GD diagnosis- really bummed (long-ish vent)

irubyou2

Found out yesterday that I failed my 3 hour glucose.  Only one of the 4 blood draws was high, but I guess it's enough to make my OB nervous.  I have a GD education class next Tuesday.  The nurse I scheduled with told me to "enjoy my weekend, because we'll be turning my world upside down on Tuesday".  I'm really not worried about the dietary change (from what I've heard, it's basically like going on South Beach, which I've done before).  I don't even really care about the finger pricks or possibility of insulin injections.

What kept me up half the night was this:  I really wanted a totally natural labor.  I know a lot of women are afraid of labor, but as weird as this sounds, I actually look forward to the experience. 

As it is, LO was measuring more than a week ahead at 18 weeks.  Now with GD thrown in the mix, there's a very real possibility of a big baby, resulting in induction or C-section.  If it comes down to that, I feel like I'm getting cheated out of the experience of letting my body do what it was designed for.  Also, I'm a doula, and feel like I'd somehow be a hypocrite if I'm unable to do what I've encouraged so many others to try. 

The response I keep getting from people (especially DH) is "The end result is the same- no matter how you go about it, you'll get a baby at the end.  The important thing is that everyone is healthy".  The logical side of me knows that's true, but the hormonal, emotional side just wants to break down and cry. 

Thanks for reading, ladies.  With all the tragic happenings on here lately, I feel like a whiny brat for getting all worked up about this.  I guess I just needed to get that out.

madhatter2003

You can still have your natural labor. If anything it'll just keep you from wanting to 'cheat' on the diet.  I wasn't induced with either child, I did have pitocin with DD but that's because I was stuck in prodromal labor.

I know it's hard, but don't give up on your dream at all.  You don't HAVE to be induced or have a c/s, especially if you keep things under control, etc .

whitward87

I totally know where you are coming from. I failed my 3 hour also. You are right, the diet is pretty easy, I was just told to avoid anything white and make sure to stock up on protein. The fingers pricks suck, but fortunately I don't have to do the injections.

I feel like I am being cheated too. But my dr. told me as long as she doesn't get past 8.5 lbs she will let me go naturally. I am hoping I can keep this under control so I can go the natural way. I hope things start looking up for you and I will keep you and LO in my T&P's.

SaranJonathan

If you really control your diet there is no reason the baby will be big.

leigh517

i had one high number too (1 hour after the fasting draw and the drink) and she said that meant that i did NOT have GD and while i should be a little more careful with my carbs and sugar, I don't have to make any major changes at all.....

She said the fasting number was the most important, so if that number was high for you that could be the reason for the reaction?

buckeyeki

I don't think you are whiny, you want what you want.  It could still happen, but you are not a hypocrite if you can't have a natural birth.  You are just someone who did what you had to for the health of your child.

Ms.Fitz

It's really not that bad, the diet part.  I haven't changed much at all except adding more protein.  The finger sticks aren't too bad.  My doctor says this doesn't necessarily have to end with a c-section or induction.