Might have gestational diabetes at 39 weeks

[islandlassie]

Well the title gives it away. I get the results tomorrow. But what happen with them finding it so late if it comes back positive? i asked midwife but she avoided question. i feel so low

I'm sorry, I have no advice for you. I don't suppose telling you not to worry would help? Bumping for you in the hope someone who knows about this will see.

If you haven't had a growth scan already they might offer one. Depending on the result of that they might want to induce you. I am still unclear whether I had it or not but I was tangled up with them at 38 weeks although never really told if I had it or not (blood sugar results were ok). I was induced at 40 weeks exactly and dd was monitored in case her blood sugar dropped but only for a day and that was fine too.

Meant to add don't worry. If you've been fine up till now I wouldn't stress too much. Presumably if you've got this far then your urine tests have always been ok so I really wouldn't worry. I did but then I was clueless. If I had my time again knowing what I know now I'd be a lot more relaxed about it. Really.

Thanks. no growth scan. I'm not sure that i would be happy being induced but if they had to then i wouldnt protest! its the waiting. i wish they could magically answer my questions now.

Why have they tested you now? Have you had any symptoms?

I felt fine even though I was on insulin.

If you're worried about the birth, I fully understand that. I was disappointed when I found out that I would probably be induced (I was). I had peaceful and calm births with dds - It took me a while to resign myself to not having the birth I wanted but it was a birth I could actually have more control over iyswim?