GD Check In 5/26

[ladysif]

The holiday weekend threw me off, forgot it was already Tuesday! How are you doing, ladies? 

How are numbers holding up? 

Rants/Raves/Randoms:

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum? 

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? (assuming you aren't diagnosed as diabetic at your 6 week follow-up and OBVIOUSLY forgiving the first days of splurges I assume any sane woman with GD will be indulging in after delivery)

[ladysif]

How are numbers holding up? Good. My fastings have actually improved slightly and my response is back to normal after meals so I'm happy about that.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: GBS positive this time, boo! Induction is scheduled for 40 and 4, that's the latest she'd negotiate with me. I would have to go in in the morning and be on the antibiotics for 4 hours before they'd even start the induction process. Not at ALL excited about that idea so hoping he decides to come on his own.

Also, thank you mom for sending home half a freaking cake with DH this weekend. I do not need that temptation! I froze it, no way we'd be able to eat it all before it went bad with me allowed to have a serving size of like two bites! Bad enough that DH and I are going on a movie date tonight and I have zero will power with movie theater popcorn. I've been feeling super guilty since last week's growth u/s that he's measuring so big so I'm trying to be super good. Although I don't know what else I could have done, and DH and I are both tall people, so it wasn't as if I was going to have a small baby to start with.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum? I haven't really begun but yes, have a large list of things I want to make. All about making life easy.

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? Honestly, I would like to try this time. It is the only diet that ever actually worked for me. I didn't with DS1, but I have been on the diet over twice as long this time and so I am hopeful it is so ingrained that I'm more careful about what I eat on a permanent basis. Breastfeeding gave me the freedom to eat anything I wanted and I still dropped the baby weight quickly, but that impact plateaued at 5 months and then I started gaining, despite nursing DS1 until I became pregnant with this one. Clothes were starting to not fit and it was depressing. I need to take better care of myself this time, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

That said it may not be my choice, I am super anxious for the 6-week follow up due to asshat random doctor who saw me once for my cyst ultrasound who told me he's SURE I am diabetic and just didn't know it before becoming pregnant because GD can't be diagnosed at 7 weeks. Hoping to heaven he's wrong.

GL to the ladies at the front of the pack for delivery... you have to disclose the deliciousness you eat after delivery so the rest of us can drool in anticipation.

[laurenlou83]

How are numbers holding up? They are doing really well! I've had a few high numbers and close ones, but I wasn't surprised based on what I ate. Overall, my Dr is really happy, so that's all that matters!

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I think I've had it pretty easy (for lack of a better word) since the GD diagnosis. I've been able to control it all with diet and my fasting numbers have been awesome. I'm just so thankful that I was able to keep it in check and that this little guy is measuring at 50th percentile and my placenta is looking good. I was scared when I first got the diagnosis. I hate pricking my finger 4x a day, but I know it could be worse.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum? Negative. DH and I grill most nights, especially in the summer months, so I just felt like freezer meals were kind of pointless for us. I've been picking up chicken, beef, ground turkey and pork when it's been on sale and stashing it in the freezer. I made up a bunch of taco meat already and froze that, so we will have that on hand, too. Maybe I'll end up regretting it, but I'm not too worried about this part of post-partum!

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? In all honesty my diet didn't change that drastically with the GD diagnosis. I have never had much a of a sweet tooth and I feel like I Crave them now because I know they will fuck with my numbers and I shouldn't eat them! ha!
My snacks have stayed pretty much the same -- fruit, PB, nuts, cottage cheese, cheese in general were always my go-tos. At meals I'm just more conscious of my serving size of starches now. I obviously have to be more conscious in general of what I'm eating now, and I think twice about everything I put in my mouth, so I'm hoping that will carry over to post-partum. I'm also just praying that once this placenta is out of my body that I will go back to "normal"!

[ladymouse]

How are numbers holding up? To quote the midwife, awesome.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I had a donut for breakfast. Tested half an hour early. Still under 100. WTF?

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum? Nope. I suppose I should devote some time to at least working out a menu, though.

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? I plan on it. The hardest part is doing it with a toddler and while breastfeeding.

[sully326]

How are numbers holding up?: Fasting number is still higher than they'd like, even after upping my evening meds.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Honestly, I've "cheated" twice since finding out I had GD....Every.Single.Time. I meet with this particular Dr in the practice she asks me if I'm cheating. NO BITCH, BUT YOU KEEP ASKING AND I WILL! I'm seriously sick of her asking me this. When she asked me today I rolled my eyes and wouldn't even answer her. Yes, I handled it like a 12 year old. NOW she's telling me they may put me on a dose of insulin at night to help with my fasting numbers. Seriously?! I Have two weeks left. TWO. I'm really not happy about this and I seriously want nothing to do with insulin. I'm pissed. I'm pissed at the Dr. I'm pissed at my body. I'm just pissed.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum?: Nope. DH knows how to cook and we'll probably end up with a lot of take out and people bringing us food they've made. I have more things to deal with before she gets here.

Random- Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD?: Honestly, if the diabetes doesn't stick around, probably not. Not right away anyway. I'm SICK of these restrictions.

[ladymouse]

May 26, 2015 16:33:46 GMT -5 sully326 said:

How are numbers holding up?: Fasting number is still higher than they'd like, even after upping my evening meds.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Honestly, I've "cheated" twice since finding out I had GD....Every.Single.Time. I meet with this particular Dr in the practice she asks me if I'm cheating. NO BITCH, BUT YOU KEEP ASKING AND I WILL! I'm seriously sick of her asking me this. When she asked me today I rolled my eyes and wouldn't even answer her. Yes, I handled it like a 12 year old. NOW she's telling me they may put me on a dose of insulin at night to help with my fasting numbers. Seriously?! I Have two weeks left. TWO. I'm really not happy about this and I seriously want nothing to do with insulin. I'm pissed. I'm pissed at the Dr. I'm pissed at my body. I'm just pissed.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum?: Nope. DH knows how to cook and we'll probably end up with a lot of take out and people bringing us food they've made. I have more things to deal with before she gets here.

Random- Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD?: Honestly, if the diabetes doesn't stick around, probably not. Not right away anyway. I'm SICK of these restrictions.

There's a midwife who apparently local doulas call the Dictator who is the one who made me the most pissed with this.  I'm a f***ing adult who is better educated on nutrition than she is, but she treats me like a dog that peed on the carpet, then tries to tell me that I am only allowed 2 servings of carbs a day, the psychopath.  My regular midwife and the OB say my numbers are great, no concerns.  If I had to regularly see The Dictator, I'd also be done with this.

[sapphyre0702]

How are numbers holding up? Normally good but I did indulge today with pizza and ice cream (if it makes it better, and I know it doesn't, there was spinach on the pizza). My numbers weren't out of control with the pizza, but it was a one time thing. I was FINALLY hungry with a legitimate appetite for the first time in weeks! Six days until I can stop feeling guilty!

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Ranting at myself, I should not have indulged as crazy as I did today, especially with the homestretch in site.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum? I have about 11 meals prepped, whether we use them will be interesting. I have a penchant for defrosting something and then not wanting to eat it, so hopefully all my hard work will not have gone to waste. They are all low carb as well.

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? My fasting blood sugar has been slightly elevated pre-pregnancy (which my end thinks is genetic) so the GD diet is my best bet for health and weight loss. I really don't mind it but the one thing that will be nice to get rid of is the guilt when I indulge or my numbers are a bit high. That I do not plan on keeping!

[sapphyre0702]

May 26, 2015 16:55:48 GMT -5 ladymouse said:

May 26, 2015 16:33:46 GMT -5 sully326 said:

How are numbers holding up?: Fasting number is still higher than they'd like, even after upping my evening meds.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Honestly, I've "cheated" twice since finding out I had GD....Every.Single.Time. I meet with this particular Dr in the practice she asks me if I'm cheating. NO BITCH, BUT YOU KEEP ASKING AND I WILL! I'm seriously sick of her asking me this. When she asked me today I rolled my eyes and wouldn't even answer her. Yes, I handled it like a 12 year old. NOW she's telling me they may put me on a dose of insulin at night to help with my fasting numbers. Seriously?! I Have two weeks left. TWO. I'm really not happy about this and I seriously want nothing to do with insulin. I'm pissed. I'm pissed at the Dr. I'm pissed at my body. I'm just pissed.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum?: Nope. DH knows how to cook and we'll probably end up with a lot of take out and people bringing us food they've made. I have more things to deal with before she gets here.

Random- Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD?: Honestly, if the diabetes doesn't stick around, probably not. Not right away anyway. I'm SICK of these restrictions.

There's a midwife who apparently local doulas call the Dictator who is the one who made me the most pissed with this.  I'm a f***ing adult who is better educated on nutrition than she is, but she treats me like a dog that peed on the carpet, then tries to tell me that I am only allowed 2 servings of carbs a day, the psychopath.  My regular midwife and the OB say my numbers are great, no concerns.  If I had to regularly see The Dictator, I'd also be done with this.

Rude people should not be allowed to talk to pregnant women, especially those with GD. Are there people that cheat and don't care, I'm sure. But save for a few indulgences I would venture that most people are doing their best to keep themselves healthy and their baby. It is frustrating enough having your body fight you and have bizarre cravings and repulsions, never mind rudeness and judgment from people. Ugh.

[missk0411]

How are numbers holding up?

Generally good. Creeping up a little, but still under goal.

Rants/Raves/Randoms:
I'm having trouble sticking to a snack schedule. I'm trying to snack on nuts and protein bar type things, but I still wonder if my numbers are all wonky in between meals.
It's strawberry season here, and we picked 12 pounds last weekend. I had to freeze most of them since I can't do a normal berry binge.

Are you prepping freezer meals for post-partum?
No. We usually just hit up Costco for some meat and frozen things. DH is taking a month off and my mom lives nearby, so we're fine.

Random: Do you think you'll permanently alter your diet/lifestyle as a result of having GD? (assuming you aren't diagnosed as diabetic at your 6 week follow-up and OBVIOUSLY forgiving the first days of splurges I assume any sane woman with GD will be indulging in after delivery)
I would like to try to stick to it, or parts of it. I've really had to limit fruit and eat some yogurts that I think are sort of chemical-laden, and I'd like to change both of those things, but I think I can keep the starchy carbs and simple sugars down. They're so easy to eat too much of. I didn't lose all of the weight from DD, and I got tied of my old clothing mocking me, so I figured I'd give myself until my 41st birthday (2/16) to get to whatever my 'new normal' is going to be.

[wormgerm]

Numbers have been good. Fasting has been as high as 98 once and yesterday I had a 142 after breakfast but the voicemail I got yesterday said it looks like the dose I'm on is working so yay for that.

Rant: Rude doctor I've never met came in to check my fluid level (sounds like a car...) and asked me if they told me I have a 50% increased risk of developing regular diabetes in the next 5 years. Nope, but ok. Then she asked if I knew how to prevent diabetes. I said diet and exercise. She corrected me. Diet and weight loss. Then she said "this is a wake up call." To which I responded with a blank stare and silence. She doesn't know anything about me. She probably didn't even see my weight progression for this pregnancy. My weight has been very well controlled and I'm well within my recommended weight gain goals. We had zero rapport before she started what came across as scolding me. I could totally see if I was being noncompliant with my GD diet and blood checking, if my weight gain was off the charts, or if I had somehow displayed ignorance on the topic. She was just something else.


Not prepping any freezer meals. At this point all I want is ripe fruit, slushies/soft ice, marinated grilled chicken, and some more fruit. After the diabetes restrictions are lifted I think we'll have lots of fresh salads and grilled dinners. Casserole stuff sounds yucky.

My husband just asked me yesterday if I wanted to follow the gd diet after delivery because he's concerned with both of us developing diabetes. I can see myself limiting bread and starch servings with meals but I'm totally going to eat fruit and treats as I wish. Knowing the restrictions are there makes the forbidden stuff so much more appealing at the moment. We will definitely keep away from fast food (major dinner staple for a few months... yuck!) And the nightly ice cream consumption should stay away.

[ladysif]

Sorry to the ladies with asshats for medical providers making them feel guilty. I have been there before too and it doesn't feel good. Just know they're idiots and clearly failed to pay attention to what GD really is. I couldn't avoid being GD with diet/exercise/weight loss/etc. I have had fertility issues since I started getting my period and GD ties straight into that for me; I was in peak physical health in my teens and still had issues. So they can take a long walk off a short pier.

On a completely unrelated note, I realized last pregnancy my numbers started improving toward the end and that was actually a bad sign, meaning the placenta was breaking down. Now I am super annoyed my fastings are averaging lower and nervous about what my BPP will show tomorrow. :/

[sapphyre0702]

ladysif interesting tidbit about the numbers - mine have been harder to control (or I've been less active and that's the cause) and I've been frustrated. I think with GD one of the hardest parts is understanding the immediate impact since it is more self regulated than other medical conditions.

Good luck to everyone here for a happy healthy and sugar level last few weeks!