lemme get this straight - EVERYONE gets a GD test?

just_peachy · August 2009

cuz I'm in the timeframe to have it done and wasn't told anything. nada. zero. zilch.

wth?

lpennie16 · August 2009

yup. Ask your doc.

dennice79 · August 2009

Actually unless you have a prior diagnosis it is at 28 weeks that they check for it.

SeaMama · August 2009

I think it's actually done around 28 weeks...do you have an appt coming up soon? It is kind of weird you haven't heard anything. I was sent home with the drink at my 24 week appt to drink before my next one a month later.

KandM05 · August 2009

to my knowledge, its standard for every pregnant woman to get a GD test around week 28.

kimberly.kent · August 2009

I didn't have mine until 30 weeks. I thought it was a bit late but that's how the office did things.

BrittKav · August 2009

When is your next appointment? Maybe they're planning on doing it closer to 30 weeks? Mine was done at 28w3d.

kimthgrt · August 2009

I had mine done at 28 or 29 weeks, they didnt mention to me until the week before

Dncr251 · August 2009

kimthgr8:
I had mine done at 28 or 29 weeks, they didnt mention to me until the week before

Ditto

jennabee13 · August 2009

I had mine at 24 weeks. Wasn't an option.

Samantha82 · August 2009

28 weeks is the standard. I was given the glucola as my 24 week appointment to take before my 28 week appointment. However I know some doctors have you show up and drink it there, and then wait there an hour. Perhaps your doctor's office does this. Just give them a call and ask.

mrskisses · August 2009

yes, I knew I was getting one but mw didnt mention anything til the 26wk appt

Mabzie · August 2009

yup. 28wks is usually when they give it.

jessicaclare · August 2009

Yes, I had one at my 28 week appointment.

Such-a-girl · August 2009

Yes, my doctor sent me for it at 26 weeks. You will probably get it at your next appt.

TDKitty · August 2009

I did the test yesterday. They did mention it at my last appointment, but it wouldn't have mattered if they hadn't. I drank the glucola, waited an hour, got blood drawn, and that was it.

NightmareMommy · August 2009

I didn't get one because I was diagnosed with Hyperglycemia when I was 19 (borderline type II diabetes) .. so if you have a previously diagnosed blood sugar condition your dr. may do glucose panels on you and monitor your sugar over a period of time, but not the GTT.

nicolebuchalla · August 2009

I had an early screen at 16 weeks because of family history and my weight, and I have another tomorrow.

KB0426 · August 2009

Dncr251:

kimthgr8:
I had mine done at 28 or 29 weeks, they didnt mention to me until the week before

Ditto

Ditto Ditto :-)

just_peachy · August 2009

ok i will wait till next week and then give them a call.

this drink better be good cuz I barely drink and eat anything now as it is.

Dang lingering food aversions.

bwm2bmw · August 2009

What schedule are you on for appts? If you're due to be seen at 30 weeks then you'll likely have it then, although technically I think I was on the 18/22/26/30 week schedule and at my 26 wk they told me to come in at 28 for it. It sounds like some girls get the drink ahead of time but for mine you just show up like any other appt and then have to do the test - which takes an hour.

4realyo · August 2009

i had it done at my regular 28 wk appt. wasnt brought up until the prior appt.

mrspayne2B · August 2009

yep. Taking mine tomorrow morning.

madalynnsmommy09 · August 2009

I am suprised your doctor hasn't mentioned it, they told me early on when I could expect it.

beckster519 · August 2009

I had mine today 28 weeks and 1 day. They told me at my last apt that I would have it done. I drank the drink when I got there, saw the doctor, and then went and got blood drawn.

mattandbekah · August 2009

mine didnt say anything about it until my 26ish week appt, then she wanted me to get it done between 27/28 weeks. You will probably be told to get it at your next appt.

juliane2004 · August 2009

You also dont get tested if you already have diabetes prior to pregnancy.

EmilyK508 · August 2009

My doctor didn't tell me anything. I just showed up for my appointment and they were like, OH BY THE WAY!! I figured it was because it wasn't real likely that I had it so they didn't bother warning me.

The first test isn't a big deal at all, drink some juice and get some blood taken. They probably didn't think it was a big need to tell you.

mrsblt · August 2009

Yep. My doctor does them between 26-28 wks.

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