cythe
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Post by cythe on Jul 24, 2017 13:45:31 GMT -6
How far along are you?
Share with us how you're feeling, any concerns?
Appt. update this week. What type of appt?
How was it?
Any feels/vents/etc?
Learn anything new?
Next appointment?
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cythe
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Post by cythe on Jul 24, 2017 14:08:15 GMT -6
Holla, I have my 1 hour appt this week! I'm debating starting a clicky poll to determine the best flavor because who doesn't like a good clicky poll?
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Post by codex320 on Jul 24, 2017 14:44:27 GMT -6
Holla, I have my 1 hour appt this week! I'm debating starting a clicky poll to determine the best flavor because who doesn't like a good clicky poll?
Hey me too! Mine's on Wednesday. They gave me the fruit punch flavor at my last appointment. I'm kind of dreading it but hopefully it won't be too bad.
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Jul 24, 2017 15:09:10 GMT -6
Holla, I have my 1 hour appt this week! I'm debating starting a clicky poll to determine the best flavor because who doesn't like a good clicky poll?
Hey me too! Mine's on Wednesday. They gave me the fruit punch flavor at my last appointment. I'm kind of dreading it but hopefully it won't be too bad.
I've had orange and red. I preferred the red, personally. I've heard the lemon-lime is the worst. If you can, try to have it chilled/cold before you take it. I think that makes all the difference. |
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Post by cythe on Jul 24, 2017 15:48:30 GMT -6
Every time someone says lemon lime I have the urge to go get another popsicle.
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Post by versed on Jul 24, 2017 15:54:08 GMT -6
I actually liked the lemon lime much better than the orange! Just tasted like flat Sprite - not too bad. I've had the orange three times now, and definitely not a fan!
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Post by doodlemommy on Jul 24, 2017 16:25:21 GMT -6
How far along are you?
29 weeks 2 days today!
Share with us how you're feeling, any concerns?
Feeling really good for the most part. My boobs hurt and my back is getting sore between/under my shoulder blades, particularly if I spend too much time standing/walking and carrying stuff
Appt. update this week. What type of appt?
Midwife appointment Thursday morning!
How was it?
Any feels/vents/etc?
Learn anything new?
Next appointment?
My midwife appointments are every other Thursday until I start with weekly! So August 10 is the next one
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Post by blackmamba on Jul 24, 2017 17:19:05 GMT -6
My office only has that orange drank. But it's always super cold, so it's easy to drink quickly.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jul 24, 2017 19:16:11 GMT -6
My office only has that orange drank. But it's always super cold, so it's easy to drink quickly. It's never bothered me before. Not even a little bit. As I'm typing this I'm kinda craving a sugary drink. 🙈 |
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Post by trinitrotoluene on Jul 24, 2017 21:14:23 GMT -6
Holla, I have my 1 hour appt this week! I'm debating starting a clicky poll to determine the best flavor because who doesn't like a good clicky poll? I've had orange and fruit punch. I preferred orange. To me it tasted like the orange drink from McDonald's, so while i wouldn't drink it regularly, it was nostalgic. |
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Post by gamergirl on Jul 24, 2017 22:06:17 GMT -6
cythe I've had the lemon lime both pregnancies, I don't think my office offers any other flavors than that, so I can't really weigh in. I don't think it was the flavor that messed with me so much as the fact that I had to drink it all in 5 min. I cannot chug drinks. I'm a sipper, lol. Not sure what other clinics do, but mine gives you the bottle (cold) and a little plastic cup. I really appreciated this, because then I could just pour a shot worth of sugary drink in it at a time, and then shoot it quick. It would've been better with vodka. Cheers!  ETA Afterwords, I let out a pretty good burp. Then apologized to the sweet elderly couple sitting across from me in the waiting area.
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Post by codex320 on Jul 25, 2017 6:13:10 GMT -6
thatgirlrachel, I will put it in the fridge tonight and bring it with me to work tomorrow. I'll drink it on the way to the appointment which I hope won't be too bad.
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Post by Taitai on Jul 25, 2017 6:27:57 GMT -6
I wonder if the amount of liquid you guys in the states have to drink is different from what they do over here for the glucose test. For me, they take this packet of powder (no flavoring or color), dump it in a small plastic cup (like the one below), and then fill the cup half way with water and a few ice chips. It.is.so.concentrated. I don't ever drink soda or sugary drinks, so maybe the concentratedness, plus no special flavor really does me in? It is so hard to get down - like seawater with a crap ton of sugar in it. GROSS. I hate it so much.  |
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Post by blackmamba on Jul 25, 2017 6:36:28 GMT -6
Taitai that sounds repulsive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by mommabakes on Jul 25, 2017 6:44:30 GMT -6
I actually liked the lemon lime much better than the orange! Just tasted like flat Sprite - not too bad. I've had the orange three times now, and definitely not a fan! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same!! |
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Post by mkrupar on Jul 25, 2017 7:28:44 GMT -6
Oh, that's gross Taitai. I think here it's like 6-8 ounces if concentrated sugary mess. Both of mine were colorless this time, but we're flavored (orange then fruit punch). I forgot my MFM told me at my 6 week follow up appointment they will make me do a 2 hour test to be sure the insulin resistance is gone. Ugh |
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Post by Taitai on Jul 25, 2017 7:36:44 GMT -6
Oh, that's gross Taitai. I think here it's like 6-8 ounces if concentrated sugary mess. Both of mine were colorless this time, but we're flavored (orange then fruit punch). I forgot my MFM told me at my 6 week follow up appointment they will make me do a 2 hour test to be sure the insulin resistance is gone. Ugh Okay - this makes a lot more sense. I've only done the test here, so I get confused when people say they like the drink, or that it takes them a long time to drink it. 6-8 oz of water would maybe help the drink here taste better, instead of the 2-3 oz they put in that little cup. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
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Post by moonandback141 on Jul 25, 2017 9:17:22 GMT -6
How far along are you? 26w2d Share with us how you're feeling, any concerns? Feeling good---can't believe I'm nearing the end of second tri. Appt. update this week. What type of appt? Appt on Friday 6/28--just a general checkup. Then I start every two weeks! And next week I've got my Glucose/Rhogam. cythe I've always been a fan of the orange. Maybe it's because I'm a sugar addict but the drink has never bothered me in the slightest. It's only when I've had to do the three hour fasting with no food midway through that I've ever felt gross. |
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Post by kinipela7 on Jul 25, 2017 11:29:13 GMT -6
I've only ever had the orange one and I think it's actually tasty. I don't get the hate for this drink! It tastes like a melted slurpee!
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Post by mommabakes on Jul 25, 2017 16:01:20 GMT -6
How far along are you? 29+2
Share with us how you're feeling, any concerns? In pain, but otherwise feeling good. No appetite which is really weird for me.
Appt. update this week. What type of appt? Reg midwife appt
How was it? Fine, passed my glucose test, no longer anemic, baby sounds good, hb 145.
Any feels/vents/etc?
Learn anything new? Officially have PPGD again this time around.
Next appointment? August 8
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Post by mkrupar on Jul 25, 2017 18:36:17 GMT -6
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Post by mommabakes on Jul 26, 2017 2:52:21 GMT -6
Pregnancy induced pelvic girdle pain, also called Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction. |
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Post by Taitai on Jul 26, 2017 3:03:07 GMT -6
Pregnancy induced pelvic girdle pain, also called Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction. Ahhhh man, this sucks. Sorry mommabakes. My SPD with DS cleared up about 3-4 months PP. I had a really good physical therapist out here who helped me a lot. Fingers crossed your recovery is quick! |
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Post by mommabakes on Jul 26, 2017 3:04:56 GMT -6
Pregnancy induced pelvic girdle pain, also called Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction. Ahhhh man, this sucks. Sorry mommabakes. My SPD with DS cleared up about 3-4 months PP. I had a really good physical therapist out here who helped me a lot. Fingers crossed your recovery is quick! Thank you! I had it with DS too, and it was gone really soon after his birth. Hoping for the same this time! |
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Post by CoachTsWife on Jul 26, 2017 7:20:44 GMT -6
How far along are you? 30+2 (yesterday)
What type of appt? Regular OB appt, but with a practitioner because my dr is on vacation in Africa....
How was it? Fine. Heartbeat sounded "perfect". She showed me my 3 hour glucose test results. The first three draws were fine, but I failed the last one with a pretty low number (40). I was thinking a failure would be a number too high but I guess too low is also not great. Dr said I passed so all is ok, I guess.
Any feels/vents/etc? Nope
Next appointment? In two weeks
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Post by duskymonkey on Jul 26, 2017 8:34:25 GMT -6
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Post by duskymonkey on Jul 26, 2017 8:40:28 GMT -6
Just catching up here. Late re: glucose drink. I think it being super cold helps. I can gulp it down fine but still hate it mostly cos I don't drink soda nor juice much and if I did, juice would be diluted 1:4 😅 Good luck to everyone doing their test this week and the upcoming weeks. FX everyone passes! The 3 hr is a PITA more than anything. Eats up a good portion of your day.
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Post by duskymonkey on Jul 26, 2017 8:57:45 GMT -6
No appts. this week for me. Been tracking my BG for about a week now. It's interesting how much of what types of food causes such variability in BG. I'm worried that I've not been able to get my fasting BG down, it's just a couple pts. under or over the allotted threshold. Not sure what to think of it. My fasting during my 3 hr was excellent though so might experiment with not snacking at night? mkrupar, how are you doing? I think we're the only ones dealing with this? Anyways I'm glad we're tracking my BG even though I'm not officially dx with GD. Maybe after couple wks of tracking I could well be. 😩 |
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Post by codex320 on Jul 26, 2017 9:02:45 GMT -6
Question - mostly just for comfort level I guess. I can only imagine the drink being syrupy sweet and I have to drink it on the way to my appointment at 230. I will have probably just eaten lunch - I bring salads everyday so nothing big. My question is, am I dreading this for no good reason? Maybe I'll eat lunch now and save my snacks for the way home. I'm an over-thinker.
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Post by duskymonkey on Jul 26, 2017 9:27:09 GMT -6
codex320, just do what you normally do for the 1 hr. The first time with DS my appt. was also right after lunch and I was told to just do what you normally do. GL, you'll be fine!
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