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May 2014 Moms
IBackBevo
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May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
Suggestions for "GD" or high protein/low carb meals and snacks
IBackBevo
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So some of you may know the back story, but in case you don't: I passed my 1 hour GD test awhile back with flying colors. At 32 weeks, I had an ultrasound and it came back that I had borderline high amniotic fluid. This could mean a lot of things or could be idiopathic and mean nothing. The only thing my OB was concerned was it being a sign that I had unregulated GD...because that can cause high levels. Well, I had a testing kit at home so just as a precautionary measure, I started taking my sugars over the last couple of weeks - I am now 34 weeks. I have had some good numbers, a few high numbers (like 119 and 107 fasting; 168 1 hour after a meal, upper 140s two hours after a meal, etc.) and quite a few borderline (140s at one hour; 99-100 fasting, etc.). I discussed with my doctor yesterday and she said to keep monitoring and try to watch what I ate (i.e. high protein/low carb). She wasn't highly alarmed, but not dismissive either. I actually also found out that I wasn't technically taking them exactly as they preferred as I was taking them from the time I started eating instead of finished eating and I was taking them just at 1 hour. When I have tested the "right" way, my numbers have been off almost every time and seem to be even more off. I don't see the doctor again until 2 weeks from Friday, but just as a precautionary measure I am going to going ahead and try to start on a GD diet or, at least, try to get high protein/low carbs. I don't think it will hurt anything and probably will help me to eat better anyway. Any suggestions on meals and snacks?
Thanks in advance!
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
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Re: Suggestions for "GD" or high protein/low carb meals and snacks
High fiber low carb tortilla wraps 14 total carbs each , 9 g fiber, 5g net carb ( lunch n dinner is 30 carbs for me) chicken and smoked salmon about 4 oz, cabbage, pepperjack cheese and avocado dip made with one avocado and low fat greek yogurt. Had about 2 tbs on in each burrito. Maybe something like that'll work for you.
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I have GD and have similar number issues as you. My biggest challenge is fasting. These are also the ones that we have the least control over. I would encourage you to call and follow-up if your numbers continue to be high just to make sure they are aware. As the placenta grows and messes with hormones it can become more difficult to manage.
It's great that you are being proactive for both you and baby. My office doesn't stress about a high number here or there, but is concerned about patterns. When my fasting numbers were consistently greater then 95 for a week, they put me on oral meds at bed.
I feel I do better with full fat foods, whole grains and fiber. they may have told you, but snacks are really important. breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack before bed. water and physical activity are also really important.
my frequent boring foods include: plain oatmeal with berries, plain greek yogurt with berries, cottage cheese (I add chia seeds to yogurt/cottage cheese to add fiber), peanut butter, cheese, eggs, meat and veggies, whole wheat crackers, hummus. low carb toast, nuts, non-carby veggies to add bulk to meals/snacks when I'm feeling extra hungry
everyone tolerates foods differently. I don't do milk well or non-berry fruit (apples, bananas, etc). maybe make a note if you have a higher number and see if it is something you just aren't tolerating.
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2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
Non-whole grain breads, or any that say "enriched" do me in, as does milk (Lactose). I can do sugar free ice cream well for a night snack...go figure.
BFP#2 2.5.11 (EDD 10.15.11) DS born 9.28.11
BFP#4 8.27.13 (EDD 5.6.14) DD born 4.23.14
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My favorite snack/dessert is cottage cheese with berries. It's like the world's most heavenly indulgence to me now, whereas before I would've tossed that aside to get to the Ben & Jerry's. And of course lots of almonds, string cheese, and cashews. I like Wheat Thins with slices of deli turkey & cheese on them. You can only have about 8 crackers in a snack but when you add the cheese & meat, it doesn't seem so small. Hardboiled eggs come in handy when you need an easy before bed snack and you don't really feel like eating. I don't know how long I can keep those up though.
My other favorite thing is whole grain toast with peanut butter or almond butter. I even found bread that only has 18 grams of carbs for 2 small slices, so I get to have 2 slices of toast, or a whole sandwich.
Go to lunches are
- tuna, served open faced on 2 slices of the low carb bread.
- This salad: https://www.marinmamacooks.com/2012/06/miso-kale-salad-with-miso-roasted-tofu/ I also make it for dinner, but it's so much better the next day. This lady has a whole section of kale salads on her site, all excellent.
- Turkey sandwich w/ the low carb bread (I'm telling you, the ability to find a bread that is low carb enough to allow 2 slices has been a lifesaver)
- If eating out, easy choices are salads w/out sugary dressing, or "bare" burritos/burrito bowls without rice. I can even have a small sub sandwich with the top half of bread removed without hurting my numbers.
If you eat a meal that's questionable just take a 10-15 minute brisk walk. If it's nighttime and you're at home, even things like unloading the dishwasher one dish at a time, or walking folded laundry to its destination one piece at a time, will help your numbers and allow you some wiggle room in the diet.