glucose tolerance test...yum?

Today I had my glucose tolerance test. I wasn't sure what to expect. I had heard horror stories from the various online pregnancy forums that I belong to. From ladies fainting to vomiting to getting massive headaches...I was afraid how I would fare. My doctor told me I did not need to fast for the one hour test. I was not to eat anything sugary--no syrup/jelly/juice. I decided on protein only: eggs, sausage and cheese. I know there are at least two options of the glucose beverage, orange and fruit punch. I was not given a choice but the phlebotomist choose fruan it punch for me. It was not good--but not totally awful--it also reminded me of a mix between a juice box or an off brand type of Gatorade. I had five minutes to drink the mixture. I tried to make small talk--asking the nurse how most people fare from drinking the sugary drink. (She said the worst she had seen was someone fainting. Oh how reassuring!) I also couldn't help thinking...how many calories are in this thing? I mean, if it is pure sugar, it can't be healthy! I drank it in less than five minutes. I tried to chug it at a few points to get it over with. Then I had my 25 week appointment. Our baby girl is doing great. Her heartbeat is perfect. My blood pressure is good. She is measuring right where she should be. And the sugary drink didn't make her go completely bananas! After an hour passed and my doctors appointment was over, I had to get my blood drawn. Three vials today and it still has not gotten easier. I have always hated getting needles stuck into me. I refuse to look and I keep counting in my head until it is over. I should know in two more days if I passed or not. As for how I am feeling after the glucose tolerance test, as I write this, I feel kind of blah--but that could be the cookies I ate earlier. Guess I do have a dessert problem! And here I was worried about the calories in the glucose drink!