January Jelly Beans 2014!

[Lucy529]

Welcome wolfq !!!

Jess I'm more tired than ever and I'm actually sleeping more no second wind for me either LOL I had more energy in 1st tri

Goldstns I'm considered diabetic for this pregnancy and yes def watch your carbs which is all the yummy stuff I eat grilled chicken and fish with veggies and salads whole grains are ok but try to limit them too I do eat a cookie but really really shouldn't as it spikes my sugars
Hope you pass the test, i think they are going to put me on insulin soon but am fine with it done it before so no biggie FX for you Hun

 

[WhitheartsQ]

Welcome to the new ladies! Fun to have a few late comers.

Sorry for those who aren't feeling well and who are having to deal with counting sugars and such.

I hope I don't get passed by, I want some more energy!!

 

[lian_83]

I wouldn't be surprised if I am already suffering from Gd. I eat candies until they make me sick and throw up. If I don't east them, I get so cranky and has no energy. The dairy next door is selling Willy Wonka's candies a half th price and I'm just overdosing myself eith sugar. Also, I'm going to the loo like 15 times every night.

I know it's bad for me and the baby.

 

[Twag]

Will eating a lot of fruit affect your chances of GD? I ask as I eat A LOT of fruit during the day snack on it etc but that is all I have that is sugery really

Hope your 2nd test comes back better

 

[Lucy529]

Twag I think it depends on what fruit and how your body responds to it for example I can't eat an orange, or banana love bananas. I can have a small apple for a snack but for me cherries or strawberries are better than anything else but I'm not a fan so when I eat fruit I have to really balance my main meals

 

[wrightywales]

Just found this thread...I'm due Jan 20th, 2014. Well, so far, at my 20 week scan they thought I could be more like 18-19 weeks but not changing the due date yet. I think I'm team pink, though she only spent like a second determining gender, so hopefully she didn't miss something lol.

Congratulations ond welcome x

 

[Twag]

Twag I think it depends on what fruit and how your body responds to it for example I can't eat an orange, or banana love bananas. I can have a small apple for a snack but for me cherries or strawberries are better than anything else but I'm not a fan so when I eat fruit I have to really balance my main meals

Thanks for the reply do they give everyone the GD test? When is that? my next appointment isn't until 25 weeks

 

[mommytobe11]

Will eating a lot of fruit affect your chances of GD? I ask as I eat A LOT of fruit during the day snack on it etc but that is all I have that is sugery really

Hope your 2nd test comes back better

I ate a lot of fruit in my first pregnancy and I asked the same question. One woman told me she ate a lot of fruit and she did get GD so I was pretty worried. But I did not have it so I think it really depends on how your body breaks down sugar. I want to say I had the glucose test around 28 weeks, but can't remember for sure. I failed the one hour but passed the three hour

 

[lindsayms05]

I think they typically do the glucose test between 26-28 weeks around here. As far as I know, everyone gets tested for it. I'm hoping and praying that I don't develop it. I have insulin resistance and have been metformin and will continue the metformin for the entire pregnancy and beyond to help prevent diabetes. I do occassionally check my fasting blood sugar and it has always been under 100 so I'm hoping that that means everything is okay so far.

 

[Twag]

I will check my maternity notes see when it says my GD test will be

FXd ladies we will all be OK on the GD front

 

[tinkerbellsie]

I'm quite glad as it stands ATM I am not considered at risk for GD so wont be tested unless something changes

So exciting finding out what teams you are on lol xx

 

[shellideaks]

I will check my maternity notes see when it says my GD test will be

FXd ladies we will all be OK on the GD front

In the UK you only get tested for GD if they have reason to test (high BMI, glucose in urine etc.).

I think they schedule it for around 28 weeks if you do need to have the test. I had it last pregnancy at 33 weeks cos I had tested positive for glucose in my urine at 2 of my check ups. I didn't have GD though!

 

[xx Emily xx]

I've got to have GTT coz my grandma is diabetic, that's my only risk factor though!!

Can't believe how quickly time is going!!

Em xxx

 

[Lucy529]

I had just gotten my diabetes to go into remission when I got my BFP but now my sugars have started to creep up which I'm told is normal but not sure if they'll do the test on me since I'm considered diabetic anyway, am just waiting to get put on insulin which I'm fine with but we'll see what the specialist says

 

[lian_83]

I really don't know how diabetes works. I am quite on the slim-athletic side but eat sweets like crazy. Maybe I will eventually develop diabetes as my grandma died of the disease. I do try to exercise daily but after each session I gulp down bottles of gatorade.

Well, scan is in a few hours and I'm really excited about it.

 

[wrightywales]

Good luck with your scan lian x

 

[Lucy529]

Good luck lian

Ladies I'm starting to wonder if there is something wrong with me I sleep about 10 hrs broken up bc I wake up but I still feel like I haven't slept in days every afternoon is this normal ?

 

[vtjess423]

I really don't know how diabetes works. I am quite on the slim-athletic side but eat sweets like crazy. Maybe I will eventually develop diabetes as my grandma died of the disease. I do try to exercise daily but after each session I gulp down bottles of gatorade.

Well, scan is in a few hours and I'm really excited about it.

lian, diabetes can occur in anyone, no matter your size or athletic capabilities. Family history is a risk factor though it doesn't mean you'll definitely get it. I know in the UK they don't test everyone but in the US (as far as I know) everyone gets tested for GD. I know my doctor is that way. Being over weight increases your risk of getting it but it doesn't automatically make you have it either and neither does being slim eliminate the possibility. So I think that's why my doctor tests everyone; just to be on he safe side. I'll be having my test done at the end of the month and I'll be almost 25 weeks. I thought they tested me later in my pregnancy last time but that's when my doctor wants me to take it. I'm hoping I pass the 1 hour test so I don't have to do the 3 hour! FX!

Lucy, I'm sure only getting sleep in broken pieces can make you feel more tired than you would if you slept a straight, good 10 hours. If you are waking up so much, I'm betting what sleep you do get isn't "good" sleep if you know what I mean, which would make you feel more tired. I know even if I got 12 straight hours but I was up every other our during that, I don't feel as rested as I would expect. So it's probably like that. I know I'm always tired lately and exhausted by the end of the day. And I'm getting broken sleep as well as I wake up every few hours to pee. But if you are concerned about how tired you are (and only you would really know how you feel);I would discuss it with your doctor just to make sure there's nothing wrong. It can't hurt to ask; that's what the doctors are there for!! I hope everything is OK and that you can get some good sleep!

 

[melann13]

I know I'll be getting tested for GD, I agree, I think they check most everyone here. My cousin has always been VERY thin and she had it with both her pregnancies, so I don't think anyone is immune.
Sleep is definitely getting more difficult. I have a lot of pinching way up in my ribs, like muscle cramps- I guess it's just everything being shoved and stretched.

 

[goldstns]

thanks all for the GD talk! I did mine early because my endocrinologist requested it be done. I will go in Friday for test 2. I hope its better. I have been very contentious about my food intake since I was told on Monday.