#post-2848199 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:44:36 +0000 MamaBear87 2848199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious if I should expect to have to take the glucose test soon or if you just had your a1c checked? I'm giving birth at a birth center with midwives so hoping to avoid taking the yucky test while still feeling nauseous </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839240 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 09:38:40 +0000 knittylady 2839240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1st - no GD 9.1 lbs<br /> 2nd - yes GD 8 lbs<br /> 3rd - no GD 8.15 lbs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839226 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 04:37:02 +0000 Kemma 2839226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had diet controlled GD with my second and third babies but suspect I developed GD late in my first pregnancy and it went undiagnosed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839094 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:24:13 +0000 Mamatimes3 2839094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: oh and I was monitored more with my 2nd because of the GD - weekly ultrasounds to measure weight and monitor movement and practice breathing. I didn’t mind. And because of it we saw there was low fluid so I’m glad for the monitoring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839093 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:21:54 +0000 Mamatimes3 2839093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1 - no GD<br /> #2 - yes<br /> #3 - no GD</p> <p>My GD baby was average size at a little over 7 pounds. My 1st was huge at over 10.5 pounds and my 3rd was tiny at just over 5 pounds. So each pregnancy was definitely different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839065 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:39:37 +0000 yin 2839065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: Monitored longer because they test for GD earlier if you had GD with previous pregnancies. They were able to detect a heart condition due to earlier monitoring and then later there was concern for size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839063 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:35:13 +0000 BadgerMom 2839063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: Interesting. I've been asking to have my A1C done every year at my annual physical. The doctor kinda looks at me like it's overkill since I don't have any other risk factors for diabetes, but stories like yours make me feel like its a good idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839061 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:32:00 +0000 hummusgirl 2839061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: I had my A1C done about a year after giving birth to my second because I was feeling very thirsty all the time, and then a couple times after that - the last one was back to normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestation-diabetes-in-subsequent-pregnacies#post-2839060 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:25:28 +0000 BadgerMom 2839060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: That is an interesting turn of events. Did you have your A1C done between pregnancies? How long after your second were you diagnosed?</p> <p>@Ms.Mermaid: @MrsBucky: Thanks! That gives me hope, but I'm not too optimistic.</p> <p>@yin: Why did they monitor you more with the second? Was it because the baby was small, or did they find that out with the additional monitoring?</p> <p>I came to an agreement with my OB that as long as my GD was well controlled with diet, she wouldn't use just the diagnosis to base any additional monitoring or interventions on. I was find with additional monitoring or needed interventions if they were required, but I was worried about having the the GD blanket placed over my pregnancy unnecessarily. I went into labor naturally before my 38 week appointment, so we never really made it to the point of having to discuss additional monitoring and such. I have a different OB this time, so it's nice to see others experiences. </p>