Thank you girls in advance for being a place where I can just get my feelings out without having to censor or worry .

First, this gestational diabetes is taking more a toll on me than I thought. I can't seem to control my morning levels, and am afraid I'll have to be put on meds. That shouldn't be that big of a deal, but it really disappoints me because I'm trying to do everything right .

Second, I've been yucky sick all weekend. Again, this shouldn't bother me. I haven't had as much as a sniffle this entire pregnancy....but I am SO miserable. I really think it is a sinus infection, but I'm really paranoid about developing pre-eclampsia because my head is killing me. I did check my blood pressure, and it is good.

Third, two of my kids have birthdays tomorrow (one turns 16, the other 13) and I'm extremely paranoid this little guy will decide to come early too . I have no basis for my paranoia....other than I am sick and coughing and sneezing like mad. I don't see how little Ben is standing it in there!

Well, thanks for letting me have a pity party! I feel much better having vented somewhere....hope all you ladies are doing well!

Tracy

Vent away honey that's what we are here for.!
I don't have any experience with GD but I understand your concerns. Is there a helpline you can call for advice? Maybe your Drs have some information for you....
I too have been sick, I was coughing so much I felt for sure I would give myself a hernia. It lasted a few weeks and along with losing my appetite I felt very low. I feel much better now and I am sure that you will too once you ride the infection out.
I'm sure Ben will stay put for tomorrow, it's just one day away and maybe once the day passes you will start feeling better about things. Try not to worry too much. As we say in England 'keep your chin up love! ' x

Hi Tracy

Totally sympathise with you re feeling ill during pregnancy - I had a terrible cold and cough all through Jan and half way through Feb - felt awful - didn't think it was ever going to go and it was so energy draining - was coughing almost all night every night. Finally it did go although I still have sinus probs every morning. I hope you feel better soon. As for the GD - I don't experience of this but it sounds like you are doing all the right things. You are nearly there now - hang in there. I too worry about pre-eclampsia as I had this with my first baby but like you if I get headaches I go to get my blood pressure checked and am keeping an eye on swollen ankles etc. If in doubt, get your midwife to come out and reassure you.

Fingers crossed that you feel much better soon.

Rachel x

Hope you're feeling better soon Tracey. I don't know much about GD, but my dh is borderline diabetic, so he needs to watch what he eats.

I use a lot more honey now, when I make things, as it's so much better for your blood sugar ups and downs. Honey makes your blood sugars go slowly, and doesn't spike them like sugar does.

Eat whole grains, of course. White processes stuff is bad for anyone, but worse for diabeties. Brown rice, whole wheat grains, oatmeal is great.

Good luck. I'm sure you can call the Drs and have a nurse help you thru what you're eating/etc.

Hugs to you. Hope you are feeling a little better today!

I think we all have feeling of being overwelmed at some point or another.. hopefully you feel better today

Thanks, girls! I took a sick day and slept until lunch time. I'm still feeling yucky....taking Tylenol Cold and doing very little. I have a scheduled appointment tomorrow, so we'll see if anything is going on. Thanks again, ladies....sometimes family doesn't really understand.

tracy

When the body is under stress from being tired or being sick, it makes blood sugar levels rise.

As you get further into your pregnancy, it will become much more difficult to keep your numbers down.

Most doctors in the US do not use oral meds in GD. Some do, and the UK doctors do it routinely, but insulin is much safer.

It really isn't as bad as it seems. The doctors can get you so worked up that you are a slave to that monitor and that only makes things worse. The shots are not that bad if it comes to that.

Best wishes.

Hi sweetie, sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I hope you'refeeling better soon and you know we're all here for you and that we're thinking about you. Nasty as you feel I'm sure wee Ben is still happily tucked up there! xxx

Get well soon x How was the birthday party for your boys? Hope it all went well and you could enjoy too. Take care x