Bridget's Pregnancy Blog

So, after many blood tests and drinking unpleasant glucose solutions, I’ve been diagnosed with mild gestational diabetes. It’s not very severe in my case- of my four tests during the multi-hour screen, two were a little high, which is the minimal diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes.
This condition is not really rare, but it does require [...]

Among the many things I’ve learned during this pregnancy, one thing is certain- prenatal checkups involve an awful lot of blood draws! I feel like I’ve been pricked and poked with about a thousand needles by now.
For those just starting on this pregnancy journey who are afraid of needles, don’t worry too much about it. [...]