I have gestational diabetes. There, I said it. I'm pretty shocked, since I had no issues with this with my first two. I guess I've had a slow progression to this-no issues with Ayden, failed the 1 hour but passed the three hour with Ian, failed both with Afton. The good thing is, we've already been watching our diets pretty well for Josh's sake. Positive peer pressure is great, although I would sneak some snacks when he was away. I have a current weakness for Poptarts and Reece Puffs cereal. Josh has high blood pressure, which has come down tremendously over the past month with diet and exercise, and he's already lost about 10 pounds which is always a plus. I'm ready to learn what I need to get healthy for the baby. I already have big babies, so this child will be extra fluffy! HOPEFULLY with a strict diet, I can monitor my sugar levels enough. Another plus, now I'm probably guaranteed to deliver early!! 37 weeks sounds good to me. We'll see. I just want the baby to be okay. I'm trying not to read too much about the worst case scenarios.
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Charlotte Raye: 7-months
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Stacy, I know this isn't the news you were hoping for, but just think of it as your body trying to tell you what it needs. Has your doctor told you where to go for a diabetic class? That's what they do here for diabetes in pregnancy. It is extremely helpful, especially for those who have no experience with this.
Also, you mentioned having an extra fluffy baby - which is definitely true in gestational diabetes, but not recommended. However, you can prevent some of that by watching your diet. If not, you could end up with a c-section because she's too big or another complication could be her shoulder getting stuck in your pelvis during delivery. I have seen some doctors break babies clavicle to get them out because they were stuck. BUT, none of that will happen to you because you are going to follow your diabetic diet! And, you can have your poptart, you just won't be able to have any of the other carbs you want that day. Kellie did it and she gained less weight with Laci and had an easier pregnancy than she did with Aubree. Good luck!
My goodness, Stac, my healthy Stac and those big babes. You will come thru fine, just keep the junk out of the house and stay away from fast food places, change is good, always about change in our lives. I probably had the same issues, they just weren't that smart back in the day. Love you, good luck.
I'm sorry Stacy! :-(
Troy always tries to find the good in everything so here's my 'positive' take- you only have 70 days or so to go until this is a thing of the past and by then you'll be holding Afton and will forget about denying yourself a few pop tarts or Reeses Pops in the past. That's not too long when you consider how long we live these days- it really will seem like a blip on the radar!
My Mom has adult onset diabetes and she has to give herself injections and measure EVERYTHING she eats. Thank goodness you won't have to deal with the needles if you keep everything in check. The good thing is, she's by far healthier and eats better than we did when I was growing up since she knows more about foods and how her body processes them.
Don't let the news get you down too much- try to focus on the happy feelings you had when they told you, "It's a girl!". You'll pull through this thing. Love you to pieces.
Thanks guys! Meredith, I was planning on calling you as soon as my emotions wore off. Thanks for the info. I have a meeting with two people on Thursday. One is a dietitian and I forgot what the other is. I was hearing about half of what the nurse told me because I was in shock. I got all of my gear today and I'll learn how to use it Thursday. I read about what you just told me, and that's what I'm trying NOT to focus on. I know having a big baby is not good. I'm already measuring two centimeters bigger than I should, just like I did with Ayden. I plan on being strict with my diet and I hope that's enough.
Stacy, good luck on resisting the sugary cereals...they were my weakness with Ethan, too...but, IMO, delivering at 37 weeks doesn't sound all that bad!
And fluffy babies...I personally would not know what to do with a skinny baby! You and Afton will do great.
Having any sort of "complications" is always scary, but these other ladies are right. You have to look at the bright side. Maybe it means you'll get to go to Maternal Fetal Medicing and get ultrasounds every couple of weeks. That was the only good part about my being on bedrest for high blood pressure with Lily (luckily it went away and didn't seem to cause any problems). If you haven't already, you should talk to Jamie about this too. She had it with Allison. Take care and everything is going to be peachy!
I feel for you, Stacy! I don't know the first thing about the complications from this, but I do know that you will have a better diet automatically because you're dealing with this stuff. What do they say, "30 days makes a habit." If that's true, then you will have a head start on healthy eating for the rest of your life. Still stinks, though. You have my sympathies entirely!
Jamie Hamilton is another person you get info from. She had it with both her babies (I think. I know she did with Allison). She measured everything she ate. Her worst complaint was the finger pricking. Her poor fingers were so sore. Do you have to do that kind of stuff too? I'm sorry, but at least it's only temporary. You'll be back to normal as soon as Afton gets here. Just be glad you don't have real diabetes. That would last a lifetime.
I'll keep you in my prayers, so you shouldn't worry anymore!
Yes, I have to do the finger pricking 4 times a day until it gets regulated.
I'm not sure if they give you the finger pricker to use or not, but they've gotten better with the prickers in the last few years- some you don't even have to use directly on your finger tips {you can do it on your arm}. Others you do prick your fingertips but the prickers are a lot finer and don't hurt as much-so I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask if the thought of pricking your finger makes you feel anxious. I'll ask my Mom if she has any good tips since she's been doing the finger pricking/insulin injections for about 15 years now. I'll let you know what she says.
Talk to Raegan. She can help, and look at her and Travis' beautiful results. You can do it. Be strict for you and the Baby. What is the new expect date. I need the actual date or round about, none of that 37 weeks shit. Thanks. If I am correct you really don't have that long to go. So, hang in and don't eat those damn pop tarts!!! Try granny smith apples (low sugar fruit). Stay away from bananas-they make you constipated and have a lot of sugar- potasium in sweet potatoes-good and they taste fine without butter and sugar. I've got more nutrition tricks to help with that sugar tooth, remember we grew up together so we have similar cravings. Listen to Meredith, she's right. And don't beat yourself up about it any more. Just do it! After limiting your sugar you will not crave it as much it's the same with salt. I promise. Call me anytime if you need a kick in the butt. I'm your personal trainer. And get your butt out for a stroll around the hood. One more thing. Have a plan, pack a lunch box with heathy foods, that way when your busy ass is out running around you will have a quick bite without needing to stop somewhere on the road. O.K. I'm finished. Be CAREful. No complications, you've got this.
Thanks Lexi. I don't know what I have. It's whatever the pharmacist picked out for me. I haven't even looked at it yet. I'm waiting until Thursday when they teach me all I need to know.
Stacy, you CAN do this and I know you're in shock. Call me when you want to talk. I know how much you've wanted a girl and now you are pregnant with a little girl. Sometimes we have to do things we really don't want to to get what we really want. If I would've known years ago I had to give myself heparin injections twice a day with Peyton & now with this pregnancy, I don't know that I would've done it. But after you've had one baby, and you know how worth it everything was, you would do it all again in a heartbeat, right?! That's why we're mothers!
If it makes you feel any better, I have been to at least one appointment or another every week for many weeks now and the latest last week was that I was getting an MRI of my brain and ultrasound of my carotid arteries (in the neck) to work me up for a 'mini stroke'. You can believe I was crying on the exam table in the neurologist's office when he told me his plan for me...hopefully, my return visit on Thursday will end up with positive results!
Hey Stace! I have complete faith in you and your motherly instincts to make this work! You should hire Chani to stay in your house with you for the next few weeks:) How fun would that be???!!! Love you and miss you much.
As others have mentioned, I had it, too it and I'd be glad to let you know what did and didn't work for me.
Isn't it kind of shocking when you get the results? You just think you're too healthy and normal for that. It was kind of overwhelming for me at first, but it all just became normal after a little while. Give me a call anytime.
You will be fine, sis. Afton will be healthy. The hardest thing will be, you will want to eat all of the time, but you can do it. The diet is very good for you, its how we are supposed to eat, anyway. I know you are scared, but I promise you it will be okay, and you only have a couple of months to tough through.
Chani-thanks sarge! Don't worry about me. I plan on being super strict with my diet. I had a small taste of it already, cutting back before the tests. You're hilarious.
Meredith-I heard from Nana about the MRI. I know I'm being a big boob over nothing compared to what you go through, but I'm just not used to having ANY complications. You are one tough cookie! You're right, these kids are worth it. I'll call you when I calm down a little. You know me, I cry when Tinkerbell flies across the sky!!
Dixie-I could definitely use Chani's skills! I'll just have to imagine her yelling at me every time I think about breaking the rules!!
Jamie-We'll talk.
Travis-I keep thinking about you guys and it helps me to stop stressing. You have three beautiful, healthy kids after all that Raegan had to go through. I'm just thankful that this is my last pregnancy so it won't have a chance to get worse.
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