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January 2011 Moms
Well, I'm fat and need to take the 3-hour GTT (RANT)
That's pretty much what came out of my appt today. It's not enough that I had to take the 1-hour TWICE because LabCorp spilled my first blood sample. Now I have to take MORE time off of work to do the 3-hour. I really, really, really don't want to and can't spare the sick days. I need them for maternity leave =(
THEN, even though it's obvious I'm upset about the GTT, even though I have gained 0 (yes, ZERO) pounds in the last 3 weeks, doc decides to lecture me about my weight.
Now, I know I'm on the high side and I'm really self-conscious about it. I feel really bad about the way I look, but I keep telling myself to not be so selfish - it's for the baby. But doc says I've put on too much and am becoming "overweight." I'm up 20 pounds at 29 weeks and he says I shouldn't put on more than 25. I said I'd always heard it was 25-35, especially since I've never been overweight. He says "Well you've never been pregnant. Now you are."
I feel fat and miserable and stressed out. I came home and sobbed.
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Re: Well, I'm fat and need to take the 3-hour GTT (RANT)
I don't like your doctor. What a jerk! Don't be too hard on yourself, and don't let anyone bully you about weight. If you've gained ZERO pounds in 3 weeks you're way ahead of the game!
As for the 3 hr GTT, I'm really sorry, that SUPER sucks. Be sure to take some food bars with you for afterwards, it's a pretty annoying test...
Good luck!
Not only is you doc an A$$ but he is WRONG.
Please, please don't let this jerk get you down on yourself. Even if you had started out overweight, he shouldn't be talking to his patients like that. And if you are taking care of yourself and eating within reason some stuff is out of your hands - your body will do what it will do. I have had MS since day 1 and have little interest in food yet somehow I have put on 30+ lbs.
Having a medical degree does not make someone an omnipotent authority. They get their info from books and are biased just like the rest of us. Just because their books have fancy medical jargon in them does not make them scripture. Opinions on weight gain have changed like fashion through out the years. There is no best - only what is best for you.
Trust your instincts first. And be compassionate with yourself.
(stepping down from soap box)
I'm finding male doctors are super douches when it comes to bedside manners with pregnant women. My practice has 5 doctors and 3 of them are male. The only one I like is the one who founded the practice and he's super sweet and would LOVE for him to deliver my baby. The one actually had the nerve to tell me when I was in the hospital that he didn't think I should go home because "why would I want to mess with a good thing?" even though all the other doctors wanted to send me home.
Ignore the douchey doctor and don't let his comments get to you. *hugs*
This is why I have always felt more comfortable with female OBGyns. I believe that male OBs can be very good doctors, but for some reason I feel like they just can't have the perspective on the physical and mental process of pregnancy that a female OB that has had a baby herself has. I was always more comfortable getting paps from females knowing they have to go through it every year too.
Well I am with everyone else your dr sounds like an A$$.... I have several male drs in the ob office I go to and so far they have all been really good.
as far as the 3 hour.... I would call and see if you really have to do it.... I mean can you talk with the dr about going on a diabetic diet for the rest of the pg and just let it go at that? they should be able to get you a tester and strips so you can monitor your sugar. I havent taken the 3 hour test but does it really give them the ability to decide if you need to be on insulin or not??
I'm sorry your doctor lectured you - if you haven't gained any weight in the last three weeks, then he should have encouraged you to keep up your hard work.
Do you know your BMI prepregnancy? There are online calculators which can calculate you your BMI based upon your prepregancy weight and height. This will determine how much weight you are supposed to gain during pregnancy. If your BMI is normal, you should gain between 25-35 lbs, although I believe the next round of AMA guidelines may limit that further (god help us all).
What was your score on the 1 hour glucose test? Is your doctor's office requesting you take the 3 hour because they are concerned about your weight (this happens sometimes) or because of your score on the 1 hour exam?
Thanks for all the feedback, ladies. I was too emotional last night, so I went to bed.
My BMI pre-pregnancy was 22.6, so I thought I was in that 25-35 range. I guess not. Dr. did not give me my GTT score, but said I was only a hair over.
I don't know. I just can't shake this awful, depressed feeling about it. I know I'm overreacting.
My pre-pregnancy BMI was about the same as yours. At 32 weeks, I have gained 23 lbs and my OB (female) says I am right on track to gain around 30 lbs which is perfect for me. She also said if it goes up to 35, that's fine too, everyone is different. I haven't gained much weight anywhere but my belly. I notice a bit more in my thighs and back (yuck), but that's pretty much it.
But after reading your post, I feel like a fat-aass. Your OB is a douche-bag.
You are not over-reacting, you are an emotional pregnant woman. From the sounds of it, you are right where you are supposed to be and in a much better position than a lot of pregnant women out there. Try not to let it bother you.