Parenting after 35

new worries

Used to worry about how small I was for 27 weeks.  Also worried about how much stuff there was to get and how my boyfriend really isn't on board with this baby.  Now I just found out that I am suffering with gestational D (you can imagine what it stands for, I cannot bear to spell it out.) Does anybody else have this affliction and are they worried about it's overall effect on them and on their baby? Does anybody know if it is temporary and will go away once you give birth? Does anyone have any eating/cooking ideas now that they are limited in what they eat? Oh and one last rant, but once they took the 3 or even 5 hour test did the results show that the inicial diagnosis was incorrect? Welcome any feedback thanks.
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Re: new worries

  • Well, as I understand it, the one-hour test is just a screen, to see who is more at risk.  The three-hour is more diagnostic.  I failed the one-hour (due to a problem with communication, but that's another story), but did fine on the three-hour.

    If you've actually been diagnosed with GD (no further testing, they want you to talk to a nutritionist) you may want to check out the high-risk pregnancy board.  There are a lot of women there with GD, I'll bet they have some great tips.  Good luck!

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  • I don't have any experience with GD but I know people that have had it and it magically goes away after you deliver, so don't worry about that part. I'm sorry your boyfriend isn't on board with the baby, that's got to be hard. Do you have a good support system? Sister, mom, whatever? You'll need it now and later on when the baby comes. Especially because you'll both be sleep deprived and cranky and it will be good to hand the baby off to someone else to watch for a little bit. Trust me, you'll need help Smile
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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  • I did not have GD, but I think it's fairly common, especially for us AMAers.  I know a couple of my neighbors had it.   I'm sure your doctor can go over all the medical stuff for you.   It's certainly not as dire as it used to be.  Close monitoring, etc.  

    This too shall pass.

     

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  • clueless as to what AMA stands for, but thanks for the support.  As for the other comment on whether I have family support yes, my mom although she can't really watch her once I go back to work as she needs to work herself.  I also have his sister and his father and aunts and such.  I have emtional support on both ends except for him.  Hopefully he will come around.  Don't have any delusions about it though.  Just need to get this GD in check.  Thanks for possitive feedback ladies.

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  • Also, your boyfriend might warm up to baby when he/she is born. Women usually get attached to their baby the minute it's conceived, but men usually don't feel that bond until the baby is in their arms.
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
  • AMA = Advanced Maternal Age (over 35)
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
  • I do hope he comes around.  My little girl deserves to have her father in her life.  Even if we wouldn't work out g-forbid I could never deny her the right to see him or him the right to be a part of her life if he wants too.  Now I am just thinking of names. Another thing to worry about.  Oh and my GD 3 hrs test is tomorrow and I am scared as crap.
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