So today I got my wellness screening results in the mail from the tests we did at work a few weeks ago. Needless to say, it wasn't very uplifting. My glucose level was like one point over the "safe" zone. It's probably not a big deal, but what the heck? I totally had all of this stuff under control at this time last year. Man, what a difference a year can make. 30-40 lbs of difference. Ugh. Having a high glucose level is no good for making OR carrying a baby, so I guess I'm going to have to stop stealing my husband's regular sodas.
Secondly, my platelet level was also slightly elevated. Investigating why that might be, I found that it's something that often happens in pregnant woman. Awesome. The last thing I needed on that report was a reminder of what I used to be but no longer am. I want to think that my body has forgotten and no longer still wears the vestigial vestments of motherhood, but alas I guess I am wrong.
My attitude needs a makeover. I was so excited, so ready, for this the first time around. Now I'm all negativity and rain clouds. I guess I'm going to go for a walk to the grocery store. Report card comments+bad health screening results+negative pregnancy test this morning= in need of sunshine and warmth.
I'm sorry to hear this, Mo! :(
ReplyDeleteA note on the glucose levels: watch your carb intake, too. Refined carbs like white breads and pastas elevate your blood sugar even faster than sweets can. I know you're doing the vegetarian thing now (kudos to you!), so that's just one thing to keep in mind if you're worried about your blood sugar. :)
I always do brown rice, wheat pasta, etc. My guess is that it was because I only fasted for like 8-9 hours before the test, but I'm still going to have them measure it and monitor it going forward.
ReplyDeleteMy bad habit the last two months has been regular soda. That needs to go.