GD support thread

[Newt4]

That's really cool that they give you a growth chart like that. The only reason I'm getting a ultrasound is because of my past history with slow growth and placenta failure. Other wise they said they wouldn't.

I think your numbers are good. They even seem normal non gd like.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I like your chart!

I think your readings are great - I am seriously jealous of those 8's after delicious things like chips and rice.

I am basically banned from carbs now of ANY type in the evening and as long as I am not getting ketones they don't seem to mind if I am a zombie.....

I have managed to stay diet controlled by some miracle but my numbers would be awful if I had yummy things and that would be after 2 hours.

The baby's growth looks well in normal limits of just normal growth, like I said before my baby's tummy was measuring well ahead at 32 weeks and is actually just below 50th centile now. They all have growth spurts at different times and they find their level.

My little girl's growth is really slowing now after being 8oz a week all through 3rd tri, my older daughter was the same even with completely undiagnosed GD . She barely gained 1lb between 36 weeks and being born at 39 weeks.

 

[Newt4]

AP that's horrible. I hope you can sneak some more food in.
My numbers for the last couple of days have dropped hugely. I been eating what normally gives me good numbers but now they are even lower. I tested some dill pickle chips as a snack and had a reading of 5.9 after a hr.
For breakfast I've had to add more food because I get to low 2 hrs after. I get really grumpy when low.

 

[NatalieW]

Thanks ladies - maybe I'm being to mean to myself.

Newt there is another hormone change at 36wks.

 

[Newt4]

yeah i had 1 and a half pieces of toast. Scrambled cheese eggs and a half of a banana a banana chocolate chip muffin (homemade small with very little chips). My before was 4.4 and my 2hr after was 4.1? I hope its hormones and not placenta or something. I have a ultrasound tomorrow morning so hopefully that will put my mind at rest.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I can get away with things like that in the morning Newt, it worries me too sometimes but my scan came back all fine.

I just find it tough trying to eat all my extra food in the morning, I don't really fancy it then.

Also I am sick to death of eggs!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NatalieW]

I am sick of eggs as well!!! And bloody 3 new potatoes.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I am sick of eggs as well!!! And bloody 3 new potatoes.

Do your appointments start getting more frequent soon? I found it was easier once I was having more contact and support - I am really lucky I am on this wireless trial where all my readings go to the hospital via my phone and they text me with what was said at my weekly review and the consultant/drs have emailed me.

It is a fantastic system, I hope they role it out across the UK.

How did your pregnancy with your daughter go towards the end?

 

[whit.]

I'm jealous that you girls can eat so much good stuff for breakfast.

I'm suppose to have 35 carbs for breakfast but today I only had 16 and my reading was 143!

...and I agree, I've had 6 eggs through out today!

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Are you definitely eating enough for breakfast Whit?

If I don't eat enough then my numbers remain elevated (but not high) it is like a certain amount of carbs actually prompts my body to work properly in the morning!

 

[NatalieW]

I seem to be carb sensitive. Have got to eat lots of protein to keep me level.

I'm still seeing diabetic midwife once a fortnight and the consultant once a month after growth scan. So next one is 32 and 32.5wks!!

My levels dipped at the end with Isobel after 36wks. But was injecting insulin with her. This one has been diet controlled since 18wks, which must have helped.

 

[whit.]

Maybe I'm not eating enough carbs then. It's so hard to know what is right to do.

I see my high risk doctor tomorrow and find out if I have to be on insulin. I think it's been pretty well controlled this week with diet and glyburide. I hope she waits on the insulin a bit.

 

[NatalieW]

Let us know how you get on whit

 

[karolynca]

Heading to the endocrinologist now...she was able to move my appt for today

 

[NatalieW]

Good luck

 

[whit.]

Will do. My first appointment is at 11:30 and then I have an Echo scheduled for 2:30. I'm pretty nervous.

This morning I had 2 scrambled eggs with some chopped up ham and a piece of bread with peanut butter on it. Waiting to test.

 

[NatalieW]

I have scrambled egg, toast and bacon for breakfast during the week.

Then at weekend I tend to have a fully cooked breakfast

 

[Newt4]

Im also sick of eggs! I miss waffles with strawberries maple syrup and whip cream lol

 

[karolynca]

My appointment went well...I loved the Dr. she took an entire 1.5 hour with me in her office. She gave me a bunch of tests and basically said that the 1 hour test is a screening test...so definite diagnose of GD with the 3 hour one. I told her I hated the drink so much I'd rather have her treat me as if I had GD.

So we are with a diet now...and I was given a little device to track my glucose levels one hour after every meal every day. She ordered another ultrasound to check the baby's weight (so I get to see the baby one more time ).

She is confident we may beat this with diet alone although she did mention insulin if we see after 10-12 days of following the diet and measures that I make peaks after my meals.

 

[whit.]

Well my appointments went well yesterday! They upped my glyburide for right now so no insulin yet. Start my weekly appointments and weekly ultrasounds now. When I get to 32 weeks I have appointments twice a week. One for a BPP and one for a NST. On top of my OB appointments! Lots of appointments..

My echo went pretty well too. The lady doing the ultrasound said "I can't tell you anything by law, but I have a smile on my face and if there was anything wrong you wouldn't be able to leave." So, glad that was alright!

Oh yeah, my 1 hour after breakfast yesterday was 180! So annoying!