💕 Hello PWN Family!
I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant, and let me just say this: if you’ve ever been handed 100 grams of glucose and told to drink it in 5 minutes — you know this is not your average prenatal check-in.
This pregnancy continues to challenge and teach me in ways I never expected. Living with narcolepsy while navigating pregnancy is hard enough. Add a 3-hour glucose tolerance test and gestational diabetes into the mix, and it becomes a whole new level of complexity.
But like always — I’m still here, still moving forward, and still learning every step of the way.
💉 Failing the First Glucose Test
I didn’t pass my one-hour glucose test. It came back about 10 points above the limit, and while I didn’t feel like it was drastically high, my care team wasn’t comfortable with it.
So that meant the next step: the three-hour test.
⏳ The 3-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test
Let’s talk about that test.
I drank 100 grams of glucose in under five minutes. It hit me hard.
I became clammy, sweaty, and lightheaded — and I had to lie down for nearly the entire test. And yes, baby Eliana Jane didn’t like it either. She was moving, shifting, and responding strongly the whole time. It was a lot.
📊 Understanding Gestational Diabetes
The thing about gestational diabetes is that it’s not always caused by lifestyle. It’s often just a result of hormones from the placenta. Your body spikes sugar into the bloodstream, but the insulin response doesn’t cross over to the baby.
What that means: even small spikes in my morning glucose — say 96 or 104 instead of under 95 — are taken seriously for the baby’s safety.
💡 Learning to Adapt
To better manage this, I invested in a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). It’s a small sensor on my arm that gives real-time feedback. It doesn’t hurt, and it’s helped me understand how food, timing, and medication impact my body.
With that knowledge, I’ve made some small changes:
I now eat a small protein snack before bed — Greek yogurt or almond butter, not ice cream.
I’ve spaced out my meals into smaller, more regular intervals — even if I’m not hungry.
I’m learning how to stabilize my levels without disrupting my narcolepsy treatment schedule.
This approach has made me feel more confident, more in control, and most importantly — more prepared.
💜 Narcolepsy + Pregnancy = A Daily Balancing Act
If you’re living with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia while pregnant, please know: you are not alone.
It’s a complex situation. Meds affect meals. Fatigue is constant. And sometimes, your body just doesn’t follow the “normal” script.
But here’s the truth: gestational diabetes doesn’t mean you did anything wrong.
It’s not your fault — and it’s manageable, with the right care and information.
If you’re going through it, or if you’ve been through a similar journey, I’d love to hear your story. Drop it in the comments — your experience could make someone else feel seen, understood, and encouraged.
👶 Baby Update
Eliana Jane is doing well, growing strong, and keeping me on my toes — especially now that I’ve figured out how not to knock off the glucose monitor every time I roll over!
We’re in the home stretch now, and I’ll keep sharing updates as we head toward the third trimester finish line.
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💤 Stay naptastic,
Jane
