It is not FFF, but I am bitching about this. Flame if you must.

Lisa102304

The glucose drink. FFS. It is like a measly 10 ounces. Not a fricking gallon. I do not get WHY this is a big deal to so many people. I can chug 10 ounces while standing on my head and singing a song (too many beer bongs in college??). Do I want to keep it in my fridge and sip on it all the time? No. But it is 10 freaking ounces. And you drink it ONCE (for most people). If 10 ounces of liquid is this freaking painful for people, and causes SO MUCH bitching, I cannot WAIT for the labor posts.

SO FREAKING SICK OF THE GTT POSTS. And yes, I keep opening them because I am a sucker for punishment. I enjoy opening them, rolling my eyes and calling people choice words under my breath. That is how I roll.

Raquellyo

And then you go and start yet ANOTHER thread to talk about it.....sigh 

Lisa102304

Raquellyo:

And then you go and start yet ANOTHER thread to talk about it.....sigh 

(bump burp? my actual post is below? weird.)

pam1005

Ha ha... this makes me smile I do the same thing with the posts. 

mzsparklepdx

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

Lisa102304

Raquellyo:

And then you go and start yet ANOTHER thread to talk about it.....sigh 

Yep. Because I am a AW like that. haha

munsterdani

mzsparklepdx:

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

This! I don't have my test for a couple weeks but I will not be saying anything about it unless it's a really good story!

Raquellyo

munsterdani:

mzsparklepdx:

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

This! I don't have my test for a couple weeks but I will not be saying anything about it unless it's a really good story!

Us poor end of May moms always experience everything after everyone else -- so everyone is sick of hearing about it by the time we are ready to b*tch, haha.   

elisbu

I actually told DH that I was SO glad that so many people complained about it.

In my head I was imagining a thick, syrupy drink that tasted like the fruit flavored fluoride that the dentist used to put on your teeth as a kid. Ewww....

The real stuff was like champagne compared to what I expected! So thanks for the b*tching ladies!!

MrsDL

I agree - I was expecting poison - it wasn't half as bad as I was expecting based on some of the posts.

sparkymcgeee

I completely agree. Its not that big a deal. I had to drink it twice and its not pleasant but its not the end of the world.

Mine, I am sick of feeling guilty about not gaining weight. People make it seem like I'm dieting or something and I'm not. So what if I haven't gained weight? I was chunky before I got pregnant. My eating habits changed and just growing a person has burnt calories. As long as the baby is healthy and on track then that's what should matter. I'm done feeling bad about it.

Heather & Nayt

lol I do the same thing so I can't judge. I can understand it is annoying to take the test, nasty to drink it, and scary when you fail a 1 hour GTTNow the failing the 3 hour GTT posts I do get, because that IS scary to be told you have GD, it's not the end of the world, but it is scary to go from a normal pregnancy to a high risk one. 

Along the same lines, I wish people would post a food warning and that are yummy out of their titles, because now I want brownies that I can't have, but I know that will never happen so I am trying to get over it!  

Stephcara

I like to mix mine with Rum

thewadesons

Heather & Nayt:

lol I do the same thing so I can't judge. I can understand it is annoying to take the test, nasty to drink it, and scary when you fail a 1 hour GTTNow the failing the 3 hour GTT posts I do get, because that IS scary to be told you have GD, it's not the end of the world, but it is scary to go from a normal pregnancy to a high risk one. 

Along the same lines, I wish people would post a food warning and that are yummy out of their titles, because now I want brownies that I can't have, but I know that will never happen so I am trying to get over it!  

Sorry! Totally guilty of not doing this!

pinkpear

Raquellyo:

munsterdani:

mzsparklepdx:

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

This! I don't have my test for a couple weeks but I will not be saying anything about it unless it's a really good story!

Us poor end of May moms always experience everything after everyone else -- so everyone is sick of hearing about it by the time we are ready to b*tch, haha.   

I like to think that being an end of May Mama keeps me grounded.  Reading all of these women whiny about what is ahead makes me even more determined to sit back and enjoy.  Because I find these women so annoying I do believe I am less annoying to those around me.

augustjam16

Is it really only 10 oz? I swear it seemed like a gallon last time. I don't remember it being that nasty, just a lot of it. Guess I'll get a refresher tomorrow.

Heather & Nayt

thewadesons:

Heather & Nayt:

lol I do the same thing so I can't judge. I can understand it is annoying to take the test, nasty to drink it, and scary when you fail a 1 hour GTTNow the failing the 3 hour GTT posts I do get, because that IS scary to be told you have GD, it's not the end of the world, but it is scary to go from a normal pregnancy to a high risk one. 

Along the same lines, I wish people would post a food warning and that are yummy out of their titles, because now I want brownies that I can't have, but I know that will never happen so I am trying to get over it!  

Sorry! Totally guilty of not doing this!

lol it really isn't a big deal, it's just me being bitchy because I really want brownies with mint ice cream and strawberries right now and I am having to have strawberries with frozen cool whip instead. SO not hitting the spot lol  

MrsD1

The drink is not that bad at all. I've tasted many things that are much worse (and not complained about it). Every time I hear someone complain about the drink I think to myself I wonder how they are possibly going to handle something like labor.

kerrbear72

Stephcara:

I like to mix mine with Rum

I told you vodka is way better.

meghanchrisaz

Lisa102304:

The glucose drink. FFS. It is like a measly 10 ounces. Not a fricking gallon. I do not get WHY this is a big deal to so many people. I can chug 10 ounces while standing on my head and singing a song (too many beer bongs in college??). Do I want to keep it in my fridge and sip on it all the time? No. But it is 10 freaking ounces. And you drink it ONCE (for most people). If 10 ounces of liquid is this freaking painful for people, and causes SO MUCH bitching, I cannot WAIT for the labor posts.

SO FREAKING SICK OF THE GTT POSTS. And yes, I keep opening them because I am a sucker for punishment. I enjoy opening them, rolling my eyes and calling people choice words under my breath. That is how I roll.

 

 

Stephcara

kerrbear72:

Stephcara:

I like to mix mine with Rum

I told you vodka is way better.

So, can I complain about the GT drink now?

tokenhoser

I'm now to the point where I just shamelessly flame anyone that complains about it. It was such a non-issue to drink some juice. I don't understand being such a big baby over something so minor.

I had blood take every 2 weeks at the very beginning, then every 3 weeks for a while, and now every 6 weeks. I also eyeroll anyone that claims they could feel differently after having 1 vial of blood taken.

alliejoe

I won't complain about the drink- that wasn't bad.  What I will biotch about is the huge angry bruise I have 2 weeks later from the phlebotomist/nurse/whoever who managed to make that blood draw hurt more than any of the other 12 I've had in the last year. 

ok that's all

thecatsfancy

Comes out of lurking to hump Lisa's leg.

The glucola and blood draws were a freakin' cakewalk compared to other things I've dealt with in my life.

 

kacelle

I'll admit that I posted a thread when I failed my 1-hour test, mostly looking for reassurance that it wasn't a death sentence.  Haha.  The glucola drink was disgusting, and I did have to drink it twice, but it wasn't nearly as badly as some people have made it sound.  

Raquellyo

alliejoe:

I won't complain about the drink- that wasn't bad.  What I will biotch about is the huge angry bruise I have 2 weeks later from the phlebotomist/nurse/whoever who managed to make that blood draw hurt more than any of the other 12 I've had in the last year. 

ok that's all

THIS!  First vial was fine, but the 2nd & 3rd ones wouldn't flow so the crazy nazi lady kept moving the needle around trying to get the vein to flow again.... *poke* nope.... *poke* ....gosh, wonder why this isn't working.... *poke*  Am I hurting you?  *poke* ah there we go!  Good thing I passed

kacelle

tokenhoser:

I'm now to the point where I just shamelessly flame anyone that complains about it. It was such a non-issue to drink some juice. I don't understand being such a big baby over something so minor.

I had blood take every 2 weeks at the very beginning, then every 3 weeks for a while, and now every 6 weeks. I also eyeroll anyone that claims they could feel differently after having 1 vial of blood taken.

It's possible.  I have hypoglycemia, and giving blood always makes me light-headed, no matter how much they're drawing.   

tokenhoser

kacelle:

tokenhoser:

I'm now to the point where I just shamelessly flame anyone that complains about it. It was such a non-issue to drink some juice. I don't understand being such a big baby over something so minor.

I had blood take every 2 weeks at the very beginning, then every 3 weeks for a while, and now every 6 weeks. I also eyeroll anyone that claims they could feel differently after having 1 vial of blood taken.

It's possible.  I have hypoglycemia, and giving blood always makes me light-headed, no matter how much they're drawing.   

You were warned.

meghancmm84Wed21413

I have been staying out of the GT posts for this reason and more specifically because reading them freaked me out. It just seemed like everyone had negatives on failing the first, but no one really came out to say that they passed or had a positive experience. (Mind you, I'm a May 4th due date, so I experienced the first panics.) Had I not read numerous posts that made it seem horrible, I'm sure I would have been much more relaxed that morning.

 

00tedsgirl

May not be a big deal to you, but it makes a lot of people puke.  So does labor, so I'm just warning you now that I'll probably complain about that when I'm in labor.

hockeyjmm

i thought it tasted like a unfrozen otter pop.... yum.

flutepharm87

There are many things that suck more than the GTT. Such as a 24hr urine. I've done 3, and have another one to look forward to soon. Can I please retake the GTT instead?

MissMommyMac

mzsparklepdx:

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

This is me! The drink that I had was fruit punch flavored (which I hate glucose drink or not) and I didn't enjoy having to chug it in 10 minutes, but that part wasn't a huge deal. The part that I didn't like was it made me feel neaseous after I drank it because I wasn't allowed to eat beforehand. I have mine in a week and I can assure you I will not be posting a thread about it, because to me it's not that serious.

JUSTBEYOURSELF

thank you! I too thought it was no big deal but the hype on here made me think it was going to be horrible! it was easy. It was sweet but good god it was not as bad as everyone set it up to be.

kristennd

hockeyjmm:

i thought it tasted like a unfrozen otter pop

That's exactly what I thought too.

babydust530

pinkpear:

Raquellyo:

munsterdani:

mzsparklepdx:

I don't mind the drink, it's how I feel after I drink it.  But I've already decided that since I'm on the tail end of the ladies on this board testing, I'm not going to post anything about my GTT before or after    Unless I pass out or something so I have a good story to tell 

This! I don't have my test for a couple weeks but I will not be saying anything about it unless it's a really good story!

Us poor end of May moms always experience everything after everyone else -- so everyone is sick of hearing about it by the time we are ready to b*tch, haha.   

I like to think that being an end of May Mama keeps me grounded.  Reading all of these women whiny about what is ahead makes me even more determined to sit back and enjoy.  Because I find these women so annoying I do believe I am less annoying to those around me.

Funny - I enjoy being at the end of the month specifically in this group of May mamas.  I read all the pros and cons and opinons of everything I am ABOUT to experience so I too am sooo not annoying about any of it.