We just returned from the doctor's office. When we were there last week he looked over my glucose levels and noted that my fasting and post-breakfast numbers were high. Since these really don't respond to diet changes (since you are by definition fasting!) he said I should see the diabetes specialist today.
She looked over the levels and food diary and agreed that I will need to start taking insulin twice a day - once just before bed and once just before breakfast. I am going to be checking in with her twice a week for minor adjustments to the dosing. She seemed quite relieved that I took it so well, but since I already take daily shots of Lovenox (heparin) and test my blood five times a day, really, what's another two sticks? Plus I was fully prepared for her to tell me I needed insulin twice a day, so it wasn't a surprise.
She also explained why they are so concerned with high glucose levels in triplets - most people's first reaction is that gestational diabetes leads to big babies, and that's a plus for triplets, right? What we didn't realize is that high levels of glucose can actually cause the babies' lungs to develop more slowly than normal and that is exactly what we don't want to happen. Talk about motivation to take the shots!!
Other than that, everything else is about the same here. Harry is sad that this is his last full week of camp, but is still loving it. Jon is trying to settle into a new work pattern now that he's at home full time and we have a week without appointments. I am doing okay, getting big and tired and achy, but nothing that isn't expected :) The triplets are really kicking like crazy these days and I am even feeling stronger kicks sometimes from Baby C. Our next appointment is scheduled for next Thursday so I will update again then!
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