GD

twomeya7

So I got the call on Monday I didn't pass my one hour test. Took the 3 hour one this morning! Waiting to see what happens but already have this bad feeling. Why do I feel like the worst mom ever?? I know GD is common in pregnancy, but I really don't want it. I already have been diagnosed with high blood pressure!! Feeling awful!

twomeya7

Ok thank you

Bandia12

kyliedaniellexx said:

twomeya7 said:

So I got the call on Monday I didn't pass my one hour test. Took the 3 hour one this morning! Waiting to see what happens but already have this bad feeling. Why do I feel like the worst mom ever?? I know GD is common in pregnancy, but I really don't want it. I already have been diagnosed with high blood pressure!! Feeling awful!

...does anyone really want GD?  :-/

lol Right? I just dream of having it all the time.  8-|

It's not something that you can cause. You either have it or you don't.

"We don't know what causes gestational diabetes, but we have some clues. The placenta supports the baby as it grows. Hormones from the placenta help the baby develop. But these hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin in her body. This problem is called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance makes it hard for the mother's body to use insulin. She may need up to three times as much insulin.

Gestational diabetes starts when your body is not able to make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. Without enough insulin, glucose cannot leave the blood and be changed to energy. Glucose builds up in the blood to high levels. This is called hyperglycemia." https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/gestational/what-is-gestational-diabetes.html

edit* facts yo

twomeya7

Thank you for all the support. I have read everything on this topic and I know ad understand it! I just thought this would be a place to post how I was feeling. It's my first pregnancy and I am nervous. I was just looking for a little support.

Bandia12

Umm... /pat? It's not uncommon to fail the 1 hour then pass the 3 hour. If you've already researched then you know there's nothing you could do to alter this, so you shouldn't feel like a bad mom. Good luck.

lesliegolem

Ugh I'm sorry hopefully you pass your 3 hour one. I have my 1 hour test tomorrow and am slightly nervous. Sucks you have high blood pressure too but as long as you/Dr keep an eye on it you should be OK. Understand its nerve wrecking especially as FTM. Good luck!

absolutelymaybe

On the positive side, getting diagnosed means you can put a plan in action to manage it.

carcrashheart

I failed the one hour last time and passed the three hour. It happens all the time. Personally, I would be more concerned about high BP than GD.

ssstephanie214

Serious though why does it seem like so many people fail the one hour but pass the three

twomeya7

My BP is under control and has been being monitored this whole time so for now things are looking good! Just have to wait and hear about the GD! Guess I just need to roll with te punches!

missnacholover

kyliedaniellexx said:

twomeya7 said:

So I got the call on Monday I didn't pass my one hour test. Took the 3 hour one this morning! Waiting to see what happens but already have this bad feeling. Why do I feel like the worst mom ever?? I know GD is common in pregnancy, but I really don't want it. I already have been diagnosed with high blood pressure!! Feeling awful!

...does anyone really want GD?  :-/

GUYS.  If anyone wants a little type 1 diabetes, I'm happy to share.

wildflower75

As others have said, don't feel like the worse (worst?) mom ever... you can be eating the most healthy and doing everything else right and still get GD... happened to me last pregnancy. The good thing is GD is fairly easy to control with your diet in most cases. Good luck on your 3 hr test!

twomeya7

I passed!! All 4 readings in the normal range!!!