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12-24-2012 at 10:30 AM
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Bummer. I have GD.

They didn't give me all the #'s, but they said I was 151 and the limit was 130.  I have to go in to get more info next week. 

I kinds feel like the wind was blown outta my sails.  I didn't do anything dif. than last time with my son.....  I'm kinds bummed out too because I'm not a candidate for my birth center birth anymore.  They said I can still see my midwives, but I was really hoping to avoid an induction this time and I know with GD, they don't want you to go overdue for various (completely valid) reasons.

Bummer.  And....now what the heck am I supposed to eat until I get my diet?  Any suggestions from GDers?


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BFP 2: natural mc@ 6w+/-, 6/08
BFP 3: bradycardia & abnormal growth @ 6w to 9w, no hb @9w5d, 8/10
BFP# 5: EDD 3-8-12 ITS A GIRL! baby aspirin and 200 Mg prometrium 1x/day.
 
12-24-2012 at 11:00 AM
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Ugh, I'm so sorry! Was this the one hour test or the three hour test?

With all of my RPL testing, they discovered that I have pre-diabetes which basically just means I'm at a pretty high risk for developing diabetes or gestational diabetes in the next few years. 

The eating advice they gave me is basically the same as the eating advice they would give someone with gestational diabetes. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish that's considered safe for pg, beans, nuts, peanut butter - but compare labels for sugar content), whole grains (wheat, barley, spelt, quinoa etc...) instead of anything white/refined/processed. Dairy is ok, but watch out for fruity yogurts which are full of simple carbs (sugar, in this case) and other flavored dairy products. 

I also cut out all fruit juice and cereal at my dietician's recommendation. Now I have the whole fruit instead of a glass of juice and I eat steel cut oats or a boiled egg and piece of fruit for breakfast most of the time. 

Finally, I cut down portion sizes, but I don't know how much of that you want to do during pregnancy. I find it easy to cut portions at home, but a lot harder at a restaurant, so I'm trying to eat out a little less too. 


TTC #1 since January 2011
BFP#1 April 12, 2011, EDD December 24, 2011, strong heart beat at 7w3d, d&c at 10w6d
BFP#2 Oct 24, 2011, natural miscarriage, EDD unknown

After RPL testing my losses and infertility are considered unexplained.
Cycle #22: Femara, TI, and progesterone = BFP!!
BFP#3 Dec 21, 2012. Beta #1 @14dpo = 134, progesterone 67.8
Beta #2 @ 17dpo = 664!

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12-24-2012 at 11:04 AM
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I meant to add too, that if you can increase your physical activity level, that may help too. Diet is only half of the picture. Exercise is really important too. I'm just trying to get some extra walking in so far. Nothing super strenuous, but definitely trying to walk about 20-30 every day in addition to my normal daily routine.

TTC #1 since January 2011
BFP#1 April 12, 2011, EDD December 24, 2011, strong heart beat at 7w3d, d&c at 10w6d
BFP#2 Oct 24, 2011, natural miscarriage, EDD unknown

After RPL testing my losses and infertility are considered unexplained.
Cycle #22: Femara, TI, and progesterone = BFP!!
BFP#3 Dec 21, 2012. Beta #1 @14dpo = 134, progesterone 67.8
Beta #2 @ 17dpo = 664!

My chart. Fruit Ticker
Sending lots of love and luck to KGS2003. I have crates of sparkling cider waiting for the day she gets her BFP!! 
12-24-2012 at 11:11 AM
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hungryhippo:

Ugh, I'm so sorry! Was this the one hour test or the three hour test?

With all of my RPL testing, they discovered that I have pre-diabetes which basically just means I'm at a pretty high risk for developing diabetes or gestational diabetes in the next few years. 

The eating advice they gave me is basically the same as the eating advice they would give someone with gestational diabetes. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish that's considered safe for pg, beans, nuts, peanut butter - but compare labels for sugar content), whole grains (wheat, barley, spelt, quinoa etc...) instead of anything white/refined/processed. Dairy is ok, but watch out for fruity yogurts which are full of simple carbs (sugar, in this case) and other flavored dairy products. 

I also cut out all fruit juice and cereal at my dietician's recommendation. Now I have the whole fruit instead of a glass of juice and I eat steel cut oats or a boiled egg and piece of fruit for breakfast most of the time. 

Finally, I cut down portion sizes, but I don't know how much of that you want to do during pregnancy. I find it easy to cut portions at home, but a lot harder at a restaurant, so I'm trying to eat out a little less too. 

Thanks for the advice and the examples of what you eat, its especially helpful, cereal is going to be a challenge for me too :) But I'm unclear if fruit is OK or not, since it contains (natural) sugars? 

I already eat quite healthy (whole grains, limit processed/prepared food, plain yogurt)...esp. good advice about the walking...It is the one thing I did differently before DS was born...I was MUCH more active (it went out the window since he was born).  colour me guilty feeling.....


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BFP 1: Ziggy, missed mc @ 5w2d/discovered @ 11w+, 11/07
BFP 2: natural mc@ 6w+/-, 6/08
BFP 3: bradycardia & abnormal growth @ 6w to 9w, no hb @9w5d, 8/10
BFP# 5: EDD 3-8-12 ITS A GIRL! baby aspirin and 200 Mg prometrium 1x/day.
 
12-24-2012 at 11:13 AM
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My dietician told me no fruit or fruit juice for breakfast or snacks. I can have 30g of carbs for breakfast, 45g of carbs for lunch dinner, 15g of carbs for up to 3 snacks a day. Stay away from processed or refined foods. Eat plenty of nonstarchy veggies, eat about 4oz of protein for lunch dinner 2oz for breakfast. Once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad.

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12-24-2012 at 11:16 AM
raashton
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I'm so sorry you got that bad news.

I am at a higher risk so I've been talking to a friend that has it.  She said the key for her to keeping it down was to space out her very limited carbs.  And to never use your index finger to check blood sugar.


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12-24-2012 at 11:21 AM
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andrea ri 80:

But I'm unclear if fruit is OK or not, since it contains (natural) sugars? 

This may be one of those areas where my pre-diabetes advice may differ from gestational diabetes advice. My dietician said to eat fruit in its whole form. She didn't say to reduce how much of it I eat or to only eat certain fruits or anything. For her it was just about making a distinction between the whole fruit and the juice. 

My mom was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and her dietician went over the glycemic index and recommended she stick to fruits that are lower on the index.  Mine said nothing like that.

I'm sorry its not black and white. 

Also, try to let go of that guilt. There are tons of other factors. No one should be pointing fingers at you, including yourself. 


TTC #1 since January 2011
BFP#1 April 12, 2011, EDD December 24, 2011, strong heart beat at 7w3d, d&c at 10w6d
BFP#2 Oct 24, 2011, natural miscarriage, EDD unknown

After RPL testing my losses and infertility are considered unexplained.
Cycle #22: Femara, TI, and progesterone = BFP!!
BFP#3 Dec 21, 2012. Beta #1 @14dpo = 134, progesterone 67.8
Beta #2 @ 17dpo = 664!

My chart. Fruit Ticker
Sending lots of love and luck to KGS2003. I have crates of sparkling cider waiting for the day she gets her BFP!! 
12-24-2012 at 11:21 AM
andrea ri ...
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raashton:

  And to never use your index finger to check blood sugar.

 ??Why?


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BFP 1: Ziggy, missed mc @ 5w2d/discovered @ 11w+, 11/07
BFP 2: natural mc@ 6w+/-, 6/08
BFP 3: bradycardia & abnormal growth @ 6w to 9w, no hb @9w5d, 8/10
BFP# 5: EDD 3-8-12 ITS A GIRL! baby aspirin and 200 Mg prometrium 1x/day.
 
12-24-2012 at 11:26 AM
raashton
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andrea ri 80:
raashton:

  And to never use your index finger to check blood sugar.

 ??Why?

For the pain. She says that it is easier and hurts less, and she gets more blood from her ring finger and middle fingers.

I'm a huge baby about finger pricks so this is my main concern! Lol


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12-24-2012 at 12:21 PM
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I have no advice but just wanted to say boo... I'm sorry!

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12-24-2012 at 3:51 PM
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raashton:
andrea ri 80:
raashton:

  And to never use your index finger to check blood sugar.

 ??Why?

For the pain. She says that it is easier and hurts less, and she gets more blood from her ring finger and middle fingers.

I'm a huge baby about finger pricks so this is my main concern! Lol

I've had diabetes for 7 years and I never check on my index finger because it hurts! I believe there are more nerves. Also the sides of your fingers are better than directly in the middle because it hurts less.


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12-26-2012 at 7:18 AM
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Sorry to hear this! I have GD too. My doctor is letting me go until almost 40 weeks though, my induction is set for 39 weeks and 5 days. So far I've been controlling it with diet and a teensy bit of insulin at night before I go to bed.

I eat a lot of eggs, protein/granola bars (Nature Valley brand), nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, 1% milk, meatballs, chicken, veggies, and fruit.

I also throw in tuna fish once in a while. The whole grain English muffins are good for breakfast with cheese and sausage (I use the veggie sausage).

I also eat greek yogurt in the morning, the Yoplait 100 calorie kind, it has pretty low carbs compared to other brands.

My numbers were very high yesterday (on Christmas). :(  I have an endo appointment in a couple hours and I'm thinking I may  have to go on a little more insulin for this last week...

 

But anyways, good luck!! Keep us posted how things are going.


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12-26-2012 at 7:38 AM
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Regne:

Sorry to hear this! I have GD too. My doctor is letting me go until almost 40 weeks though, my induction is set for 39 weeks and 5 days. So far I've been controlling it with diet and a teensy bit of insulin at night before I go to bed.

I eat a lot of eggs, protein/granola bars (Nature Valley brand), nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, 1% milk, meatballs, chicken, veggies, and fruit.

I also throw in tuna fish once in a while. The whole grain English muffins are good for breakfast with cheese and sausage (I use the veggie sausage).

I also eat greek yogurt in the morning, the Yoplait 100 calorie kind, it has pretty low carbs compared to other brands.

My numbers were very high yesterday (on Christmas). :(  I have an endo appointment in a couple hours and I'm thinking I may  have to go on a little more insulin for this last week...

 

But anyways, good luck!! Keep us posted how things are going.

Thanks for the info, particularly about how you're going to 40w.  I was induced with my son (at 41w1d-when my water broke and labor didn't start), and really really wanted to avoid that again...I know each babe is different.  I just kinda feel like there's no hope that this one would come on her own before 40 or 39w (not toooooo early though....I wouldn't want her coming before 37w)


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BFP 1: Ziggy, missed mc @ 5w2d/discovered @ 11w+, 11/07
BFP 2: natural mc@ 6w+/-, 6/08
BFP 3: bradycardia & abnormal growth @ 6w to 9w, no hb @9w5d, 8/10
BFP# 5: EDD 3-8-12 ITS A GIRL! baby aspirin and 200 Mg prometrium 1x/day.
 
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