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I have!
It was 100% just a long sit, i was there about 2.5 hrs, i would bring someone for company if you can or else something to help you pass the time!
For me i had to fast from midnight the nigbt before, only allowed water, on the morning i went in had my blood taken, got given the drink - mine was orange flavoured - it was alright but did make me feel a little sick at first but i think it was due to fasting.
I then had my blood taken 1hr and 2hrs after my first blood draw and that was it!
Havent heard anything since & was told no news is good news🤞🏻

Aw Thankyou so much! So if we get a letter I assume it’s because I have them. Then if not all good? Xx

they will probably ring you if you have it. I got the call the following working day. If you don’t have it your midwife will probably tell you at your next appointment. No news is good news! X

oh that’s good that they ring you the day after. Thankyou xx

Thankyou! That doesn’t sound to bad. I have a growth scan the same day while I’m there so breaks up the waiting. I’m just a little nervous x

Yess i have to go on the 23rd all i know is you cant eat after 10.30pm and you can only drink black tea and coffee or plain water i know they test your blood before hand then you drink the drink wait then they test your blood again xx

I had mine done last week I was dreading it because I hate bloods being taken but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was you get your blood taken first sit and drink the sugary drink then you wait for 2hrs and they recommend drinking water while you wait to keep hydrated and then they take your bloods again and your free to leave and go eat food afterwards ect but definitely have something to keep you occupied

Thankyou everyone, I feel a bit reassured now. I think the scan inbetween will break up the wait for me aswell. Appreciate everyone’s comments xx

I'm about to go for the rest in November so all of these comments are reassuring for me as well😊

glad you got some comfort from them as well. Hope all goes well for you x

i have exactly like you a midwife appointment so it will break up the wait abit

Just out of curiosity, does everyone have the test for gestational diabetes?

not everyone I think it’s if your bmi is over the threshold. That’s why I have to have it as I’m a bit chunky 🤣 xx

I have mine tomorrow.. dreading it lol x

I hope it goes well for you xx

These are all really reassuring to read, I've got mine tomorrow morning :)

Do we have to take a pee sample with us? I've got my 25wk midwife appointment on Thursday afternoon and take a pee sample for every appointment, not sure if I should take one tomorrow or not? X

take it just before you are ready to leave your house before your appointment x

typically we do take urine samples but my midwife base is rather good so if I forget they always have a box of pots and they just get me to do it before I go in xx

Fab, thanks ladies :) I always take a cup from the water dispenser when I leave appointments to pee in for the sample as it's so hard to get wee in the sample pot and just pour in after 😅

It’s such a simple appointment just the wait in between was tasking. 2 hours. My midwife booked me in for the time in between so that wasn’t too bad. Also you should stay calm so your body doesn’t utilise the glucose drank