GD- Do you ever cheat?

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

I'm going to my nephews birthday party tomorrow and there really is absolutely nothing I can eat that won't give me a high number. I have not told anybody about the GD so bringing my own food will look kind of strange. You think it is okay to cheat since I never have before?

BrittanyCupcakes · August 2013

I don't understand why you wouldn't tell anyone. I went to a bonfire last night, where the food was chips, cookies, hot dogs, and smores. Definitely not GD friendly, and I brought my own food. One of my friends asked if I wanted her to bring something special for me, even. It sucked not being able to have smores, but I survived.

In my circle, the topic of food comes up a little more frequently because we're hospitality students and foodies, and the majority of our social outings revolve around food, but still. You have special dietary needs, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't expect people to make special accomodations for me, but they don't take offense when I bring my own food because they understand.

If you absolutely must keep it a secret, bring some high-protein snacks with you, and choose carefully with whatever high-carb foods you do eat. Stay active, go for a walk afterwards if you can. One meal isn't going to hurt, just be aware of what you eat and try to compensate with extra exercise, make sure you pair your carbs with protein.

bnikiz · August 2013

My doc said a bday is an excuse to cheat just dont go over board. I suggest eating before you go and choosing your best options there to snack on. A small piece of cake is fine too, as long as youre not doing it every day

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

BrittanyCupcakes said:
I don't understand why you wouldn't tell anyone. I went to a bonfire last night, where the food was chips, cookies, hot dogs, and smores. Definitely not GD friendly, and I brought my own food. One of my friends asked if I wanted her to bring something special for me, even. It sucked not being able to have smores, but I survived.

In my circle, the topic of food comes up a little more frequently because we're hospitality students and foodies, and the majority of our social outings revolve around food, but still. You have special dietary needs, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't expect people to make special accomodations for me, but they don't take offense when I bring my own food because they understand.

If you absolutely must keep it a secret, bring some high-protein snacks with you, and choose carefully with whatever high-carb foods you do eat. Stay active, go for a walk afterwards if you can. One meal isn't going to hurt, just be aware of what you eat and try to compensate with extra exercise, make sure you pair your carbs with protein.

It's sort of a long story about why I chose to keep it a secret. I've told some friends but did not tell my family. My sister can be more bossy and 'know it all' more than supportive, and I decided for my own sanity that I'd rather just not tell them. I didn't want to deal with the 'should you eat that' or 'have this instead' comments, because they would be constant.

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

bnikiz said:
My doc said a bday is an excuse to cheat just dont go over board. I suggest eating before you go and choosing your best options there to snack on. A small piece of cake is fine too, as long as youre not doing it every day

Thanks! I was at a different bday party tonight, and ate some things that I normally wouldn't, but made sure to eat lots of protein too. I was able to keep my number down! Tomorrow will be harder because its basically pizza and soft pretzels, but I'll try to sneak some high protein snacks. I'm not much of a cake person (would rather have the pizza) so I may be ok.

BlessUrHeart29 · August 2013

I don't really call it cheating, I call it splurging. Cheating implies that I'm keeping it a secret. If my numbers are high I always note what I had to eat so I can let the doctor know when they check my numbers. But yes, I splurged a couple of times on vacation this past week. Sometimes my numbers were a little high, sometimes they were alright. Also, sometimes I just have to make the best of a less than ideal situation, like when I'm at a party or traveling or just generally not in charge of the food that is available. Drinking a lot of water and taking a walk will help keep your numbers down. Obviously I try to eat as well as I can, but an occasional splurge or cheat isn't going to be the end of the world. Like PP said, just don't go overboard. Also, my birthday is coming up and I intend to have some freaking cake!

manditxg · August 2013

it's ok for one meal. I was told that I could eat cake at my baby shower and just to note it so they know why my numbers were higher. I understand not wanting to tell people since I only told close family and friends myself. it's nobody's business what your medical history is. I still tried to eat protein and limit other carbs though and didn't just pig out on whatever I wanted.

BrittanyCupcakes · August 2013

Juliebird8307 said:

I don't understand why you wouldn't tell anyone. I went to a bonfire last night, where the food was chips, cookies, hot dogs, and smores. Definitely not GD friendly, and I brought my own food. One of my friends asked if I wanted her to bring something special for me, even. It sucked not being able to have smores, but I survived.

In my circle, the topic of food comes up a little more frequently because we're hospitality students and foodies, and the majority of our social outings revolve around food, but still. You have special dietary needs, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't expect people to make special accomodations for me, but they don't take offense when I bring my own food because they understand.

If you absolutely must keep it a secret, bring some high-protein snacks with you, and choose carefully with whatever high-carb foods you do eat. Stay active, go for a walk afterwards if you can. One meal isn't going to hurt, just be aware of what you eat and try to compensate with extra exercise, make sure you pair your carbs with protein.
It's sort of a long story about why I chose to keep it a secret. I've told some friends but did not tell my family. My sister can be more bossy and 'know it all' more than supportive, and I decided for my own sanity that I'd rather just not tell them. I didn't want to deal with the 'should you eat that' or 'have this instead' comments, because they would be constant.

I can totally understand that. I told my sister that I have a higher chance of needing induction or c-section, hoping she could offer some support as someone who had 3 c-sections. Instead, I got the "anti-doctor" version of my sister, which came with a big lecture on why c-sections are bad, why it's not necessary, and that I should be fighting with my doctors.

I guess it isn't anyone's business but your own, but as someone with a family history of diabetes, I've noticed there seems to be a stigma about it, and a lot of people tend to keep quiet about it in situations where it's better that someone knows, and that's something I just can't understand.

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

Thanks everyone!

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

BrittanyCupcakes said:

Juliebird8307 said:

I don't understand why you wouldn't tell anyone. I went to a bonfire last night, where the food was chips, cookies, hot dogs, and smores. Definitely not GD friendly, and I brought my own food. One of my friends asked if I wanted her to bring something special for me, even. It sucked not being able to have smores, but I survived.

In my circle, the topic of food comes up a little more frequently because we're hospitality students and foodies, and the majority of our social outings revolve around food, but still. You have special dietary needs, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I don't expect people to make special accomodations for me, but they don't take offense when I bring my own food because they understand.

If you absolutely must keep it a secret, bring some high-protein snacks with you, and choose carefully with whatever high-carb foods you do eat. Stay active, go for a walk afterwards if you can. One meal isn't going to hurt, just be aware of what you eat and try to compensate with extra exercise, make sure you pair your carbs with protein.
It's sort of a long story about why I chose to keep it a secret. I've told some friends but did not tell my family. My sister can be more bossy and 'know it all' more than supportive, and I decided for my own sanity that I'd rather just not tell them. I didn't want to deal with the 'should you eat that' or 'have this instead' comments, because they would be constant.

I can totally understand that. I told my sister that I have a higher chance of needing induction or c-section, hoping she could offer some support as someone who had 3 c-sections. Instead, I got the "anti-doctor" version of my sister, which came with a big lecture on why c-sections are bad, why it's not necessary, and that I should be fighting with my doctors.

I guess it isn't anyone's business but your own, but as someone with a family history of diabetes, I've noticed there seems to be a stigma about it, and a lot of people tend to keep quiet about it in situations where it's better that someone knows, and that's something I just can't understand.

My problem is mainly my sister too (sometimes my SIL). She has one kid and also had GD. The day I found out I had it, I was so upset and wasn't ready to tell anyone yet. I was with my sister and SIL that night and my sister asked if I got my results yet. I said no (I hadn't even had a chance to tell my husband so I definitely wasn't ready to tell her) but that I had a dr appt the next day and would find out then. Her response was 'you better go eat fries, donuts, etc because you won't be eating that anymore.' She said it with this smart attitude, like I better have it since she did. And she is always the 'expert' (which I know is going to annoy me too once my LO is born), so I honestly would get a phone call every day about what she did and how she managed it. She just comes off as she knows better than everyone instead of being helpful. So I decided that it was better to work with my doctors and the support of my husband and a few friends than to deal with the constant advice.

Brinka · August 2013

Are you sure we don't have the same sister

This is just how my sister is....she's my big sister and I swear every time we talk it's you need to get this, do that, you will give up on cloth diapering, etc etc. I know she mean's well but I am a first time mom, on bed rest, and all I want is a healthy baby I could care less about the clothes, nursery, what age to start on solids at this point.

I just failed my 1 hr and the nurses are expecting me to fail the 3 hr - I'm not looking forward to having family "monitor" my diet constatnly

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

Brinka said:

Are you sure we don't have the same sister This is just how my sister is....she's my big sister and I swear every time we talk it's you need to get this, do that, you will give up on cloth diapering, etc etc. I know she mean's well but I am a first time mom, on bed rest, and all I want is a healthy baby I could care less about the clothes, nursery, what age to start on solids at this point.

I just failed my 1 hr and the nurses are expecting me to fail the 3 hr - I'm not looking forward to having family "monitor" my diet constatnly

Oh I know how you feel! Me and my sister are completely different. She's 7 years older than me, but I am so much more mature. I love to cook, so I decided I'm making my own baby food. That's another thing I haven't told her because I know her response will be 'you'll give up on that after a week'. I'm the type of person that always keeps myself busy, and shes the type that if she has to work 3 days a week, she acts like she has no free time. I work full time and get much more accomplished than she does! I was also told I won't make it not getting an epidural. I'm not completely anti epidural, but I'm not going in with the mindset that I will get one ASAP. But she just rolled her eyes and told me how her friend said the same thing and gave up in 2 hours. Thanks for the encouragement!

orriskitten · August 2013

I'd say maybe bring a bag of nuts or some string cheese to offset the carbs and just take it easy. Eat before you go with a nicely balanced meal (possibly a low carb one) and just don't go overboard. A slice of pizza or two without the crusts and half a pretzel doesn't sound like the worst.

If anyone questions the nuts or cheese, just say its a pregnancy craving

ETA: And try to do a lot of walking if you can. I'm not sure of the setting, but if you can, get in some exercise to work off some of the carbs. Offer to chase some kids around or walk a dog if there is one.

Keyloscj · August 2013

I ate cake yesterday. Don't beat your self up about it. As long as you don't go overboard you and baby will be fine

N_Koz · August 2013

I walked my very pregnant butt off and ate all protein and drank a ton so I could have my deep fried Twinkie at the state fair. Shockingly it was 120 two hours later so you never know. I understand the family thing, luckily my husband is very supportive and as my doctor put it he would not even think about upping my diabetes med or doing any intervention unless 20% of my weekly numbers are high (not including fasting) so one or two outliers are no big deal. Baby will be fine, we beat ourselves up so much, just relax and do what you need to do to get through it. Worst case scenario claim wretched heartburn and don't eat it or have the meat lovers pizza.

Juliebird8307 · August 2013

Thanks everyone. I'm starting to go crazy with this and I was only diagnosed 5 1/2 weeks ago. I feel like I just need a break from constantly worrying about what I can/can't eat and what to cook all the time. I just want to order pizza or something some night for dinner for a break!

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