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Could they just treat you for GD so you don't have to go through the test? I'm so sorry!

Wait a second @grizz: and @swedishfish:

@wonderstruck: is needle phobic... part of tracking your blood is pricking your finger... is that going to be a problem?

@wonderstruck: talk to your OB about it.

I bombed my one hour test. My glucose was 189, I think, and they wanted to see under 130. I accidentally fasted too which made the results seem even worse!

I want to say I was 25 or 26 weeks when I had the one hour test done. I thought such a high number for sure meant I had GD. My OB said (I think!?) if the number was over 200 or I was 30 weeks she'd send me straight to MFM and treat me for GD.

She have me the option of the three hour test (whih I absolutely dreaded) or using as glucometer for a week. It sounded like more trouble than anything else so I opted for the glucose test.

I did both of mine at Quest and was surprised to see that they had a private waiting area for the glucose test patients. It was a cool, dim room with a tv and wifi and two recliners. I felt light headed and dizzy both times, but laying down in the cool room helped. They also let me drink water throughout the test that made a difference for me.

Good luck!!

@wonderstruck: I'm actually pretty scared of needles too... but in no way as sever as you.. I have not fainted over it... just kind of don't like seeing it.

I was actually surprised by myself that after the first two pricks to monitor my blood I was pretty over the needle part. The needle moves so fast and it happens so fast after you press the button that I personally don't mind. It does sting a little sometimes.

That being said... I think 153 is actually pretty borderline. I was 173 and failed my 3 hour test. I think you should go for the 3 hour test. I think you will pass.

@wonderstruck: I have taken the 3 hour test three times over two pregnancies. I had a really, really difficult time with it the first two times...my blood sugar levels crashed and I almost passed out (final numbers were 39 at the first test and 47 at the second test). This time was better but it's a different pregnancy. If you've had such trouble with the 1 hour test it might be worth it to do the glucose monitoring.

@wonderstruck: I HATEDDD needles with a passion, like I would hyperventilate and cry every time (it doesnt help that I have awful veins and I get stuck wayyy too many times). Then, I had a miscarriage and had to have my hcg levels monitored as they fell (for almost 2 months!) and it helped me get over the needle phobia. Good thing too because when I got pregnant again, I had GD. No joke, it took me over an hour to prick myself the first time because I was terrified, but it's honestly not bad at all!! I did it 2-3 times a day for 3 months and I promise, it becomes no big deal. If I can do it, anyone can!

@Raindrop: @wonderstruck: I meant the GD diet, not more sticks! Since it was borderline, I wouldn't imagine you'd need insulin.

@grizz: Unfortunately being treated for GD means monitoring your glucose on a daily basis through blood sticks.

@swedishfish: @MamaG: oh no

I'm a total needle phobe -- but finger sticks aren't nearly as traumatic (though obviously you have to do them more often). I only have done them to test glucometers but I think worst case scenario you could have your husband prick you without nausea. Hopefully your MD has better news for you than you think!