This check-in is for anyone with Gestational Diabetes or
those who have blood sugar levels that are high or low and could use the extra
support. Check-in is posted on Tuesdays.
Keep in mind that any
info shared here isn't meant to be medical advice and if you plan on
changing something to run it by your Dr. first-as most of these posts go
with the bump!
This is one link I found to have a pretty good explanation of GD!
https://community.babycenter.com/post/a46582366/new_to_gd_quick_referenceNow the questions-
How far along are you?
Management Method (diet/exercise
or insulin/other medication):
Any upcoming appointments/tests
(growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week?
Anything you are struggling with
or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share?
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack?
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Re: ~Gestational Diabetes Check In-7/8/2014~
How far along are you? 28 weeks 5 days
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication): Diet so far
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week? I have my first GD appointment to check my numbers on Thursday morning. I am a bit nervous as to what to expect after reading some of the number posts the last few days and seeing people put on insulin with similar numbers to me!
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share? Did your Drs. give you a specific range they would like to see your numbers in besides just being below the max?
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack? I've been experimenting with food lately to see what I can eat within reason. I learned I can have a donut and be ok and an occasional chai tea from SBs! My favorite go to snack is usually a peach or an apple, protein bar, string cheese, almonds, or an apple with peanut butter. For my before bed snack I've been eating a skinny cow ice cream, but I didn't have one last night and my morning fasting number was much much lower, so I may stop eating those.My go to snack is Cheerios
I have a question for the ladies on insulin (because I'm willing to bet that is where I am headed as I can't get a hold on my fasting #'s for anything.) Do you do shots or oral meds? If you do shots, how hard was it for you to give yourself a shot everyday?
I seriously don't think I'm going to be able to do it. I have to muster up strength to prick my finger. It has nothing to do with pain, just stabbing myself with something - I'm not very good at. I can take shots and give blood like a champ if someone else is doing it to me, but I seriously doubt I will be able to do this. Do you have your partner or someone else do it for you?
How far along are you? 28 weeks 4 days
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication): Diet and 2.5 of glyburide at dinner time.
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week? Yes..we have our 28 week appointment on Thursday, we also have growth ultrasound and fetal echocardiogram repeat on Friday morning.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share? Honestly Im starting to sometimes struggle numbers wise. Ive been managing by really watching diet since week 13, so now its starting to get to me. It seems like in the last 2 weeks Ive sort of been down on myself and the Gest. Di. I told my husband I feel like Im just constantly monitoring myself and restricting all day that its getting frustrating. I know it will all be worth it in the end to have a healthy baby and have him safe and home with us, it just gets hard.
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack? Id say one piece of toast with peanut butter and half glass of milk. Or cheese and like 5 pretzel crisps or a McDonalds yogurt parfait without the granolaFirst BPP 1.24.14
EDD 9.26.14
Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
28weeks yesterday!
Still diet controlled here but Ive been worried. Although my fasting numbers are back to normal and you could definitely see a jump pattern in levels when my strips were contaminated and when I got the new set.
I think I'm still doing ok. So so so tired of all the monitoring and thinking that goes into gd. But we are all getting close so hang in there!
My favorite snack? I really don't have a favorite. I'm really getting tired of eating the same stuff over and over. And I actually don't find myself snacking too much the way my meals end up being timed. If I need something I go for string cheese, almonds, and lately grapes. Live for grapes the last few days.
How far along are you? 29.5 weeks
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication): Diet and exercise.
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week? I have an initial appointment at the hospital diabetic unit to go over nutrition and tracking my sugar. My mother is diabetic, so I have a general idea of what I need to do, but it'll be good to get more information.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share? Right now, just struggling with the fact that I have GD. I know it's not my fault, but I feel like I did something wrong, and that I'm putting my baby at risk.
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack? Well, it has been watermelon. Hoping that I find it doesn't make my sugar go up. I've also been really enjoying walnuts.Well I just got a notice from my Dr. that she is going to start me on oral meds at night for my fasting BS. Hopefully that will be it, although these past 2 days my lunch reading which is normally been in the 100-115 range after 1 hour has been 145 both days and I have no idea why as it's the same thing I've been eating for lunch for 2 weeks with positive readings.
How far along are you? 32weeks
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication): Insulin for fasting numbers.
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week? I had an nst today and a growth u/s. NST was good, growth u/s showed baby at 4lbs 2 oz which is just a bit big.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share? My fasting numbers are still the same. I run in the 90-100 range and they want them under 90. They have upped the dose of my insulin 2 times and it is still the same. Tonight they want me to not eat a snack to see what it does. I have found that cottage cheese with blueberries work in the morning if I walk.
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack? Luna Protein bars, berries, glucerna shakes.https://www.amazon.com/Boost-Glucose-Control-Chocolate-Ready/dp/B009NEJX20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404865883&sr=8-1&keywords=boost+glucose
@jessicaeckhaus I have found that 1/2cup of regular ice cream doesn't hurt my numbers.
32 weeks tomorrow
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication):
Diet/exercise
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week?
I have an appointment on Friday with my High-risk OB.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share?
I switched to day shift this week and this morning and yesterday were the first time in about a week and a half that I've had fasting #s within range. Hopefully it keeps up until Friday for my appointment
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack?
Fruit and PB. Or just PB.
BFP #2! Travis is getting a sibling!
EDD: 1/24/2017
BFP #2! Travis is getting a sibling!
EDD: 1/24/2017
According to my doctor, there is a correlation between GD and pre-e so therefore closer monitoring.
Also my dr also agrees with the correlation between GD and Pre E. At 18 weeks (even though my blood pressure has been great) I did a 24 hr urine collection to be tested for protiens that would indicated Pre E. So far so good there.
First BPP 1.24.14
EDD 9.26.14
Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
This guy is being watched because he was so small so I've had more ultrasounds than I ever have. He's up to 30% but I will continue monthly us to make sure he doesn't stall.
I also am not really stepping up in frequency of appts unless I feel I need to come in sooner. I was just cleared for 3 weeks rather than 2 this week, I'm 28wks2d.
Thanks for answering. I was just curious about additional monitoring that everyone is going through.
How far along are you?
29 weeks 2 days
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication):
Diet/ExerciseAny upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week?
Am waiting on a call from the hospital nutritionist to set up an appointment and learn what I need to know.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share?
Yikes! I've not been able to tolerate meat since mid-February. I am going to have to find some way of putting it back in my diet. I think I'll make a pot of chili tonight and see if I can handle that -- beans are something I can't seem to get enough of, so that might be a good combination.
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack?All I've wanted to snack on lately has been peaches.
EDD: September 23
PGAL: September 2010
AMA:
How far along are you? 32 weeks
Management Method (diet/exercise or insulin/other medication): Diet and insulin @ night
Any upcoming appointments/tests (growth u/s, NST, etc) in the next week? I have an ultrasound on Wednesday with the Perinatal office. I've been high risk all along due to scar tissue from two previous surgeries. My last appointment almost a month ago the baby weighed 3 lbs 2 oz. and was in the 69th percentile. They said he is probably going to gain a half a lb a week, so he will probably be about 5 lbs. when I go in.
Anything you are struggling with or need help with? Any questions? Anything working well you'd like to share? I'm still trying to get my morning numbers down. My OB didn't seem too concerned with my numbers, but the dietitian freaks out if I am just one over. I did find out that my dr will induce me at 38 weeks. So I only have 5 1/2 weeks to go. This is a little scary, but I am ready to meet my little one and I am really starting to feel the wear and tear on my body.
GTKY: What is your favorite go to snack? I don't really have one. Everything I am craving has a ton of carbs, so I try to stay away!