Looks like GD it is!

stillwaiting12

I know, it could be worse. I just feel like right now I have the world against me. They said I should get a call from a dietician who will talk to me about my diet and 'lifestyle' changes, along with showing me how to use a tester to prick my finger 4 times a day and keep a log to bring with me to my appointments. She said I passed my fasting level and the 3rd hour but failed the 1 and 2 hour. UGH!

addslove

I'm sorry. I know this is not the news you were hoping for.  But you will get through this!!

KYmama9286

:-( I'm so sorry for the news! But on the bright side I've heard that GD can be pretty manageable and not as terrible as you might think. Plus the finger pricking is really no big deal-- I test Nick's sugars and have pricked myself quite a few times to see what it feels like and it doesnt hurt at all. Before you know it testing will just be another part of your daily routine. I would check out the high risk board because I know there are a ton of women over there with GD and they do a daily check-in and stuff which might be helpful in the beginning!

buckeyethor

I am sorry you have to deal with this. GD sucks! I did not like having it at all. Yes, it does become a routine. Yes, you will get enough to eat... but Yes, you will have days you cry for pasta or bread or fries and eventually get a bit of tough skin on your fingertips. Sometimes, things do not really fit into your sugars. I had a great dietician (this was out of state) that helped me but can be a lo tof work to figure out all the stuff that goes into it. It can be frustrating while you figure out your personal triggers. I found that I could not eat 2 slices of pizza.. but I could eat 2 slices of pizza if I had a salad or carrots/celery with it as the fiber slows the sugar break down. Honestly, OJ is pretty much completely out of the question. It is like a swallow for the amount that is the appropriate carbs. Upping your fiber is always a good thing to help.

I found myself having weight just melt off of me during my GD diet. I was losing around 3-4 lbs a week at first. It was hard bc that is not what you want to do while pregnant. I just couldn't stop it even though I followed the diet very strictly. The good thing is that it goes away but unfortunately it does put you at higher risk for type 2 later. I have had to get tests done multiple times since pregnancy to check if I have become type 2. I was very lucky to have to do injections of insulin and I hope you are able to control things without injections as well.

If you ever need someone to commiserate  with the GD, feel free to PM me. I hope your GD is easily controlled.

stillwaiting12

I did check out the High Risk board and just did a little lurking. Once I meet with the counselor I am sure I will have lots of questions for those ladies.

I needed a diet change anyway so I am just going to look at this as the diet plan I always intended to start but never did and hopefully it will do the trick and medication won't be needed. Plus, it may help PP with losing and keeping weight off.

Positive thoughts...

buckeyethor

It is a lot easier to "be good" as it is for your child than a Type 2 for sure.

Brougham7-15-06

I am sorry! :-(

Moesten

Oh boo! I I was hoping you'd squeak by on the tests. I had GD with #1. It's a PITA but it's manageable. I had a lot of feelings of failure when I was diagnosed. So if you're struggling or if you just want someone to talk to for diet or food help give me a shout.

JenRose05

Hugs I don't know the stress you feel but I do know that we are all here for you whenever you want to vent, cry, let it all out. I can't wait til the moment that baby boy is in your arms! (not literally speaking )

Lucky_N_Love

Phbbbttt! Well the positive is you will learn a lot about your body and nutrition

sistrkate

I'm sorry April, I was really hoping you would get better news!

PirateGirl04

boo i'm sorry!  The eating itsn't too terrible hopefully she can give u some snack ideas and u can pass them along.  I'm getting sick of eating the same things!!

little-peanut

I'm sorry you didn't get better news.  I can't offer any advice, but I feel like you are a strong woman and will manage just fine. Hang in there.

DRockH

sorry!

kelklump

dont feel bad- you will get used to it. My little one is 5 wks and I had gd and was insulin dependent. It was a pain at times but I can tell you that I am glad they got it under control and the baby didnt have any trouble. Feel free to ask any questions...