💕 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