GD support thread

[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?

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

Babies often lose weight after birth so it might just be worth having a few smaller ones just in case.

 

[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?

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

thanks for your reply
I'm sick of being messed about with this hospital, they're getting a massive letter of complaint once we've had this baby, it's not right that other mums will have to go through all the crap I've had too! grrrr!!!

they didn't diagnose me til 28 week's and I didn't get put on metformin 'til 5 days a go :/ hopefully at my next appointment at 32 week's babies weight should have evened out a bit!! and my Glucose levels too! I'll deffo be pushing my consultant for some sort of answers ... wait and see doesn't cut it with a first time nervous preggy lady! how do they not understand this! lol

and eeek, sounds like mine is going to be a lil bruiser! :/ lol!!

thanks again hun, I'm glad I found this thread, it's answering a lot of questions!

 

[mightyspu]

Ameean, DS2 was measuring high before he was born and he was probably less than 9lbs, its not a dead cert that you'll have a huge baby, especially as you are now under control. Most GD cases are spotted around 28 weeks because that's when they tend to test. So its not too late for you

Got my results from my glucose test and I am no longer diabetic! Woooo!

 

[madmae]

Ameean, DS2 was measuring high before he was born and he was probably less than 9lbs, its not a dead cert that you'll have a huge baby, especially as you are now under control. Most GD cases are spotted around 28 weeks because that's when they tend to test. So its not too late for you

Got my results from my glucose test and I am no longer diabetic! Woooo!

Thats fab news......you're free lol

 

[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

thanks for your reply
I'm sick of being messed about with this hospital, they're getting a massive letter of complaint once we've had this baby, it's not right that other mums will have to go through all the crap I've had too! grrrr!!!

they didn't diagnose me til 28 week's and I didn't get put on metformin 'til 5 days a go :/ hopefully at my next appointment at 32 week's babies weight should have evened out a bit!! and my Glucose levels too! I'll deffo be pushing my consultant for some sort of answers ... wait and see doesn't cut it with a first time nervous preggy lady! how do they not understand this! lol

and eeek, sounds like mine is going to be a lil bruiser! :/ lol!!

thanks again hun, I'm glad I found this thread, it's answering a lot of questions!

28 weeks is the normal time to test for GD if its not been diagnosed before. They'll also try and control by diet as well first before they use drugs. I know when you're the one dealing with it its not easy but from the point of view of what they've done so far it sounds routine. The lack of info they've given you is a different matter but then we don't know if they will just discuss this with you at your next appt.

I was told that I'd get my induction date at 32 weeks.....but because he's breech and they want to try an ECV which can send you into labour or end up needing an c section so they won't book me in for the induction until after they try the ECV. I am disappointed but pregnancy is one of those things where everything can change so quickly that I think its best to be prepared to be totally flexible.

I guess I am more relaxed with this being baby number 6 and my 2nd confirmed GD pregnancy. I do remember what it was like when I was pregnant with my first and I guess if I had to deal with GD as well it would have made me a nervous wreck.

As for the size of baby.....well there are lots of threads where they highlight just how far out the growth scans can be regarding weight etc. So try not to get to hung up on that at the moment. And if you can control your sugars you should have a normal size baby and not a bruiser. Really what I am trying to say is please try not to get to stressed out.....try and enjoy your pregnancy....it will fly by so quickly....I remember a few weeks backs being jealous of all the other lovely ladies on this thread getting to have their babies and my little fella will be here in less than 2 weeks.

 

[izzy29]

Ameean, DS2 was measuring high before he was born and he was probably less than 9lbs, its not a dead cert that you'll have a huge baby, especially as you are now under control. Most GD cases are spotted around 28 weeks because that's when they tend to test. So its not too late for you

Got my results from my glucose test and I am no longer diabetic! Woooo!

Well done! Do they use different ranges for the glucose test after u have had the baby?

 

[mightyspu]

Ameean, DS2 was measuring high before he was born and he was probably less than 9lbs, its not a dead cert that you'll have a huge baby, especially as you are now under control. Most GD cases are spotted around 28 weeks because that's when they tend to test. So its not too late for you

Got my results from my glucose test and I am no longer diabetic! Woooo!

Well done! Do they use different ranges for the glucose test after u have had the baby?

Nope same ones as regular people.

 

[marley79]

Ameean, DS2 was measuring high before he was born and he was probably less than 9lbs, its not a dead cert that you'll have a huge baby, especially as you are now under control. Most GD cases are spotted around 28 weeks because that's when they tend to test. So its not too late for you

Got my results from my glucose test and I am no longer diabetic! Woooo!

great news!!!!

would echo not to worry - my eldest daughter wasn't picked up i had gd until 34 weeks and she was born via c-section beacuse she was "off the chart" size wise according to the scans - and she was 7lb13 hardly a whopper! My second little girl - diagnosed at 12 weeks and on metfromin all the way through - good control and born at saem gestation (well one day out). her gowth was 50% on scans and was born 7lb01 oz - so really not much difference and yet scan wise predicted huge difference. one pregnancy great control other terrible and no big difference in baby size.

 

[marley79]

mightypsy - did they do gttt and did hospital do or Gp. I've been told hosp won't do now and gp surgery has to do it but GP has said tehy don't have facilites to do gtt due to waiting involved and being still so will only do a fasting suagr and arrange gtt if you fail that. but i want to have gtt and know it has defo gone. can't afford to go private but its bit rubbish if they don't do. They did it last year at hosp but appreantly my trust have changed rules (saving money the pain in the bums!)

 

[marley79]

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.

defo defo defo go for light induction first. never make a decision based on not wanting to offend doctor. I've found out since having Holly that my doctor who did my first section beleives c-section is safer than normal birth and pushed me more down that road than I beleive I needed to go down first time. I nearly changed my mind morning of section and felt wanted to try normal birth despite her predicted big size - i think it was my own itnution telling me it would be ok but i didn't want to make a fuss or offend advice of doctor and went ahead and I struggled with that decision. of course c-sections are wonderful things - when there is sa need they are fab and babies born by them are just as wonderful but if its safe to do so its always worth trying a gentle method beforehand to have vaginal birth if that's what you want. I pushed for three stretch and sweeps in close succession to get my vaginal birth and it worked. good luck xxxxxxxxxxx

 

[marley79]

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

Great news. well done. I had my little girl on the 18th - my birth story is couple pages back if you interested. I remember we were due a day apart - so had wondered if thing shad happened for you too. So pleased for you and give your little one a cuddle from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[mightyspu]

mightypsy - did they do gttt and did hospital do or Gp. I've been told hosp won't do now and gp surgery has to do it but GP has said tehy don't have facilites to do gtt due to waiting involved and being still so will only do a fasting suagr and arrange gtt if you fail that. but i want to have gtt and know it has defo gone. can't afford to go private but its bit rubbish if they don't do. They did it last year at hosp but appreantly my trust have changed rules (saving money the pain in the bums!)

It was just a fasting, blood glucose test at my GP on week 5, to pick up the result at the 6 week check. Was told to have a normal, non GD breakfast and then not eat for 2 hours. If you want a GTT, why not have a carb heavy breakfast, fast for 2 hours and then test your blood? That was my GTT.

 

[izzy29]

My levels have been doing strange things recently. All still within range, sometimes just about but I had been doing really well at keeping them towards the lower end of the range. I checked tonight after dinner and it was 6.3, went on my treadmill for 20 mins and just checked there now again, 1.5hrs after and it's still 6.3. I try to get in in the low 4's before I go to bed so I know (well usually) that it will be ok in the morn for my fasting level. Exercise usually brings my levels down. Also this morn I checked my fasting, went on treadmill for 15 mins and level still the same after. Exercise was my solution there for a while. Didn't do any exercise after lunch and my levels were lower then during the week when I would usually have gone for a walk. Sugars seem to have a mind of their own, well mine anyway. Maybe the doc is right and I will be on Insulin by the end!

 

[sarahgx4]

Hey everyone! So bedrest and gestational diabetes are not a good combination, especially when it's diet and exercise controlled. Any ideas on how I can bring my sugars down while nonstop laying on my back/side?

 

[madmae]

The only thing I can suggest is a lot of protein with everything you eat

 

[sweet83]

girls.. I had my after dinner BS 95 and today morning BS was 121.. I did not eat anything late night..what could be the reason.. i am controlling only with diet ..please help girls

 

[madmae]

It could be Dawn Phenomenon

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/articles/diabetes-definitions/dawn_phenomenon/

 

[Bats11]

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?

No i wasnt induced, all just happened on its own, i was 39wks!

 

[Bats11]

The only thing I can suggest is a lot of protein with everything you eat

Yes ladies i agree with madmae

 

[tracy143]

Ladies, thank you for the advice. I think I will go in on July 4th for the other doctor's induction. Hopefully, that will get me ready for the induction on July 5th. I had another appointment today. My doc mentioned that he thinks I should be able to deliver vaginally but will have to wait and see until Friday's growth scan. I am so nervous... Also, last Wednesday I weighed 222 lbs and today (Monday) I weighed 225 lbs? How is that possible? I gained 3 pounds in 5 days!? My numbers are starting to increase again but since I only have about a week to go I doubt my doctor will put me on anything else. I am already taking 2000mg of Metformin a day, which I believe is the max dose. Ah well...

Grats on your sweet baby Bats! I can't wait to hold my little girl in my arms as well