Well the ultrasound went really well. It was a measly 2 hours instead of 3. {thank goodness!} Everything looked great! Babies A & C {the girls} are estimated at about 1 lb 11 oz. and Baby B {the boy} is estimated to be 1 lb. 14 oz. Quite the bruiser already! They were all really active and I even got to see Baby C yawn. I didn't even know that was possible! Baby B and C are breech at this point and poor Baby A has the bottom bunk, laying across my hips. So not too much to report there.
I did my dreaded glucose tolerance test and all the other labs yesterday. All the "other labs" turned out great and normal. The glucose test, not so much. Apparently I have developed Gestational Diabetes. When my doctor told me, I have to admit I was in a bit of shock and then I started thinking wait a minute... I am not obese. I eat healthy. I talk care of myself. I have never had this with previous pregnancies. I don't get it. The doctor assured me that it was nothing I did, in fact she was kind of expecting this. What? She said, it is caused by a hormone released by the placenta. Obviously with three placentas my odds were much greater in developing GD. It made me feel,a little better knowing I didn't do anything to cause this. Still not happy, but a little better.
I just found out last night so I don't know too much about my personal case and how exactly it will be handled. I do know that the doc ordered a class for me to take and a consult with the fetal health specialist and nutritionist to go over how to manage everything. I will also have to be testing my blood sugar throughout the day with a little finger prick machine and keep a log of the numbers to bring with me to the doctor. Then, depending on the trend, I will manage it through diet, pill and/or insulin injections. I sooo thought I was done with injections...
This does explain a lot as to how I have been feeling lately though. Usually when I'm hungry my tummy's rumbling and I may get a little crabby. Lately though it feels like my entire body is weak. Like I don't want to hold the phone to my ear weak. So I eat something and depending on what I eat, I feel better or worse. I've been noticing if I have a handful of cashews or a protein shake made with blueberries, I feel better. If I grab an apple or some crackers, I feel worse. Good to know there is a reason behind it and I can start to plan my meals accordingly now.
I don't really know too much else about it, but I do know {based on my Google research} there are a slew of things that can happen if not managed properly. I won't get into all the nitty gritty now. I'm just gonna' take it one day at a time and hopefully I can get a handle on this quickly. In the middle of all this, I'm just so thankful the babies are continuing to grow and develop every day.
3 comments:
So glad the babies are doing well and growing!!! I am so sorry about the GD test =( I know that before I took my test, my doctor warned me that because I was carrying triplets I was more than likely going to have GD. He said more often then not, triplet moms get it. I knew I was doomed especially since I was border line with a previous pregnancy. But oddly enough, I didn't get it with the triplets. The doctor was shocked! So, I know it sucks and not what you were hoping for, but just know that it was out of your control and just another bump in the road that you can't manage. You are doing wonderfully and almost there so you won't be having to deal with it for too long. {Big hugs}
Boo for GD! I'm sure you'll do a great job managing it and keeping those babies safe and sound though.
i'm with krystal and boo for gd! i'm sure you'll be taking great care of yourself and that precious cargo! can't wait to follow the rest of your journey!
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