Sugar, Sugar

Although I have been super fortunate during my second pregnancy, I've hit a bit of a wobbly spot. Last week I had my glucose test and was actually surprised that I didn't pass it. Perhaps it was the way the nurse delivered the news, so casually tossed in with some other tidbits of information.

"Your hemoglobin looks good, blah, blah, blah and you DIDN'T pass your glucose test."
"Didn't?" Did I hear that right?
"Yeah, you'll have to take another, more intensive test......"

Clearly, this isn't the worst thing that could happen, not even close, but STILL gestational diabetes isn't great. Anyway, once I talked some reason into myself I hunkered down and went with the mind set that I'd just have to wait and see the results of the second and much longer (3 hours at a lab) test. So I'm proud to say that I've been SUPER good with my diet since then in the hopes that I will pass this second test on Monday - no sweets, reduced carbs, fruit in moderation, etc. I am freaking out inside my little section of the brain that I reserve for such occasions and REALLY hoping that I am one of the 95% of people that pass the second test. Granted it would only be 2 months of dealing with the big GD, but still no thank you.

On the lighter side, I also get to have a second ultrasound on Monday while I am taking the dreaded glucose test. I am tempted to find out the gender of the baby this time, but I shall stick to our resolve and let it be a surprise. Am a tiny bit worried they'll say that the baby is coming in March instead of April. Not quite sure when the Man's men completed their mission, soooooo that has left us wondering on a due date a bit. (Yeah, I know, you think I would have paid more attention to that sort of thing.) Origianally we had a due date of May 12 which then was moved up to April 30. I am hoping there are no date changes and good news all around on Monday.