Day one of GD....

Cryleen09

Today was the first day of testing my blood sugar. Managing GD is harder than I thought. I havent had an acceptable reading all day and I have been trying sooo hard. I am basically in tears because I don't think I can do this and I don't want it affecting my baby. I am really stressing about it and my poor DH just has to listen to me cry. Thank goodness I only have nine weeks left of this. (Although nine weeks seems like forever from now). Geeze I am soo dramatic!!

Nicholee

Dont stress so much- it will make them higher! If you are worried, I would try exercising. My insulin intake has gone way down with exercise and I seriously do only around 15 min.. a day- literally 5 min per meal. I know it sounds weird but whenever I have a marginal or hgh BG reading, I go run up my stairs, and walk down them (say 5 times) and it always brings them right back into check! also, keep yourself hydrated! That helps, too!

Married2MrWright

It's going to take a few days for your body to regulate...it's not instant.  Stress definitely wreaks havoc on your numbers, so do your best to be patient and gentle with yourself.  Eat on plan and on time, test on time and make sure you're incorporating some movement (if you're not restricted)....walking, marching in place, chores, etc....it's key to keeping your numbers in check as well as eating properly.

The first two weeks are the toughest..after a while you'll be in the routine of it all and it's not that bad.  And lucky you...only 9 weeks!  This is week 9 for me and I have 3 to go! 

jennas81

I feel ya!  I was also just diagnosed on Thursday.  My Dr. said not to stress the first few days if your numbers are high because it takes a while for your body to get used to your new diet and for you to figure out how to eat.  You can do it!  Just give yourself time to get used to everything.  At least you only have 9 weeks left!  I still have 14!   Good luck!

SandyGirl424

The first day - is all about trial and error. 

My first few days sucked.

Just keep working on it.

 It's not the end of the world, it's frustrating and annoying, but towards the end, you just eat the same 5 things and it's a habit.  PLUS.. I found an ice cream (NOT A LOW SUGAR) that I could have, and because of this diet, it tasted twice as good as I remember  There are perks. You'll appreciate food when your done and maybe take away some new habits.

 I cried the first week... so don't feel bad. It does suck.