So here we go, a new section of the blog now that I am a MOTHER! I assume that if you're here, you are up to date on the whole journey so far, but if not, hereโs a very brief catch up... I have kept a diary of my pregnancy here on my blog, and… Continue reading The First 48 Hours
Tag: gestational diabetes
Discharged from the GD Clinic
The last time I shared about Gestational Diabetes (at the beginning of June), I mentioned being able to take a two day gap between each of my blood sugar testing days. Testing at that rate lasted for about two weeks, then I had another phone appointment with the Endocrinologist - who was again very impressed… Continue reading Discharged from the GD Clinic
Gestational Diabetes Update
It's been around four weeks since I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD) so I thought I'd give an update as to how it's going! I got a referral from my midwife to go along to the GD Clinic at BC Women's Hospital for a total of six appointments over two days. The first day… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes Update
Gestational Diabetes – Tests & Results!
One of the regular blood tests pregnant women are offered in around week 23-28 is a gestational diabetes check. I am taking all the tests and following all the suggestions the midwives are giving so I moseyed on over to the blood clinic after my final exam of the semester. I have been using the… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes – Tests & Results!