https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:23:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808460 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:31:52 +0000 snowjewelz 2808460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember I was always able to have 1 slice of wheat bread with peanut butter. It took some trial and error to find out what spikes my sugar and what doesn't. Other than that, just as much protein as possible! Eggs, avocado, cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808437 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:49:27 +0000 youboots 2808437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cottage cheese </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808433 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:26:46 +0000 ShootingStar 2808433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate protein bars, kind bars, an English muffin with PB or an egg McMuffin from McDonald’s. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808419 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:13:30 +0000 autumnleaves 2808419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: I didn’t have it with my second pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808418 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:11:44 +0000 autumnleaves 2808418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crustless quiche or eggs with a ww English muffin. Avocado toast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808354 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:12:13 +0000 jhd 2808354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I haven’t had GD, but I would recommend checking out Whole30 breakfast ideas. Tons of inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram etc </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808329 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:32:42 +0000 MamaBear87 2808329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: i wonder if they miss a lot of people who actually have it by allowing the walking? My lab made me sit and do nothing cause otherwise you were helping lower your numbers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808327 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:19:28 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2808327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: I was pretty surprised that they let me walk around. My doc mentioned that if 2 out of the 4 blood draws failed, then I failed the whole thing. My 1-hour number was the one I failed again. Fasting, 2- and 3-hour I passed no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808324 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:13:22 +0000 MamaBear87 2808324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: when we started trying I was hunting all the ways to try and avoid it. Now that we're most likely on to cycle 7 trying I will take the gd and be practically happy about it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808323 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:10:28 +0000 MamaBear87 2808323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: interesting that they let you walk and passed you with one failed number. Usually anything over fails you and you aren't supposed to walk during as it lowers your numbers. Sounds like you had yourself covered by eating well though. My little had zero issues also </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808320 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:57:37 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2808320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my second pregnancy, I started off on a better footing by eating better. When I went for my initial 1-hour test, I failed, and they sent me for a 3-hour. After each blood draw, I walked the halls of the hospital, and I failed 1 out of the 4 blood draws, so they passed me. I continued to eat a GD diet, but I was thankful not to have to stick myself 4 times/day.</p> <p>Ultimately, it was genetic for me. Both of my boys came out 6lbs, 13oz, and their blood sugar checked out fine. My blood sugar immediately returned to normal once I went for my pp review. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808316 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:48:42 +0000 autumnlove 2808316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: i had it with my 2nd and 3rd! :-( But I know a few people that did not get it again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808315 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:45:56 +0000 MamaBear87 2808315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: did you not have it with subsequent pregnancies? Gives e hope maybe I won't have it again. We're ttc number 2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808313 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:44:59 +0000 autumnlove 2808313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: thanks for the suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808311 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:40:07 +0000 MamaBear87 2808311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: doesn't really matter i was just curious. Water and walking were huge helps for me as well.<br /> I would go meat and egg protein heavy with a smaller carb serving at breakfast if that's the meal she's having trouble with </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808306 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:34:50 +0000 autumnlove 2808306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: GD i think? She was diagnosed by an A1C blood exam around 12 weeks. It was borderline so her dr told her to follow gd guidelines for the rest of her preg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808303 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:30:58 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2808303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had GD with my oldest, and I would do a whole wheat english muffin with chunky peanut butter on top. The key is to balance any carb with protein. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808302 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:29:25 +0000 MamaBear87 2808302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: does she have gd or diabetes? I just ask because it's unusual to have gd before around week 25 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808299 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:22:51 +0000 gingerbebe 2808299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Taking a 10-15 minute walk after eating always brought my numbers down very quickly. Its a simple and easy way to control for spikes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808293 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:08:43 +0000 autumnlove 2808293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: ooh that is a good idea. I will let my friend know! I think the foods (oatmeal with fruit, toast with nut butters) that worked for her in her first and second tris are causing spikes now. I think she is around 28-29 weeks along?</p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808277 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:19:27 +0000 tinyperson 2808277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: The goal is reduced carbs (sugar is one component). When I had GD, I was given a net carb goal for each meal/snack.</p> <p>It's also less about "permission" than it is about how your body processes different types of carbs. In my case, bread (even sprouted wheat), pasta and rice spiked my glucose numbers, but I could tolerate fruit and dairy carbs, even first thing in the morning. So I was doing plain, whole milk greek yogurt with strawberries every morning. Lattes made good snacks for me. I did eat a lot of eggs and sausage/bacon for breakfast. </p> <p>@autumnlove: What about a frittata with veggies and cheese? I've been eating those for breakfast myself lately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808263 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:34:44 +0000 Shantuck 2808263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is the goal to have little to no sugar? I've never had GD but I eat almond butter (just almonds and salt are in the ingredient list) on Ezekial's sprouted grain toast all the time. I also make avocado toast (avocado, lemon juice, a little salt, and crushed red pepper) on Ezekial's sprouted grain bread. The sprouted grain bread has a low glycemic index so I'm assuming that would be permitted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808259 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:19:10 +0000 Ajsmommy 2808259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate eggs and sausage almost daily when I had GD </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808258 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:16:50 +0000 MamaBear87 2808258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: gd is all about balance. So wheat with pb would totally spike my numbers but might work for someone else </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808257 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:15:54 +0000 MamaBear87 2808257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't eat eggs. Which is the worst with gd </p> <p>I ate 2 breakfast sausage, a slice of cheese and a piece of low carb toast. I also had to wait until after my morning numbers to have my one cup of coffee. </p> <p>I also drank 32 Oz of water with breakfast and at least 16 after every other meal. That helped alot. </p> <p>Breakfast is by far the worst to try and figure out for gd. I just ate the same thing every day. It sucked but got me good numbers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808255 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:09:05 +0000 erinbaderin 2808255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is it that you’re looking for, high protein? What about wheat toast with natural peanut butter? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808246 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:02:35 +0000 BadgerMom 2808246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eggs - usually scrambled or hard boiled</p> <p>Breakfast sausage</p> <p>I'm drawing a blank from there... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-breakfast-ideas#post-2808241 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:53:29 +0000 autumnlove 2808241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What did you eat for your early morning breakfast? I had GD twice and I only remember eating lots of egg whites with salsa. </p> <p>My friend is totally stumped for GD breakfast ideas. Do you have any suggestions? She can’t have milk, yogurt or fruit until later in the morning. </p>