GD test

[m nonie]

Hi was wondering if anyone could help out with something I've got a 2 hour GD test on Friday, what do I need to know? What happens no bodies actually explained any of this to me and I'm a bit concerned, I know they have to take blood etc DH and DS are having to come as well due to lack of baby sitter.

 

[mumziemcvoy]

With my dd they do a blood test then they give u a very sugary drink taste a bit like lucozade then u just wait around for 2 hours and they do another blood test to see how ur body reacts to the sugary drink ?? I don't think u can eat or drink from about 9pm the night before if I remember rightly and try not to have anything that's too sugary the day before the test .. Just going by what I remember I got to have another one too xx

 

[mummy2o]

One time I was allowed home, then next I had to sit for two hours at the surgery. I recommend taking a good book. If it was possible I'd let DH stay at home with DS as 2 hours is a long time for a good, or go to a near by park. Something to entertain him.

 

[m nonie]

I do know we don't have to stay at the hospital so might see if they fancy a bit of shopping . Thank you guys

 

[MummyToAmberx]

You need to find out by your mw or hospital everywhere is different. Some you fast some you dont. Some want you to provide the drink others dont.

I had to stay in hosp walking could effect the results.

 

[lewood88]

I had to fast with both of mine and will this time x

 

[Penguin20]

I have mine coming up soon and I'm not allowed to eat or drink other than water from midnight before my test and pretty much they are taking blood, then I drink the sugary drink go home for 2 hours go back to have 2nd lots of bloods and then wait a couple days for the results that's what I been told

 

[chathamlady]

I have mine today told tofast 12 hours they will take first blood draw ill drink the sugar stuff and then they take blood at 1 hour and 2 hours after

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Fast for 12 hours, blood drawn, sugary drink that tastes awful, sit for 2 hours, more bloods. In my case I also passed out last time, I'm dreading this time. They should give you a leaflet explaining. I highly recommend bringing a sandwich with you so you can eat right away after the second blood draw.

 

[m nonie]

Fast for 12 hours, blood drawn, sugary drink that tastes awful, sit for 2 hours, more bloods. In my case I also passed out last time, I'm dreading this time. They should give you a leaflet explaining. I highly recommend bringing a sandwich with you so you can eat right away after the second blood draw.

Tbh that's my big concern, I tend to find I faint if I don't eat enough but also after blood being taken. I said to DH that if he wanted to take oscar to do something while I wait he is welcome to but he just said he wanted to be there to support me and DS would be happy playing and drawing .

 

[Mrs_Bump]

That's why I'm making hubby come with me. Passing out was scary and I wouldn't want that on my own. I did have very low blood sugar though. Only 2.0 before the drink and 3.2 after. Most ppl are fine.

 

[Rainstorm]

I dozed off during the two-hour wait... It was a little embarrassing, but time flew for me this time. The place had a room for this test, with tv and very confy sofas. If they give you an option, drink cold juice. The first time I did it with hot tea and it was hell, this time I did it with cold lime juice and, while horrendous, it wasn't such a torture

 

[m nonie]

All done, really hope I don't need to do it again after today. The solution made me really gag after not eating for so long, we got to leave for a while but didn't end very well after DH had to pick me up off the floor twice so went back . But all done and lucky for me DS loves making people feel better and just gave me cuddles. Tbh I think it was just the way my body reacted rather then normal