GTT Test

I went in for my 3 hour glucose tolerance test on Sunday morning. You have to fast for this test so I didn't eat anything for breakfast. The nurse drew some blood from me when I arrived and then she gave me this pint of lime taste drink. It didn't taste good this time. It literally tasted like I was drinking syrup! I couldn't drink any water after that and I was literally dying of thirst. From then on, the nurse drew blood from me every hour for the next three hours. The first time it wasn't so bad but then when it comes to the second and the third time, she couldn't find my vein! She blamed on my tiny veins but I know in reality she just sucks at taking blood -.- So I ended up having 6 punctures and they had to draw blood from my hand instead... grrr... it was like torture but I'm thankful that it's over.

The good news is I heard from my doctor today that I passed the test! YAY! I literally jumped up when I heard the good news on the phone haha... I can have sugar again! ok fine, I'll still have to watch my sugar intake since it's unhealthy for the baby anyway but it's such a relief to know I don't have gestational diabetes! :)

Baby has been very active lately. I feel it kick through out the day now and it looks like he is head down because the kicks are all above my belly button. My tummy has also grown a lot this week... I can't imagine it being any bigger than this! I look like I'm carrying a giant basketball.

I've been trying to eat healthy and here are what I eat on a typical day:

Breakfast: two pieces of toast with a little butter (We are totally into Arnold's Flax & Fiber bread), a glass of 2% milk

Midmorning snack: 1 - 2 servings of fruits (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, grapefruit, orange... etc)

Lunch: left over from the previous night (usually consist of some protein, carb, and veggies... and instead of white rice, we are mixing brown rice to make it healthier... and we totally transitioned from white pasta to whole wheat pasta)

Afternoon snack: bowl of cereal w/ 2% milk

Dinner: I try to have enough protein for the day, very little carb, and lots of veggies

I think because I've been eating healthier this week and last week, I haven't even been gaining weight at all! Also, I have been exercising regularly (I usually either walk the dogs after work or I would do prenatal yoga at home). So far I'm feeling great and sleep has been nice as well since I've gotten used to sleeping on my side now :)

Can't wait for Baby Lee's arrival in 3 short months!