I am so frustrated (add your vent)

[rbp]

I have to redo my one-hour glucose test because the blood sample hemolyzed before it could be analyzed. I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS SHIT. The phlebotomist called me at 4:15 pm yesterday to tell me this. I was on my way home from work and detoured to swing by the office and pick up the orange drink. This added an hour to my drive because the office is in damn near the worst traffic area of the city. I am at teaching workshops all day today and Friday, so I asked the phlebotomist if she could do the blood draw tomorrow morning. She acted like she was going waaaaay out of her way to come in at 8:30 am tomorrow. (Despite the fact that I am off work, I have to tour a daycare at 9:15, meet the roof repairman, meet the refrigerator delivery man, pick up the crib, and take Biscuit to the ILs because we are leaving Saturday for vacation.)

I don't know that this is anyone's fault per se, so I'm not angry at anyone. But damn am I frustrated. I do not want to do this again! 

Add your vent so I don't feel so whiny!

[jewel]

Dang, that sucks! I'd definitely be mad. I need to do my 1 hr glucose some time in the next 4 weeks, and they won't let me take the drink home. I've heard rumors that the lab won't even let you leave the waiting room during the wait. WHAT? I do not want to sit around a bunch of sick people for an hour. I'd rather read a book outside, or something.

I don't really have any vents, other than the fact that it was 99 degrees here today. Sick.

How about a confession? I made cookie dough today, just to eat raw. With raw eggs. And I ate a lot. I need the no regrets chicken.

[ngdgtco]

That sucks so much! I have to do mine in the morning too (I hope only once!), and I am not looking forward to it.

[curbsideprophet]

I would be annoyed as well since it would most likely have required me to take more time off work to do it again.

I also was not given the option to take the drink home. I have to drink it in the office then wait there for an hour, so it is a long appt.

[rbp]

May 14, 2014 20:55:58 GMT -5 ngdgtco said:

That sucks so much! I have to do mine in the morning too (I hope only once!), and I am not looking forward to it.

Good luck! My frustration is compounded by the fact that I am convinced I will fail anyway and am destined for the three hour test. This is based on no data, just my pessimistic outlook on life. 

[narockshard]

I don't really have ankles anymore, so that's fun. And my feet are like pillows. All in all, I'm feeling a bit down about my body these days, although I know it's temporary.

[ngdgtco]

May 14, 2014 21:01:24 GMT -5 rbp said:

May 14, 2014 20:55:58 GMT -5 ngdgtco said:

That sucks so much! I have to do mine in the morning too (I hope only once!), and I am not looking forward to it.

Good luck! My frustration is compounded by the fact that I am convinced I will fail anyway and am destined for the three hour test. This is based on no data, just my pessimistic outlook on life. 

Ha, I hear you! I am thinking it might not have been the smartest idea to have a Coke tonight followed by an entire frozen pizza. I hope we both get good news Monday and at least can enjoy the weekend if we don't!

[thatgirl2478]

May 14, 2014 20:34:19 GMT -5 jewel said:

Dang, that sucks! I'd definitely be mad. I need to do my 1 hr glucose some time in the next 4 weeks, and they won't let me take the drink home. I've heard rumors that the lab won't even let you leave the waiting room during the wait. WHAT? I do not want to sit around a bunch of sick people for an hour. I'd rather read a book outside, or something.

I don't really have any vents, other than the fact that it was 99 degrees here today. Sick.

How about a confession? I made cookie dough today, just to eat raw. With raw eggs. And I ate a lot. I need the no regrets chicken.

that's how it was with my first.  it sucked, especially because I got shaky about 20 min after drinking that crap & REALLY wanted a glass of water but couldn't.  So I had to sit in the waiting room feeling like I was going to pass out & puke at the same time.

[earlgreyhot]

I'm doing the three hour tomorrow. Failed the one hour last week, and I'm convinced I have GD and am completely stressed out. I feel like I've been so much healthier this pg vs last...which was also pretty healthy. And I have no elevated risks, other than being 35. Frustrating!

[MrsDarcy]

I took my glucose test today. Thankfully, my office let me take the drink home at my last appointment. But, I got all cocky and threw the instructions away because I had taken the test with my last pregnancy. So, hopefully I timed eating my proteiny breakfast and whatnot appropriately. I obviously don't want to fail. I drank the drink at the correct time. I guess we'll see!

[bowies]

I seriously dislike my MFM office and I can't do a damn thing about it. I called my H ugly crying on Monday because I wanted to switch back to my normal OB who always fit me in, knew me by face/name, and if I had a question I was on the phone with a nurse within 10 minutes at the most. With my MFM, I have never had a nurse return my call and I can't even get anyone to call in my prenatal refill. They were also supposed to schedule my 3 hour GTT at the lab and that never happened either - the only reason I did it that day was because the lab nurses took pity on me and fit me in.

The only thing keeping me at the MFM is that I have to deliver at a certain hospital and my regular OB doesn't have privileges there. Once this baby is delivered I plan to never go back.

[MadamePresident]

I have never heard of you not being allowed to take the glucose drink home. Both times, I was given it in advance and just told to note the time. I've found that freezing it and letting it be a slushie consistency makes it not taste so bad (although it does make it a little harder to drink fast without getting a brain freeze).

[rbp]

I honestly wasn't that bothered by the glucose drink. It just tasted like flat orange soda to me. It's really just the annoyance of fasting and hauling myself up to the doctor's office twice in one week, plus the anxiety of possibly having GD, that bothers me.

[starlily]

May 14, 2014 21:27:42 GMT -5 MrsDarcy said:

I took my glucose test today. Thankfully, my office let me take the drink home at my last appointment. But, I got all cocky and threw the instructions away because I had taken the test with my last pregnancy. So, hopefully I timed eating my proteiny breakfast and whatnot appropriately. I obviously don't want to fail. I drank the drink at the correct time. I guess we'll see!

At my hospital, the phlebotomist gives you the drink & notes all the appropriate times. Luckily they keep it chilled.

My frustration is that I got diagnosed with GD again and dealing with the meal timing and finger pricking is every bit as annoying as I remember. I'm especially bitter this time because my 2nd failing number on the 3hr test was pretty borderline, and the medication I take to prevent pre-term labor can raise blood sugar as a side effect. All my home testing numbers have been fine thus far.

[jewel]

May 14, 2014 21:15:28 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

May 14, 2014 20:34:19 GMT -5 jewel said:

that's how it was with my first.  it sucked, especially because I got shaky about 20 min after drinking that crap & REALLY wanted a glass of water but couldn't.  So I had to sit in the waiting room feeling like I was going to pass out & puke at the same time.

What a terrible rule! I'm not going to bring it up, and I'll just march my ass outside to wait. The lab is usually too busy for anyone to notice (I hope...).

[mrspost08]

May 14, 2014 21:06:18 GMT -5 narockshard said:

I don't really have ankles anymore, so that's fun. And my feet are like pillows. All in all, I'm feeling a bit down about my body these days, although I know it's temporary.

I'm having body issues being pregnant. I wasnt expecting that at all. Last thing I thought I would have issues with. Gaining weight is really bothering me. I'm worried I won't ever be able to wear my clothes again.

[MrsAggie]

It was probably hemolyzed because they let it sit around too long. Lab fail. Boo!

My vent is that all of the babies in the NICU are acting crazy tonight. I just found out its a full moon so I guess that explains it.

[jeaniebueller]

Oh no. I would be so pissed. About a month or two ago, I had a growth ultrasound scheduled to where I needed the entire day off work, and my doctors office called me at 9:30am that day to tell me that the ultrasound tech had called in that day so I had to reschedule. I was so pissed.

As for today's vent, baby is extremely low, head down to where it is uncomfortable to walk, go from sitting to standing and vice versa. Yay, only 3 more weeks. *cries* since I am having a c section anyway, I am wish there were ways to encourage her to flip head up. This us so uncomfortable.

[D2M]

That sucks, rbp. Hope everything goes smoothly for you.

cab1217, my H was a full-time student for the first couple of years of our marriage and even though his post-grad career is insanely demanding, school sucked so much more. I'm glad you were able to reschedule your big appointment.

My vent: I didn't get a seat on the train today and I felt nauseous the whole time. I'm almost 9 months pregnant, where are your freaking manners, A-holes?? I normally am fine standing because my commute is short but today sucked.

[kermit]

I'm very grouchy lately for any reason you can think of, valid or not. And I'm feeling weird because we did a 3D ultrasound yesterday and got some good shots of the baby's face and she kind of looks like me. I don't know how I feel about that. It's just really strange. I figured she would but it's just weird in a way I can't explain. I guess because I had all kinds of issues with the way I looked growing up and I don't want her to have the same feelings. I know once she's here it will be fine.

[SJ]

May 14, 2014 21:06:18 GMT -5 narockshard said:

I don't really have ankles anymore, so that's fun. And my feet are like pillows. All in all, I'm feeling a bit down about my body these days, although I know it's temporary.

I'm with you. I have really extreme swelling in my hands/feet/ankles/legs. It's really been my only "symptom" or problem so far. It doesn't hurt or anything, but I am down to only a few pairs of shoes that are possible to wear.

[rbp]

May 15, 2014 9:41:19 GMT -5 D2M said:

My vent: I didn't get a seat on the train today and I felt nauseous the whole time. I'm almost 9 months pregnant, where are your freaking manners, A-holes?? I normally am fine standing because my commute is short but today sucked.

WTF. People have no manners.

[Blue Moon]

Mine is directed to the man at the park today who asked any day now? When I told him I wasn't due until September his jaw dropped and he said "wow, big baby. You're going to be miserable in August." Ugggh, 16 more weeks of comments- I can't.

[ngdgtco]

LOL Blue Moon. If I'm remembering your pictures right, that man has no sense of what pregnant women look like. Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether I look big or small, and I'd rather not hear it!

[Blue Moon]

May 15, 2014 16:11:14 GMT -5 ngdgtco said:

LOL Blue Moon. If I'm remembering your pictures right, that man has no sense of what pregnant women look like. Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether I look big or small, and I'd rather not hear it!

Thank you. It's a little ridiculous because in one day I hear both I look so small and I look so big. The clothes I'm wearing make a huge difference at this stage of the game. Flowy tops= "you're so small!" Tighter fitting tops = "you're so big!" Don't people know the only acceptable comment to a pregnant woman is "you look great!" Or just to shut up, haha.

[rbp]

OMG y'all. I have another vent, non-pregnancy related this time. I got a call last night that our new refrigerator would be delivered between 12:15 and 4:15 pm today, so I've been at home all afternoon waiting for them. I got a call at 3:40 that they would be here within 30 minutes. They showed up at 5 pm. THEN they damaged the new fridge on the way in the house, so I have to get another new fridge (and probably sit around waiting for 5+ hours again). SO ANNOYED with Home Depot right now. 

[jewel]

May 15, 2014 16:22:18 GMT -5 rbp said:

OMG y'all. I have another vent, non-pregnancy related this time. I got a call last night that our new refrigerator would be delivered between 12:15 and 4:15 pm today, so I've been at home all afternoon waiting for them. I got a call at 3:40 that they would be here within 30 minutes. They showed up at 5 pm. THEN they damaged the new fridge on the way in the house, so I have to get another new fridge (and probably sit around waiting for 5+ hours again). SO ANNOYED with Home Depot right now. 

Ugh, that's so annoying!! Call Home Depot and ask them for compensation. The same thing happened to me a few years ago with a new washer/dryer and they credited me back a couple hundred dollars.

[mannah]

May 15, 2014 15:54:29 GMT -5 Blue Moon said:

Mine is directed to the man at the park today who asked any day now? When I told him I wasn't due until September his jaw dropped and he said "wow, big baby. You're going to be miserable in August." Ugggh, 16 more weeks of comments- I can't.

Yeaahhhh that's annoying as fuck. In the same vein, there's this woman at work that I only see every few weeks and every time she seems me she goes "oh my god, mannah!!!" And I pretend to not know what she's talking about because who says that to someone unless there's some kind of problem? So I'm like "what??" And make her explain it which is usually, "well it's gotta be any day now!" (4 weeks to go thank you). So annoying.

[mrspost08]

Blue Moon oh lord that man is INSANE!