1 hr fails, where you at?

boxerbabylove

failed my 1 hours by 4 points. took my 3 hours test and found out I failed yesterday they said for the 3 hr test if you fail the 1st hour and are borderline in the second hour then you automatic fail even thought my 3 hour was fine.

mrspants726

I failed my one hour, but when they called me back to schedule the 3 hour the nurse told me that it was a fasting test, which no one mentioned for the 1 hour test, so I'm wondering if that could have skewed the results? Because I definitely ate fruit and oatmeal like an hour before my doctors appointment.... Either way, so not looking forward to sitting in the doctors office for that long.... 

Laroo0220

playingonadream said:

failed my 1 hours by 4 points. took my 3 hours test and found out I failed yesterday they said for the 3 hr test if you fail the 1st hour and are borderline in the second hour then you automatic fail even thought my 3 hour was fine.

That's weird. I failed my 1 hr during the 3 hr and was def borderline for the 2 hr and they gave me a pass. It must just depend on the dr

nikkimorello

I'm all about making new friends, but this is one group I didn't want to join! Have to schedule my 3 hour within the next 2 weeks. Thinking I may try to get it over with on Friday.

Did y'all go back to work afterwards? It sounds like it's pretty draining, so I don't know if I should take a full day or if I'd be able to go in after lunch if I do it early in the morning. I have a desk job, but it's pretty high-stress.

Rrrrrachel

mrspants726 said:

I failed my one hour, but when they called me back to schedule the 3 hour the nurse told me that it was a fasting test, which no one mentioned for the 1 hour test, so I'm wondering if that could have skewed the results? Because I definitely ate fruit and oatmeal like an hour before my doctors appointment.... Either way, so not looking forward to sitting in the doctors office for that long.... 

The one hour is not usually a fasting test.



I think once most people have gotten results from the three hour (a week or two?) we should start a weekly check in for us gd ladies to commiserate.

ricekez

nikkimorello said:

I'm all about making new friends, but this is one group I didn't want to join! Have to schedule my 3 hour within the next 2 weeks. Thinking I may try to get it over with on Friday.

Did y'all go back to work afterwards? It sounds like it's pretty draining, so I don't know if I should take a full day or if I'd be able to go in after lunch if I do it early in the morning. I have a desk job, but it's pretty high-stress.

I just did my 3-hr this morning and I'm at work and fine. My inner elbows are sore due to all the stabbing with needles, which makes it hard to carry my laptop, but other than that, I'm fine. I have a medium-stress desk job.

Laroo0220

nikkimorello said:

I'm all about making new friends, but this is one group I didn't want to join! Have to schedule my 3 hour within the next 2 weeks. Thinking I may try to get it over with on Friday.

Did y'all go back to work afterwards? It sounds like it's pretty draining, so I don't know if I should take a full day or if I'd be able to go in after lunch if I do it early in the morning. I have a desk job, but it's pretty high-stress.

I really think it just depends on the person. I chose a grading day so I wouldn't need to go in if I felt crummy. I went home and crashed for like 2 hrs and decided not to go in. I didn't feel sick but without that nap I don't think I would have made it through the day.

christinanoelle

Rrrrrachel I think that is a great idea! When I searched for GD on the bump I came across a weekly check in on Feb 14.. I wouldn't mind having a place to share tips, menu ideas, or vents!  

SoulTermination

3-hr. test scheduled for 8am Friday, woo. -.-  Not looking forward to this one even more than the first.  Weekly check-in does sound like an awesome idea, would love to have a spot for recipe trades and pointers!

Pandamom14

Just got my failing 1 hr today. I got 155 I go for my 3 hr test on Friday. I feel like such a failure and I'm a sobbing mess. It doesn't help I'm a recovering anorexic-bulimic. It's hard to start thinking about restricting foods bc then I start wanting to have disordered behavior which I absolutely cannot and will not do - but that doesn't make the "monkey on my back" any less shitty. I'm sorry guys I just can't keep it upbeat today ;(

lizshane

I failed the one hour yesterday. My level at 1 hour was 153. I really hope I don't have gestational diabetes!

homediva

Add me to the list - just failed today with 143. He said the cutoff is 140. Dreading having to spend 3 hours and hoping it's not GD!! Good luck ladies!

linzee8706

Just found out today that I have gestational diabetes. I failed my 3 hr test. I'm so surprised bc I've always been underweight and have no history of diabetes in my family. I'm kind of in shock right now...

bootsiebabe

I too am game for a weekly check-in.  I would love to talk food because I'm tired of cheese and nuts already.  

Also, we need a safe place for when the board discussions turn to the 4 letter c-word that we will all eat in celebration when we have our healthy babies

Rrrrrachel

@Pandamom14 I'm so sorry and sending you se virtual hugs! I really feel your pain. While I never had a full fledged eating disorder I get disordered very quickly when I try to diet, usually. I'm sure you will but please be very open in communicating your concerns to your mw and any nutritionist you meet with. Remember you did NOT cause this and it's not your fault!! It's just a part of pregnancy for some women.

@Linzee8706, damn that gd!! It's the stupid placenta doing it to you, and unfortunately while things like weight and family history are risk factors, otherwise healthy women get it, too. Hopefully you will be able to control it easily!

boxerbabylove

nikkimorello said:

I'm all about making new friends, but this is one group I didn't want to join! Have to schedule my 3 hour within the next 2 weeks. Thinking I may try to get it over with on Friday. Did y'all go back to work afterwards? It sounds like it's pretty draining, so I don't know if I should take a full day or if I'd be able to go in after lunch if I do it early in the morning. I have a desk job, but it's pretty high-stress.

I actually worked through the entire test, I just brought my laptop to the doctor's office and then worked from home the rest of the day once I was done at the doctor's office. I felt stiff but otherwise fine after the test. My job is high stress and at this point mostly desk work if that makes a difference.

boxerbabylove

Laroo0220 said:

failed my 1 hours by 4 points. took my 3 hours test and found out I failed yesterday they said for the 3 hr test if you fail the 1st hour and are borderline in the second hour then you automatic fail even thought my 3 hour was fine.

That's weird. I failed my 1 hr during the 3 hr and was def borderline for the 2 hr and they gave me a pass. It must just depend on the dr

I don't know. I'm not happy about it. I asked the nurse to explain the scoring and she just told me if I passed,  failed, or was marginal for each hour. I'm waiting for the full blood work panel to come to my labcorp portal so I can take a look at the results myself. I already control my diet pretty tightly and I really don't have the time or money to start seeing a nutritionist and another specialist over a test that they don't seem sure I really failed.

I know the first 1 hour test I was only at 144 and the cut-off was 140 but they still considered me failed, so maybe some small adjustments will suffice.

Pandamom14

@rrrrachel - thanks lady! I really appreciate the support. It's just hard to really "get" that this isn't my fault. I've already talked my husband and will schedule a therapy session a bit sooner to discuss my concerns. I was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with this at all .

Rrrrrachel

It's really hard. I knew a lot about it because of my sister and I KNEW it wasn't my fault, but when I got the call I still cried and felt guilty! And obsessed about what I did differently this time vs my first pregnancy to "cause" it.

Dr Quarters

Just found out I failed the one hour.... Very very badly taking the three hour but I fully anticipate behaving it. Taking the three hour tomorrow.

calce

I failed the one hour with a 135. I am going for the 3 hr on Saturday. The crazy thing is the patient portal shows the target score as 139 and below. I guess my OB is being super cautious.

ricekez

Rrrrrachel, that's how I felt, too. My first pregnancy was so perfect and now with this one, I failed the 1-hr and have an umbilical cord abnormality that requires extra ultrasounds (still low risk though). I keep thinking "I shouldn't have eaten those cookies" or "I don't eat enough greens like I did when I was pregnant with DS". Fortunately, the OB nurse did not call me today, which is a good indication that I passed the 3-hr.

Laroo0220

playingonadream said:

Laroo0220 said:

playingonadream said:

failed my 1 hours by 4 points. took my 3 hours test and found out I failed yesterday they said for the 3 hr test if you fail the 1st hour and are borderline in the second hour then you automatic fail even thought my 3 hour was fine.

That's weird. I failed my 1 hr during the 3 hr and was def borderline for the 2 hr and they gave me a pass. It must just depend on the dr

I don't know. I'm not happy about it. I asked the nurse to explain the scoring and she just told me if I passed,  failed, or was marginal for each hour. I'm waiting for the full blood work panel to come to my labcorp portal so I can take a look at the results myself. I already control my diet pretty tightly and I really don't have the time or money to start seeing a nutritionist and another specialist over a test that they don't seem sure I really failed.

I know the first 1 hour test I was only at 144 and the cut-off was 140 but they still considered me failed, so maybe some small adjustments will suffice.

That is damn near a pass. My 1 hour # was 208! But I think mine must have had more glucose or something bc my 2 hr cutoff was 155 which is the exact # I got and they considered mine a pass. Weird that there isn't just a standard for everyone

ricekez

I passed my 3-hr! No GD here! Good luck to the rest of you, especially those having to deal with GD.

alice928

Had my 3 hour test this morning, keeping fingers crossed. I get my results tomorrow.

Rrrrrachel

Hugs p&b. It's surprisingly emotional!

Rrrrrachel

I guess I got my positive a little earlier than most, so I have a lot of empathy for those that come after . It's not news anyone wants to hear! Mostly I'm doing ok and I don't mind the diet much at all, but my fasting sugars have been creeping up and I'm really worried about that. I really don't want to risk out of midwifery care (although obviously if that's the best safest thing than I'll go with it). I'm already walking 40 min/night after dinner and my day time sugars are well controlled, so now I just have to hope!

CBJmommy

Ricekez, I've also failed my one hour and have SUA (cord issue), those things plus my previous pre e pregnancy and my age (37 on the 3rd) makes me feel almost defeated. On the upside, baby is completely healthy and I'm feeling okay. Hope to pass my three hour on Monday (failed one hour with a 136!)

katy4128

Had my 3 hour today..my poor arms are bruised from all the pokes but happy to say I passed!!! Good Luck to everyone with their 3 hr. Advice..bring a snack and some water for afterwards. I was so hungry and thirsty.

hordol

My doctor's cutoff for the one hour is 120 and the first time I did the GD test, I got 121. He agreed to let me redo the one hour test before doing the 3 hour test, so I did that at my appointment today. I got 128, so I'm going to have to do the 3 hour. I'm 28 weeks now though, so I'm hoping that won't interfere too much (although my doc didn't seem concerned.) The nurse also mentioned that there was a slight trace of keytones in my urine sample, which doesn't help matters and can be an indication of diabetes normally (don't know specifically about GD though.)

Oh well, just trying to stay positive until I take that 3 hour test!

ricekez

@CBJMommy, I have marginal cord insertion, meaning the cord inserts within 2 cm of the edge of baby's placenta.  My midwife says it normally does not affect labor and deliver and does not impact baby, but because it is abnormal, they watch it to make sure baby's doing ok and growing as expected.

I'm 28, active, healthy weight, and had a perfect pregnancy with DS, so I went into this pregnancy thinking "nothing can go wrong, I'm young and healthy and I've done this before!"  so the double wammy of "marginal cord insertion" and then "failed 1-hr glucose screening" hit me kind of hard.

Medic99

I just found out today that I failed the 1 hour. I never had this issue with any of my other pregnancies. I am so upset. I have to do the 3 hour test tomorrow and I am afraid of passing out. I get so sick from the drink.

Cappuccino1987

I failed my one hour. I'm devastated. Cutoff was 130 and I was 149. I fasted all night and had nothing to eat in the morning. 11 hours without food. I'm freaking out about the 3 hour because after the one hour I started to overheat, blacked out, and puked violently. I have never sugar crashed like that in my entire life. My body obviously couldn't handle all that crap in the glucola. I've been crying because I'm scared the same thing will happen again for the 3 hour and if I should ask my doctor to just treat me as a diabetic. sigh* 

newter135

I just found out I failed my 3 hour test. I'm so upset I can't stop crying. As someone who has a history of food issues I'm terrified to go on a limited diet because it's so easy for that to spiral for me. I am also upset because I've made a huge effort to eat healthy during my pregnancy and it just feels like no matter what I do isn't good enough. I haven't particularly enjoyed pregnancy to begin with and this just makes me want it to be over.

Rrrrrachel

I'm so sorry newter. If you're already eating a pretty good diet you may only need to make some small adjustments. Failing this doesn't mean your diet was bad, at all. I've found the diet part a lot easier to manage than I typically find diets because you're getting that constant feedback from the meter.

amandamatt72409

I failed three hour today, waiting to schedule my class, and not looking forward to checking sugar levels everyday. It is what it is.

newter135

Thanks @Rrrrrachel. Does anyone know if this basically means we will be induced on or before our due date?

Laroo0220

I have heard not necessarily. That was a biggie for me when I was waiting to hear if i had GD or not. I talked to a good friend who had it and who was able to keep her blood sugar under control with insulin and she had her naturally and her baby was not super big. (7lbs I think) I do think it ups your chances but advocating that you don't want to get induced (unless you do will probably help

christinanoelle

It's definitely hard to get the news! I've been managing it for 3 weeks now and while it isn't fun it is manageable. It's hard sometimes at work as I do forget to snack or check my blood but i've got reminders in my calendar to help me stay on track! 

@newter135 I am not 100% sure but I believe the chances of us being induced due to GD do increase. But like @Laroo0220 said, it's not always the case!! Fingers crossed for us  

Rrrrrachel

I think routine care is that if your sugar isn't well controlled or you need medication to induce around 39 weeks. Technically if you're well controlled without medication you can be treated as a normal pregnancy, but you may have to advocate that. There are a lot of scare tactics that get used to get you to induce but that aren't very well founded in evidence based care (IMO and based on what I've read, obviously you and your dr know your situation best). My sister is well controlled without meds right now and they're saying 40 weeks but no longer. I haven't discussed it with my midwives yet.