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tough week (vent)
Hi Ladies, I don't really need any advice, just somewhere to get everything out, because I'm having a really bad week and starting to really stress...
On Valtentine's Day, I got a call that my glucose tolerance test results were
over the cut-off and now I have to take the 3 hour test to find out if I
have gestational diabetes. It's not the end of the world, but totally ruined my V day because now I'm afraid to eat so I didn't eat any of the yummy treats that were gifts from students or the chocolates DH bought me. I'm not sure why but I'm feeling ashamed and embarrassed about it and can't help but second guess myself into thinking it's my own fault for not being perfect with my food choices lately.
I thought my day was sucking but it got worse, I got a text from DH saying that I should call my mom because something was going on with my grandfather. She didn't want to tell me because I'm pregnant, but I eventually got a hold of her and found out that he was rushed to the hospital and had a UTI which was left untreated and spread into a blood infection. They didn't think he would pull out of it so, although treating with heavy-duty antibiotics, we drove upstate to see him (about an hour away). Yesterday, they told us that the meds weren't working and our family decided we should stop treatment and just keep him comfortable until he passes. The nurses think he will pass tonight so my family that lives up there are all hanging out and waiting. I feel like I don't know what to do. I want to go there because it feels weird to be home while everyone else is there, but I also know that there are soo many of us and I don't know if I could just sit there all night to watch him die.
Just feeling really overwhelmed and emotional. Thanks for listening!
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It can be so difficult when you keep getting thrown curve-balls. I'm so sorry about your grandfather. We just went through that with my grandmother, and it's rough. As for your glucose test, that happened to my SIL, and she passed her 3-hour test even though her numbers were high on the initial test. Hope that happens for you so you can have some yummy treats! Hang in there!
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Thank you ladies for all of your kind words and thoughts! My grandfather passed at about 8:30 last night and although it is difficult for me, at least I know that he isn't in pain anymore.
As for my GTT 3 hr test, I took it this morning and it was terrible! The drink wasn't so bad, it was the nauseous feeling after it (worse than the 1hr) but, I survived and my younger brother came to keep me company so it really could have been worse! I'm so lucky to have such a great family! I'm assuming I'll hear as soon as they have results, or on Monday when I have my Dr. appointment, so we'll see.
Oh, I'm sorry! You are right though, that he is no longer feeling any pain and it sounds like your family was there for him through his last moments.
I hope you hear about your test results sooner rather than later. Ugh, what a yucky thing to have to wait for. Hugs for you and T & P's for your family.