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Eating Before Glucose Tolerance Test
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on March 8, 2011
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I am going in on Thursday for my glucose tolerance test. With my first born it was early in the morning. I didn't eat anything before I went in, because I was scared...
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- I would strongly suggest that you call your doctor and ask him for some specific instructions. I would also ask him if you can't reshedule it for early in the morning...
- I am going in for my glucose tolerance test in two weeks. This too is my second pregnancy, and I failed it with my first pregnancy to a very negligible amount, but af...
- If you can do it, I'd recommend fasting; however, if you need to eat, I would stay away from most sugars and carbs. I ate eggs without my usual toast and ketchup (plai...
Failed Glucose Test
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on August 18, 2011
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Hi Moms. I just learned that I failed the 28-week glucose tolerance test. Cut-off was 130 and I came in at 137. I know everyone's different and every pregnancy is diff...
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- I know a few people, (3 atleast) in the last 6 months who have failed the 1 hour but passed the 3 hours test. Don't stress too much!
- I failed the 1 hour test with my last two pregnancies. The 1 hour test is a screening. Had to go on to do the 3 hour and passed it...both times. (I'm currently preg...
- I failed it once and the second came out normal. Please don't ask me which kid, I can't remember which one had braces twice at the moment.
Hysterosalpingogram Dye Test?
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on June 28, 2010
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I will be getting a hysterosalpingogram done next week to see if my fallopian tube is completely blocked or not and I wanted to know if any of you mamas have had one d...
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- Hi, I had one. I think the worst part was when the dr. removed the balloon and the speculum. There was some mild cramping the rest of the day, but nothing major. Yo...
- I had it done in May of 2008. Mild cramping - I went back to work the same day. There was another mama on here that had it done and needed a narcotic sedative - I th...
- I had the test done. I took 600mg of Ibuprofen before I went to the test as I was told I would feel some cramping. I had my dad drive me because I wasn't sure if I w...
Pregnant? Only 10 DPO, but Got Very Faint Positive Line on Pregnancy Test.
Asked by J.B. from Minneapolis
on March 25, 2010
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Wondering if I could be pregnant? I'm on fertilaid this month and I've been charting my BBT this last month. My period was due yesterday, but my temps are still high. ...
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- I agree with Workinmom....it depends on how long you waited. After the recommended time frame, the pee soaks in more and you may be able to see the positive just becau...
- I'd say take another pregnancy test in a couple days - in my experience even if they are just barely positive - you're pregnant. Good luck!
- I've heard if they show a little positive, you could be, but I think right now it's too soon to tell. Just go with the day and try not to think about it. You will kn...
Fetal Fibronectin Test
Asked by S.F. from Chico
on July 17, 2009
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My name is S. I am 23 weeks pregnant with my second child due in Nov. I am considered at high risk for a preterm birth because my first son was born preterm. I am cu...
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- S., Have the ever checked you to see if you have Lupus? Two of my kids were preterm because of this, but they never checked me for it. I found out I had it when the ...
- I also had the fetal fibronectin test done at 32 weeks because I lost my mucous plug at 30 weeks. The results were positive and my son was born pre-mature two weeks la...
- Hi there. I agree with the other moms that it can only help give you additional information. The test itself is no big deal...a quick painless swab and you get resul...
Infant Failing Hearing Test
Asked by J. from Chicago
on January 30, 2007
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Hi, girls:
I have a good friend whose newborn (1.5 weeks old) failed his hearing test 4 times in the hospital. He is now scheduled to see an audiologist. Has this ha...
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- Yes, I agree with the other response. My son failed his hearing test several times at the hospital as well, but passed a couple weeks later and has been wonderful ever...
- If he does have permanent hearing loss have her look into getting him a coclear implant. It is magnetically placed on the head and surgically implanted in the head as...
- my oldest son failed several times and we just continued to retest through our pediatrician until he was about 4 or 6 weeks old and he passed. some kids take longer f...
Abnormal Pap Test--HSV
Asked by T.C. from Scranton
on February 17, 2007
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A friend of mine had a pap test come back she was exposed to hsv, then blood work came back she was never exposed. She had to be retested. Any advice on how to help he...
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- I've had an abnormal pap before and the second one turned up nothing. Sometimes it just happens and it's really nothing to worry about. The tests aren't full-proof a...
- The best thing I can say is tell her to remain positive. I have been there and after my retest everything was good, I was upset over nothing. Tell her to hang in there...
- Hello, Don't be afraid or worried about the procedure in the office. I also had to have a biopsy done in the office and I was so scared, because I did not know what t...
Should I Take Another Test?
Asked by M.S. from Wichita
on November 8, 2008
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In October I was late for my period by about 8 days. I felt like I was crampy and about to start, and just didn't. (It is how I felt my first pregnancy). Took a pre...
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- Hi M., Any drastic changes can have adverse reactions to your body. The changes you've made recently (back to full time, daycare for your DD, etc.), along with the ...
- You could take another pregnancy test, or you could have your OB do a blood test. I'd probably start with doing another home test because I wouldn't be able to wait to...
- Hi M., If I were you I would do a pregnancy test again just to make sure. A few weeks ago I was having cramping and I thought that I was going to start my period and n...
Postive Nitrazine Test and Negtive Fern Test Twice
Asked by L.B. from St. Louis
on October 28, 2009
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I have been leaking extra fluid the last serval days and at my doc appt yesterday he did a nitrazine test that came back postive and the the fern test came back negtiv...
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- I have a few thoughts for you. I've been an OB nurse for 7 years and sometimes Nitrazine turns blue from sweat, urine, or blood. You can be ruptured and leak scant amo...
- I just want to reassure you that you baby will be alright. If it is fluid that is leaking and you have to have that baby early, there are so many things that they can ...
- I've never heard of this test so can't answer on that but I do know back when I had kids they never even did an internal exam until the end as it might cause things to...
Pregnancy Test Says Negative - Could I Still Be Pregnant?
Asked by L.S. from St. Louis
on October 28, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over 2 years. I have been using an ovulation calendar to help our chances. Now, I am 5 days late with my period ...
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- It is possible your pregnant, especially if you have low HCG levels, because that's what the tests read. You can wait a few days and try again, also, the dollar tree ...
- I had not one but two false negatives with my oldest. The first was a week after I should have started and the second almost two weeks later. Took the third test about...
- If your period is 5 days late, the pregnancy test SHOULD be positive by now, if you are pregnant. Which brand are you using? The digital tests are not as sensitive. F...
