The Dreaded Glucose Test

So yesterday morning I went to my OB for the much anticipated and generally feared glucose test. Standard prenatal care includes testing women for diabetes later in their 2nd trimester because it is a disease that can develop due to pregnancy. It is one of those strange things that pregnancy can bring on but that disappears after your pregnancy is over - probably something that leads to some calling pregnancy a "condition". The initial test for gestational diabetes involves you fasting after midnight and then drinking glucose in the morning and having blood drawn an hour later. I have been privy to a number of conversations with friends who have been through this. I have also read about it a fair amount. Generally, the judgment is that the test is horrible and a general sense of fear develops around it. The horrible nature of the test revolves around having to drink the glucose. So yesterday when I was preparing myself for this task I am having all sorts of thoughts as to how I am going to feel etc. I opened the bottle and hesitated, stealing myself for the yucky task ahead....telling myself that it is all worth it and part of the process of becoming a mother - sacrificing for one's child.....Well, I have to report that it was not what I was expecting. In fact it was a let down. The glucose was really sweet. But not that unpleasant. The worst part was it made the back of my throat feel a little yucky and then of course there is the having blood taken part. Otherwise, it past without incident. Yes, I had a sugar high after drinking it, which made the car ride down to the doctor very interesting for Dan, I am sure. But it was basically ok. The good news is that the test came back negative today. So I am in the clear! Yay! If it hadn't been then I would have had to do a four hour fasting and glucose drinking test and that might have changed my opinion. But fortunately, I didn't have to go there. :-) I just hope that all of my "challenges" of motherhood pass the same way. Wishful thinking I am sure but I can always hope. :-)