Glucose test - what to expect? 🩺
My wife has her glucose test next week. Any tips on how to prepare? Is it as tough as people say? Should I fast too just to show support? 😅
Good morning,
Alex
24
weeks
🌽
Size of a corn
156
days to go
Due Oct 18, 2026
This Week
Week 24Schedule glucose test
Week 24-28 required screening
Prepare nursery room
Ventilation check · Week 24-28
Iron supplement reminder
Take with Vitamin C for better absorption
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Sarah's Status
Live
😴
7.5h
🚶
6,240
😊
Good
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118/78
Dad's Tip of the Day
"Start talking to your baby now. Even at 24 weeks, they can hear your voice. Reading aloud is a great way to bond!"
This Week
💡 What to Expect - Week 23
- Baby's hearing is developing
- Mom may feel more movements
- Second trimester nearing end
Schedule glucose test
Done
Start nursery planning
Done
💡 What to Expect - Week 24
- Glucose tolerance test (GTT) screening between weeks 24-28
- Baby's face fully formed
- Mom may experience round ligament pain
- Good time to start planning nursery
- Baby movements more distinct
Take prenatal vitamins
Daily routine
Schedule glucose test
Due today
Prepare nursery
Ventilation check
🥗 Nutrition
Iron (27mg/day)
Spinach, red meat, lentils
Omega-3 DHA
Salmon, sardines
💡 What to Expect - Week 25
- Baby's sense of touch developing
- Nose begins to function
- Mom may have nasal congestion
- Continue glucose screening preparation
Continue nursery setup
Next week
Research pediatricians
Plan ahead
🌽
Week 24
Your baby is the size of corn! Lungs are developing rapidly.
156
days to go
24
weeks
2nd
trimester
👶 Baby's Development
Size
~30 cm (crown to heel)
Weight
~600 grams
Lungs
Developing surfactant
Taste buds
Forming now
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👶 Bonding With Your Baby
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Talk to Your Baby
Start talking to your baby now. Even at 24 weeks, they can hear and recognize your voice.
📖
Read Stories Aloud
Reading bedtime stories creates early bonding and familiarizes baby with your voice.
🎵
Sing Songs
Even if you're not a singer, humming and singing helps baby recognize you.
✋
Feel the Movements
Place your hand on her belly when baby is active to feel the kicks!
💬 Tip of the Day
"Attending ultrasound appointments helps you bond with your baby and understand their development. Don't hesitate to ask the doctor questions — they expect excited dads!"
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Week 24 · 2nd Trimester
Mom's Health
Weight
+2.3 kg
65.4 kg
Week 24 · On track
Blood Pressure
Normal
118/78
Checked today 8:30 AM
Sleep
Good
7.5 hours
Quality 85%
Mood
Good
😊
Energetic this week
Mom's Activity
6,240
Steps today
Goal: 8,000
6/8
Glasses of water
Upcoming Appointments
MAY
15
Glucose Screening Test (GTT)
Week 28 · 9:00 AM
📍 City Hospital, 3rd Floor
JUN
12
Anatomy Ultrasound Scan
Week 32 · 10:30 AM
📍 Women's Clinic
JUL
10
Monthly Checkup
Week 36 · 2:00 PM
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Apr 8
Blood Test Results
Normal
Mar 15
NT Scan
Normal
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Mike D. Week 28
Thanks for the glucose tips! 🎉
David K. First Timer
The anatomy scan went great!
John S. Week 30
Check out my nursery post!
Robert L. 2nd Child
Congrats on your pregnancy!