Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 22:36     Subject: Re:Gestational diabetes- about to break
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Anonymous wrote:Not to scare you OP, but I did not have GD but I know my bs was elevated ever so slightly. I had a 9lb baby at 39 weeks born lifeless. Scariest thing that has ever happened to me. She survived, thankfully. But her large size meant a very traumatic birth for her and me and landed her in the NICU for multiple days. Remember that is your why. Even small elevations in blood sugar lead to a bigger baby and less good outcome. You got this.


I'm very sorry this happened to you. I want to clarify for anyone reading this that you do not have to be terrified of having a 9 lb baby. Yes, you should absolutely control your gestational diabetes, but 9 lb babies happen naturally to a lot of women regardless of diet or GD status. Many women birth babies 9 lbs and over just fine. And small babies can also have issues and end up in the NICU.
Sorry, I just think this post is unecessarily scary and there are lots of vulnerable pregnant women, especially first time moms, reading this forum.


Until it happened to me I never met another woman that had a full term, healthy baby land in the NICU and the NICU told me it happens often to big babies. So that's straight from INOVA.


If you look at the evidence based birth site on big babies, it does not support your implication that a 9 lb baby is some kind of near death risk. 9 lbs isn’t even considered macrosomia by some definitions. Again, I’m sorry this happened to you, but you really don’t need to go around scaring people. Look at the poster above who said you “terrified” her - is that really what she needs right before labor…?


I had a 9lb 1oz baby. No GD. A baby this size is not THAT unusual.

He was perfectly healthy. Don’t freak out pregnant friends! You got this.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 22:21     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Give yourself grace OP! Eat the Oreo and remember how am amazing you are for going through months of a GD diet. -GD mama who ate a few deserts throughout pregnancy and did just fine
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 14:34     Subject: Re:Gestational diabetes- about to break
honestly...I don't think one slip is going to harm your baby. Maybe do ice cream instead of oreos for the fat content.

I'm not saying do it regularly, but the danger is sustained high blood sugar levels, not a one-time spike.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 14:20     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
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Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.


2 baby bel cheese are not magical. Chances are if your numbers are that high, that’s not going to help. Everyone’s body is different. I find it really frustrating when people make recommendations for GD, because they are often wrong for that person. I can’t tell you how many times I tried bedtime snack suggestions that didn’t work for me.


Yeah, I mean, 130s is most likely going to be high enough to put me on something after my conversation today. My morning number post-breakfast was also in the 130s... I'm about ready to throw the glucometer at the wall our of frustration.
What is also wild is that I feel like the guidance from my doctor has been so loosey-goosey... like, here's a diagnosis and we won't call you back for a week to discuss. We also are going to make it hard as heck to fill everything through your insurance... I ended up grabbing a kit off of Amazon and testing on both the insurance kit and the Amazon kit since apparently the results can vary by 20% based on whatever glucometer you use?

Their advice is so lame, too - "eat wheat bread and brown rice!", "stop drinking soda!" etc. - b*tch, I don't eat white bread already, all I drink is water, my diet was already healthy pre-diagnosis. I know they work with people that are all over the map as far as diet and tracking and whatnot, but it feels patronizing when they give me advice and I'm like, yeah, I'm doing everything that I should be doing, and yet the numbers are just wild. Sorry, just venting here.


Yeah, the babybel (or really any cheese) at night has worked for me... but my fasting levels (pre dietary intervention) were between 95-101. Totally agree that everyone is different, but I think it's worth trying things - especially if they have worked for others. Also, if you've experimented with eating different things at night then hopefully you can take some comfort in the fact that you have tried your best to manage your fasting blood sugar through diet.

Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 11:39     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Yep, definitely counting carbs. I measure all of my portions via food scale to ensure as much accuracy as possible. No more than 30 at breakfast, 15 for snacks, 45 for lunch/dinner. Testing numbers have to be under 95 for fasting and under 120 after 2 hours for B/L/D.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 10:58     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.


2 baby bel cheese are not magical. Chances are if your numbers are that high, that’s not going to help. Everyone’s body is different. I find it really frustrating when people make recommendations for GD, because they are often wrong for that person. I can’t tell you how many times I tried bedtime snack suggestions that didn’t work for me.


Yeah, I mean, 130s is most likely going to be high enough to put me on something after my conversation today. My morning number post-breakfast was also in the 130s... I'm about ready to throw the glucometer at the wall our of frustration.
What is also wild is that I feel like the guidance from my doctor has been so loosey-goosey... like, here's a diagnosis and we won't call you back for a week to discuss. We also are going to make it hard as heck to fill everything through your insurance... I ended up grabbing a kit off of Amazon and testing on both the insurance kit and the Amazon kit since apparently the results can vary by 20% based on whatever glucometer you use?

Their advice is so lame, too - "eat wheat bread and brown rice!", "stop drinking soda!" etc. - b*tch, I don't eat white bread already, all I drink is water, my diet was already healthy pre-diagnosis. I know they work with people that are all over the map as far as diet and tracking and whatnot, but it feels patronizing when they give me advice and I'm like, yeah, I'm doing everything that I should be doing, and yet the numbers are just wild. Sorry, just venting here.


Are you actually counting carbs? I had GD and could not eat any bread (except for Ezekial - 1/2 a slice) or rice or my numbers would soar. Most of
The conventional advice to just do limited carbs didn’t work for me. I was
Able to stay off of insulin by eating low carb/keto and following the guidance in Real food for gestational diabetes. I had to cap carbs at 15 for breakfast and snacks and 30 for lunch. So mostly my carbs were fruits and vegetables. Il
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 10:57     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.


2 baby bel cheese are not magical. Chances are if your numbers are that high, that’s not going to help. Everyone’s body is different. I find it really frustrating when people make recommendations for GD, because they are often wrong for that person. I can’t tell you how many times I tried bedtime snack suggestions that didn’t work for me.


Yeah, I mean, 130s is most likely going to be high enough to put me on something after my conversation today. My morning number post-breakfast was also in the 130s... I'm about ready to throw the glucometer at the wall our of frustration.
What is also wild is that I feel like the guidance from my doctor has been so loosey-goosey... like, here's a diagnosis and we won't call you back for a week to discuss. We also are going to make it hard as heck to fill everything through your insurance... I ended up grabbing a kit off of Amazon and testing on both the insurance kit and the Amazon kit since apparently the results can vary by 20% based on whatever glucometer you use?

Their advice is so lame, too - "eat wheat bread and brown rice!", "stop drinking soda!" etc. - b*tch, I don't eat white bread already, all I drink is water, my diet was already healthy pre-diagnosis. I know they work with people that are all over the map as far as diet and tracking and whatnot, but it feels patronizing when they give me advice and I'm like, yeah, I'm doing everything that I should be doing, and yet the numbers are just wild. Sorry, just venting here.


Yes, totally. I know how to read a nutrition label! Oftentimes the guidance is geared towards really stupid people. I just try and keep every meal below 60 carbs, and aim for 15 carbs with any snacks. And of course, something with protein with everything I eat. That’s it. And I can’t tolerate any carbs at breakfast, really.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 10:48     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.


2 baby bel cheese are not magical. Chances are if your numbers are that high, that’s not going to help. Everyone’s body is different. I find it really frustrating when people make recommendations for GD, because they are often wrong for that person. I can’t tell you how many times I tried bedtime snack suggestions that didn’t work for me.


Yeah, I mean, 130s is most likely going to be high enough to put me on something after my conversation today. My morning number post-breakfast was also in the 130s... I'm about ready to throw the glucometer at the wall our of frustration.
What is also wild is that I feel like the guidance from my doctor has been so loosey-goosey... like, here's a diagnosis and we won't call you back for a week to discuss. We also are going to make it hard as heck to fill everything through your insurance... I ended up grabbing a kit off of Amazon and testing on both the insurance kit and the Amazon kit since apparently the results can vary by 20% based on whatever glucometer you use?

Their advice is so lame, too - "eat wheat bread and brown rice!", "stop drinking soda!" etc. - b*tch, I don't eat white bread already, all I drink is water, my diet was already healthy pre-diagnosis. I know they work with people that are all over the map as far as diet and tracking and whatnot, but it feels patronizing when they give me advice and I'm like, yeah, I'm doing everything that I should be doing, and yet the numbers are just wild. Sorry, just venting here.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 10:24     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.


2 baby bel cheese are not magical. Chances are if your numbers are that high, that’s not going to help. Everyone’s body is different. I find it really frustrating when people make recommendations for GD, because they are often wrong for that person. I can’t tell you how many times I tried bedtime snack suggestions that didn’t work for me.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2021 10:16     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m so frustrated. Nothing I do is helping my fasting numbers. As a bedtime snack, I’ve tried eating 15g carbs, no carbs but lots of protein, and 30g carbs. I’ve also tested at 8, 9, and 10 hours. Any suggestions before I meet with my doctor on Monday? Very nervous I’ll be put on night time insulin.


Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Those placental hormones are just gonna do what they’re gonna do no matter what you eat. Nighttime insulin is not the end of the world. It sounds scary, but you just get used to it. I’m thankful we live in a time with medicines that can make the pregnancy safer.


Please try 2 babybel cheese at night after dinner as a snack. Nothing else worked for me. But I also agree with all of the other posters about accepting medical intervention if that’s required.



Thanks - I’ll try that. I have my call with the nutritionist today. Nothing I do is working, the overnight numbers are getting worse (130s) so I will just have to go with whatever they tell me to do, they’re the experts and I want me and the baby to be safe and healthy, so whatever they say goes.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2021 23:28     Subject: Gestational diabetes- about to break
I had GD during both my pregnancies. I did strict control and became better educated about the disease than even my OBGYN. The reason was that there is a chance of newborns having problems with their lungs if the GD is not well managed. My diet and lifestyle was so good that my babies were born super healthy. The condition of the placenta was also like that of a 25 yr old mom (and I was in my late 30s), acording to my obgyn.

So, take the hard road now so that your babies are super healthy. That way you don't have the heartache of a baby with health problems due to unmanaged GD.