(I would just like to preface this with an apology to the poster who was asking for tips on diabetes & calories yesterday. My very happy response has just been blown out of the water by my OBs)
I am not gaining enough weight. Both of my OB's came in to talk with me today. If we don't include the 10lbs that I gained while on Clomid, I have gained a total of 4lbs so far.
I'm not super skinny - I'm 5'6" and was in the 140's pre Clomid. This is approx. a size 8 US. 3 cycles of Clomid + 10lbs put me in the 150's. I now weigh 162 at 34 weeks pregnant.
Since I have GD, my diet is somewhat restrictive - i.e. very low carb, no sugar, etc...the no sugar thing I added myself b/c it just messed with my numbers too much so I took it out rather than figure it out. I'll still eat a portion of potatoes or pasta occasionally but, truthfully, I have absolutely no desire for it anymore.
I never go hungry. Ever. I don't have the will power for it. I'm constantly eating/snacking - yogurt, almonds, cheese, a serving of fruit or veggies, protein bars, protein shakes. 3 solid meals a day.
Any suggestions on how to get any more diabetic friendly calories into my diet?
Re: Not gaining enough weight. Never had this problem before.
I second the referral to see an RD, they are the experts, not MD's.
Protein shakes are the first thing I thought of, you can take it on the go, and that way you aren't worried about too many carbs.
DS born via unplanned C-section at 40w6d
Thanks All! I'm doing protein shakes almost everyday - usually one in the morning and at night. I'm so glad that I'm not sick of them because I've done these everyday for the last few weeks
When I pushed back on the OB yesterday and asked where I could add more calories - I just got a blank stare. I gave them a run down of a typical day's worth of calories and didn't get any helpful response. I'm making a call to my specialist today who will send me back to my nutritionist, I'm sure. The RE is the one who has paid attention/taken care of me through this entire pregnancy anyway. I just wish she would deliver! If my OB didn't come with such a great technical/proficient recommendation from my RE, I would have been gone long ago.
Silver lining, though! If I ever need to lose weight, I know exactly which diet works best for me
~TTC since 01/09~
~SA & B/W - 06/09 - Normal~
~Encouraged by OB to "just keep trying" 06/09 - 06/10 (oh, the wasted time)~
~HSG - 08/10 - Clear/Normal~
~Lapo - 01/11 - Normal~
~Clomid 50mg, Trigger shot, Prometrium - 01/11, 02/11, 03/11~
~BFN - 02/11~
~IUI #1 03/15/11~
BFP 3/28/2011
Diagnosed with GD at 28 weeks. Controlled through diet and exercise. No insulin.
Diagnosed with Cholestasis of pregnancy @ 36 weeks.
Delivered via C-section @ 36 weeks on 11/9/11.
This is unfortunately not a problem I am having- but I suggest Walnuts. They are loaded with calories (400 for half a cup) and full of good fats that make your baby smart.
Half a cup a day equals about a pound of weight gain a week.
The weird thing is at 31 weeks they were estimating the baby to be about 3/4 to 1lb bigger than he should be - but I'm measuring small. I'm getting another u/s next week to check progress. I think we can attribute this to the GD.
I just want to make sure that I'm doing the best thing for me and LO. I feel fine/strong for the most part so it's all a bit confusing.
~TTC since 01/09~
~SA & B/W - 06/09 - Normal~
~Encouraged by OB to "just keep trying" 06/09 - 06/10 (oh, the wasted time)~
~HSG - 08/10 - Clear/Normal~
~Lapo - 01/11 - Normal~
~Clomid 50mg, Trigger shot, Prometrium - 01/11, 02/11, 03/11~
~BFN - 02/11~
~IUI #1 03/15/11~
BFP 3/28/2011
Diagnosed with GD at 28 weeks. Controlled through diet and exercise. No insulin.
Diagnosed with Cholestasis of pregnancy @ 36 weeks.
Delivered via C-section @ 36 weeks on 11/9/11.