January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Betheney]

I'm unsure but I'm at a higher risk for it because I'm overweight, my mother had it and I have high BP. So the more markers the higher the chance, of course anyone can still get it tho.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Yeah, I'm so sure my weight is the huge factor on this one. My sister also failed the first one but said she passed the 3 hour one. As for me... who knows...

 

[La Mere]

Some days I'm pretty relaxed about the baby & others (like today) I think it was hard enough with one child! Like Sassy & La Mere I feel bad for DS that I don't have the energy to play & run around all the time & I can see he's getting frustrated, but then I think, well I'm not going to be able to do that when the baby is here either. I hope he copes with it as he really doesn't seem to understand that we're having a baby.

As for the money thing, I can imagine how hard that would be. We're fine at the moment, but depending how big a mortgage we end up taking when we buy a new house, finances could be much tighter

La Mere - I'm so sorry you're worried about where you'll be when you give birth What is the situation with your house? I hope you work something out... does DH know how you're feeling?

Well, my hubby and FIL are building it themselves and when they work no work gets done on our house. And no work has gotten done on our house for about 3 weeks. (this is hubby's 3rd week of work) I know I have a place I can give birth, I would just really like to do it in the house, in my own bedroom. He does somewhat but I try not to complain too much about it as his is working his ass off to provide money for food and to continue working on our house.

Well... GRR! I called the drs office because they hadn't called me. So now, I have to go to the drs office monday to get RE TESTED! She wanted me to go tomorrow, I was like: ehm.. no?! If you would of called me before, I would of planned the whole thing! And she told me she had 2 weeks to call me anyhow... grrr! So now, I have a Drs monday as well as re-testing for the glucose. And I have to go to Houston on Wednesday... joy!

Oh, DeeDee! That really sucks! She really should have called you sooner, whether she "had up to 2 weeks to call you" or not! If I were a nurse or whatever she is, as soon as I knew you needed to come back I would have been calling you to schedule when you could come back! But, it's not like you have anything else planned, right?

My doctor told me they don't do the one hour test anymore as it's a waste of time because everyone fails it. So we just do the 2hr test and get jabbed 3 times in the 2 hours. Mines booked for tomorrow morning. I'm nervous because I think I'm a lil more likely to have it because of my high blood pressure. I mean that would be the icing on the effing cake wouldn't it? Having GD as well as high BP. But I guess no point in getting too stressed about it until the results are in.

I hope your GTT goes well, Betheney! Try to relax as much as possibly and try to be positive as not to make your BP haywire. Sending thoughts, love and plenty of good vibes your way.

 

[Lillian33]

Oh ladies, im so sorry there are so many feelings of stress in the group right now but I guess it is somewhat to be expected as we get ready for this life changing event - slightly different for those who are mamma's already but certainly no less stressful or life changing! I really hope everyone is feeling better after a weekend break

DeeDee, such a bummer you have to take the GTT test again, so sorry and Betheney and Little J, hope your tests go ok as well. As LaMere said try to stay as relaxed as possible

Blossom im sorry that your new house may be a no go but as the girls said something even better will come along

Super cute new signature pics LaMere!!

Sending lots of hugs out today and hope everyone feels better tomorrow xx

 

[Betheney]

I hear you girls about stress, I'm under so much stress at the moment I can't even think about it. I don't even want to talk about it. I keep avoiding everything because I just don't want to face it all. This is life stuff too and not even including all the pregnancy problems with my BP.

 

[La Mere]

Aw, thank you, Lillian!

 

[BlossomJ]

Betheny - Hope you pass! It's weird, I don't think I'd even heard of GD when I had DS & don't know anyone that's been tested for it here. It just seems like it's a pretty big deal elsewhere & everyone seems to be getting tested & lots failing the first round of tests.

 

[duckytwins]

I haven't stopped crying in three days because I'm so stressed. I only slept for 4 hours last night (3 the night before and 5 the night before that), then went to my glucose test this morning. It was horrible. I sat there and cried for 3 1/2 hours. My arms look like I'm a heroine user and feel like pin cushions. And my back hurts from sitting in their uncomfortable chairs for hours. I finally got to go home and eat, then took a nap. Then I get a call from my Dr's office saying the lab messed up ANOTHER blood test (the one for the cholestasis) and I have to get more blood drawn tomorrow. I am so fed up. This is the third blood test they've messed up. So, now I have to have MORE blood taken (from where, I don't know... my arms can't take much more) and then wait AGAIN for the results. Meanwhile, I am so itchy I can't stand it, and my face, arms and legs are red and raw from scratching. I've had it. I can't take much more.

 

[BlossomJ]

Deedee - hope you pass this time

La Mere - I wish you could give birth in your house! How exciting to build your own place, but super stressful too, even without a child & baby on the way, so I understand how hard it must be. It might not be ideal if you don't get to move in for the birth, but you'll be ok and you'll be in there with your family soon enough

 

[BlossomJ]

Ducky - So sorry you're having a rough time

 

[sassy_mom]

I haven't stopped crying in three days because I'm so stressed. I only slept for 4 hours last night (3 the night before and 5 the night before that), then went to my glucose test this morning. It was horrible. I sat there and cried for 3 1/2 hours. My arms look like I'm a heroine user and feel like pin cushions. And my back hurts from sitting in their uncomfortable chairs for hours. I finally got to go home and eat, then took a nap. Then I get a call from my Dr's office saying the lab messed up ANOTHER blood test (the one for the cholestasis) and I have to get more blood drawn tomorrow. I am so fed up. This is the third blood test they've messed up. So, now I have to have MORE blood taken (from where, I don't know... my arms can't take much more) and then wait AGAIN for the results. Meanwhile, I am so itchy I can't stand it, and my face, arms and legs are red and raw from scratching. I've had it. I can't take much more.

Sending lots of love your way! That is ridiculous that they have messed the tests up. I would give them absolute hell for it. Is there some family you can call in to be with your boys so maybe you can get a little rest? It really sounds like too much and you really need a break. Hang in there!

 

[sassy_mom]

Betheney good luck at your testing tomorrow. I hope all goes well. I think it is strange that they don't even do the first test as I didn't fail mine and would have been angry if they made me do the 3 hour one right away. I bruise so badly every time they draw blood that they are lucky I let them get away with one jab. I don't care how good the tech is doing it, I bruise horribly. Let's hope that tomorrow's test brings good news.

 

[DittyByrd]

I think we all need a pint of Ben & Jerry's tonight. Sending some Phish Food, Chubby Hubby, and What a Cluster your way!

 

[Lillian33]

Oh Ducky im so sorry, what a nightmare you're having, sending big your way. Chin up lady, it'll all be worth it when boop gets here xxxx

 

[La Mere]

I haven't stopped crying in three days because I'm so stressed. I only slept for 4 hours last night (3 the night before and 5 the night before that), then went to my glucose test this morning. It was horrible. I sat there and cried for 3 1/2 hours. My arms look like I'm a heroine user and feel like pin cushions. And my back hurts from sitting in their uncomfortable chairs for hours. I finally got to go home and eat, then took a nap. Then I get a call from my Dr's office saying the lab messed up ANOTHER blood test (the one for the cholestasis) and I have to get more blood drawn tomorrow. I am so fed up. This is the third blood test they've messed up. So, now I have to have MORE blood taken (from where, I don't know... my arms can't take much more) and then wait AGAIN for the results. Meanwhile, I am so itchy I can't stand it, and my face, arms and legs are red and raw from scratching. I've had it. I can't take much more.

Ducky, sending big hugs. I am so sorry hun. That is ridiculous! Like Sassy said I would give them absolute hell for messing up yet AGAIN! I hope you can somehow get some rest. Please try to take it easy, which I know is hard.

Deedee - hope you pass this time

La Mere - I wish you could give birth in your house! How exciting to build your own place, but super stressful too, even without a child & baby on the way, so I understand how hard it must be. It might not be ideal if you don't get to move in for the birth, but you'll be ok and you'll be in there with your family soon enough

Thank you so much, Blossom! I know it will work out how it is supposed to, it's just maybe I should stop planning how I want it to be in my head so I won't be let down when it doesn't go that way, you know? Thanks so much again.. I love all you girls.. Thanks to all of you for being there.

 

[La Mere]

I think we all need a pint of Ben & Jerry's tonight. Sending some Phish Food, Chubby Hubby, and What a Cluster your way!

Oh I love phish food!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I'm so sorry for all of us ladies! I really am, stressful times!

Well, nurse called again and offered to send a prescription for Nausea to the pharmacy so I can take it early monday morning before test. I said YES, if I throw up again I don't want it to be my fault! LOL So that kinda helps me not to worry so much.

I also called MIL and told her that hubby is taking me down to Houston on friday so I can be there for the baby shower and not the couple of days before. That way if I need to start going to any other drs I will without stressing out her being here wednesday. So she said it was completely fine, not to worry about a thing and that she understood. She was actually very sweet, I have to give it to her. That's one stress less! Thank God!

 

[La Mere]

That's good, hun. I am glad she was so sweet and understanding.

 

[Kaiecee]

Betheney
I failed my 1hr gf so it's my 2/3h test tomorrow also so good luck to u I really hope I don't have it I didn't with my other 2 boys but again u never know and I'm happy ur bp has been under control

Brier happy birthday

Jamie
Love ur boys name super cute

I've been gone for a couple days I swear mil & fil really know how to stress me out somethimes

Does anyone know if an energy drink or something I'm so tried but I have so much to do and this weekend I have my 2 wonderful boys can't wait but I also know ill be burnt out I just hope dh doesn't put too much stress on me.

I'm gonna go eat cuz as of 1.5 hours I won't be allowed to eat till after my gf test

 

[sassy_mom]

Deedee I hate that they are making you go back AGAIN! How ridiculous! I hope the medicine helps you keep everything down .. if not, aim the barf at someone there.