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[Charmed86]

So I'm a little late to this discussion but just been diagnosed with GD today. Basically babys abdomen measuring 3weeks ahead on Tuesdays scan while head and femur just 1 week ahead. Gtt yesterday and was rang today to say level after second blood test was 7.9, cut off 7.8. I've been to see the diabetes midwife and am now monitoring blood sugar. She's not convinced that is causing the baby's large abdomen as only just over cut off but has to act. Any advice anyone can offer will be truly appreciated as I feel a bit lost. Especially some breakfast ideas as clearly cereal and too much bread aren't great but I cant manage cooking a breakfast every day and really don't fancy eggs.

The one thing I've really found a disappointment in it all is that it looks like an almost definite induction which I really hoped to avoid having been induced last time.

Hey Hun, welcome to the club! Are you in the UK? If so, get yourself on over to the Gestational Diabetes UK Mums FB group! If not, don't worry, there are lots of great groups on FB too Cereal tends to give most GD Mums high numbers. I've found a high protein, high (good) fat works for me. Making sure you pair your carbs with plenty of protein, fat & veg to slow the processing of the carbs down. The FB group explains it best, but if you want to pm me, I can go over it in more detail with you

GD doesn't mean induction for certain, although it does mean your team will be less likely to let you go over a certain gestation. My team at the moment won't let me go over 40wks, so Oliver has a chance to come before then naturally. There does seem to be different cut offs depending on where you live & whether you're diet or on medication to control it.

Sending massive hugs, GD sucks, but once you get your head around the diet, it's a lot easier! xxx

 

[Mississippi03]

So I'm a little late to this discussion but just been diagnosed with GD today. Basically babys abdomen measuring 3weeks ahead on Tuesdays scan while head and femur just 1 week ahead. Gtt yesterday and was rang today to say level after second blood test was 7.9, cut off 7.8. I've been to see the diabetes midwife and am now monitoring blood sugar. She's not convinced that is causing the baby's large abdomen as only just over cut off but has to act. Any advice anyone can offer will be truly appreciated as I feel a bit lost. Especially some breakfast ideas as clearly cereal and too much bread aren't great but I cant manage cooking a breakfast every day and really don't fancy eggs.

The one thing I've really found a disappointment in it all is that it looks like an almost definite induction which I really hoped to avoid having been induced last time.

My friend had the exact same reading and was able to totally control it with diet.. She actually lost a few pounds between 27-32 weeks due to the diet changes. They told her at 33 weeks she could drop to testing only once daily and they had no intention of inducing or c section as long as it styed below.
It id nd she went naturally at 37 weeks to a 6 lb 2ozer

 

[MissR]

I also have no clue about GD!

I was 32 weeks yesterday! Eeekk!!x

 

[tallybee]

Hey all!

I've been for physio and been given crutches, they're quite awkward to use but ok if I need to go out.

I'll hit 32 weeks on Sunday!

 

[3boys]

In hospital again since Thursday lucky me lol. Sugars are a bit mental because of steroids and my blood ketones went up to 1.9. I'm definitely going to be induced early as his stomach is on 80th percentile and head on 90 th.

 

[Hit Girl]

Wishing you all the very best 3boys. Are they going to keep you in?

 

[3boys]

My blood ketones came down when they put a glucose and insulin drip up but nurse reckons they will want to monitor me for 24 hours after drip comes down to make sure they don't rise again. Two nights of checking blood sugars hourly has left me exhausted.

 

[tallybee]

Aw 3boys sounds stressful hun xx

 

[GingerPanda]

3boys, thinking of you, hon!

When are they thinking of inducing you?

 

[Twag]

Hugs 3boys hope all goes well today

 

[geordiemoo]

So I'm a little late to this discussion but just been diagnosed with GD today. Basically babys abdomen measuring 3weeks ahead on Tuesdays scan while head and femur just 1 week ahead. Gtt yesterday and was rang today to say level after second blood test was 7.9, cut off 7.8. I've been to see the diabetes midwife and am now monitoring blood sugar. She's not convinced that is causing the baby's large abdomen as only just over cut off but has to act. Any advice anyone can offer will be truly appreciated as I feel a bit lost. Especially some breakfast ideas as clearly cereal and too much bread aren't great but I cant manage cooking a breakfast every day and really don't fancy eggs.

The one thing I've really found a disappointment in it all is that it looks like an almost definite induction which I really hoped to avoid having been induced last time.

Hey Hun, welcome to the club! Are you in the UK? If so, get yourself on over to the Gestational Diabetes UK Mums FB group! If not, don't worry, there are lots of great groups on FB too Cereal tends to give most GD Mums high numbers. I've found a high protein, high (good) fat works for me. Making sure you pair your carbs with plenty of protein, fat & veg to slow the processing of the carbs down. The FB group explains it best, but if you want to pm me, I can go over it in more detail with you

GD doesn't mean induction for certain, although it does mean your team will be less likely to let you go over a certain gestation. My team at the moment won't let me go over 40wks, so Oliver has a chance to come before then naturally. There does seem to be different cut offs depending on where you live & whether you're diet or on medication to control it.

Sending massive hugs, GD sucks, but once you get your head around the diet, it's a lot easier! xxx

So I'm a little late to this discussion but just been diagnosed with GD today. Basically babys abdomen measuring 3weeks ahead on Tuesdays scan while head and femur just 1 week ahead. Gtt yesterday and was rang today to say level after second blood test was 7.9, cut off 7.8. I've been to see the diabetes midwife and am now monitoring blood sugar. She's not convinced that is causing the baby's large abdomen as only just over cut off but has to act. Any advice anyone can offer will be truly appreciated as I feel a bit lost. Especially some breakfast ideas as clearly cereal and too much bread aren't great but I cant manage cooking a breakfast every day and really don't fancy eggs.

The one thing I've really found a disappointment in it all is that it looks like an almost definite induction which I really hoped to avoid having been induced last time.

My friend had the exact same reading and was able to totally control it with diet.. She actually lost a few pounds between 27-32 weeks due to the diet changes. They told her at 33 weeks she could drop to testing only once daily and they had no intention of inducing or c section as long as it styed below.
It id nd she went naturally at 37 weeks to a 6 lb 2ozer

Thank you both. I've joined that group on fb so will have a good look at it. Breakfast seems to be my problem area but I can manage everything else so with a little trial and error I hopefully will find something I can eat

 

[tallybee]

32 weeks today eek!

 

[craquinette]

32 weeks today eek!

Same here!! 8 weeks to go!! It's crazy!!!!

 

[Dark_Star]

39 days to go until I reach 37 weeks! My EDD was changed so my ticker is off. If I am still pregnant at that point the Dr. will induce or C-section me between 37 and 38 weeks.

I was measuring 43 weeks at my last OB appointment so the babies are getting quite crowded in there.

 

[3boys]

Wow dark star so close to meeting your little men x

 

[startd]

I lost track of this thread for a while, so I'm not even going to try to pick up where I left off.

Great to see everyone is doing fairly well, and not long now until we start seeing babies! I have my baby shower next weekend, and am starting to wind down work. I'm glad there are still a few weeks to go, but I am definitely getting ready to meet my little man

 

[Mississippi03]

Im starting to feel like time is creeping slowly.. I think this last 8 weeks is about to start dragging.
Cant wait until next weekend when ill have my first of two showers! Ek!!

 

[Hope87]

Yay! 32 weeks!!!! Cannot believe we've made it this far. We're defiantly in the home-stretch.

Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing decreased fetal movement. I've heard that at a certain point in your third trimester the movements change (which they have) and begin to decrease as the baby grows. Anyone else experiencing this?

 

[Twag]

Happy 32 weeks ladies (damn this is still a long way off ) not much longer now

 

[tallybee]

Not much longer at all! Particularly since I have a dissertation due on October 1st which is a lot of work along with everything still needing done in the house Yikes so busy x