[cristie_gce]

Well, as many of you know I posted that I had hypoglycemia. Well, I had my glucose test and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes!!! I am so afraid! I really don't understand what I should do. I was 19 weeks when I found out, so is it too late? Does my baby already potentially have birth defects???!!! My doctor just says that it is his place to worry and that I shouldn't, but the more I read about it the more worried I get. Have many of you had this and had healthy baby?

[DK615617]

I know plenty of people who have had this and had perfectly fine babies!!! Don't worry. Just make sure you take care of yourself and follow your Dr.s instructions.
The main thing that I think of is that your baby may be bigger at birth. Youch for you, but not a bad thing for baby.
Please don't worry. You just have to take care of yourself.

I am sure someone else with more info will post soon......

[LovingJesusinAZ]

My glucose test isn't even until 28 weeks, so finding out at 19 weeks is actually early!

Like Kasia said--I know plenty of people with gestational diabetes who have had healthy babies! The key is just to take care of yourself and follow Dr's orders!

[coolbabe843]

i had gestational diabetes with my first and it was just fine...my son was 7 lbs 8 oz and very healthy and alert..i wouldnt worry to much about it!

[bhoneycutt]

I'm sorry to hear that, Cristie, as I know it must frighten you. I've known a few people who had it and their babies were just fine. What's most important is to follow the doctor's instructions/diet and everything will be fine!

[babsandwoo]

I was diagnosed at 27 weeks with Harry and this time round I have been on insulin since 12 weeks ( i still havent had a GTT test yet!)
The earlier the diagnosis the better as it gives you longer to get on top of your sugars and stops baby getting too big

Harry was 9lb 6 and 10 days early, so just be prepared for a big baby, this time round they are not letting me go past 39 weeks, so i'm expecting to be induced somewhere between the 14th - 20th september. Once you get your head round the diet and the medication ( if you need it) it does become second nature, and it usually clears as soon as you have delivered the placenta, you may be at risk of type 2 diabetes further down the line, but healthy eating and regular exercise will keep that at bay for a long while to come

Big hugs sweetie, its a lot to take it but it does get better and easier to deal with, your bubbie will be fine, I know my insulin is working for me as at my 22 week scan little lady was only a day ahead of where she should be so its all worth while.

any questions please do fire away and i'll help you the best i can

Saz XXXX

[trying4four]

My sister had that and her baby is perfectly fine. Try not to stress and just follow the Dr's orders.

[cristie_gce]

Thanks everyone. I am trying to accept that this isn't the worst thing that could happen.

Babsandwoo! I do have a question for you. My doc's nurse told me that my targets are 70-110. Then on the web I read I shouldn't be above 120 2 hours after a meal. Well, I had a 6 inch sub sandwich, BAKED BBQ chips and water for lunch. 2 hours later my sugar is still up to 133!! It was down to 98 after I ate. I thought I had a very healthy lunch. What should I have done differently? I would feel better if I could just get in a routine that I know works. I really don't want to have to do insulin. Do you have to give yourself shots? or pills? I can hardly prick my finger for a drop of blood so there is NO way I could ever give myself a shot!

Thanks so much for your willingness to anwer my questions, b/c I have a boat load! lol

[Tracey with 6]

I may be able to help too, my latest pg was gestational diabetes, Ellison was born at 38 weeks weighing in at 7lb 2 oz , she went to special care for the first 24 hours to observe her sugars, because the baby can have problems leveling out their blood sugars after birth, with your eating have you seen a dietician yet? they will explain that not only is it the sugars in foods it is also the carbsthat can affect you, maybe you need to spread you meal over a time? maybe have the chips and hour later? so that you body can keep the glucose level constant. any way good luck and don't stress it , bub will be fine

[babsandwoo]

Originally Posted by cristie_gce

Thanks everyone. I am trying to accept that this isn't the worst thing that could happen.

Babsandwoo! I do have a question for you. My doc's nurse told me that my targets are 70-110. Then on the web I read I shouldn't be above 120 2 hours after a meal. Well, I had a 6 inch sub sandwich, BAKED BBQ chips and water for lunch. 2 hours later my sugar is still up to 133!! It was down to 98 after I ate. I thought I had a very healthy lunch. What should I have done differently? I would feel better if I could just get in a routine that I know works. I really don't want to have to do insulin. Do you have to give yourself shots? or pills? I can hardly prick my finger for a drop of blood so there is NO way I could ever give myself a shot!

Thanks so much for your willingness to anwer my questions, b/c I have a boat load! lol

okay dokey, not sure on your levels, I'm in the UK, I have to aim for 3.5-5.5 mmol before eating and 4-7mmol 2 hours after.

your lunch sounds like a lot of carbohydrate with the six inch sub and the baked chips, if you maybe try 2 slices of bread and your chips that will bring your carbs down a lot.

Lessly had some good diet links for me i will dig them out for you later on, yep i'm on insulin and to be honest, it makes the whole thing so much more managable, the needles i have to use are very tiny and thin we are talking 1.5mm x 8mm, and i find the finger pricking more uncomfortable than the actual injecting, and just a note about that, try and use the sides of your fingers not your finger pads as its doesnt hurt as much.

will dig those links out for you and pm you my email addy, just in case i cant get on here, just off on the school run now, but will be back on later.

saz XXX