Midwife at 28 weeks - KETONES :(

[debecca]

OK, I think we've discovered the problem.

Ketones very high in my urine, which means my body is having to break down its own reserves of fat to keep me going. The midwife said this was particularly worrying as the sample was taken way after lunchtime and my blood sugar should have been OK.

Fundal height has increased from 23cm at 24 weeks to 29cm this week which takes Connie from under the bottom line on the chart to over the top line. She has had a major growth spurt and may end up above average (which would make sense as OH was pushing 10lb at birth).

Coupled with the passing out episodes (fainted good and proper in my Year 9 lesson today) and the increased appetite the midwife said the bigger picture can only be one thing...

Connie is sucking my life force!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to eat way more. She says I've put on 10lb which is within the lower limits for normal but that she's worried that I haven't put anything on in 4 weeks. This is despite the fact I've been eating almost constantly and always hungry.

So I'm to eat twice as often, and meals of carbohydrates like oats and bread and pasta, so basically 5 proper meals a day and snacks between those.

I'm gonna be a right heffer

 

[Babylicious]

aww bless you , I've only gained just over a stone and am 5 weeks ahead of you

 

[Sherlock]

At least you know what the problem is and can work at fixing things.

The things you have been eating were there plenty of carbs in them? Or have you been eating well, but not enough starchy food?

Eating carbs is important as we need all the energy we can get. And as Connie has had a growth spurt I can imagine its draining on you.

Hope you start to feel better soon

And oooo porridge with a splosh of honey for breakfast *drools*

 

[muppetmummy]

At least you know whats going on now, and you get the green light to stuff your face without feeling guilty!

Wish I could find an excuse for the 3 or 4 stone Ive put on!

 

[DebbieM]

You make sure you start eating more young lady and look after the two of you!

 

[Bloom]

At least you have been given some advice and guidance as to what you should be doing so get eating, i cant stop eating thats my problem, im always hungry.

Glad Connie is growing nicely though and you got to see your midwife at last.

Hope your feeling better now i was really concerned for you.

 

[sarafet]

have you had a GTT hun? your urine can be high in ketones when diabetic.

also women with gestational diabetes tend to have bigger babies.

at least you have an answer now though, but if you keep feeling faint etc, i would see about getting another GTT done.

hope your feeling a bit better xxxxxxxxx

 

[debecca]

Another GTT?!

I've not even had one! Should I be having one?! No one's even mentioned it!

 

[Bloom]

Dont want to worry you hun but a GTT may be a good idea im sure your midwife would of mentioned it though can you give her a call and ask her advice.

 

[sarafet]

i'll pm you hun

xx

 

[poppy160]

I'm glad you know what the problem seems to be, I hope eating more helps! It's so hard though, I really don't eat enough but I don't work now so not using much energy

 

[Happybunny]

Hi
I am glad Connie is growing well, but poor you, you have been having a bit of a tough time lately. I hope that the midwife's advice works and you are feeling better soon!

 

[Natural mamma]

omg you skinny cow

come join the heffer club........

I hope all goes well for you

 

[kalia]

Goodness!!!! You'll have to tell work that they need to give you three lunch breaks instead of one
Yay that Connie's healthy
to pushing out a 10lb baby.

 

[debecca]

Ha, just rung my surgery and I haven't had a GTT test because they NEVER do them there! That explains it!

I am gonna try not to worry and eat lots of carbs and then see what happens to the levels in a few weeks at my next appointment.

Thanks for all the

 

[Tillytots]

awww hun! well thats good you know what the prob might be. Lets hope munching a bit more helps. You can eat a couple of extra meals a day for me if you like as Im starving but determined not to give in to the incessant munchies I have...I eat enough, my bums big enough!!

Love to you and little/big Connie

xx

 

[Emma58]

Aww get some grub down your neck.

How did the Year 9's react when you fainted - the one's I work with probably wouldn't have noticed.

 

[GBLiz]

i keep mentioning i havent put any weight on and the midwives just say dont worry about it...but i do cos my babys on the small side...but then i havent had any of the fainting and hunger or other problems youve had either....hope everything improves for you now anyway

 

[Gem & Leland]

i didnt even weight pre preggy weight when i gave birth ! and im now back to being 2 stone under pre preg weight just 7 days after birth my mw just laughed and said i had it to loose

 

[debecca]

OK, well I've started the day with porridge (although that's pretty normal for me!) and I'm going to have some cereal in an hour. Much easier now I'm skiving work - they've told me not to come in, I think they're fed up of driving me home!

In answer to some questions, my Year 9s didn't really notice much as I managed to feel rough till right at the end of the lesson, literally pushed them out of the door and then fell over. I'm sure they would have been great though; there are some lovely kids in that group, really helpful.

And Sherlock, I DO eat a predominantly carb-based diet already and I certainly eat pretty healthily, which is why I think I'm going to find eating more difficult - I eat when I'm hungry and until I'm full already!

I'm now paranoid about GD - but surely that would have shown up in my urine as sugar too?!