Bekka, that's awful for your friend. I can semi relate.
I was told I had GD in my first pregnancy, although I didn't believe I did. I was given a date to be induced, but LUCKILY came the day before. DD was 7.5 pounds, totally average! I also spent a few months *****ing my finger 4 times a day, and eating certain foods. It was not fun.
Anyway, because of this I had to have the GD test early this time and it said I was fine. Then the midwives told me I had to have it again at 28 weeks, but I haven't had it again. I just didn't want to go through what I went through last time.
I am by no means recommending this to others with GD, but I knew I didn't have it. Says something for mothers intuition!!
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