GD support thread

[AmeliePoulain]

I had to test my sugars for 24 hours post birth and then I have a GTT 6 weeks PP.

I have to say my numbers didn't drop completely to normal as fast as they did after having my first child My morning reading was quite high for me but I had eaten white toast and jam, quite a bit of it, immediately after giving birth!

The diabetic doctors seemed to think my sugar might have been a bit elevated because I gave birth at nearly 11pm and then was eating in the night after being very very tired.

By the evening after giving birth I managed to eat a sandwich, a small amount of fruit juice and some custard and crumble and got a 4.1.....so I think that I am back to normal

 

[Fruit_loop]

Hello Ladies,

I am now 35 weeks pregnant with my first baby

I have had a negative GTT at 28.5 weeks as I have polycystic like ovaries However I have had trace glucose at 27 weeks, 31weeks, and at 34weeks glucose ++

My question is how do MWs know that I have no developed GD? All they have said is that I have leaky kidneys

My BP is always fines so that is a relief.

Any thoughts?

 

[shambaby]

AmeliePoulain, that's great that your sugars are back to normal. I just packed some Cadbury's mini eggs in my hospital bag in the hope mine do the same - think they will be the only sort of eggs I will be eating for a while!

Fruitloop, it is common in pregnancy to get glucose in your urine, as the way your kidneys process sugar changes, so it can be quite normal - I suspect that's what they mean by leaky kidneys. However, I had persistent glucose in my urine during my first pregnancy, but never had a GTT repeated after about 30 weeks despite a bigish baby and polyhydramnios. With hindsight, my consultant and I suspect I had gestational diabetes then, too, but it was not diagnosed. When is your next appointment? You could always question it then, although I know my hospital have a different policy for testing after 36 weeks, because apparently the GTT is less reliable then. Hope all is well x

 

[izzy29]

Hi ladies,my baby brain has taken over and I am trying to remember some info the dietician told me as a rough guide.the carbs of which sugar,is it under 10 per 100g is what u go by as it being good or is it under 10 of which sugars for the actual weight of the food? I was looking at an Alpen light bar,good if its per bar but not per 100g. My baby is nearly 6 months old but I have been eating so badly since and need to shift the weight to decrease my chance of developing diabetes and GD for any future pregnancies.

 

[NatalieW]

I tend to look at the carbs which sugar and keep that as low as I possibly can. And have nothing with additonal sugar or alike that has been added

Have a look at the Low GI diet, I lost nearly 1.5stone before getting pregnant again but still didn't stop me developing GD. It's in my genes as I have no other factors.

 

[ncmommy]

Hi ladies!

Just found out yesterday I have GD again, had it with my first. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I was because I had the test 2 weeks ago and thought that someone would have called me earlier. I went in for my check up thinking nothing of it and got the news.

My life is crazy right now as we are moving cross country in less than 2 weeks so it just seems this is one more thing to pile on and deal with. I know it will be hard to make all the right choices while moving and having to live in a hotel for a bit while we wait for our stuff to arrive but my DH is such a great support.

I had a question though. I was reading risk factors of GD and one of them said having unexplained miscarriages. Anyone have any experience with this topic? After my first I was unable to hold onto a pregnancy and had testing done but no cause was found. I am wondering if I have an underlying problem with diabetes and this was the problem. Besides family history on both sides I have no other risk factors.

 

[NatalieW]

I have no risk factors either.

I've been one of the rare lucky ones who have never experienced a miscarriage.

 

[pinktiara]

I also have never had a miscarriage and got pregnant pretty much right away with both my kids never had GD with Carter but have it with this one everything is so random with babys its hard to pin point anything

 

[starlight2801]

Hi ladies,

Just to let you all know I had my baby son on Tuesday and he's healthy and perfect

I had an elective c section at 38+6 weeks and it was a beautiful experience, so much nicer than I expected. The theatre team were warm and caring and made me feel cared for. They put me at ease during my operation and even let me cuddle my son as soon as he was born rather than making me wait till I was in recovery

Logan James was much smaller than predicted weighing a healthy 7Ib 12 He wasn't feeding too well to begin with but his blood sugars didn't drop too much and he's now feeding much better.

I wish you all the best with your diabetic pregnancy journey xxx

 

[shambaby]

Hi ladies,

Just to let you all know I had my baby son on Tuesday and he's healthy and perfect

I had an elective c section at 38+6 weeks and it was a beautiful experience, so much nicer than I expected. The theatre team were warm and caring and made me feel cared for. They put me at ease during my operation and even let me cuddle my son as soon as he was born rather than making me wait till I was in recovery

Logan James was much smaller than predicted weighing a healthy 7Ib 12 He wasn't feeding too well to begin with but his blood sugars didn't drop too much and he's now feeding much better.

I wish you all the best with your diabetic pregnancy journey xxx

congratulations, glad to hear all went well and you had such a positive experience. x

 

[NatalieW]

Congrats Starlight. Nice to hear positive stories.

 

[BroodyBlair]

Morning Had my bi-weekly checkup with hospital yesterday at 27&5.
Babies head measuring 5 days ahead and tummy 6 days behind. Dr measured the tummy 4 times, however he didn't seem concerned and wrote on notes 'watch growth. Has this happened to anyone else? He was measuring 2pounds 4oz and is still in breech position.

I forgot to ask about an induction date. I'm an insulin user and have been told induction normally around 38wks. When did you get your induction date? Ta xx

 

[staceyj83]

Baby still has time to turn i didn't get my date till 35 weeks seems like having a date made the time go slower to me

 

[BroodyBlair]

Baby still has time to turn i didn't get my date till 35 weeks seems like having a date made the time go slower to me

Thanks Are they letting you go as far as 4 days before due date? Are you diet or insulin controlled? Ta

 

[staceyj83]

They tried for sooner but all rooms are booked up and im not making a 2 hour trip to get done sooner im hoping he will come on his own trying a sweep next week im on glyburide 2 times a day the diet worked for about a week then my sugers went crazy no matter what i would eat

 

[Mrssenorita]

S I am able to keep my sugar levels below 130 after meals and fasting below 90 however I get so hungry at night and eating a bit more than what I have to. And my sugar level rises up to 150 and more. I am guilty that I am putting my baby at risk but sometimes just cannot control my hunger. I am a vegetarian and indian so it's difficult for me to mainly for dinner time. So any suggestions

 

[Stardust1]

Hi there, I've not posted on this thread before but I was diagnosed at 28 weeks with GD, Ive managed it fairly well with diet and I am booked in for my induction next friday which is my due date plus I am having a sweep on Wednesday to try and encourage things along naturally. My question to you guys is what kind of snacks should I pack for my labour? I have some small packs of nuts and seeds but I'm not sure if thats the right thing to take. Also for the ladies who have had their little ones, how mobile did you manage to stay in labour, I have a real real fear of induction especially pitocin and in fact before I was diagnosed I had a drug free home birth booked as I had a fairly negative hospital experience with my first sons birth.
Any advice greatly appreciated

 

[Newt4]

I made protein muffins
https://southerninlaw.blogspot.ca/2...muffins-recipe-gluten-free-vegan-healthy.html

I also ate almonds. The muffins after 2 hours gave me a reading of 5.4. I used chocolate chips and the protein powder and very little brown sugar.

I was semi induced. I had to have pitocin to kick start the contractions again as my water broke and then labour completely stalled. It was a very nice quick birth once I started the pitocin.

 

[shambaby]

I'm thinking things like nuts etc for labour, although I don't expect to go into labour before my cs date and don't imagine feeling much like eating if I do, so I have really concentrated on things for after the birth. So a big pile of chocolate for me! Miss it so much!

I am doing will with my control it seems - had my appointment yesterday, scan was all good - normal growth and fluid, estimated weight 2.9kg, and our little lady has some hair! My hba1c has actually dropped a little, having only one high reading a week if that, and have only put on 4kg myself since booking! So feeling very proud of myself Having another scan next week - will have weekly dopplers until she's born, which the consultant says is a bit ott given that my control is so good, but it's his usual practice, so will go with it. Very excited to be 37 weeks tomorrow and meeting my baby in 2.5 weeks!

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I ate nuts (almonds), hummus, a couple of oat crackers and cheese.

The highest reading I got was a 5 or so I think.

I was STARVING as soon as she was born though