Gestational Diabetes
Trust me- two words you don’t ever want to hear. The last week has been a little rough for me because in just one instance, my entire life changed. Ok maybe, I’m being a little dramatic but it is certainly overwhelming.
The 3hr glucose test showed elevated results at the 2hr mark and the 3hr mark and my doctor wants to be extra cautious and make sure it doesn’t develop into anything bigger. So she suggested the consult with a diabetes nurse and nutritionist. Everything was fun and games until they started talking and creating this unrealistic plan. Having to test my blood sugars 4x a day (when I first wake up and 1hr after every meal). To my surprise remembering to actually test is more difficult than I bargained for, especially as a social worker in a school where your time is often not your own. So even in trying to do that, I’ve felt a little bit like a failure. On top of that there is the meal plan which consists of 6 meals a day (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and evening snack). Which means I now have to make myself stay up long enough to have dinner and evening snack, AND allowing it all to digest before going to bed.
If that wasn’t enough, there are the food changes. Having a protein at every meal, being more conscious about labels, and no longer being able to have some of my comfort foods. They are also took away my cranmango juice and ginger ale. I mean i love water and all but is that really the only thing they expect me to drink for the next 4 months??????
It hasn’t even been a full week and I am tired. Not to mention the feelings of inadequacy or guilt feelings that have creeped back in. But I will say, someone helped me change my perspective a little and told me to remember my WHY! Why I decided to start this journey and why I wanted to have a child. And when I think about that, it definitely decreases the stress (even if only by a little lol) and I remind myself when I hold my daughter in about 4 1/2 months, it’ll all be worth it!
Mommy To Be
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TraciePosted on 3:54 pm - Nov 17, 2021
Exactly remember the WHY! And remember the challenges are going to be all worth it in about 4 1/2 months! Auntie loves you! You got this!😘
Mommy To BePosted on 2:13 am - Dec 9, 2021
Yes!!! Thank you
DebbiePosted on 6:16 pm - Nov 17, 2021
Use your resources, reach out to Ms Trisha next week
Chery TamiPosted on 2:20 pm - Nov 25, 2021
Faith in you! I understand the regime so well. GD with #1, controlled with diet and immediately started the diet with #2 so no GD dx. Like it’s been said, the WHY is all the motivation needed! BTW, Angel food cake at the shower is worth having no cake at all! #TeamBabyParson
Mommy To BePosted on 12:39 am - Dec 9, 2021
AWWWW… I know we have had convos and I appreciate you. One day at a time and I will keep in mind that there is no need for angel food cake LOL.