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Posted by Gayle on February 9, 2010 at 11:08 AM

WRONG!!!




Last Wednesday I had a Dr appt... remember a few weeks back when I failed my 1hr glucose test & they made me take the 3hr test... Well I failed that too, why they didn't call to tell me sooner is beyond me!



I'm every emotional about this which is why I waited so long to post this blog!!! I really feel alone with this and at times I just want to cry! Thank goodness I have this blog!!! This is my escape this is where I come because I know my friends are always here to guide & support me. You guys are my ROCK!!! Don't get me wrong I have The Mister and he is AMAZING but he doesn't understand what I'm going through, and I know some of YOU do!!!



So now looking back at a pass post the large amount of amniotic fluid that they found in my last scan all make sense now! This is a side effect of having gestational diabetes.



Yes I have Gestational Diabetes.



Yesterday (2/8/10) I had to attend a 3hr class teaching us the basics to managing our blood sugar level, we also learned how to prick our finger (NOT FUN!)... All and all the class was a bit overwhelming but I think I got the bottom line! Eat 6 small meals each day with a target carb amount and walk more often! Eat every 2-3 hours and DONT SKIP YOUR SNACKS! Oh and stay away from candy for now!!



The 1st few days will be trail & error, meaning if I get a high reading after one meal I'll have to change it up the next day til I can found what works best! I have no doubt in my mind I'll be ok!



The emotional part of this steam back to my past and all my problems with food... That's my life! That's my problem! This is NOT something I want Brianna to have to grow up with worrying about! (FOOD) Yes Yes I know I'm probably worrying too much and Brianna will be fine but that's the mother in me RIGHT!?



Not to mention my High Blood Pressure... I just feel bad that I'm not 100% healthy!!! I know The Mister worries too and not just about me! He'll ask me questions "is Brianna going to be ok" and I know he's just worried but it makes me feel like I'm a bad parent if I bring her into this world with any health problems!!! I'm sure this is a normal feeling right??



Friends if you're reading this PLEASE post your comments HERE and NOT ON MY FACEBOOK!!!

Thanks!!!



So Today is Day One for me and so far my reading's are...

Wake-Up --- 82

BF --- Bowl of Oatmeal, 1 egg, and a few walnuts

Reading 1hr after --- 129 (needs to be below 120)



Thanks for taking to time to read my blog!!!

Your support means more to me then you know!!!

xoxoxo

-gayle

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4 Comments

Reply Jenn Sheffler
12:44 PM on February 09, 2010 
Gayle, I am so sorry you are going through this. I know what you mean by feeling like you are going through this "alone." Although I have never had Gest. Diabetes, I battle my weight because of food, and I am the ONLY one in my ENTIRE family ( I am talking out of 50 or so) that is overweight, and I have been my whole life!

I just want to reach out and give you a great big hug and tell you that you ARE a great mommy, and your doctors will make sure that Brianna is healthy! Your health does not make you a bad mommy in anyway, this is something that is out of your control, do not blame yourself for any of it. Genetics control more than you think.

Hugs from Oregon!! :)
Reply Rachel
02:11 PM on February 09, 2010 
I'm so sorry that you now have the GD to go along with your blood pressure. I didn't have GD during either of my two pregancies, thankfully. Although I was at risk of it during both of them. I know that this doesn't make things any easier on you. Just remember that you are doing the best that you can. And your fears and worries about your health affecting Brianna is completely normal. That's being a good mom. Don't let this all depress you and bring you down. I know it's hard to do, but make sure you try. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!
Reply Jullee
03:22 PM on February 09, 2010 
You'll do just fine. Just find what you need to help regulate your sugar. I found that if I wanted to eat a sweet it was best at the beginning of the meal and good followed by protein. I became obsessed with sugar cookies when I was pregnant and would seriously obsess over them. I would just make sure I ate enough good things to help balance the sugar. You'll be a great mommy!
Reply Gayle
06:17 PM on February 13, 2010 
Thank YOU Jenn, Rachel, & Jullee!!! You ladies are the BEST!!!
Sending you ALL ((HUGS))!!!
xoxoxo
-gayle