‘failed’ GD test
I had my GD test last Monday, and found out Wednesday I’d failed. Fasting was fine, but 2hr was 8.3
First few days all my finger pricks were fine, and well within range, sitting closer to lower limits than upper.
But since yesterday breakfast every reading has been high, and I can’t make any sense of it. This morning is the first fasting reading that is high.
I’m basically eating the same food or a variation of.
I’m aware I’m not even a week in, but I feel like it’s knocked all my confidence with pregnancy.
I was anxious/nervous for the health of little one as it was, and this just feels like an uncontrollable/unpredictable whirlwind 🤯
Didn’t feel like there much help/support from the hospital when they diagnosed, literally given a glucose monitor and sent on my way, was there for less than 5 minutes and waiting for a follow up appt for a growth scan and to see a consultant, with no time frame given for it.
Locally the only maternity contact given is triage, and it doesn’t feel like the sort of thing to be contacting them with.
Am I the only one?
Today is my 35th birthday, and it’s also my first birthday pregnant. ❤️ I’m 8 weeks and 4 days, and I’m having so many emotions that I honestly don’t know what to do with.
For years, I wanted to be a mom. I truly thought this was what I wanted. But now that it’s actually happening… I’m scared.
Everyone keeps telling me I should be so excited and glowing, but if I’m being honest, I’m mostly freaking out. I keep wondering if I’m ready, if I’m going to be a good mom, and if my entire life is about to change in ways I can’t even imagine.
My partner is genuinely excited now. I think it finally became real for him after our first ultrasound, and ever since then he’s been so in love with our little baby already. Seeing that has been really sweet. But at the same time, I still feel really alone sometimes because so much of the planning, researching, worrying, and mental load feels like it’s falling on me. I don’t even know where to begin, and it’s overwhelming.
Did anyone else spend years wanting a baby, only to feel completely terrified once you were actually pregnant? I feel guilty for being scared because I know so many people would love to be in this position.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who has cried from fear more than excitement. I’d really love to hear from moms who felt this way and came out the other side. 🤍
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