"And we'll all float on o.k. Even if things get heavy we'll all float on..."

[madamekatekate]

Well, it turns out that I do have gestational diabetes. Not the happiest news. In fact, it made me feel irrationally angry. I was angry at it. Really angry. I wish I could describe it so that you could understand but I don't think I've ever felt that sort of anger before so I can hardly describe it to myself.

While it is serious my doctor has faith I can conquer it with new diet and exercise. If that by itself doesn't work then the next step is to give me a pill to help. If the pill doesn't help then they'd put me on insulin. But my doctor said that with gestational diabetes most women can keep it in check with their diet. It does go away after the baby is born but I will be at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes---because after gestational you're just more susceptible and because of my weight. But if I go ahead and get the jump on it I can cut that risk down now. I can't start losing weight just yet obviously but getting used to a better diet now will help tremendously. I'm not so excited about have to eat wheat bread instead of white and using sugar substitutes for things like sweet tea (I'm certain as a good southern girl I'm practically committing a sin by even thinking of putting anything besides real sugar in sweet tea.) but it's better for me, for the baby, for alaina...For things in general.

I think I'll feel a bit better once we go "diabetic" grocery shopping. Right now the little my kitchen is stocked with isn't very friendly for me, lol, so I'm staring at this food like "Geez, can't have you, you, you or you!" And Jon's birthday is next Thursday. I was planning on making a cake because I couldn't stand the thought of him not having a nice birthday cake just because I can't really partake...He says he'd be fine with a diabetic friendly cake but I said no it's his birthday and I'm going to make him a real cake. When my birthday comes around then we can all have sugar substitute desserts!

So...Have any of you guys dealt with this? Anything tips, tricks, hints to help make it easier or just not as bad? Any and all advice is welcome.

 

[xtwilightx]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 7:19 PM

Hey kate, just know that food has come a long way, and "substitutes" are not what they used to be. And you are right, you need to do it for everyone, not just yourself and that will give you the added motivation to make sure you are healthy and happy for your family. I am here if you ever need to vent or just talk. I don't have advice about GD, but I can help you with weight loss ideas after you have the baby. I gained nearly 70 lbs while I was pregnant and lost all of it except for 10, but that is just me being lazy now. lol

[madamekatekate]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 8:44 PM

Thanks, Mel. I'm feeling better about it just frustrated still. I don't even have my meter yet---The pharmacy was being retarded and I have to fill this form out so medicaid will cover it and take my prescriptions back to my doctor because she has to actually write the diagnoses on it and how often a day I'll use it. SOOOOO TARDED.

I am excited about getting to lost weight come July. I was actually gearing up to do so but I found out I was pregnant lmao. So far with this baby I've only gained 15 pounds (was 18 but somehow I lost 3 *shrug*) just by being careful (as careful as I can at least) With Alaina I gained 27 in my last trimester alone but that was after I lost 30 in my first trimester when I didn't know I was pregnant lmao.

Anyways, I probably will hit you up for advice later on. I'm glad I have people that are here for me.

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