Intro: GD diagnosis

Venndetta

Hello! I'm usually on the Oct 13 board. I was technically high risk the whole pregnancy due to severe Pre-E and Pre Term labor with DS (12 years ago). I have a family history of diabetes and had been tested prior to pregnancy frequently but, always passing glucose testing. I was given the 1 hour at 12 weeks and failed just barely, they then did the 3 hour which I passed also just barely. The OB just re-tested at 28 weeks and evidently I failed all 3 draws miserably. I'm being referred to the Diabetes Association near me on Monday. I'm nervous and really bummed out. I was a nursing student prior to the pregnancy, so I have an idea of what to expect and I know this isn't forever. I just wish I didnt have GD to add to my worries with this LO. Hope to get to know more of you GD mommas better, and I hope we all have healthy pregnancies for the duration!

Lilmrslay

I totally understand your feelings around GD, and wishing you didn't have to deal with it. 

I felt/feel the same. 

I had no risk factors at all, yet was diagnosed at 31 weeks. It was a real downer at first (I cried for ages when I was told) but after a few weeks of trying to figure out what works, and what doesn't, and getting into the routine of the diet, testing and injecting, it has become easier. 

I have to manage my diabetes with insulin and metformin because I had no control with diet, and that had me really frustrated, but again, in time it just became part of my day. 

Don't get me wrong though, I can't wait for baby to be born and for my diabetes to go. I don't mind the diet so much because I always ate pretty healthy, but I won't miss having to set a timer when I eat, or making sure I eat at certain times, and not being able to just go out to eat without wondering what protein I can find without all the carbs and sugar. I hate having to duck off to the toilets when we are out to inject before a meal, and then again when it's time to test. I'm looking forward to having a bit of freedom back.

Good luck with all your levels. I hope things go as smoothly as they can for you. 

Venndetta

Thanks! I haven't really gotten into all the fun testing yet. Pre-pregnancy I ate very healthy trying to beat my family history. I'm just nervous about the other risks. I'm worried I'll have a huge baby. DS was born at 34 weeks and weighed 10lb 8 oz! (I didnt have GD with him either). At least you don't have that long to go (me either really). Hope you get some freedom back soon!

Burrberrymum

Sorry to hear that you have another thing to worry about..

I was so upset and still am about getting diagnosed with GD.. I know it's not the end of the world but people don't seem to understand the worries and stress that come along with it unless you're actually dealing with it yourself.

So far my diet hasn't been so bad, but I am having trouble keeping my numbers nice and low.. At least once a day ill get a high reading and it makes me so emotional, I feel helpless as if I'm doing something wrong. Which of course it's not our fault and I'm sure we all know that.. But it's hard to not have control over what's going on in our bodies. I find out tomorrow if I will be needing insulin and in really really nervous about it seeing as my numbers have been pretty high.. I also find the biggest challenge is having specific timing for specific meals, this makes it soooo hard to get out with friends to even go shopping or for lunch or supper without feeling overwhelmed and stressed. On the brightside though we're doing what is best for our babies and it will all be worth it in the end. I wish you luck with everything and hope its not too stressful on you! Also I liked hearing that I wasn't the only one that felt really upset and down about having GD. Just gotta keep our heads up and fight those awful cravings! Lol