Anyone who hasn't done the GTT ask to do the 2hr (one step) one to start with, it's pass/fail there is no next option, so if you do fail it, it's a confirmed diagnosis with no 3hr test afterwards.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@partiallydomesticated, I did the 2 hour test last week and passed (thankfully). I had no idea I was putting all of my eggs in one basket. I didn't request the 2 hr test. It is what doc ordered based on my risk factors, maybe bc my dad is diabetic.
Looks like November bumpers may be wiser than we thought. No bump pics posted on HDBD (yet), just bloat comments. I was looking forward to some serious side eye.
@BabyMC517 my theory is that because it's OOP or through insurance in the US they get more money by doing the 2 step test.
@clebl24 it's easier to pass because they also take a baseline, so rather than an arbitrary number like 130, it shows how much it rises and falls over 2hrs based on your starting number. So yes you are putting all your eggs in one basket, but it gives a more accurate depiction of you personally than the 2 step test, which is why it would have been given to you with a family history of diabetes.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
My H is grabbing drinks after work with a co-worker and I played it off cool, but I'm thrilled that I get to eat ice cream before dinner now since no one will be home to judge me.
@BabyMC517 my theory is that because it's OOP or through insurance in the US they get more money by doing the 2 step test.
I'm not sure about that. I have single payer health care (military family) so my doctor is a salaried army physician and the lab is in a military hospital as well, they don't submit claims to insurance or anything like that.
Random: Yesterday, one of my employees sent a group message to everyone in the office. The message contained a link to a white supremacist website. It was awful. I cannot believe there are people who think that way. So I've been dealing with that today. I'm a supervisor, but I don't have hire/fire power, it has to be agreed upon by my boss and HR.
Oh hell no! I'd be reporting it to the HR so quick. It's amazing people do it in a work setting. What are they thinking, really??
Random: Yesterday, one of my employees sent a group message to everyone in the office. The message contained a link to a white supremacist website. It was awful. I cannot believe there are people who think that way. So I've been dealing with that today. I'm a supervisor, but I don't have hire/fire power, it has to be agreed upon by my boss and HR.
Oh hell no! I'd be reporting it to the HR so quick. It's amazing people do it in a work setting. What are they thinking, really??
THIS. That's completely ridiculous and unprofessional. I'd say something for sure.
On an HR related note, I work in an open office floor plan with people who are REALLY quiet. Today the baby kicked me so hard that I actually squealed the F bomb (quietly, but still noticeable)...I went to my HR person and apologized, but still...a little funny and definitely not cool.
@kipperoo If I had to self report myself to everytime I swore, even very quietly, to myself at my desk i think they would just move my desk to the HR suite to save time. You're a very considerate coworker!
@WombThereItIs , I work with some VERY touchy people and I'm technically on the senior management team, so I was just trying to cover my bases...I swear under my breath CONSTANTLY but this one made a few people turn so I felt it was appropriate...the HR guy just laughed at me.
In other news, my arm is KILLING me from the TDAP I got this morning and I am using it as an excuse to have my husband put DS down for bed. I always use my left arm to carry him around and my left arm is pretty much useless. But I'm sure I could manage bed time, I just don't really want to because I'm exhausted and feel like crap. Mom of the year.
In other news, my arm is KILLING me from the TDAP I got this morning and I am using it as an excuse to have my husband put DS down for bed. I always use my left arm to carry him around and my left arm is pretty much useless. But I'm sure I could manage bed time, I just don't really want to because I'm exhausted and feel like crap. Mom of the year.
My nurse was awesome last week and before giving me the TDAP she was like "do you use your left or right to carry your toddler?" I was totally going to have her do it in the left arm too until she reminded me that I use the left for carrying! I'd definitely use it as an excuse for your DH to do bedtime tonight though!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@Kipperoo I will be getting that on Friday and am nervous. It usually ends up with my arm hurting like hell and on occasion has given me flu like feeling. Not excited. Hope your arm is feeling better soon!
You guys are reminding me of some shot I got in September that made my arm hurt. Now I'm wondering if I already got it... ETA: nvm, I think it was Typhoid. I just now remember it made my arm hurt like a mother.
@PartiallyDomesticated I'm going tomorrow for my GTT and it's a 2-hr. I didn't even notice until after I left the dr that that's what it said so I couldn't ask. I'm half excited to be out for the test because that means I don't have to listen DH complain about his man cold. But that also means I have to hear him complain when I get home. Oh well.
Are anyone else's joints stiff and achy? I notice it throughout my lower half. Could that be the relaxin?
My hips and back are so stiff! Especially in the morning or when I'm just trying to switch positions. I'm pretty sure it's the relaxin or something related.
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@CherryBananas if you can remember stretch with feet flexed not pointed it will keep you from Charlie horses. This helps me tremendously
I try but I find that I'm doing it when I'm half asleep. Sometimes I catch myself in time, but at least three times a week in don't realize what's happening until I'm jumping out of bed in pain!
Finally some good news! My husband starts his new job on 3/20 and the pay is almost double what he was making before. This is going to help tremendously with all of our new bills from the accident.
Hi guys. It's amazing this thread is more than 200 posts, plus another 150 or more in those other threads. I promise I'll go back and play catch-up tomorrow!
Over the weekend, we took our (super healthy!) 3-year-old son to the ER for these awful belly pains and he waited for hours and was treated then admitted to a room and, over the course of the next few days, then treated some more and observed and after way too much waiting, was given the all-clear and now we're home. Hashtag blessings, could always be worse I suppose. He's seriously back to his normal high-energy self already!
Spending overnights in a hospital on this chair/ottoman thing, that's vinyl and squeaky and hot to sleep on... while pregnant, with super sore hips... and having to share it with the hubbs... Jesus H, I wouldn't wish it on anybody. Plus all the staff members coming and going and alarms going off. Plus all the "can't sleep anyway because, well, my son's in the effing hospital and I'm a wreck but want to be chill for him but now that it's nighttime & he's asleep, we can chat freely now" and not sleeping anyway.
I'm beyond tired and trying to get back into our normal routine here at home and, no joke, every single time my eyes closed and I got a few minutes' rest today, the phone rang. So I pretty much answered grumpily to a whole lot of people today, on account of the lack of sleep, including my parents and hubbs and his doctor's office and other people calling to check on us all. I feel kind of guilty about it, but since everyone's so worried & so understanding of the no-sleep thing, the guilt's not that huge, haha.
But I'm writing this update (maybe more details to come later?) because (1) I needed to share and I really think those lovetits would help me feel better (is that wrong of me to admit?) and feel supported, and (2) we ended up sharing the room with this other little boy (and his mom) who'd already been in (another) hospital for two weeks and he just got transfered to this one to be able to see better specialists... and it truly puts things into perspective, you know? That there are parents out there who spend weeks, months, years living in hospitals to care for their poor kiddos. It hurts my heart. My teary eyes prevent me from writing more right now. Thx 4 listening.
@SKZW What a scary and stressful experience! I'm glad to hear your little guy is home and recovering. Hospitals with kids are terrifying. Get some sleep!
Count me in to the sore arm/Tdap club. I got it yesterday. Last night I felt like I might throw up for awhile. Is that a side effect? My blood sugar levels have also been running high, which the internet tells me can happen. I'm hoping my doctor will let those high numbers slide and not count them towards the possibility of getting on GD meds. It's really stressing me out and that's not helping my numbers either.
It's finally starting to feel like spring (despite a little snow a few days ago). Nap time has allowed me to play outside and get the yard and gardens cleaned up, and the sun finally made an appearance. If it stays nice like this I might even play in the dirt (bare garden bed) with DD when she wakes up! Oh happy day!
@Jens_Hoes@LilMissCrafty sorry about failing your 1 hr! I did too and was pretty grumpy about the fasting and the wait. Fingers crossed you pass with flying colors and just be done with it!
@achays11 congrats on DH's new job! That should definitely help relieve some of the stress.
@skzw what a stressful situation! I'm glad DS is feeling better and hopefully you can catch up on your sleep soon.
My random: DS came up to give me a hug today and said "I'm snuggling with baby sissy, Mom." It was so sweet and gave me so much hope that the transition is going to be easier than I thought it was. When I first asked him if he wanted a little sister, his reply was to make a disgusted face and say "no, thank you." So I feel like this is progress!
@SKZW I'm so glad your son is ok! My sister is a hospital pediatric nurse, and she does have many patients who have to be in the hospital for a long time period. She gets super connected with them, and their families. It's a job I don't think I could ever do, but because of that I know what you mean about the perspective of people having to be at the hospital with their kids for so long.
I have this super urge to nest, but all of the stuff left to do it seems to early for (not due until end of May). I don't really need all of the baby bottles in my kitchen 3 mos before baby....
I have this super urge to nest, but all of the stuff left to do it seems to early for (not due until end of May). I don't really need all of the baby bottles in my kitchen 3 mos before baby....
I washed and put all the bottles away 10 weeks ago lol. i will have to sterilise them when we're ready to use them but they're ready to go. I really want to do more but all I really need to do is some nursery decoration which I can't afford right now, and packing my hospital bag, but it's not even the right season to be able to get what I want to take yet -.-
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
so good thing the announcement post was created. I am on bedrest due to pre-eclampsia rearing it's ugly head again. The plan is to make it until Friday and deliver that morning.
31 weeks, so at least that's one more week than DS1. I'm full of mixed emotions because logistically with the first was so much easier to handle the NICU. This time I worry about my boys at home. Obviously they are ok with my parents because they love being over there. I love my doctor team so I feel that I am in great hands. But you am super excited to meet LO and see if we have a Lucas or Lucia.
Re: Randoms and Questions 2.27 - 3.3
I actually thought the 3 hour drink wasn't that bad... tasted a little better than the 1 hour. Drinking it cold with a straw definitely helps
good luck to everyone on their tests!
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@jens_hoes and @lilmisscrafty sorry about your results. Good luck on round 2!
@clebl24 it's easier to pass because they also take a baseline, so rather than an arbitrary number like 130, it shows how much it rises and falls over 2hrs based on your starting number. So yes you are putting all your eggs in one basket, but it gives a more accurate depiction of you personally than the 2 step test, which is why it would have been given to you with a family history of diabetes.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
May '17 labor memes
On an HR related note, I work in an open office floor plan with people who are REALLY quiet. Today the baby kicked me so hard that I actually squealed the F bomb (quietly, but still noticeable)...I went to my HR person and apologized, but still...a little funny and definitely not cool.
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
May '17 labor memes
In other news, my arm is KILLING me from the TDAP I got this morning and I am using it as an excuse to have my husband put DS down for bed. I always use my left arm to carry him around and my left arm is pretty much useless. But I'm sure I could manage bed time, I just don't really want to because I'm exhausted and feel like crap. Mom of the year.
I'd definitely use it as an excuse for your DH to do bedtime tonight though!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
ETA: nvm, I think it was Typhoid. I just now remember it made my arm hurt like a mother.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@Jens_Hoes @LilMissCrafty I'm so sorry. Fingers crossed you pass the 3 hour!
Over the weekend, we took our (super healthy!) 3-year-old son to the ER for these awful belly pains and he waited for hours and was treated then admitted to a room and, over the course of the next few days, then treated some more and observed and after way too much waiting, was given the all-clear and now we're home. Hashtag blessings, could always be worse I suppose. He's seriously back to his normal high-energy self already!
Spending overnights in a hospital on this chair/ottoman thing, that's vinyl and squeaky and hot to sleep on... while pregnant, with super sore hips... and having to share it with the hubbs... Jesus H, I wouldn't wish it on anybody. Plus all the staff members coming and going and alarms going off. Plus all the "can't sleep anyway because, well, my son's in the effing hospital and I'm a wreck but want to be chill for him but now that it's nighttime & he's asleep, we can chat freely now" and not sleeping anyway.
I'm beyond tired and trying to get back into our normal routine here at home and, no joke, every single time my eyes closed and I got a few minutes' rest today, the phone rang. So I pretty much answered grumpily to a whole lot of people today, on account of the lack of sleep, including my parents and hubbs and his doctor's office and other people calling to check on us all. I feel kind of guilty about it, but since everyone's so worried & so understanding of the no-sleep thing, the guilt's not that huge, haha.
But I'm writing this update (maybe more details to come later?) because (1) I needed to share and I really think those lovetits would help me feel better (is that wrong of me to admit?) and feel supported, and (2) we ended up sharing the room with this other little boy (and his mom) who'd already been in (another) hospital for two weeks and he just got transfered to this one to be able to see better specialists... and it truly puts things into perspective, you know? That there are parents out there who spend weeks, months, years living in hospitals to care for their poor kiddos. It hurts my heart. My teary eyes prevent me from writing more right now. Thx 4 listening.
Count me in to the sore arm/Tdap club. I got it yesterday. Last night I felt like I might throw up for awhile. Is that a side effect? My blood sugar levels have also been running high, which the internet tells me can happen. I'm hoping my doctor will let those high numbers slide and not count them towards the possibility of getting on GD meds. It's really stressing me out and that's not helping my numbers either.
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@achays11 congrats on DH's new job! That should definitely help relieve some of the stress.
@skzw what a stressful situation! I'm glad DS is feeling better and hopefully you can catch up on your sleep soon.
My random: DS came up to give me a hug today and said "I'm snuggling with baby sissy, Mom." It was so sweet and gave me so much hope that the transition is going to be easier than I thought it was. When I first asked him if he wanted a little sister, his reply was to make a disgusted face and say "no, thank you." So I feel like this is progress!
My sister is a hospital pediatric nurse, and she does have many patients who have to be in the hospital for a long time period. She gets super connected with them, and their families. It's a job I don't think I could ever do, but because of that I know what you mean about the perspective of people having to be at the hospital with their kids for so long.
i will have to sterilise them when we're ready to use them but they're ready to go.
I really want to do more but all I really need to do is some nursery decoration which I can't afford right now, and packing my hospital bag, but it's not even the right season to be able to get what I want to take yet -.-
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
so good thing the announcement post was created. I am on bedrest due to pre-eclampsia rearing it's ugly head again. The plan is to make it until Friday and deliver that morning.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
how are you feeling about it all?
thinking of you!
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD