We got the SUGARS?!!!!

7/20/15     12:20

Felicity and I survived our first night float. Overall it was a great night and I can't complain. I'm hoping for good nights all week. While my shift was ending, I saw that the results of my glucose 1 hour test were received . I failed with 199; the norm is 90-140. I instantly became sad and concerned. How am I gonna diet while pregnant? Have I already harmed my baby? Is this my farewell to the birthing center, non-medicated birth, and pad thai? I instantly texted my husband the alarming news and had him promise to keep this to himself. Even as a physician, I was still ashamed as if I caused myself to have gestational diabetes. In fact, I shouldn't have been so surprised given my BMI and family history. Nonetheless, I was disappointed and concerned for my baby.  I called my doctor as soon as I got home and was informed that I'd have to take the 3 hour test at Quest Diagnostics. I looked though the available dates and BOOM: the next best time for the test was on my birthday. I felt even more saddened thinking about how I'd loved to celebrate my birthday with some of my favorite foods. Luckily, the nurse at the office informed me that most women who take the 3 hour test pass; even those with 199. Regardless, I am committed to prayer, conscious eating, and faith that we will be fine no matter what happens on my birthday.