Mamas of 2+: GD related (xp)

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful · March 2012

I had GD with DS a few years ago... and I still have my glucose meter and some test strips- so I've been randomly testing... seems my fasting number (today only, haven't tested it before) is high- 99. And an hour after dinner last night it was 146.

Is it possible that these numbers will level off since I'm still early in my pregnancy? Or is it likely that I have GD again?

I have my first prenatal visit this AM- just with the nurse, not dr... so I'm sure she'll tell me when I'll get tested- but I'm just curious as to when you were tested and dx with GD (primarily 2+ mamas)

TIA!!

mrsjenni · March 2012

If you have GD once, it's likely you'll have it again. My sister had it with all 3 of her pregnancies. She actually refused the glucose test with her third b/c she could tell she had it and just asked to be put just on the diet and testing her levels everyday, etc.

GL hun! Did they give you an early GTT? I had one in 1st tri with #2 and this baby b/c I've delivered two 9+ pound babies. I passed (and never actually had GD with either of my first two) but they like to test early anyway.

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful · March 2012

Thanks, girl. Yes, I know it's a higher chance of having GD again- but I am holding out hope because my former boss had it with her first... but not with her second!! She's of a similar stature to me, as well...

I have my FIRST appt in a half hour- with the nurse... so I won't hear the h/b or anything like that but they will take my blood (so I guess check my levels there but no sugary drink). And I'm sure we will discuss when I will have the 1 hour test.

GD absolutely sucks... I was hoping that I could enjoy indulging this pregnancy... FX that I am still able to LOL.

oh- and DS was 8lb12oz

SandyGirl424 · March 2012

I am borderline diabetic.... and i had GD the first time, I don't want it this time. Please god no!!!

alrdytkn1222 · March 2012

I had GD with my 2nd child, Im 5 weeks in with baby number 3 and i hope to god i dont get it again!! I couldnt control it and had to be put on insulin 4 times a day. It was awful!!! So im curious to know when i will be tested too!!!

madhatter2003 · March 2012

I had it with my first but not my 2nd. They did do a 1 hr glucose test in my first tri with DS that I passed, so they'll probably do something similar especially if you are having high values already.

melodramatic26 · March 2012

I had it with #1 so when I went in to do all my blood testing a few weeks ago, they did a blood draw to test my sugars as well. I passed so they said they wouldn't worry about it again until the 28th week like all pregnancies.

I was think that your doctor would do something similar to see if its cause for concern now or not until your further along.

I've lost 80lbs since my last pregnancy so I'm really hoping I can avoid it this go around, but I realize weight isn't the only factor

MichelleL1118 · March 2012

I didn't have GD with my first, but he was quite large at birth & I had other "symptoms" of GD without my blood sugar ever being high. My OB had me do the 1-hr GTT at my first appointment this week, just to get a baseline. Her concern was that my blood sugar might naturally be lower than average, so my average numbers in my first pregnancy might actually have been high for me. If they don't mention it, ask at the appointment about when they'll have you do the GTT this time. It will probably be earlier than last time.

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful · March 2012

UPDATE: I'm having the 1-hour GTT at my appt on 3/12. Praying to God that I don't have GD this time around!!!! ugh.....

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