https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:45:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140371 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:49:43 +0000 MaisyMay 140371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: It is a crazy feeling. My nutritionist and doc have actually said that I could go an entire pregnancy without gaining weight as long as I am healthy and baby is. It's not what I'm necessarily aiming for, but it could happen.</p> <p>I feel like my life revolves around food right now. I eat every 2 1/2-3 hours, but I also check my sugar levels an hour after every meal which means I never go longer than about 2 hours without doing something related to eating or what I have eaten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140367 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:44:24 +0000 mrs. wagon 140367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: that's exactly how I've been feeling since Tuesday... I'm eating all day but I lost 5 lbs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140366 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:43:41 +0000 MaisyMay 140366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Just let me know if it helps. It'll feel like you are eating a lot, but you will actually drop a few pounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140362 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:41:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 140362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: thank you so much!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140360 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:39:19 +0000 MaisyMay 140360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I just posted a novel on your wall! But I wanted to put a few tips here for other readers.</p> <p>Sugar/carbs are found in breads, sweets, fruits, and milk, so you don't want to overdo on those at any one sitting. Also, your body produces insulin while you sleep, which means you may have a higher fasting sugar. With that, you don't want any fruit or milk until A.M. snack, otherwise you raise your glucose levels and it can be hard to get them to drop during the day. Protein is important because it helps your body process starch (carbs) so you want to eat protein with every carb. This can be meat, but it can also be nuts or eggs. If you eat carbs alone, your sugar level will spike faster and longer.<br /> By eating just before bed, you give your liver and pancreas something to process, helping keep your levels lower during the night.<br /> Also, be aware of portion size. One serving on carbs is 15g, but a lot of foods have more than that in a serving, so you may need to adjust. For instance, if a dinner roll has 30g of carbs, either eat 1/2 of one, or count the whole roll as 2 servings.<br /> Potatoes, corn and peas count as a starch, nut as a veggie. Leafy greens are great for you and can be mixed in to other foods. Spinach mixed with scrambled eggs and topped with cheese can give you a ton of nutriets but still taste good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140343 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:25:27 +0000 mrs. wagon 140343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: yes please!! can you post it to my wall??? thanks!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140337 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:22:09 +0000 MaisyMay 140337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a type 2 diabetic and since I'm pregnant I'm on a strict eating plan that I can share with you if you want. It's all about eating a balance of food every 2 1/2-3 hours, plus I use insulin and metformin to help my body regulate. If you want me to send you the plan that I use, I'll email or message it to you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140297 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:46:34 +0000 banana 140297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.wagon: Yay! It's never a bad idea to eat healthy anyway so good for you on getting a head start on your diet! :) 5lbs since Monday? Wowzers! That's awesome. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-140286 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:39:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 140286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for the support! My test is in a little over a week. Concentrating on eating better til then.</p> <p>Just wanted to update that with a slight change in how I eat (more salads, protein, etc. and less sugar, and eating smaller portions steadily throughout the day) I lost 5 lbs since Monday! I know I'm not supposed to be aiming to lose weight while pregnant, but I can't help but be happy.. this reduces my weight gain at 27 weeks from 30 lbs to 25. Plus, I am definitely still eating PLENTY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-137106 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:47:13 +0000 BoogieBea 137106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry you're feeling down. My friend had GD and she said the diet restriction really wasn't that bad. But I hope you pass the 3 hour test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-137088 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:40:23 +0000 chopsuey 137088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awwww... seriously. All I craved when I had DD were sweets, carbs and more sweets! Really hope you pass your 3 hour test! I'm surprised they're making you retest so far out..! I think I had mine a day or two after I failed my 1 hour.<br /> *hugs* You'll be fine!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-137087 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:39:56 +0000 banana 137087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And @nskillet is right about Asian women being at higher risk. I was 110 lbs (5'5") pre-pregnancy and I still got GD. Two of my really close friends also had it. </p> <p>Don't worry girl! We're here for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-137085 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:39:10 +0000 regberadaisy 137085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awww I'm so sorry! No words of advice but a bunch of *hugs*hugs*hugs* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-137082 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:37:18 +0000 banana 137082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.wagon: Oh don't worry! It's really not that bad! I had GD with both pregnancies and like @nskillet said before, it's like a blessing in disguise. I eat SO much healthier now and feel way better than when I was eating everything in sight. It's changed my view of eating forever and I know that it will definitely be beneficial for how I prepare food for my family in the future.</p> <p>It's not that you can't have ANY sweets. You just have to choose the right things to eat and in portion control. So here's a sample meal plan (I had this yesterday actually).</p> <p>- Fasting test in the morning (seriously, the finger pricking isn't bad....you totally get used to it)<br /> - Breakfast: 2 wheat toasts + 2 eggs with ketchup<br /> - Snack: 2 cups of white cheddar popcorn + a handful of nuts (yummy!)<br /> - Lunch: El pollo loco chicken with side salad and corn (can't live without my fast food!)<br /> - Snack: Vanilla wafer protein bar from Trader Joe's<br /> - Dinner: Chicken breast + 1 cup of brown rice + steamed veggies + salad<br /> - Bedtime snack: 1 cup of low carb butter pecan ice cream with nuts on top (my fave!)</p> <p>Not bad right? You just can't pig out on sweets all day every day but you can still indulge in the occassional fast food or sweets. I eat like this every day and I've only gained 10lbs so far (i'm 26 weeks). My husband lost 10 lbs eating a similar meal plan. I also pig out on soondooboo every week (tofu is a protein!). </p> <p>With my first pregnancy, I didn't know what to eat so I was eating the same things all the time and it was making me sad. Then my nutritionist told me to think outside the box. Now I eat probably what I would normally eat but in moderation and with carb-control. </p> <p>You may not even have GD but if you do, it's gonna be totally ok! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136738 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:59:59 +0000 mrs. wagon 136738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nskillet: hehe yay!! thank you thank you thank you again :) and yes, I've heard the thing about Asians! One of my friends was just diagnosed and she is suuuuper skinny and health-conscious so at least I know it's not just cuz I'm fat ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136729 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:57:16 +0000 Nskillet 136729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I'm so glad! Women should feel empowered when facing challenges. You are woman! Hear you roar!</p> <p>If you're diagnosed I'll be there for you! Banana was there for me and Ms Mini and so many others on these boards and it changed my entire perspective on things. Plus, it is so easy to eat healthy when it's for you and your children/families health. At least it was for me!</p> <p>I know some tasty recipes too! </p> <p>Also, didnt know if you knew this but for some reason Asian women are more likely to be diagnosed with GD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136715 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:50:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 136715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nskillet: thank you sooooo much for this!! it really makes me feel almost all the way better and I do think I can do it if I am indeed diagnosed. And your way of putting it (that this pregnancy is just a little extra sweet) is so cute. I do like to think that my baby girl is going to be a sweetheart and maybe this is why my body can't handle the sugars this time around...!! hehe. Thank you again and I'm going to be re-reading all of these comments all day long :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136699 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:43:28 +0000 Nskillet 136699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Girl, I know how you feel! This is exactly where I was at where you are in your pregnancy! 30 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, feeling great during my pregnancy with the exception of feeling very tired after eating carbs/sugar, and literally being a fruit, candy, carb, and cake monster! All I wanted was Capri sun and cake lol! I went for my 1 and failed considerably 176 with my OB considering 130 the safe range. I came home and cried. Mostly, because of the inconvinience of it all the added OB appts, the finger pricks I was terrified and the off limit foods. I was already obese before getting pregnant and was SO dissapointed that my body could be failing me or my baby. </p> <p>Weird part was the glucose tests DIDN'T make me feel like poo like so many women complained. I felt fine! I took the 3 hour and also failed that and was diagnosed with the dreaded GD. I again cried and felt horrible but then my DH was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a week after me and it made me stop feeling so sorry for myself. I was determined to control my sugars with diet and also be a support system for my husband who was diagnosed with a permanent form of diabetes, not pregnancy version.</p> <p>Once I educated myself, I was shocked at how silly I was being. Finger pricks are painless if you change your lancet frequently and just becomes routine. I was shocked at how poorly I was truly eating and also how GOOD I felt once I got on the "diet". Also, I hate the word diet. It isn't a diet, it's just a way of eating! With GD and diabetes in general there is this huge misconception about "off limit" foods when the reality is you can eat everything and anything it just has to be in moderation which truthfully EVERYONE should be doing! So no, I don't eat cake daily anymore lol but I do have some on occasions and holy crow does it taste amazing when I do!</p> <p>I mainly eat cheese, HB eggs, lots of raw veggies, nuts, high fiber whole wheat toast, and then larger portions of protein/veggies to balance out my carbs. I check my blood sugar 4 times daily and if I have a high reading I think about what I ate and adjust for next time. I'm never hungry, always satisfied and I've only gained 7 whole pounds my whole pregnancy. I'm almost into my 38th week and have been diet controlled no insulin needed my whole pregnancy not that insulin is bad if needed.</p> <p>Any complication during pregnancy sucks. Our bodies are going though so much as it is who wants to deal with your baby being big cause your body can't break down the extra sugar your placenta is making? Trust me I feel you! But it truly isn't as bad as it seems and so many woman deal it. </p> <p>Put it to you this way, this pregnancy you're just a little extra sweet :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136678 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:36:28 +0000 mrs. wagon 136678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: whole grains and veggies... got it!!! thank you... :)</p> <p>@Alivoo01: yes! a little annoyed that I won't feel good ordering anything I'd normally order, but obviously this is a nice wake-up call to just eat HEALTHIER!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136665 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:32:48 +0000 Alivoo01 136665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree on not fretting just yet as you still have the 3 hour test to prove it negative! Hang in there, and know that we're all here to cheer you on and support you in every way! *hugs*</p> <p>That's awesome you're having a nice lunch with your hubby though! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136656 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:29:38 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 136656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I was like 180. Little trick to help you pass, eat really healthy between now and the 3 hour-- diet full of whole grains and veggies. I did that and sailed through the three hour and then maintained those changes through the rest of the pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136644 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:23:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 136644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: ooh really?? I was hopeful til I heard the 173... then my heart dropped. But if you flunked big time then maybe I still have hope :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136641 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:22:46 +0000 mrs. wagon 136641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: @chrispygal: thank youuuu!! That's really how I felt last night... I didn't want to even look at Wagon Sr. and I just feel like my body is a huge disappointment, even though I know I have no control over it. I keep thinking back to how I eat, and even though I'm not the healthiest eater 100% of the time, I'm really not eating very differently than I did with Wagon Jr. And I only started out 5 lbs heavier than I did with him! But then again, every pregnancy is different and I am 3 years older now. I guess every pregnant mom just wants everything to be perfect and blames themselves for every little imperfection... even if it's yet undiagnosed! :) Thanks again for the support! I'm gonna look for that old thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136640 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:22:38 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 136640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I big time flunked the 1 hour and did fine on the 3 hour. Don't lose heart! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136632 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:20:21 +0000 chrispygal 136632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really down too when I thought I might have GD and felt sooooo disapointed in myself. So I know how you feel - it is hard. I started a thread and got some great support here from a couple of ladies with GD so check out that thread. They both honestly said it was not that bad and felt the way they were eating was great. No one wants to get GD for sure, but it really seems like it's fairly easy to control. Good luck with the test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136624 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:17:34 +0000 winniebee 136624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww, so sorry that you are going through this!! I hope that you do pass the three hour test!</p> <p>I think it's really hard when something goes "wrong" in pregnancy. I had a totally wonderful and normal pregnancy until 30 weeks (and you know my story from there). I had a difficult time accepting that my pregnancy was no longer "normal," that my body was betraying me, and that so many other pregnant woman could have normal pregnancies, and that I was somehow a failure. It took awhile to accept that things were different for me, and that that's OK. We all just do the best that we can do protect our LOs and it's ok to cut yourself some slack and realize that not everything can or will always be sunshine and roses. (Hugs)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136613 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:13:57 +0000 mrs. wagon 136613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: thank you so much for this-- this really does encourage me! I was definitely in the overweight category before this pregnancy (not near obese but nowhere near normal) so I can totally see how this can help me with the rest of the pregnancy and afterwards. And hearing that you never felt hungry and had "cheat" times is really nice. Thanks again... again, after my 3 hour test I may be in touch again!! :)</p> <p>@mrsjyw: thank youuuu!!</p> <p>@mediagirl: They said within 2 weeks, but the only time I can make for such a long test is Mondays and this coming Monday I will be coming back on a redeye flight so I don't see it being a good time to take the test. So I'm waiting til the Monday after. Sucks to have to wait so long but I don't want to go alone, and this is how our schedules worked out :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136593 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:07:24 +0000 mediagirl 136593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: aw, I'm so sorry you're so down about it! The waiting has to be hard, did they say why they are making you wait so long to take the test? A close friend of mine had it and the first two weeks were tough but after that, she got a handle on checking her levels and knowing what she could eat and not eat. She didn't have to cut out everything bad, she was able to treat herself once a day (hello, king size Twix bar) as long as she took care of herself the rest of the time. </p> <p>The good news is...it doesn't last forever. Hugs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136589 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:06:25 +0000 mrsjyw 136589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>((HUGGGGSSSS)) No experience, but wanted to send my support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-little-depressed-about-the-possibility-of-gd#post-136586 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:05:43 +0000 MamaG 136586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Wagon: I totally understand where you are right now (I was there too!). But now that I stand on the other side of GD with a healthy 8 month old, I can see where it wasn't that bad and actually was a blessing for me. </p> <p>I started my pregnancy overweight and with a goal from my OB to only gain 15 lbs. That haunted me through my whole pregnancy. With my GD diagnosis and getting a healthier eating plan (I didn't feel neglected) allowed me to obtain the 15 lb goal. Within 2 weeks post pregnancy I was at a weight lower than pre-pregnancy. Most of my pregnancy gain ended up being water retention. I recognize this probably isn't your issue, but it's part of why it was such a blessing in disguise for me.</p> <p>Looking back, I also believe I was eating more on my GD diet than before the diet. I never felt hungry. And my OB gave me "permission" to celebrate. She told me to have special days. When my baby shower was, she told me to eat the cake. Just to limit myself to one piece instead of one for me and one for the baby. </p>