My appt. update - you know the one where i threatened to scream at my OB?!

toriwhit · December 2013

So…just got back from my appointment. It was def. better than last one. I was not scolded about weight. She actually said I was doing well! I got the Rhogam shot and it didn't hurt at all. It just felt like the needle was in there for a long time. She did however say that I just barely passed my 1 hour glucose test. I think 135 is when they bring you back and I had a 134. Therefore, time to cut out carbs : ( Anyone have advice on some good snacks/meals that are carb-free or low-carb/high protein?

By the way, I didn't scream at her! haha That is a victory in itself.

Lilly&Co · December 2013

I am gluten free to begin with so its fairly easy. Look for anything with a G on the package that means its gluten free. I love pop chips, careful with corn though because of the natural sugar. i always snack on veggies, I make a lot of tomato based soups. I like to eat nuts ( almonds, walnuts, etc) Trader Joes, Whole foods and now regular chains have good options, even gluten free ( brown rice pasta is decent) for something sweet, I will have a cup of no sugar added hot cocoa.

good luck Glad the appointment went well and you squeaked out of GD)

MeggsM · December 2013

Yay for victories! As for low carb things to snack on have you tried fruit and yogurt? Or low carb crackers and cheese? My fav is always fruit and cheese of some kind . I also find that drinking a lot of water helps with arb cravings, sometimes I just need 15 litres of water. Did your ob ask you to cut carbs or give you any information on cutting them and how much you can eat?

Edit for typo

toriwhit · December 2013

MeggsM said:

Yay for victories! As for low carb things to snack on have you tried fruit and yogurt? Or low carb crackers and cheese? My fav is always fruit and cheese of some kind . I also find that drinking a lot of water helps with arb cravings, sometimes I just need 15 litres of water. Did your ob ask you to cut carbs or give you any information on cutting them and how much you can eat? Edit for typo

Well she said I should balance my carbs with protein. I am wondering if the holidays and my sugar cookie overloading had anything to do with my results too. I def. want to eat more fruit and I love cheese so I guess this won't be hard. Funny, she also said I needed to drink more water because I have protein in my urine. I am drinking like 2 1/2 liters a day but I guess I need more. I think I am going to try to cut WAY back on sugar too. I am pretty sure I shocked my system over the holidays.

I think I got lucky because I read on other boards that anything over 130 is called back for the 3 hour test…I guess my doctors don't follow those recommendations. Oh well, I guess this will encourage me to have a healthier lifestyle leading up to delivery (and hopefully after!)

Edited - typo

angelsnight · December 2013

You can have all the non-starchy veggies you want....be careful with fruit, you can eat it but you can't eat unlimited amounts. Though unless your doctor specifically said she wants you to follow the GD diet, then I would just make small adjustments here and there, ie don't gorge on sweets, don't eat 3+ slices of pizza at once, don't drink regular pop (one can of pepsi has the same amount of carbs that I am allowed for dinner), stear towards more whole grain bread rather than white, etc.

My appt. update - you know the one where i threatened to scream at my OB?!

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