https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:58:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1986007 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:29:43 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1986007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so sorry to hear it hun but I echo the sentiments on here! I'm sure that you'll be fine and I have a feeling you're going to pass with flying colors on that 3 hour. That said it sucks to have to take the 3 hour so I'm sorry to hear that you have to go through that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985984 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:52:29 +0000 wonderstruck 1985984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>*Hugs* My mom left on a long vacation right after I found out I had GD and I was a total and complete wreck about it, so I understand - it's extra hard going through something like that with one of your usual support people gone. I don't have any real advice, just try to take things one day at a time and not go through all the what-if possibilities in your head, because a lot of people do fail the 1 hour and pass the 3 hour. I would try to get your DH to go with you to the 3 hour though, or anyone who will be supportive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985898 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:36:34 +0000 Mrs. Coral 1985898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Don't sweat it mama! I failed my 1 hour and felt like such a failure. The good news is you didn't fail miserably! I did end up passing the 3 hour!</p> <p>I have also been anemic, and it is no big deal. Once you get some iron in you, you'll probably feel more human/have more energy. Don't hesitate to ask for alternatives if the supplement is hard on your stomach. I got constipated taking iron, so be prepared for that too. </p> <p>You're doing great, both are minor issues and it is better to identify and treat them than to not detect them! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985803 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:28:02 +0000 Mamasig 1985803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had GD with my 2nd pregnancy. I had ultrasounds every week starting at 30 weeks and I had to monitor my blood sugars. The initial information you get is overwhelming. My doctor just said to focus more on protein in my meals. Honestly, I cheated often! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985734 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:01:05 +0000 HabesBabe 1985734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in this same exact situation with my first pregnancy. I failed my 1-hour, passed my 3-hour a week later. Diagnosed with anemia and took an iron supplement. No big deal, didn't end up with GD, baby was born (induced) healthy at 41+1, was 8 lb 15 oz, and is 2 1/2 now :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985688 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:12:46 +0000 nana87 1985688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was anemic around the same time too. Whole foods/Amazon sells a supplement that my dr recommended -- floradix. Totally worked for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985631 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:12:50 +0000 Raindrop 1985631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have anemia but I do have GD... I was really worried at first about it too but it is pretty manageable. :) </p> <p>Good luck!!! A lot of people I knew failed the 1-hour and passed the 3-hour... I was just not one of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985621 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:00:47 +0000 youboots 1985621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. Everything has been going well, so this just felt like a blow today.</p> <p>ETA my Mom is completely un reachable for 40 days- we are about 2.5 weeks in and it's really hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985614 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:48:49 +0000 jetsa 1985614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The anemia is no big deal you should just have to take a iron supplement. I did last pregnancy and it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985602 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:39:36 +0000 Torchwood 1985602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed the 1 hour and 3 hour, but honestly it wasn't a huge deal. The pricking my finger didn't hurt at all, and as long as I ate protein with it, I could eat pretty much whatever I wanted and my blood sugar stayed level. So even if you don't pass the 3 hour either, it can be fine. Stay away from google!</p> <p>Also, cooking in cast iron can help with iron levels. It's all I cook meat in now, and I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985595 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:33:23 +0000 erinpye 1985595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soooo many people fail the 1 hour and go on to pass the 3 hour. And anemia in pregnancy is common. You'll be ok! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985581 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:22:05 +0000 LBee 1985581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice on the failing the 1-hour, but they told me I was anemic after my glucose test too. </p> <p>My doctor told me that almost 50% of her patients show anemic at the glucose test. She said most pre-natals actually don't have iron in them. I checked the back of mine after she said it and confirmed that she was right - mine didn't! Either way, it wasn't a huge deal and I took the iron through the rest of my pregnancy. The iron did make me have stomach issues so I posted on the Bee about it and got some great advice on types to take. You can search and probably find the post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985579 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:20:50 +0000 MapleMoose 1985579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed my one hour glucose screen and was reminded that yes, I'm still anemic though they have me on an iron-rich diet and prenatals with iron. I ended up passing my 3 hour glucose test, actually registering as hypoglycemic which I have previously been diagnosed with years ago. Guess the 1 hour screen was a fluke.</p> <p>Good luck with your 3 hour test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/failed-my-1-hr-test-and-was-diagnosed-anemic#post-1985573 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:15:29 +0000 youboots 1985573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey team,</p> <p>So I had my 1 hour pre screen blood glucose test today and it came back as 156, anything over 140 fails. So now I have to do the 3 hour this week, boo. </p> <p>Also, they advised me that I am anemic and have to pick up a prescription today for an iron supplement.</p> <p>I'm a little freaked out and I looked on Google and it s making it worse so I thought I would check in with y'all. My next appointment is not until Monday. For those of you that have been through something similar, any advice? </p> <p>I am 28 weeks along with my first.</p> <p>Thank you. </p>