Got the GD blues....

elizb137 · March 2010

For some reason I'm so bummed out today, just in a very blah depressed mood. I was diagnosed yesterday w/ GD so I guess that is what it is...just seems like another thing that's not going right this time around.

I hate complaining bc really, it's not bad. LO is thriving, and that is all that matters. But I have NEVER been able to follow a diet, ever. I always cheat bc I love food too much. I know I have to do this...but it doesn't make it easy.

So I'm kinda sad, wishing I could just go to bed and sleep til DH got home.

5de5 · March 2010

I know how depressing it is. I was given my diagnosis last Wednesday and the first couple of days I was freaking out about everything I "love" that I can't eat anymore. And lamenting an entire summer without ice cream. I felt much better after meeting with the dietician and learning it's not quite as restrictive as I thought.

And even though you usually cheat ( I do too), LO's health is such a huge motivator. It's much easier to stay clean than any diet I've been on.

Monicagail1 · March 2010

I feel your pain. I was just diagnosed with GD yesterday too, and it's bumming me out big time. I haven't met with the nutritionist or been put on a program yet (this will probably happen next week) so i'm enjoying my last few days of unrestricted diet before the hammer gets brought down. Not going crazy or anything, just enjoying my usual morning bagel and evening sweet treats.

ToBeMrsT · March 2010

I've never stuck to any type of diet either and I haven't cheated on this at all. You'll find things that satisfy your cravings even if they are healthy. Like having an orange at the end of my lunch gives me that sweet taste that I need. Protein bars have become my favorite snack because they are sweet.

KKCG · March 2010

I was absolutely miserable (angry, depressed) the first week or so that I got diagnosed especially since my DH is away (military) until the baby arrives which makes cooking for one & a toddler so hard especially with GD but once you get used to it you don't really think about it anymore it just becomes part of your routine. I got over the self pity party pretty quickly

Good luck!!

moonrose2715 · March 2010

I had a complete meltdown the first week too. Now that I'm making the changes in my diet (just met with the dietician today) I'm actually feeling better already.

It's going to be hard for sure (especially since I have an early diagnosis. I have 5 MONTHS of this!!!) but the reality is that this is just eating healthy for the most part.

The avoiding sugar part is tough (especially since now all I want in this world is cake!?!?!) and the fact that I have a HUGE aversion to pretty much all meats is tough, but other than that, it isn't so bad.

You'll still be able to "cheat" from time to time too, which in my book makes any diet more tolerable.

jasmineabiva · March 2010

I am right there with you. I was DX about 1.5 weeks ago and I can't stop obsessing about the foods that I can't have. Like you, I have never been able to stick to a diet for very long. My motivation is the growing baby inside of me. I am doing this for her and for myself. I found myself crying a few times last week, asking myself how am I going to be able to to this for 12 more weeks. We can only take this one day at a time. Just keep thinking of your baby!! We can do this!

Plus the fact that a nurse calls me every week for my numbers keep me accountable. And that also keeps me motivated because I know I will only get yelled at and most like be put on meds and/or insulin if I do not do well.

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