I failed GD test

cag11890

im pretty upset over it. I work A LOT. I already spend every day that I get off at the doctors office, now I'm going to be missing work because of it. I feel a little selfish that I'm so upset by it, but I'm new with my company AND I travel. and while no one would ever admit it, missing work twice a week for the appointments Im going to have now, make me look really bad and appear to be an undesirable employee. ESP upset because I'm only high risk I failed two blood draws and I passed two blood draws. Both with extremely close numbers to passing. Within 4 points each time. I'm just really angry and upset over it, first im not getting paid for maternity leave and now I'm going to be missing out on money because of all these appointments. This isn't practical and something needs to be done for working moms. Because I won't be able to survive financially after this.

47923ang

I just got diagnosed with GD on Monday. I took a half day off work for the 3 hour test. I had an appointment with the diabetes counselor this morning that took and hour and a half.

I have to take my blood sugar 4x a day, record it, and fax it or email it to my doctor weekly. I don't need to go in for check-ins (unless there is a problem with managing my sugars, I suppose).

Can you talk to your doctor about remotely checking in, rather than meeting so often?

I'm a FTM, so this is my first go around. Maybe each doctor is a different with their requirements.

laurendutch

I'm sorry but I honestly don't know how to respond to this...you are facing a high risk complication and yet are complaining that the Drs want to monitor you more closely. Your Drs main goal is to bring a healthy child into this world while also keeping you healthy.

I'm having to go in for my 3 hour test this week. And this is actually my second high risk pregnancy. With my twins I had weekly appts and had to go to the hospital twice a week for non stress tests...in the end it was worth it because my children came into this world healthy. I'm so grateful to have Drs that took extra care of me and my boys.

cag11890

I will absolutely see about checking in remotely! That's a wonderful idea thank you!

And like I said I do feel selfish for having these feelings but how am I supposed to balance my brand new job where I don't get a day off every week and I'm out of town IF an issue does arise and I have togo twice a week. I would never not do what the dr suggests and put my baby's life in danger, I'm just so stressed about how I'm going to manage the dr apts my job and having ANY TIME at all to relax. I feel like I'm going to Over do it as it is. Now imof ing to be running running running all the time.

KaLikeAWind

Yes, I wasn't sure how to respond to this either. I AM sorry that you missed work and will continue to miss work and are concerned for how your employer and coworkers will handle that. But on the other hand, GD could be quite serious for you and your baby and the monitoring is important. I would also consider asking your drs office if you can check in remotely to avoid missing so much work. Hopefully they will be reasonable in working to help you continue to keep working so that you can continue to make money to buy all of the healthier foods you need to stick to your diet. Maybe after the initial consult with the nutritionist they will let that happen. Good luck to you

MrsWiggleWaggle

I get that this must totally suck. On the other hand there is nothing you can do about it. I REPEAT: There is nothing you can do about it. The GD testing is interesting because a lot of women talk about failing "by a few points" but it's pass/fail and not based on your doctors discretion for a reason. Barely passing still indicates potential risk depending on which medical standards you use. Those standards are often changed by the AMA based on new research.

I had a friend who was devastated by her GD diagnosis because she eats healthy and works out. She really believed that GD was something only fat moms or unhealthy moms get (let's be honest most people assume these are the same). Turns out it was caused by a medication she was on for another condition. It's NOT YOUR FAULT and the beauty of parenting is that shit comes up and you have to handle it. There's not really a solution here so try to worry about the things you can control.

The old SERENITY PRAYER IS MY FAVORITE (not just for AA and Christians people!):

PoppyCho

@cag11890. I feel you! I failed the 1 hour by 3 points and failed 3 out of 4 of the 3 hour test by a LOT. I'm angry with myself bc I feel like a failure for not taking care of the baby, and when I don't go to work I do NOT get paid and my peers have to take on some peripheral duties which also make me feel guilty. Please remember nothing is more important than the health of you and your child. Jobs are always going to be around, if not the one you have now then something else later. Hang in there!