Hey guys, just wanted to vent a bit about my doc's visit..

Well, she says I will have to go for the 3 hr GTT because I've been spilling sugar in my urine and my 1 hr was 140. She says anything at or above 140 needs to be retested..I wonder why I wasn't told so by the advise nurse when I called them for my results..the nurse tells me it is normal three weeks ago and now (three whole weeks later) the doctor says it is not.....aaargggghhhh

Second, although my fundal height measure fine, she thinks I need to gain more weight since I was underweight before the pregnancy...
double arrrrghhhhh..
I've been eating as much as I can and I dont know how to eat more and not get physically sick of eating too much.......

Well, the good part of the appointment was hearing my baby's heartbeat...

Simmi, dont worry about the backache unless it is accompanied by stomach cramps..Hope you are feeling better...

TAke cAre everybody.....

Nikita replied. Hi Avi,

Sorry to hear about ur glucose test and that u'll have to go for retest, but don't worry everything will be alright. I think ur doc is doing it just to be on safe side, as 140 is not an alarming figure, acc to my doc, unless its very higher than that. I think thats one of the reasons why docs in S'pore do the 3 hr test straight away. B'cos my doc says during pregnancy there are certain hormonoes which effect the insulin level anyway. So that could be the reason why ur glucose level came close to 140. So i would suggest don't worry too much about it and go for ur test with relaxed mind as tension can also effect the results.

About ur weight gain try to eat more dry fruits and drink more milk, as thats the best way to put on weight an get nutrients too.

It must have been really nice to hear ur baby's heartbeat, sure feels very good.

Take care and don't worry much about GTT. Do let us now how it goes.

All the best.
Rgds/Nikita.
Simmi replied. Hi Avi.
Lovely to know all is well with babes and you heard the heart beat! Surely makes me feel very close to the baby...bonding!
I'm sure you will pass ur glucose test and if u don't count the calories of what u r eating, u will eat better and gain more weight too. Good news is that u can eat without feeling guilty so make the most of it for the next two mths and eat whatever u fancy, of course keeping sugary stuff in check. Carbohydrates like pasta, rice, and of course roti in ur diet help add weight and also loads of recipies to try! Good luck.
Thx for my backache response, I hope the pain becomes bearable but reassuring to know that it is not alarming!
Good luck for ur GTT.
Simmi Sri replied. Hi Avi,

Am sorry to hear about the GTT...but since you are on the border (140), am sure it is not much of a problem.

Here's a small tip to put on weight:
Add cut ripe bananas to thick curd with sugar and cardamom. Season it with mustard and curry leaves. I'm sure you will love the taste. Its just yummmy..!!
(you can cut down on the sugar and make it to the minimum).

But believe me, this is a sure way to gain weight. It has helped me a lot!

Good luck,
Sri (from Dec. board) Vindhya replied. Hi Avi,

Good things first. Yes, hearing the heartbeat feels so good.

Regarding GTT, I am sure you'll pass the 3 hr test, but just to be safe, start controlling your sugar intake. I think you are already doing that.

Regarding gaining weight, as long as you are eating healthy we should be fine. Add lot of nuts to your diet, especially pumpkin seeds, they are a good source of iron & protein. They have some fat content, which should help you gain some weight in a good way. Instead of juices, take concentrate. This doesn't make you feel full, so you can eat more rotis. Hope you are drinking lots of milk. If so, drink whole milk instead of 2% or fat free.

When are you having your GTT?

Good Luck & Take Care,
Vindhya