@becbec08 I don't always eat on an exact schedule, but I have noticed when I eat food prepared by other people my numbers are higher. Maybe it's because when I cook I know EXACTLY what I am eating, and when other people cook there are ingredients they use that you are not aware of (like sugar or processed carbs). I also tend to exercise for 20-30 minutes after eating at home, which I can't always do when I am somewhere else.
@becbec08 I have noticed that if my timing is off then my numbers are higher. I don't eat on a super strict schedule, but I do tend to stick to my same routine if I'm at work vs at home on my days off. But I'm talking like hours off. Which sucks because I love sleeping in on my days off and now I feel like I can't because I'm on such a tight schedule.
BFP #1: DD born on 08.25.12
BFP #2: 09/08/15 miscarried at 6w
BFP #3: DD2 born on 02.07.17
my numbers go up over time as the PG progresses. last PG I noticed it peaked at 36 weeks. since I am not there yet, I don't know this time. but it is pretty normal that what you could eat at 26 weeks isn't the same as what you can eat at 36 weeks.
When you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
@becbec08 Yea, the timing is important and cinderin is right, your numbers will go up as your pregnancy progresses. my numbers are best when i am super strict about when I eat and what I eat.
@becbec08 Yea, the timing is important and cinderin is right, your numbers will go up as your pregnancy progresses. my numbers are best when i am super strict about when I eat and what I eat.
Which I hate doing I didn't realize how hard having GD was until I had it. #pitypartyover
BFP #1: DD born on 08.25.12
BFP #2: 09/08/15 miscarried at 6w
BFP #3: DD2 born on 02.07.17
@becbec08 Yea, the timing is important and cinderin is right, your numbers will go up as your pregnancy progresses. my numbers are best when i am super strict about when I eat and what I eat.
Which I hate doing I didn't realize how hard having GD was until I had it. #pitypartyover
100% agree. I have alarms set to remind me when to eat. It sucks.
Had my regular checkup today, and the midwife told me I can start testing 2x/day instead of 4x/day because my numbers have all been good (only higher than 120 an hour after eating once - usually under 110 an hour after eating, and always within range for fasting). Still need to check my fasting levels every day, and one hour after breakfast or lunch (when my levels are usually highest). If any of my numbers start coming back abnormal, I'll have to go back to 4x/day. Anyone else get told they can test less? I'm inclined to keep testing after at least two meals a day, since breakfast and lunch both seem to spike my levels sometimes, and I feel like it keeps me motivated to eat right knowing I'll need to check it in an hour.
I also asked her whether everyone's blood sugar levels go up as pregnancy progresses, since I've heard that from various sources, and she said while it can change over time, it definitely doesn't go up for everyone across the board... Hoping I can stay steady for the next 8 weeks!
I also love sleeping in on the weekends and never noticed it affect my numbers. One high number was after breakfast Monday morning when we didn't eat until almost 11am. The only other one was yesterday after lunch and I had a chicken sandwich. Otherwise my numbers have stayed pretty good and mostly consistent.
Hi ladies, I've been lurking on this thread but it looks like I'm joining you here since I was diagnosed yesterday. I got my meter and supplies today for a total of $166...ouch! The strips alone were $120 but I have 400 so they'll last through my due date.
I'm now working on figuring out better alternatives to eat since I couldn't get in with the nutritionist until January 11th. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow to get lots of healthy options.
Like @CurlyCupcake21 I've also been recently diagnosed... ugh. So not fun; food is stressing me out. Especialyl breakfasts! Does anyone have any recommendations for high protein breakfasts that don't only involve eggs? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE eggs, but the idea of having them every day is a little... gross. And anything else I can think of seems too sugary (granola, cereals) if I pick the wrong one... Any ideas would be most welcome!
Like @CurlyCupcake21 I've also been recently diagnosed... ugh. So not fun; food is stressing me out. Especialyl breakfasts! Does anyone have any recommendations for high protein breakfasts that don't only involve eggs? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE eggs, but the idea of having them every day is a little... gross. And anything else I can think of seems too sugary (granola, cereals) if I pick the wrong one... Any ideas would be most welcome!
I'm just starting but was doing some research for good meal ideas yesterday. There are a lot of protein pancake recipes out there as well as low carb/sugar smoothies. I think I'm going to try some smoothies with spinach, 1/2 a banana, plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.
Like @CurlyCupcake21 I've also been recently diagnosed... ugh. So not fun; food is stressing me out. Especialyl breakfasts! Does anyone have any recommendations for high protein breakfasts that don't only involve eggs? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE eggs, but the idea of having them every day is a little... gross. And anything else I can think of seems too sugary (granola, cereals) if I pick the wrong one... Any ideas would be most welcome!
Ive generally been having eggs aswell but like @Gretchypoo different ways & always having bacon or sausage with them along with wholewheat or seeded toast or wheaten bread & maybe a yogurt or some cheese aswell & sometimes you do get a little fed up eating the same thing but its been mostly ok so far. When i was still at work (up to last week) i was having toast & banana which wasnt great but taking rapid release insulin along with it as it wasnt possible to have a more balanced breakfast in work.
@CurlyCupcake21 I also do eggs pretty much every day, but I recently discovered the wonders of flaxseed meal. It's a great substitute for wheat flour, and it's super high in fiber and healthy fats.
Flaxseed has a lot of protein, plus the above recipes call for eggs as well.
I've also been experimenting with egg breakfast muffins - eggs, cheese, some sort of veggies, bacon or sausage, baked in muffin tins. Super quick breakfast when you make a batch at the beginning of the week!
On a completely different note, I am fairly certain that, if you do not have insurance and cannot afford diabetic testing supplies/insulin, there are programs to get it for free, at least in Oregon...
My OB had mentioned that if I have to go on medication then I will have to either be induced or have a c-section early. Has anyone else's OB said that? It's made me a bit nervous for everything because he thinks I'll for sure be on medicine by my next appointment (next Wednesday). My numbers have been really bad so I know it's coming now it's just a matter of time.
BFP #1: DD born on 08.25.12
BFP #2: 09/08/15 miscarried at 6w
BFP #3: DD2 born on 02.07.17
@Aussie45@ohstars have you had growth scans recently? I haven't had mine yet, but my MW said they will only induce early if the baby is exceptionally large, regardless of whether I end up on meds. In fact, if baby is not too big, they would only induce at 40 weeks if I was dilated/effaced to some extent, otherwise they'd wait until 41 weeks to induce. Granted, that could change if baby is measuring large in a few weeks, but as of now he's on-track by fundal height, so we'll see... Sounds like different doctors just have different policies?
Yeah, I'm diet controlled and baby looked normal in fundal height at this weeks appointment and my doctor said if she doesn't come on her own we're inducing right at 39 weeks. I'm kind of mad he didn't actually measure her lol. I know it can be off but I want to know about how big she is!
My numbers have been slightly creeping up but that might be mostly contributed to the fact that I'm not being as diligent with what I've been eating this week I'm bad and I've been feeling sorry for myself.
My MW practice must not be very overly-cautious then... They won't induce early unless the baby is really big or other complications arise (high BP, for one). I had a dream last night that they induced me just shy of 33 weeks (so, what would be tomorrow), but the induction didn't work, so they re-induced me the next week. And it didn't seem like an emergency situation, so I was really confused and upset as to why they wanted me to have the baby so early... Ah, pregnancy dreams.
@Aussie45 yep, im probably going to be induced at 38 weeks to reduce risk of complications & assisted birth.
Same. He said it was to reduce the risk of complications because if I'm on meds then it means my GD is more uncontrollable than if it was just by diet and exercise. I got a call back from the endocrinologist today and they put me on meds so I'll be picking those up today. I'm pretty bummed about it all, but since I've known it was coming it's a little easier. I'm curious to see what he'll say next week when I meet with him.
BFP #1: DD born on 08.25.12
BFP #2: 09/08/15 miscarried at 6w
BFP #3: DD2 born on 02.07.17
I haven't been diagnosed yet, but at my last appointment (on Wednesday) my Dr was surprised at the growth spurt LO had performed between appointments, especially the belly circumference value, and ordered me to come back on Monday for a 2hr test. Sigh. If I do have it, I want to thank you ladies right now for all the helpful tips and suggestions I've been browsing through!
I eat a Nature Valley Protein bar (15 gram carbs) as breakfast almost every day. I only get 15 carbs for breakfast. (regarding the "what to eat for breakfast" post)
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I am a repeat c/s and HR due to GD and AMA. looks like my second son will be breech like my first son. we are doing a c/s at 39 weeks, which is pretty common. so far numbers are good, I am on long lasting insulin and monitoring looks good too.
my first PG was GD but not AMA, breech but OB was going to let me go to 40 weeks. DS came on his own at 39 so we did the c/s then. I was on glyburide at night, great numbers, monitoring looked good.
I think it's a combo of how well you do controlling your numbers, how much/what meds you are on and how the baby looks when monitored. My OB does u/s and NST for monitoring the baby.
When you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
My MW practice must not be very overly-cautious then... They won't induce early unless the baby is really big or other complications arise (high BP, for one).
Same here, my MW said they won't induce unless they see complications or most likely if I needed medication since it would mean the GD is less controlled.
My MW practice must not be very overly-cautious then... They won't induce early unless the baby is really big or other complications arise (high BP, for one).
Same here, my MW said they won't induce unless they see complications or most likely if I needed medication since it would mean the GD is less controlled.
This makes me wonder if midwives in general are just less likely to induce early unless there's a clear reason to do so... Which is actually a reason I chose midwifery anyway - the clinic I go to has much a lower rate of intervention than the OBs at the same hospital (c-sections, inductions, etc.)
My MW practice must not be very overly-cautious then... They won't induce early unless the baby is really big or other complications arise (high BP, for one).
Same here, my MW said they won't induce unless they see complications or most likely if I needed medication since it would mean the GD is less controlled.
This makes me wonder if midwives in general are just less likely to induce early unless there's a clear reason to do so... Which is actually a reason I chose midwifery anyway - the clinic I go to has much a lower rate of intervention than the OBs at the same hospital (c-sections, inductions, etc.)
That may be! I expressed concern over induction and c-section to my MW since they're two things I really don't want (I chose midwifery care for similar reasons to you, hoping to avoid interventions). My MW made it clear that as long as I can control my numbers through diet, she plans to treat it as any other pregnancy. So fingers crossed!
My fasting blood sugar was normal today!!! For the first time EVER!! After weeks of restricting my diet/ exercise going on medication then insulin then increasing insulin -- A NORMAL FASTING BLOOD SUGAR! Omg. So relieved.
This makes me wonder if midwives in general are just less likely to induce early unless there's a clear reason to do so... Which is actually a reason I chose midwifery anyway - the clinic I go to has much a lower rate of intervention than the OBs at the same hospital (c-sections, inductions, etc.)
That may be! I expressed concern over induction and c-section to my MW since they're two things I really don't want (I chose midwifery care for similar reasons to you, hoping to avoid interventions). My MW made it clear that as long as I can control my numbers through diet, she plans to treat it as any other pregnancy. So fingers crossed!
I feel it might be an unfair comparison. All complicated cases are sent to OB cos MW is not equipped with the expertise. So the rate for intervention is of course higher at hospitals. With that said, I've never even considered a MW cos I want someone with a lot more training in case things do go wrong. My OB doesn't induce at 39 weeks even if on meds, only in cases where the baby is in danger or is much larger. I was also only diet-controlled last pregnancy, my OB said there is no difference between me and a non GD patient.
This makes me wonder if midwives in general are just less likely to induce early unless there's a clear reason to do so... Which is actually a reason I chose midwifery anyway - the clinic I go to has much a lower rate of intervention than the OBs at the same hospital (c-sections, inductions, etc.)
That may be! I expressed concern over induction and c-section to my MW since they're two things I really don't want (I chose midwifery care for similar reasons to you, hoping to avoid interventions). My MW made it clear that as long as I can control my numbers through diet, she plans to treat it as any other pregnancy. So fingers crossed!
I feel it might be an unfair comparison. All complicated cases are sent to OB cos MW is not equipped with the expertise. So the rate for intervention is of course higher at hospitals. With that said, I've never even considered a MW cos I want someone with a lot more training in case things do go wrong. My OB doesn't induce at 39 weeks even if on meds, only in cases where the baby is in danger or is much larger. I was also only diet-controlled last pregnancy, my OB said there is no difference between me and a non GD patient.
To the bolded, I chose a midwife practice that is at a hospital with a level 4 NICU. The midwives consult with OBs as needed, and if something goes wrong during labor, there is an OB right there on the floor to assist. I personally felt like it's the best of both worlds - the hospitals in my city have a 35-40% c-section rate, whereas the clinic I go to has a <10% c-section rate. There will be an OB if I need it (I'll be on the same L&D unit as women delivering with OBs), but otherwise very few interventions.
Granted, I am sure some OB's have a minimal-intervention/early induction mindset, but judging from the experiences of people on this thread, it does appear more people seeing OBs are facing early deliveries vs. people seeing midwives.
@AliceAlice saying that midwives are less trained or somehow less able to care for women in labor rubs me the wrong way. Midwives have EXTENSIVE training and can be very specialized. A lot of doctors feel they can learn a lot from midwives especially about natural vaginal delivery and vaginal delivery with breech babies.
That being said, they train for low-risk pregnancies. I wouldn't expect my primary care physician to cure my cancer. Id need a specialist and they have different training. In the same vein, midwives aren't less capable, they are trained differently and trained for a different kind of birth.
That being said, my midwives work with an OB so when I got GD they switched me to his care but still have appointments with me and will still be there for my birth. It is the best of both worlds!
Re: Gestational Diabetes
What did you eat, and how off were your numbers?
When you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
Baby Boy M - 08/01/2013
Expecting Baby Bean February 2017
I also asked her whether everyone's blood sugar levels go up as pregnancy progresses, since I've heard that from various sources, and she said while it can change over time, it definitely doesn't go up for everyone across the board... Hoping I can stay steady for the next 8 weeks!
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
I'm now working on figuring out better alternatives to eat since I couldn't get in with the nutritionist until January 11th. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow to get lots of healthy options.
You can also do some meat-- sausage, bacon, ham or cheese. So, like 1/2 a bagel or english muffin with cheese and a slice of meat.
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
die frau said: I'm just starting but was doing some research for good meal ideas yesterday. There are a lot of protein pancake recipes out there as well as low carb/sugar smoothies. I think I'm going to try some smoothies with spinach, 1/2 a banana, plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.
When i was still at work (up to last week) i was having toast & banana which wasnt great but taking rapid release insulin along with it as it wasnt possible to have a more balanced breakfast in work.
A couple of my go-to breakfast recipes:
Flaxseed pancakes (or waffles, I prefer waffles): https://www.slenderkitchen.com/recipe/flaxseed-meal-pancakes-low-carb - can be made ahead of time and frozen
Flaxseed mug muffins: https://www.food.com/recipe/one-minute-flax-muffin-low-carb-295649 - add some frozen blueberries, use egg whites only, add pumpkin puree, etc. to make it more interesting. I usually top with 1 tbsp. of sugar free Log Cabin syrup to make it even more tasty.
Flaxseed has a lot of protein, plus the above recipes call for eggs as well.
I've also been experimenting with egg breakfast muffins - eggs, cheese, some sort of veggies, bacon or sausage, baked in muffin tins. Super quick breakfast when you make a batch at the beginning of the week!
On a completely different note, I am fairly certain that, if you do not have insurance and cannot afford diabetic testing supplies/insulin, there are programs to get it for free, at least in Oregon...
Yeah, I'm diet controlled and baby looked normal in fundal height at this weeks appointment and my doctor said if she doesn't come on her own we're inducing right at 39 weeks. I'm kind of mad he didn't actually measure her lol. I know it can be off but I want to know about how big she is!
My numbers have been slightly creeping up but that might be mostly contributed to the fact that I'm not being as diligent with what I've been eating this week
I'm bad and I've been feeling sorry for myself.
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
When you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
Baby Boy M - 08/01/2013
Expecting Baby Bean February 2017
my first PG was GD but not AMA, breech but OB was going to let me go to 40 weeks. DS came on his own at 39 so we did the c/s then. I was on glyburide at night, great numbers, monitoring looked good.
I think it's a combo of how well you do controlling your numbers, how much/what meds you are on and how the baby looks when monitored. My OB does u/s and NST for monitoring the baby.
When you've been married this long, you need a ticker to remind you.
Baby Boy M - 08/01/2013
Expecting Baby Bean February 2017
Granted, I am sure some OB's have a minimal-intervention/early induction mindset, but judging from the experiences of people on this thread, it does appear more people seeing OBs are facing early deliveries vs. people seeing midwives.
That being said, they train for low-risk pregnancies. I wouldn't expect my primary care physician to cure my cancer. Id need a specialist and they have different training. In the same vein, midwives aren't less capable, they are trained differently and trained for a different kind of birth.
That being said, my midwives work with an OB so when I got GD they switched me to his care but still have appointments with me and will still be there for my birth. It is the best of both worlds!