https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:25:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603479 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:08:56 +0000 hummusgirl 1603479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated, HATED that disgusting orange drink for the test. And I'm normally a sugar fiend but that was just beyond. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603432 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:48:42 +0000 Mamasig 1603432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I don't like anything about it except the extra ultrasounds (though my pocket book doesn't like that part). I was upset at the diagnosis. I wish I could just eat what I want when I want. I hate having to plan most of my meals. I also feel guilty when I cheat - and honestly I probably cheat too much. I hate how I can eat a "perfect" meal and my number may come out high,, but I can cheat a little and my number is totally normal. Sure, I've gained less weight but I still wish I didn't have GD!</p> <p>I'm not as upset or paranoid as I was in the beginning, but instill don't like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603276 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:25:57 +0000 lilyann 1603276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: Thank you!! I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well despite the GD. Our summer babies are coming soon! Eeeks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603270 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:23:21 +0000 lilteacherbee 1603270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything you listed! I was PISSED when I got the diagnosis, but after a few days of sulking, I got over it. The diet wasn't too bad once I got used to it and I found that it helped me from gaining a lot of weight.</p> <p>The scheduling of meals and checking blood sugar got on my nerves. Also, whenever I would "indulge" a bit, I felt very guilty...like I was harming my LO :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603265 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:20:22 +0000 HLK208 1603265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyann: yay! I'm hoping you get the birth you want!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603261 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:18:32 +0000 lilyann 1603261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: I actually passed the 1 hour test this time. I was so shocked! My new OB really wants me to stick to a low carb/high protein diet though so I can decrease the chances of a big baby and increase my odds of a successful VBAC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603251 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:15:50 +0000 HLK208 1603251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I also like the diet! For me, it's really easy to stick to even though I usually crave sweets. The protein ties me over so I don't feel deprived of sweets. </p> <p>I'm just hungry hippo though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603242 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:13:16 +0000 HLK208 1603242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyann: do you have it this time too? I didn't have it with my second (well, one number from my test results was borderline so if I did, it was mild - I took my blood sugar anyway and it was always normal so my doctor thought I didn't have it). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603237 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:11:08 +0000 Cherrybee 1603237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really enjoyed the diet (why can't I get myself to stick to it now???) and didn't mind testing my blood sugar at all. I hated all the additional intervention, being induced and having to be on the monitor during labour (thus on my back). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603230 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:08:53 +0000 autumnlove 1603230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: Everything you listed and low/no carb breakfasts, limiting fruit, and keeping a log for the nurses that would check on me every two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603221 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:06:21 +0000 Dandelion 1603221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated that, too. And, scheduled eating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603218 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:06:07 +0000 lilyann 1603218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the fact that my last OB wanted to induce before 40 weeks and told me I wasn't allowed to go over my due date. My failed induction = unplanned C-section. </p> <p>I am sorry you are having to deal with GD :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-the-hardest-part-of-having-gestational-diabetes#post-1603210 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:03:34 +0000 HLK208 1603210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There were a few things I didn't/don't like. Being diagnosed is the first - my numbers were borderline so I didn't want to admit I had it. Second, I didn't like that an induction was mentioned at every appointment during my last trimester (with my first). Last but not least, I HATE waiting every 2 hours to test my blood sugar to eat again. I'm a grazer and I get hungry in the afternoon especially. I try to keep myself busy and exercise but my stomach always growls since I'm use to grazing! </p>