GD support thread

[izzy29]

Anyone tried diabetic ice cream? I just got some delivered with groceries. Should I not affect my levels? Wonder if I had some with peanuts would it be even better for my levels. Oh my mouth is nearly watering as I have been so so good but I am scared to have a treat in case I go off the rails lol!

I saw some diabetic ice cream in asda the other day and thought about getting some.....but I am lucky enough to be able to get away with eating a little of normal and it not affect my sugars to much. Does it taste the same as normal?

That's where I got it. I wasn't too sure about it at the start but it hit the spot. Mixed in some peanuts and had it as my treat. I didn't test yesterday but I am sure it was grand.

Last time I went to see my endo they took my meter and uploaded all my readings. They hadn't done that the first time and in between I had let my husband have a go checking his sugars, thankfully they were all ok so didn't have any bizarre readings. I ordered myself another meter so I can try out different foods not sonrestrictive without being constantly monitored and panicking although all the readings I get are usually ok but it might get tougher to control the further along I am. It's more the fastings I want to get right. Some days it's under 5, others just over so I want to work out how to get it under maybe by exercising and getting it lower before bed or then again in morn before I check. I have 2 weeks between apt, checking every other day so I have 7 days of perfect results to get before they up my meds or put me on insulin.

 

[LarLar]

Hey i'm 18 and pregnant with my first. No one in my family has diabetes or has had gestational diabetes during a pregnancy that i know of.

I'm not fully sure if i have it yet, but every urine sample i've taken has had glucose in it, my last blood test showed glucose in it and i end up having to do two fastin urine samples and a fastin blood sample, and my urine samples still had glucose in them. I have an appointment with my midwife next week again to find out the results of the most recent blood tests. I've been told to lay off sugar and i've really been trying my best since as she was really stern and basically told me not to just try lay off it.. but to lay off it.

I don't know much about GD but the thought of growth issues ect really scare me. Does this mean i'm borderline diabetic?.. xx

 

[sweet83]

Girls... do you check for blood sugar levels 1 hour or 2 hours after eating?

my doc has told me to check after 2 hours after meals

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

I do 2 hrs.

 

[madmae]

Girls... do you check for blood sugar levels 1 hour or 2 hours after eating?

my doc has told me to check after 2 hours after meals

I do 1 hour

 

[madmae]

Hey i'm 18 and pregnant with my first. No one in my family has diabetes or has had gestational diabetes during a pregnancy that i know of.

I'm not fully sure if i have it yet, but every urine sample i've taken has had glucose in it, my last blood test showed glucose in it and i end up having to do two fastin urine samples and a fastin blood sample, and my urine samples still had glucose in them. I have an appointment with my midwife next week again to find out the results of the most recent blood tests. I've been told to lay off sugar and i've really been trying my best since as she was really stern and basically told me not to just try lay off it.. but to lay off it.

I don't know much about GD but the thought of growth issues ect really scare me. Does this mean i'm borderline diabetic?.. xx

As well as laying off the sugar you need to cut down on the carbs.....you need some but you do need to limit them and when you eat them try to eat them with protein.

I'm afraid we can't really answer your question as to whether you're diabetic.....thats what the tests are for.....but I can say don't be scared if you have GD you can control it and if you control it there really shouldn't be much of a growth issue.

 

[LarLar]

As well as laying off the sugar you need to cut down on the carbs.....you need some but you do need to limit them and when you eat them try to eat them with protein.

I'm afraid we can't really answer your question as to whether you're diabetic.....thats what the tests are for.....but I can say don't be scared if you have GD you can control it and if you control it there really shouldn't be much of a growth issue.

Thankyou i really appreciate the reply. I'm not sure how much to limit my sugar or carbs to.. the midwife didn't tell me much or give me any info on it other than it can effect LO's growth, anything i know i've read online.

xx

 

[Rikki]

I'm not happy

Saw the diabetic consultant yesterday. There were 3 of them actually - one of them wasn't there to start off with. The others looked at my blood results - said they were quite happy with them. All were between 4 and 6 apart from maybe 1 or 2 when I had tested within 2 hours of eating (I'm supposed to test at least 2 hours after eating). Then the 3rd doctor came in and decided that my levels were too high in the mornings and now I have to do an insulin injection once a day as well as taking Metformin twice a day!

TBH 90% of my blood sugar levels have been within the 4-6 range, so I can't really understand this. Even the diabetic nurse seemed to be a bit flummoxed. Enough to reduce the amount of insulin the consultant told me to take. And I saw my midwife today and she didn't understand either.

I know they are being overly cautious but I'm not happy at all

 

[tracy143]

Congrats Marley!! I am so happy for you

I got my induction date finally- July 5th at 8:30am. The thing is, when I went for my NST a week or so ago, there was another doctor in labor and delivery who said if I came in on July 4th she would induce me then. The reason why she said this is because my doctor really likes doing c-sections and gives "light inductions" that end up failing so he can do a section anyway. What do you ladies think? Should I go in on the 4th and have her do the induction and then go in on the 5th for my doctor's induction? I feel slightly guilty for going behind his back to have this other doctor induce me first but I really don't want a section.

 

[madmae]

I'd go in on the the 4th Tracy.....you have to do whats best for you and thats surely giving your body a chance to do what it should do rather than what a doctor wants

 

[madmae]

I'm not happy

Saw the diabetic consultant yesterday. There were 3 of them actually - one of them wasn't there to start off with. The others looked at my blood results - said they were quite happy with them. All were between 4 and 6 apart from maybe 1 or 2 when I had tested within 2 hours of eating (I'm supposed to test at least 2 hours after eating). Then the 3rd doctor came in and decided that my levels were too high in the mornings and now I have to do an insulin injection once a day as well as taking Metformin twice a day!

TBH 90% of my blood sugar levels have been within the 4-6 range, so I can't really understand this. Even the diabetic nurse seemed to be a bit flummoxed. Enough to reduce the amount of insulin the consultant told me to take. And I saw my midwife today and she didn't understand either.

I know they are being overly cautious but I'm not happy at all

I don't blame you not being happy....I wouldn't be if it had happened to me.

 

[LarLar]

What clothes sizes are you ladies buying for your little ones?

I have lots of newborn clothes that i'm afraid will go to waste now as my midwifes scared it into me about the possibility of a big baby.. i'm not sure whether to change them all to 0-3months before the money back/ exchange guarantee is up or not.

Thanks xx

 

[izzy29]

I had a nearly 11lber and up to 1 month from next was perfect, although she did drop 1lb before we left hosp

 

[madmae]

What clothes sizes are you ladies buying for your little ones?

I have lots of newborn clothes that i'm afraid will go to waste now as my midwifes scared it into me about the possibility of a big baby.. i'm not sure whether to change them all to 0-3months before the money back/ exchange guarantee is up or not.

Thanks xx

I am taking both newborn and 0-3.....I didn't have newborn originally when I had my last one...he was 7lb 9 but he lost 1lb and the 0-3 were massive on him...so this time bases are covered.

Larlar will you be having your baby early?

 

[madmae]

I had my last ante natal at the local hospital today....from now on I am strictly with the general hospital. My FH is now measuring at 40 cm which has gone up to 4 weeks ahead.....last time it was only 2 weeks ahead....no wonder I am uncomfortable. Baby is still breech so can't wait until I see the consultant on thursday to find out what the plan of action is....but as of today I am only 2 weeks away from having my baby.

 

[LarLar]

What clothes sizes are you ladies buying for your little ones?

I have lots of newborn clothes that i'm afraid will go to waste now as my midwifes scared it into me about the possibility of a big baby.. i'm not sure whether to change them all to 0-3months before the money back/ exchange guarantee is up or not.

Thanks xx

I am taking both newborn and 0-3.....I didn't have newborn originally when I had my last one...he was 7lb 9 but he lost 1lb and the 0-3 were massive on him...so this time bases are covered.

Larlar will you be having your baby early?

Ah i just thought well even if i have an 8lb baby there won't be any point in getting newborn stuff as it only does up til 9lbs?

and i'm not sure yet i'll find out more on Tuesday. xx

 

[Bats11]

Hi ladies,

I had my baby girl on thursday the 21st at 3:31am, she is 7lbs5oz, 50cm long & 33.5cm head circumference, just perfect!

Her sugars were perfect, my colostrum came with no delay, she's breastfeeding like a champ!

This was by far the best birth experience ever!

Goodluck to you all & i really hope everyone experiences a wonderful birth xx

 

[ameeann]

Madmae - Good Luck hunny!
Bats11 - Congratulation lovely! were you induced?

when did you ladies find out if you were having your babies early or not??

my doctors are leaving me in the lurch and are taking the "wait and see" approach, which I'm not comfortable with AT ALL . . . I like to plan!

Belly is measuring 5 weeks a head and babies belly is in the 95th centile and the rest of him the 90th! so theres no doubt he's going to be big, they told me at 30 weeks he's around 4.5lbs :/ do you ladies remember what you're lil ones weighted at 30 wks?

 

[madmae]

Hi ladies,

I had my baby girl on thursday the 21st at 3:31am, she is 7lbs5oz, 50cm long & 33.5cm head circumference, just perfect!

Her sugars were perfect, my colostrum came with no delay, she's breastfeeding like a champ!

This was by far the best birth experience ever!

Goodluck to you all & i really hope everyone experiences a wonderful birth xx

Congrats that's brilliant news

 

[madmae]

Madmae - Good Luck hunny!
Bats11 - Congratulation lovely! were you induced?

when did you ladies find out if you were having your babies early or not??

my doctors are leaving me in the lurch and are taking the "wait and see" approach, which I'm not comfortable with AT ALL . . . I like to plan!

Belly is measuring 5 weeks a head and babies belly is in the 95th centile and the rest of him the 90th! so theres no doubt he's going to be big, they told me at 30 weeks he's around 4.5lbs :/ do you ladies remember what you're lil ones weighted at 30 wks?

They told me as soon as I was diagnosed with GD what the time scale for delivery would be. I would push your doc for answers even if its just we'll discuss it at 36 weeks as its just not fair on you to not know.

At my 32 week scan my baby weighed about 4.1lbs