I have GD : (

superaunt

I'm really upset/saddened by this news. I sincerely believe I would've passed the 3-hour but not only did I fail, I failed pretty spectacularily.

I really am sad.  Like I cried telling my husband.

I just feel that I already get judged by people because I'm old (it shows in my hair, believe me), because I'm fat pre-pg... Plus I'm high risk cuz of pre-pg high blood pressure (though it's been great so far). And now this.

I know it's not the end of the world. I know plenty of women of all ages, sizes get this. I know it's pretty controllable with diet and whatnot.  But I just didn't want this.  I mean, who does right? But... I dunno; I'm just really upset by this. Stupid I know considering everything else says baby girl is doing wonderfully - which is sincerely all that matters.

Just had to whine for a minute. sorry.

mama.bear

I'm sorry you're upset. You are definitely not alone. There are tons of GD girls on the High Risk Board.

Hang in there. This is a bleep in time. Once you have your baby in your arms, this will be behind you.

((HUGS))

YaraC

I'm sorry. I know that's a bummer. Who cares what others think. You'll know that you are controlling things and doing what's best for your LO.

BrideBuddies

Sorry you're so upset.  It does suck.  

But obviously, women have had perfectly healthy babies with a GD diagnosis.  My neighbor had it and delivered a few weeks early, but that was about the only real problem she faced with it.  (I also live at high altitude, where delivering early is pretty much the norm around here.)

Sure it's a PITA, but there are worse things....   At least you know you'll be getting LOTS of attention from your doctors in these last months! 

GL

 

tkcarnes

Just take it easy and it will be gone when the baby is delivered. It can happen to anyone.

lilacfritz

I'm sorry you're upset.  I will be too if I end up with it; my one hour was iffy with my son so I don't know what will happen this time. 

But it can happen to anyone - even super skinny people.  I'm sorry it happened to you though, and hope it's just a blip on the screen for your pregnancy. 

edhid1

I got diagnosed a few weeks ago and was really upset about it.  I thought they made a mistake.  This pregnancy has been one hurdle after another.  I am turning 40 next month, I have epilepsy and now GD plus it took 2 IVFs to get here..  I totally understand your frustration.

Hang in there...it sucks but there will be a light at the end of the tunnel at least that is what I keep telling myself :-)

jenlaws

Sorry to hear you have been blessed with GD. I had it with pregnancy #2. The best part is when you deliver; people bring you sweet treats instead of flowers

superaunt

jenlaws:

Sorry to hear you have been blessed with GD. I had it with pregnancy #2. The best part is when you deliver; people bring you sweet treats instead of flowers

Now that I can handle!! : )

Thanks guys. I just need to get the whining out of my system, I guess. I'm so incredibly happy to be having this baby and I KNOW she's doing absolutely wonderfully well and that's really what matters most... well, that, and making sure she stays doing wonderfully. 

kate&patrick

I look at it this way...  you have control over this and you can do what you need to for the few months until you have a beautiful healthy baby in your arms.  It is worth sacrificing a few cookies 

Good Luck!  We are with you all the way!

daisydana

Anytime you need to whine, I say go ahead.  I cry about lesser things all the time.  Hopefully it won't make any difference in your pregnancy.  Hugs.

 

OCMom2009

I actually came to High Risk Pregnancy board here when I was diagnosed because I was flat out devastated. I never, ever saw it coming and I cried for days, fought with my husband over nothing...

But I've been on the diet for 4 weeks and it's been hard but it gets easier! And my baby is measuring only in the 33percentile, my weight has dropped, my energy has increased.

I won't say it's easy but it does get EASIER.

Hugs to you.

superaunt

OCMom2009:

I actually came to High Risk Pregnancy board here when I was diagnosed because I was flat out devastated. I never, ever saw it coming and I cried for days, fought with my husband over nothing...

But I've been on the diet for 4 weeks and it's been hard but it gets easier! And my baby is measuring only in the 33percentile, my weight has dropped, my energy has increased.

I won't say it's easy but it does get EASIER.

Hugs to you.

Aw thanks for this promising story - and the hugs. : )  I have a follow up with my OB tomorrow and he's supposed to give me the info for the dietician/next step. Once I get the next step underway, I'm sure  you'll see me on the HR board, too.