“TGI Saturday…”
This week has been pretty stressful for me.
First, last Saturday I had to take a glucose tolerance test which checks for gestational diabetes. For this test I had to drink a little bottle of orange soda and then draw blood an hour later. I was trying to prepare myself as best as possible the day before to eat less carbs and no candy/sweets and just drink water all day. I found out on Wednesday that I failed it. I would then have to do a 3-hour glucose test, in which I draw blood, then drink another soda substance and draw blood 3 more times (1 per hour), WITHOUT any food or water. So this test is scheduled for this morning. (It’s now 9:15 AM) I went downstairs at 9 to go do the test and no one is there. So I’m annoyed now. I want to get this test over with as soon as possible so I can eat and get hydrated. I tried to prep myself again all day yesterday and the day before. I had the teeniest bit of carbs and ate veggies and chicken for the second half of the day.
Second, on Thursday, I received a hospital bill for $525 for the Level II Sonogram that I did in the beginning of the month. I was surprised that my insurance didn’t cover it. I started to freak out and ball like crazy. So I called my insurance company yesterday and they said that it’s supposed to be covered and they didn’t even receive a claim from the hospital for that date of service. So therefore I suspect that the hospital is trying to rip me off – get my money and then bill the insurance to get their money too. Stupid hospital. I have to wait until Monday to complain to them.
Anyway my point is, this may not be that stressful for normal people, but for a pregnant woman with hormones going in wack, this is REALLY stressful. You could imagine how sensitive I got. (I started to cry over it.) I would have to change my whole eating habits. No rice or noodles, or at least a tiny bit of it. How can any normal Chinese person NOT eat rice? Noodles and pasta are my favorite foods. Then I don’t get to be like every other pregnant woman who gets to have those midnight cravings for ice cream or cake or cookies. It’s FRUSTRATING! This year has been full of changes for me. Getting married, moving out, getting pregnant, (changing eating habits… what’s next? Don’t get me wrong, the first 3 things are great & I’m happy, but it’s a lot to handle for me within a few months.
Anyway, I must go back down now to see if they’re downstairs yet. Wish me luck and sorry for complaining.
“Okay, there are many people worst times off than you.” That’s what I’ve heard in the last few month’s of Talon’s life. You think you have it bad…think of all those mothers who have to be on bed rest or have to inject themselves everyday with medication so that their baby would be normal and healthy (ah hello…me) or those that have AIDS/HIV that wouldn’t have a chance to have a normal baby or those babies who would be born mentally retarded or worse. C’mon…be positive and think that the Lord is blessing you in some way so that you won’t gain so much weight on the carbs…that’s how I see it. Yes, it is stressful but you have to remember that everything is in the Lord’s hands. Trust in him and pray to him everyday. That’s what helped me everyday.
About the hospital bill…you should wait for your insurance to pay their portion before paying the bill. I’m pretty sure that it is covered since it has to do with your pregnancy. I had that done and my insurance paid for it. Hospitals are quick to bill but they should also be quick to bill the insurance. I say don’t worry about the bill…just worry about your health and your baby for right now.
Well, good luck on the next test. Oh and drink lots of water…I drank about 10 glasses of water a day. It tastes nasty but I think it helped me not have diabetes because I loved to eat sour candy and chocolate everyday.
wowow. I gotta think twice b4 getting pregnant…ekekeke! It is good to release your stress by writing /”complaining” but I am sure counting God’s blessing will help more. I know it is very stressful to have everything happened at once but what else can we do. Trust me. I have the same feeling. The conclusion is ENJOY the ride and trust in the Lord. Think ENJOY and RELAX. Especialy since you are pregnant now, just think of yourselves as a QUEEN. ekkekeke!
Is it temporary that you can’t eat any carb?
I read an article yesterday about onion. Eat a lot of onion and it will lower your sugar count, but make sure you don’t over cook it.
Don’t stress Mel. The whole U.S. system of insurance and medical bills is my biggest pet peeve. They always bill you first and then there’ll be a disclaimer saying that “This is not a bill.” I used to freak out about it too but I’ve been so used to it now that it’s not any surprise I get bills for which my insurance refused payment and then I’d have to go through the long process of calling them to have them rectify the problem.
hope you passed the glucose test.