Anatomy Scan Update & Q for those with GD

[midwest07]

Hi All.  We had the anatomy scan at 20 weeks yesterday and everything looked great.  We also found out we are having a GIRL!  Very exciting, it's fun to know and feels more real.  it was crazy how much the baby was moving around but I couldn't really feel anything.  I did find out I have an anterior placenta so the doctor said that would cushion the early movements.

I also had to do a urine test (I think I will at each appointment).  The nurse commented I had some extra sugar in the urine and asked what I had for breakfast.  I did have some fruit, and also had a piece of white toast with jelly (jelly is a weird craving I am having).  She said that could it explain it.

But I am wondering if this is an early GD sign.  Did anyone else have sugar in their urine early and then the glucose screening confirmed GD?  Or was the GD a total surprise?

I am going to start trying to watch what I eat a little more.  I have been giving into the sugar cravings a lot, and I know that's not healthy whether or not I might end up having GD!

[Muddled]

I can't answer your GD questions, but congrats on your girl!

[aprilsails]

Congratulations on your healthy, active, girl!

I know nothing about GD.

[brandienee]

Aww. Congrats on the baby girl!

I don't know much about GD but try not to worry too much about the urine test yet. Just take care of yourself and be healthy. That's all you can do anyway. You'll have your test soon, then you'll get some answers.

[hainesherway]

Congrats on joining Team Pink!

I have GD and don't remember being told I had sugar in my urine. One time they told me I had high ketones, which I think is an early sign of diabetes.

[achi]

I have GD and have had to test my urine at all my prenatal visits for both glucose and proteins. It has always been negative for both. I was just diagnosed with GD last week FWIW.

Edit: And congrats!

[Deleted]

congrats on your girl!

[meltoine]

I have always tested positive for sugar in my urine when I'm not well hydrated, usually if I have an appt first thing in the morning and I haven't had a chance to drink a lot yet. I've never had GD.

[MrsMB]

Congrats on baby girl!!

[miamigirl]

Congrats on the girl! Welcome to team pink!

[preppy]

Congrats on your baby girl!!! I don't know about the GD question but excited to have a new member of team pink!

[liverandonions]

I had increased sugar on a urine dip once and I was due for my glucose test anyway-my numbers were normal.

[liverandonions]

And congrats on your girl-they are so fun!

[nmosrob]

Congratulations on your baby girl!!

I had GD and did have sugar in my urine. I don't know if they ever tested for it at the OB, but when I had to go to the hospital for contractions/dehydration, that's when they saw it. It happened to be over the weekend that I was waiting for my results of my 3 hour glucose test. I don't know if it makes a difference how far along in pregnancy they find the sugar in your urine. Looks like plenty of other posters have had it without having GD, I hope that's the case for you!

[wanderingenough]

Congrats on baby girl!

[pooh8402]

congratulations on team pink!

[midwest07]

May 20, 2015 9:16:28 GMT -5 meltoine said:

I have always tested positive for sugar in my urine when I'm not well hydrated, usually if I have an appt first thing in the morning and I haven't had a chance to drink a lot yet. I've never had GD.

It was early (I tested at 8:45am) and not sure I had really had any liquids other than a few sips of coffee.  I also need to up my water intake anyway, I know that.  This is helpful, thanks!

[thejackpot]

Congrats on your baby girl. Try not to worry about the possibility of GD and just enjoy this moment.

[kiddoc]

Welcome to team pink!

[Koala]

Congrats on your baby girl!