EDD July 2012

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qiqi87

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Izit a muz to take the glucose test?? today went c gyane she didint ask me take any glucose test..
I nw 29 wk.. baby head turning down alr
 
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xuezhen09

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I think they will consider ur routine urine test, family history n weight issue., I think it's not compulsory for all to take..
 
mei2009

mei2009

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Here, they offer glucose test to everyone.. But I read that Asians are more prone to it, maybe cos we eat more white rice. Anyway, can't remember if I've said it before, but I failed the glucose test! Started monitoring my glucose levels at home yesterday. Also need to track what I eat. Like yesterday, I cooked everything so ok, but today after outside lunch, it spiked very high. Downloaded an iPhone app to help me track..

Good luck to all taking the test!
 
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xuezhen09

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mei2009 said:
Huh, your hospitalisation leave is unpaid ah? Then not sure... Better check quickly!
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i called and asked MOM.. they say as long as you serve the co. for more than 90 days (even if you are under unpaid leave), you will still be entitled for the 4 months paid maternity.. unless you were terminated during pregnancy..
 
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xuezhen09

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ilurve said:
May i know what is glucose test?
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glucose test is whereby the doc will request to take you blood during the fasting and after the glucose drink to check if your body can process the sugar well.. if you fail, they will presume you have gestational diabetes..

i am so dead.. i gt to start fasting after 12 midnite.. dunno whether can make it or not.. coz i will wake up hungry in the middle of the nite.. hahas..
 
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xuezhen09

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mei2009 said:
Here, they offer glucose test to everyone.. But I read that Asians are more prone to it, maybe cos we eat more white rice. Anyway, can't remember if I've said it before, but I failed the glucose test! Started monitoring my glucose levels at home yesterday. Also need to track what I eat. Like yesterday, I cooked everything so ok, but today after outside lunch, it spiked very high. Downloaded an iPhone app to help me track..

Good luck to all taking the test!
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oh, you failed the test?? how long after the test did they inform you??
it is said that you will have to attend some course and take test everyday rite??
very laychey if you are working rite??
 
mei2009

mei2009

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xuezhen09 said:
i called and asked MOM.. they say as long as you serve the co. for more than 90 days (even if you are under unpaid leave), you will still be entitled for the 4 months paid maternity.. unless you were terminated during pregnancy..
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xuezhen09 said:
oh, you failed the test?? how long after the test did they inform you??
it is said that you will have to attend some course and take test everyday rite??
very laychey if you are working rite??
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Oh, then maybe I can qualify for maternity leave! I need to go check it out...

My first test - one hour, no fasting - the doctor called me the day after. My second test - three hours, fasting - the doctor called me two days after the test. At first I was happy that she didn't call the day after but well, still failed!

No course leh.. But I'm going to see a diabetes specialist this Saturday - probably going to talk about diet therapy. Hope no need for medication. But yes, must test every day - I have to prick my finger four times a day, when I wake and two hours after each main meal. I'm not working but if you're working, just have to aga the time lor.. Better to do for the sake of baby..
 
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xuezhen09

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mei2009 said:




Oh, then maybe I can qualify for maternity leave! I need to go check it out...

My first test - one hour, no fasting - the doctor called me the day after. My second test - three hours, fasting - the doctor called me two days after the test. At first I was happy that she didn't call the day after but well, still failed!

No course leh.. But I'm going to see a diabetes specialist this Saturday - probably going to talk about diet therapy. Hope no need for medication. But yes, must test every day - I have to prick my finger four times a day, when I wake and two hours after each main meal. I'm not working but if you're working, just have to aga the time lor.. Better to do for the sake of baby..
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yea.. think u can ask ur co. or call MOM directly.. coz i told MOM tt i was given hospitalization leave from Jan till now.. n i am only due in july.. so its considered unpaid.. but they say i am still under the employment contract.. so i am still entitled!!
so YAY!! less burden for my hubby..

I am gg for my 1st test tmr @ NUH.. and was asked to fast after 12 midnite.. and my appt is only @ 8.45am.. dunno if my tummy can last till then a not..
 
Jenni

Jenni

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xuezhen09 said:
yea.. think u can ask ur co. or call MOM directly.. coz i told MOM tt i was given hospitalization leave from Jan till now.. n i am only due in july.. so its considered unpaid.. but they say i am still under the employment contract.. so i am still entitled!!
so YAY!! less burden for my hubby..

I am gg for my 1st test tmr @ NUH.. and was asked to fast after 12 midnite.. and my appt is only @ 8.45am.. dunno if my tummy can last till then a not..
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Yes, as long as u work more then 90 days in the company u are entitle to the ML.
 
mei2009

mei2009

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xuezhen09 said:
yea.. think u can ask ur co. or call MOM directly.. coz i told MOM tt i was given hospitalization leave from Jan till now.. n i am only due in july.. so its considered unpaid.. but they say i am still under the employment contract.. so i am still entitled!!
so YAY!! less burden for my hubby..

I am gg for my 1st test tmr @ NUH.. and was asked to fast after 12 midnite.. and my appt is only @ 8.45am.. dunno if my tummy can last till then a not..
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Cannot last also must bear with it! I was also very hungry. But once you take the glucose drink, you'll feel better - even though it may not be very tasty, it still fills your stomach! Just hope you don't have to wait too long cos I waited 50min for my turn - super inefficient... Good luck!
 
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xuezhen09

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Omg!! I didn't noe it's such a big bottle of glucose drink.. I almost fainted when I saw it.. Tot it was just a small cup..
 
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xuezhen09

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I had to drink the whole bottle of orange flavoured glucose drink in 5 mins.. N I failed the test in the end.. By a mere 0.4.. Sad..
 
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xuezhen09

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engravedx said:
Wa?! So much?! I drank like one big Styrofoam cup only leh! o_O i think diff hospital/clinic got diff practice bah.
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yar.. i was shock by the bottle size.. i think its about 75ml.. (tho it states 75g on the bottle)..
my hubby is quite shock tt i fail the test coz i dun take much carbo.. (i dun take rice at all)

now have to see the diabetic doc.. wonder wats in for me..
 
mei2009

mei2009

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xuezhen09 said:
yar.. i was shock by the bottle size.. i think its about 75ml.. (tho it states 75g on the bottle)..
my hubby is quite shock tt i fail the test coz i dun take much carbo.. (i dun take rice at all)

now have to see the diabetic doc.. wonder wats in for me..
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So sorry you failed the test! According to my doc, nothing you do causes it. It's just your body being unable to fight the insulin resistance from the placenta. So now just have to help your body along by not consuming things that spike your glucose level.

I'm seeing the diabetic specialist on Saturday morning to talk about how to manage it but I've read a lot online already. So far, I've been pricking my fingers four times a day for four days already. Only two readings were too high - when I ate outside and when I had hot chocolate. I could actually eat white rice and pasta with no glucose spike. So you may have to monitor what you eat to figure out what works for you. Your specialist should explain more to you.

Btw, the 75g refers to the glucose in the drink - my bottle was about 240ml containing 75g glucose. Imagine if it's a smaller bottle, it would be even sweeter!

Good luck!
 
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