GD Check In

[ladysif]

As GTTs are happening, anyone joining the low-carb world of GD? I've been skipping the weekly check-in until now because there are hardly any other early diagnosed GD moms but will do it weekly from now on. 

How are your numbers? 

What is a favorite GD-friendly food this week? 

Anything else, feel free to add.

[ladysif]

How are your numbers? Numbers are doing great. Had one random high fasting but I've been sick and skipped my snack the night before so definitely an anomaly.

What is a favorite GD-friendly food this week? Avocados. I'm eating it with every protein to shake up flavors. Chicken, beef, eggs, etc. Also doing more Indian cooking, like pork vindaloo, to get some good but low carb spice going.

[sapphyre0702]

My numbers are doing good - at my 27 week appt today I found out that beginning at 32 weeks I get to go in twice a week for two non stress tests, an ultrasound and a doctors visit for the remaining 8 weeks. It took 1/2 an hour for them to schedule all the appointments. While I appreciate the extra attention, the frustrating thing is that I have always had slightly elevated fasting blood sugar levels (around 100 not even pre-diabetes range) and pre-pregnancy this was hovering around normal. In pregnancy the "normal" threshold is under 92 (or 95 depending on who you talk to) so even though my numbers are identical as pre pregnancy I get labeled as GD because the threshold changes. Sorry for the rant!

[kimberlyandthor2014]

Hey there! I know I've been MIA again...trying to keep up with everything :/. Sorry this will be long...

My post prandial numbers have been great! Unfortunately my fasting numbers have been a bit iffy and my endo is keeping a close eye now to see if I should be put on insulin before bed. Last week I increased my evening protein snack and made sure to stay away from any sugar or carbs at all between dinner and bed/bedtime snack. This helped and my fasting numbers came back down to the 80's range all week. BUT this morning, I woke up to a big fat 103 and I have no idea why I did nothing different.

I also hate the fact that it ruins my morning when I get a high reading. I get moody and depressed and I feel like I have failed or my body has failed somehow, even though I know it's not my fault. All in all, I'm having a rough spot emotionally with GD at this point. I'm SO TIRED of having to eat when I'm not very hungry, be so completely restrictive to keep my numbers in check, and to exercise even on days when I feel tired because I'm afraid not to. I have between 10-12 weeks to go (doc wants to talk induction around 38 weeks if my body seems receptive, and definitely no further than 40 weeks) and I feel like I want to scream. Or cry. Or just sleep and relax and not fucking worry about my blood sugar. Or eat some goddamn Reese's peanut butter eggs and mini eggs!

Thanks for hanging in there for that. I truly am grateful for this pregnancy and I know soon this will be a distant memory and I will be in new mommy bliss and exhaustion. Right now I'm just having a moment. ? ugh. Fuck GD today. And fuck insulin. I don't have a favorite GD friendly food today, but I did choke down a Hardboiled egg, some cheddar cheese and a half of a small orange a few minutes ago. Thanks again ladies, sorry to bitch out the party, I know things really aren't that bad, but boo. Boo GD today.

[kimberlyandthor2014]

Mar 10, 2015 17:55:56 GMT -5 sapphyre0702 said:

My numbers are doing good - at my 27 week appt today I found out that beginning at 32 weeks I get to go in twice a week for two non stress tests, an ultrasound and a doctors visit for the remaining 8 weeks. It took 1/2 an hour for them to schedule all the appointments. While I appreciate the extra attention, the frustrating thing is that I have always had slightly elevated fasting blood sugar levels (around 100 not even pre-diabetes range) and pre-pregnancy this was hovering around normal. In pregnancy the "normal" threshold is under 92 (or 95 depending on who you talk to) so even though my numbers are identical as pre pregnancy I get labeled as GD because the threshold changes. Sorry for the rant!

I never understood this either! My mom was just diagnosed with type 2, and her fasting should be under 120! And her PP under 150. I keep meaning to ask my endo why they lower the threshold so much for pregnancy. WTF?!

I really need to chill out and not stress so much! Once this snow melts a little more, walking will make me feel better I'm sure. Right now I am forcing the elliptical machine and I've come to despise it.

[sapphyre0702]

kimberlyandthor2014 I hear you! I can't even eat a snack before bed because it totally screws with my numbers. They put me on insulin awhile ago (a super small amount "dust" according to my Dr.) Because my fasting numbers (mind you the identical prepregnancy numbers) were not impacted by my diet and all my post prandial numbers were awesome. It isn't so bad and I just try to remember that the people that they are worried about are not the people that worry about what they eat. That being said I do get very frustrated and annoyed when two identical days yield fasting number of 85 then 99. Hang in there - we can do it! Good news is my endo said once I go into labor to not worry about insulin or checking my sugars for two months!

[ladysif]

sapphyre0702 I'm sorry I didn't see your earlier post, I thought I would be notified of any replies because I started the thread. Lesson learned! I had to do the NSTs and weekly u/s from 32 weeks on with my last pregnancy. The NST was most annoying because he would always take forever to move enough, so after the first three times taking over an hour and resulting in them giving me a soda, I started saving my mid-morning snack for the NST and driving through Starbucks for a super small white mocha to drink on my way to wake him up. Worked like a charm and the nurses were grateful, ha.

I have a different practice this time so I don't know if I will have to do the NSTs again. I hope not just because I'd have to bring DS and that is no fun for either of us. Right now I'm just having the growth u/s every month.

kimberlyandthor2014 I'm sorry, you're definitely allowed to have boo GD days! I too just choked down my millionth fucking egg. Only, what, 92 more to go (based on my due date!) if I do one a day? blech. I tried having a no-egg day a couple weeks ago, measured out cheerios with a little milk and a few blueberries... my 1 hour was in the 150s, just from not having protein at breakfast! I'm sorry you've been struggling but glad the change at night seems to be helping. Have you been sick at all? That throws off my fastings. I think you're doing awesome. You are doing everything you can and that is all you can do.

It does suck having it this long. The novelty is long since gone, and even for DH - he's been slipping up, suggesting I have things I can't eat, etc. which doesn't help. I know he's just forgotten and gotten a bit complacent about it but I don't have that choice!

The one big silver lining is that we aren't gaining as much weight as we would otherwise and we will be back in shape so quickly afterward! 2/3 of the way there, ladies.

[kimberlyandthor2014]

Silver lining, totally true! I've only gained about 18 pounds because of it! We CAN do it, and we will! Thanks for the boost of encouragement ladies! My husband can be a bum, too, when he has his treats and a drink or two I get so mad sometimes, but then he feels guilty and says he doesn't have to, then I feel terrible because it's not his fault and he doesn't have GD lol.

I know this last trimester will go by, and we can all celebrate with a big, fat gooey treat after.

[ladysif]

Just ONE big, fat, gooey treat? hehe. My mom has already been informed she's not allowed to visit in the hospital without bringing an Italian sub and cake of some kind. I fully anticipate ordering pizza again too.

I was too ashamed to admit it on the "what are you packing in your hospital bag" thread but top of my hospital bag list is a bottle of sparkling juice, soda, and cash for the pizza delivery. Probably a pastry of some kind too if I can swing it... croissant?

[sapphyre0702]

ladysif agreed! People can visit only with payment of snacks and treats!

[lunalovegood]

Looks like I can join in here now. I got my results back last Friday and did my education part of it yesterday and today. I had already started modifying my diet over the weekend based on online research so the nurse yesterday and the dietian today were pretty impressed.

Just started testing yesterday - 4 times a day. Is that normal? So far numbers are good with the exception of lunch today, damn sweet potatoes probably put me over the limit.

My favorite thing this week was the lettuce wrap tacos we had for Mexican Monday. I think I actually like the lettuce better than the tortillas we normally have. I also made some crustless mini quiche from a pinterest recipe to have for breakfast, but I am getting bored with them already. Need some ways to change up breakfast.

[ladysif]

Mar 12, 2015 14:36:01 GMT -5 lunalovegood said:

Looks like I can join in here now. I got my results back last Friday and did my education part of it yesterday and today. I had already started modifying my diet over the weekend based on online research so the nurse yesterday and the dietian today were pretty impressed.

Just started testing yesterday - 4 times a day. Is that normal? So far numbers are good with the exception of lunch today, damn sweet potatoes probably put me over the limit.

My favorite thing this week was the lettuce wrap tacos we had for Mexican Monday. I think I actually like the lettuce better than the tortillas we normally have. I also made some crustless mini quiche from a pinterest recipe to have for breakfast, but I am getting bored with them already. Need some ways to change up breakfast.

Sorry for the reason you have to join us, but welcome. It is nice to have a group of gals to bounce recipe ideas off of and kvetch to on the hard days. 

Testing 4x/day is the norm, yup. I do that too. Annoying at first, but you get used to it.

Don't worry too much about a few high numbers, especially in the beginning. Breakfast is unfortunately the worst because there is not much variety available. I am not exaggerating (unfortunately) when I say I've easily eaten over 200 eggs so far this pregnancy. Crustless mini quiche are good and easy and freeze well so that's a great start. 

Other ideas for breakfast protein for you: 
plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit (or other yogurt, but you can't have nearly as much of the flavored kind. Plain is much lower carb). 
cottage cheese with fruit
toast with lots of peanut butter
Sausages
egg/cheese/sausage sandwich (english muffins are lower carb, throw some avocado, tomato, etc. on top too)
BLTs, if you have nitrite/nitrate-free bacon
egg burritos with salsa if you're into those
I have done some egg dishes and been okay, even the ones with chunks of bread baked in them. Those are a nice change, too, and again, freeze relatively well. 

When all else fails, I say screw breakfast food and have dinner-type food or whatever. I had leftover chicken for breakfast earlier this week.

You'll do great. And don't be worried if you suddenly lose weight/plateau for a while. Both pregnancies I dropped 10 pounds immediately starting the diet and definitely had long stretches where my weight just plateaued for a while. 

[lunalovegood]

ladysif thanks for the welcome and words of encouragement. I will have to try some of those breakfast ideas. I will admit, I looked at the leftover meatloaf as an option this morning as well. I guess I will have to get over the breakfast foods for breakfast idea and just eat what makes sense with this change in diet.

[sapphyre0702]

lunalovegood - I also do 4x a day and it does get easier and less annoying. For breakfast I usually make a protein smoothie with almond milk and my only serving of fruit for the day. Dinner is my hardest since my body responds more sluggishly at night but over time you will get the hang of your body! Hang in there and don't despair!