The dreaded glucose test has come....and gone! Whew! I'm glad that one is over! My mom and I went into the hospital this morning about 7:30 and started the test. My initial results of the first blood draw came back normal, so I had to continue on with the full glucose test. However, they lied to me!!! My doctor said that it would be about three hours from start to finish...well, it ended up being about four instead. Let me tell you, that last hour was hard! Had I anticipated it from the beginning, it wouldn't have been a big deal. However, when they did the bait and switch, I wasn't too happy! The baby was definitely unhappy as well as he or she definitely wanted some food by that time! They said the glucose test was three hours, since once you drink it, they draw your blood at one hour, two hours, and three hours (hence the three hour test, but my doctor had said it would be drawn at 1/2 hr, 1 hr and 2 hrs). However, they do the initial blood draw too and it took about 40 minutes to get those results, and then another 10 - 15 to drink the sickingly sweet, orange pop beverage (that you hope you don't see again based on your very empty stomach!). Anyway, you'll all be happy to hear that I made it through the test and PASSED! I hope I never have to do that one again, although I know there are worse things out there. For someone who is not really a fan of orange pop in the first place, drinking it so fast at 8:30 in the morning, on an empty stomach, was not a treat!
During the test, we were able to go and walk around a bit though, so naturally we headed upstairs to the labor and delivery and postpartum floors. Phil and I have our tour next Saturday, so we'll find out everything then, but it was interesting to see the rooms and how things are laid out. The postpartum floor is very secure, which is great. Before today, I knew that security was high around the babies, but I guess I didn't realize it was to that extent. Each room is locked and needs to have a key to swipe in and the nursery is no longer open for viewing. Once you buzz into that section of the floor, you have to check in as well. I guess I'd rather have it that way though, then not know who is coming and going. Don't worry, you can still come and see us in the hospital!
Have a wonderful weekend!!! I feel a craving for ice cream coming on now that I know I'm safe..... hahaha!!! :)
1 comment:
Yay! Glad you passed your test. Unfortunately it's one you can't study for. At least the drink could be better, right? You would think a sugar drink would taste better! I'm glad your pregnancy is going well and it sounds like you've been feeling well. You're getting closer and closer. Already past 30 weeks - wow! I am so excited to meet your little one!
Hugs,
: ) Lisa
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