Hi bessie26
I had a GTT yesterday, so currently waiting to see if there's anything I need to worry about. I'm 28 weeks - had it because I had a slightly high BMI so they wanted to monitor the baby's growth, and to make sure I don't have GD which might increase its chances of being too big.
Seems there are lots of rules - don't eat anything from midnight the night before. You'll arrive for a blood test first. Take with you a 380ml bottle of Lucozade - the original version (not as bad as I remember!). The nurse at the hospital had a big bottle of Lucozade under her desk to top it up - think you need to have a few more mls and she wanted to save me buying another bottle - v helpful! I had 15 mins to drink it in, then had to amuse myself for two hours. Luckily I had another scan booked in, but then I was late back for blood test no.2. They didn't mind, but have noted it on my result.
Apparently they give you a call in a couple of days if you have GD, but otherwise you won't hear any more.
My top tip would be to take something to eat for immediately after you've had your 2nd blood test. I went straight into the post-scan appointment with a consultant, was kept waiting a bit, and then headed out in to the car park feeling hot and shaky. Thought I was going to faint. Luckily, I had a bunch of grapes in the car, so had those and felt better later.
That said, I would say the whole day wiped me out a bit. Came straight home from work and to bed! Just look after yourself afterwards, and eat some proper meals to make up for the brief starvation period!
Good luck with it all. And good advice from happycamel, I think. I too am not worrying about it unless and until I get a call from the midwife telling me I have GD.
Hope all goes well for you. Sounds like there's lots of info on here if you need it. Good luck x