Had my blood sugar test yesterday and the reading came up slightly high (13.1 vs the normal reading of 12.5). Dr Chew ordered me to go for a glucose tolerance test tomorrow to find out if i have gestational diabetes or just because i had too much starchy food. Well, i had a packet of rice and fruits (kiwi and rockmelon) during lunch and maybe that contributed to the higher readings.
I certainly hope so!
Dr Chew also found that my iron level is low (10.3) though i've been stuffing myself with those iron tablets daily. Apart from feeling a little light-headed, i'm generally ok. So not sure if this is a cause to worry about but i think i'll just take it easy else it will be too stressful. Hmm... will just take it as it comes!
Dr Chew also asked me to count Bebe's movements, from 9am-2pm and from 4-9pm. Basically, the idea is that if the no of movements between days falls to more than 50%, i should call the doctor immediately coz it may well be a sign that Bebe is having a low supply of oxygen. So, now i have a counter next to me, so that i can count the no. of movements. Well, from 9am till now (11am), i've recorded about 37 movements. But i suspect the counter is a little wonky, coz the number jumps quite a bit in between pressings.. well, let's monitor and compare the results over the next few days. I'm also been taught by another friend to 'channel' the oxygen into my belly for Bebe:)
Hope everything turn out well tomorrow!
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hmm.. how come 2pm-4pm not counted?
dunno leh...maybe it's the time the baby should be resting??? haha... but luckily 2-4pm not included coz otherwise i will be counting non-stop and won't be able to work:)
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