Glucose Testing = Gross

I can't say I remember the last time I had a full can of orange soda, but today I drank something like it. It was for a glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes. Unlike the other types of diabetes, it goes away after pregnancy, but it can wreak general havoc and cause huge monster babies! I do have a few of the symptoms of GD, namely being tired, having blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. However, I believe these are all simple side effects of being pregnant in general, not something more. I can explain everything! I am up at 6:30 and don't always nap, so I'm tired. My vision is blurry because I'm lazy and don't always wear my glasses. I've been nauseous since the end of January. Vomiting comes with the territory, so... I think I'll be ok.

My blood pressure is normal and I have a penchant for cake at breakfast and I have fancied Hansen's natural sodas lately. I still want to try a float made of Hansen's vanilla cola and ice cream, but I haven't managed to feel well enough at night (it's now night sickness) to make one. If it turns out that I have gestational diabetes, I will have to go on a strict no-cake diet, and this will probably cause a problem. I'm already working out a lot (and I have the golden tan to prove I am literally OUT) so it's not like I've become a pregnant potato. I actually find myself sitting less and less, and that's not good for my sore little tootsies.

I'm still in the Cinderella category when it comes to shoes-- early Cinderella, in her peasant stage. Not that I'm barefoot (and pregnant!) all the time, but I haven't found the right combination of cute, durable, no-laces and cushioning I want. REI's summer gear sale starts on Friday so I'll be checking out their options. Otherwise, I might be getting myself a pair of cute(r) Crocs and forgetting about my quest. The pair I have are pretty good for gardening and make my feet feel ok but I still get plenty of dirt, sharp grasses and pebbles stuck between my toes.

Back to the orange soda-like mixture: I will find out tomorrow afternoon about my glucose levels. I think I might be able to squeeze in one last nibble of cake for breakfast before I get any news. If all is normal, I think I might just celebrate by getting myself a cupcake.