https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:38:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727724 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:48:03 +0000 Ajsmommy 2727724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it second pregnancy, no signs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727701 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 07:52:02 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2727701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I was worried about the same thing. Sooooo thirsty. I am high risk because my dad and brother have type 1 diabetes. Because my dad has T1D he was able to check my sugar for me. He just switched a new needle into his finger poker thing. Know anyone that could do that for you? Everything was fine but I was so thirsty... stilll am and the babe is 10 months old. I drink a lot of water too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727686 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:43:47 +0000 Kemma 2727686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I was only six weeks into my third pregnancy when my blood sugar went haywire, I tested two hours after eating some sandwiches made with white bread and my number was sky high, no wonder I felt awful after eating them!</p> <p>OP - my only symptom with my second pregnancy was a spike in weight gain at 27ish weeks but I wasn't surprised about the diagnosis because I'd had a borderline test during my first pregnancy and I'm pretty sure I had developed undiagnosed GD by the time I delivered (it also runs on the maternal side of my family). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727683 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 01:04:09 +0000 Cherrybee 2727683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it both times and I had no symptoms either time. In fact, I have never felt so well as I did in my first pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727679 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:35:34 +0000 littlejoy 2727679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starlitsky: @Banana330: She told me this after having my first baby - haha, not while pregnant!! My other midwives are so gentle and kind ... this one is just old and brutally honest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727638 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:17:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2727638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had it with both pregnancies; no warning signs. P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727620 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 19:18:26 +0000 starlitsky 2727620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: wow she wanted you to lose 20 lbs while pregnant?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727530 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:11:25 +0000 Banana330 2727530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I'm surprised your midwife said that to you! My midwives never even weigh me! No help on the gestational diabetes front, but I have been much thirstier this pregnancy (with darker urine too) and I usually drink a ton of water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727513 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:56:36 +0000 littlejoy 2727513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: My one midwife (who is 65 and very blunt) said "Your BMI says you're obese. You need to lose 20 pounds." :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727430 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:38:29 +0000 youboots 2727430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: my understanding is diet can't prevent GD but if you do have it it can keep you from having to take meds.</p> <p>I'd push for an early test.</p> <p>If you do have it I can help you figure out testing and everything.</p> <p>And you are not overweight you are perfect and gorgeous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727409 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:11:45 +0000 littlejoy 2727409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: The movement after eating is my goal right now. I had a rough first 20 weeks and did nothing. Now that it's nicer out, my goal is to walk at least once a day. Thanks for the reminder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727397 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:00:39 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2727397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it with my first son, but not with my second. I think I passed the 3-hour test by the skin of my teeth with my second, so I kept watching what I was eating anyway. I think that if you're concerned, cut down on your sugar/carb intake for now and be sure to walk after every meal. You have another 2 weeks until your test, so I wouldn't push for it any earlier, especially if you didn't have it with your first. </p> <p>I also didn't have any warning signs except that my mom has Type 2 Diabetes. I'm a relatively small, and active person, so I was pretty shocked when I was diagnosed with my first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727394 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:58:40 +0000 avivoca 2727394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: Honestly the two weeks aren't really going to hurt either way, so I would wait for the testing. You can buy test strips and meters from the pharmacy (I suggest the store brand, much cheaper than OneTouch) if you'd like to get a sense of how you are doing, but ask your midwife. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727389 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:54:58 +0000 littlejoy 2727389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @tinyperson: My first thought too, but I am diligent about my water. I drink at least 100 oz a day (always have) ... wondering if my pre-pregnancy 100 ounces should be closer to 120 now?? </p> <p>I will really focus on how I feel after eating this weekend. Wonder if I should press for testing earlier? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727385 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:52:57 +0000 tinyperson 2727385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had it twice and had no warning signs. I agree you're likely dehydrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727381 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:45:55 +0000 avivoca 2727381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I had GD both times. The first time, I had no warning signs. The second, I felt so bad after eating pancakes at 11 weeks that I tested my blood sugar and it was 150 two hours after I ate (they like it to be 120 or below). I opted to take the test early at 20 weeks and I did have GD again.</p> <p>It's likely that you are dehydrated. I had to drink 80-100 oz. of water while I was pregnant or I would get insanely thirsty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-gestational-diabetes-2#post-2727377 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:43:09 +0000 littlejoy 2727377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you have any warning signs? I'm so thirsty (25 weeks) ... like, SO THIRSTY all of the time. All of my urine tests have been normal, and my GD test isn't for 2 more weeks. Not sure why I'm fixated on this right now (I am slightly overweight, but didn't have GD last pregnancy). Just curious if anyone had a feeling they would be diagnosed.</p> <p>*edited: I drink at least 80-100 oz of water a day. </p>