Week 27: Glucose Test

We had our glucose test the other day to rule out gestational diabetes. At my previous appointment, the nurse handed me this orange drink and with a disgusted look on her face and informed me that I needed to drink this at the next appointment. She then proceeded to tell me how terrible the taste was and that a lot of women don't like it.


Ummm, thanks for the pep talk!

The big day came and with advice from my friends who have already taken the test, I chilled the drink and downed it in the 15 minute time span they require. Honestly, it wasn't that bad. Ok, it wasn't great; especially on an empty stomach, but I survived. The best way to describe it would be like drinking Orange Crush but with more sugar - and for breakfast, bleh!

By the time I arrived at the doctor's office for my blood draw I was pretty nauseous. My body isn't used to that much sugar and those of you who know me know that sugar is my vice. While also at the doctor, we were able to hear the baby's heart beat again - always a treat! We also learned that the little bugger is about two pounds and about 14 inches. I'm feeling kicks, rolls, and hiccups all of the time.

And the best news of all...my tests came back fine. I'm slightly anemic but I can take some supplements to support that. Phew, another successful milestone for our miracle baby