Had modified GTT & called back for full GTT. Feel like a failure and so upset my 3rd trimester may be horrible.

[imoscarsmum]

I had modified GTT yesterday & they called me this morning to say my results were 10 and I've been booked into day clinic for this Friday for full GTT.
I'm so upset. I'm 27 weeks (1st pregnancy) and already have high bp, so am on tablets. I've tried so hard to be careful - eating lots of fruit & veg, only having occasional chocolate etc and still go to gym every week.
My sister had ges diabetes in both of her pregnancies and I was overweight before I got pregnant but the reality of this has really knocked me. I just want to enjoy my pregnancy (am 36 so this may be my only one) and all I can see is endless tests and high risk of intervention/c-section.
I just feel it's all my fault & I'm really beating myself up. DP away on a really important business trip, so don't feel I can worry him with it - so I turn to you all for some support. Help!!

bump for you imo - it'll be ok

Bumping for you also.

Didn't have diabetes in preg but did have other problems which ended in endless tests for me and bubbs, hospitalisation, c-s, ds in SCBU. So I didn't enjoy my preg either and was pretty jealous of women who sail through preg whereas I felt it was a trial. Just look towards the end result as that's what really matters and what you will enjoy. All the tests etc are for the benefit of you and the baby's health.

And don't beat yourself up. It's not worth it - just concentrate on doing all you can do to keep healthy. Good luck x

imoscarsmus Thinking of you! My first pg too, and I'm 37. I've been trying to eat properly and take exercise too - v impressed that you are still going to gym! Had GTT this morning, will find out tommorow if results are bad. Fingers crossed for both of us!

imoscarsmus Thinking of you! My first pg too, and I'm 37. I've been trying to eat properly and take exercise too - v impressed that you are still going to gym! Had GTT this morning, will find out tommorow if results are bad. Fingers crossed for both of us!

It's not your fault, and you may well be able to control it with diet even if you do have GD. I had GD this pregnancy and managed a VBAC with no intervention, so it doesn't have to be a problem.

There's a GD support thread around somewhere, as well.

Thanks for all your comments - it really helps alot. bikerunski I hope you have better results than me - I'd be interested to know in case we can support each other!
And feel bad cos haven't been to gym today as feeling too down. Going to try yoga DVD instead.