https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:42:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399828 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:04:03 +0000 Cherrybee 2399828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QBbride: It was diet controlled. I was on metformin, too. My numbers were impeccable. I was heartbroken when she said they were going to induce anyway (I was painfully strict with my diet because I wanted to avoid induction) but it sounds as though they had picked things up on the scans and NSTs that they just decided not to mention. It was clearly the right decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399823 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:43:21 +0000 QBbride 2399823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Were you on insulin for your GD or was it diet controlled? I think insulin can age the placenta faster.</p> <p>I don't think women with GD need to ALL be induced at 38 weeks. It depends on how your placenta is functioning. NSTs can help determine that, and that way maybe you don't need to be induced if it's working well and baby is growing normally? </p> <p>(I'm in no means disagreeing with what happened last time - sounds like E was small and it was a good decision to get her out!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399820 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:35:46 +0000 Cherrybee 2399820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: Yeah, but I was 10lb heavier than pre pregnancy weight 2yrs later when I fell pregnant with #2. I really should have kept up with the healthy eating after the GD went away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399766 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:39:00 +0000 MrsLilybugg 2399766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: thank you so much!! I'll definitely wall you. I have my test scheduled for first week in January - that's amazing that you were only 4 lbs over pre-preg after having the baby!!! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399760 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:28:17 +0000 Cherrybee 2399760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: I started my GD diet at 30 weeks last time. I had gained 10lb in the first trimester and I cant remember how much in the second.... but the day after I had my baby I stepped on the scales and I was only 4lb over my pre-pregnancy weight! If you are diagnosed with it and need any help with the diet, just shout up. Id be happy to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399726 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:39:45 +0000 avivoca 2399726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: Yes, but the big thing is that I felt better once I was on the diet and my glucose was regulated. Plus I learned to like a lot of new foods. I need to get back to that, my sweet tooth is out of control now. Good luck! I hope you pass your 3-hour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399725 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:30:07 +0000 MrsLilybugg 2399725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: wow that's amazing !!! Thank you! So the potential for my losing weight at least will make me "feel better" if I fail<br /> 3-hour test. I should just follow the " diet " regardless after New Years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399679 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:06:58 +0000 avivoca 2399679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: Hi! I started the GD diet at 29 weeks and had lost 10 pounds by 34 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2399655 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:27:20 +0000 MrsLilybugg 2399655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I know this is an old post, but... when did you start the GD diet? I am about 27 weeks and have a feeling I have GD. I failed the one-hour glucose and am scheduled for the 3-hour one. Baby has been consistently measuring ahead by 1-2 weeks and I read that GD babies are often large. I'm curious about the "losing 10 lbs when you started it" and wonder if that's possible for me this late in the game! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359515 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:27:05 +0000 winniebee 2359515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of this!</p> <p>My first son was born 5 lb 5 oz and 17.5 inches at 38 weeks - went into labor naturally but had been on bed rest for preterm labor.</p> <p>My second son was monitored for size throughout the whole third trimester - weekly ultrasounds. At 38w it was determined he hadn't grown since 36w so I was induced....he was 5 lb 6 oz and 19 inches. </p> <p>I think I just have gestational small babies (my mom had small babies, my MIL had small babies), but I think it's better safe than sorry if it's determined the baby is not thriving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359502 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:24:36 +0000 avivoca 2359502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I had to learn to love sweet potatoes, eggs, etc. What helped me was paying attention to portion sizes. I was able to eat cereal for breakfast by measuring everything and having a half-serving of milk, I ate lots of fruit, eggs, and my lunches were basically salads with avocado to help me feel full. I lost 10 lbs. in a month when I started the diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359499 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:22:16 +0000 Cherrybee 2359499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I pretty much resort to the Atkins diet. So boring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359492 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:19:00 +0000 avivoca 2359492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: It really is! One thing that helped me was being extremely familiar with diabetes. My husband is Type 1, so I had a lot more knowledge about what I needed to do/what I could eat or not eat than the average person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359489 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:17:51 +0000 Cherrybee 2359489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: That sounds like a healthy baby with no issues whatsoever! Well done mama! Its hard to control GD effectively. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359485 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:15:06 +0000 avivoca 2359485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is really interesting to hear. Most of the time you hear about providers pushing to induce with GD because of the fear of a large baby. My GD was also impeccably controlled through diet, but I was not induced and my 40-weeker was 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. when she was born. The placenta also appeared to be fully functioning and intact when I delivered. It's something I'll talk with my midwife about next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359474 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:09:34 +0000 snowjewelz 2359474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 39 weeks and DD came out 6 lbs 4 oz. The dr that delivered me said that I shouldn't have been induced either. Since I plan on trying a new OB next time anyway, I'm gonna ask about this for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359263 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:36:10 +0000 tinyperson 2359263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I probably will bring it up. I'm assuming I'll end up with GD this time around too, so I'll have lots of extra monitoring at that point... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359213 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:28:43 +0000 Cherrybee 2359213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: It might pay to mention it at your next appointment..... My OB is doing lots of extra monitoring (+ the asprin) and, in my experience, its unlike the NHS to spend money unless there's a genuine reason to. I'm sure your OB has it all under control though - it might be because we have so little monitoring here unless something crops up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359211 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:24:49 +0000 Mamasig 2359211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician said in her experience GD babies have been smaller than non GD babies. In my case it was true - DS1 was 10 1/2 pounds while DS2 was 7lbs 3 oz. My GD baby also came earlier because of low fluid - the placenta already seemed to be failing. I never thought about it being GD related. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359200 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:55:56 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2359200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I've heard of this. My first was IUGR that was diagnosed late in the pregnancy. In my case they didn't know the reason but I did a ton of reading and that is definitely one of the possible reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359180 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:53:52 +0000 tinyperson 2359180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I had GD with my first and had a c section at 38 + 5 because she was breech. It was estimated at my last scan that she would be 7.5 lbs, but was actually only 5 lbs 8 oz. I've only met with my OB once so far this pregnancy, but nothing's been mentioned re size for this one...</p> <p>No complications or issues related to her size though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359170 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:37:48 +0000 gracecat 2359170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, this is news to me too! Glad you learned about it eventually, but it seems like it was poor communication on your first OB's part. I always just assumed GD caused big babies too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-and-iugr-tiny-baby-any-experience#post-2359154 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:08:24 +0000 Cherrybee 2359154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw my consultant obstetrician for the first time yesterday. I was referred (from midwife care) because I have GD again and also because my last baby was "small for dates" at 5lb 15oz, 39 weeks. </p> <p>I have spent the last 2.5 yrs fully believing that E was induced far too early - my GD was impeccably controlled. But my new OB accessed my records today and told me that the decision was made to induce me because the baby wasn't growing. With GD, she told me, the placenta sometimes packs up. For some reason, my previous OB didn't tell me, she simply said it was protocol to induce at 38 weeks (and she said that via one of her team - she never actually came into the room herself). </p> <p>My new OB has prescribed asprin to help the placenta work better and extra growth scans. I will definitely be induced by 38 weeks. My OB said that this would be the preferred option anyway, with my history of rapid birth. </p> <p>Does anyone have much experience of this? I'm kinda scared - but also super humbled. I've spent all this time blaming my OB for E's weight, when actually she might have saved her life. Whoever heard of GD causing tiny babies as well as large ones? :happy: </p>