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@Adira: They said I didn't, but my appt was so early I never ended up eating or even drinking anything! They did take an extra vial to send to the lab for more testing. But either way, even if my # came down some, I def still fail for sure! I always thought it's not a bad thing to have to change my diet anyway, so I'm not even sure why I feel so distraught. I already feel better ranting over here!

@whenoceansrise: Thanks love I feel much better now. I was trying to hone in on what exactly I was feeling; I think it's just that sense of I did something bad and I failed myself/baby. But yes, the actual process wasn't bad at all! That minute when the machine is getting the # was def intense tho!

@Adira: I did eat a ton of pasta the night before so I'm not sure if that would've spiked up my # too. There are a few posts about fasting/eating healthy before the test in the GD forum... I'm combing through them now for info haha!

@Adira: I have the diabetic counseling next Thurs so I'll share what I learn! I don't think I can much carbs at all, esp since my # is so bad. I guess I'm glad I ate all that pasta before the test? lol

@snowjewelz: you should learn at your counseling that you need to balance your eating. Do not eliminate carbs! That's a big misconception of diabetes. You actually need to eat carbs! You will be asked to eat three meals a day and three snacks. You will be given a number of carbs to eat at each of these times. You should always try to combine a protein with the carbs.

More than likely you will be asked to check your blood sugar four times per day. first of the morning (fasting) and then two hours post each meal.

The second vial of blood they took was likely to check your A1C levels.

I promise it is manageable. You will just need to be more aware of what you are eating and when. You will probably even feel like you are eating MORE on the diet than you were previously.

I had GD with my first pregnancy and have it again this time. I was tested and diagnosed earlier this time around. I was tested at about 18 weeks I believe so I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks already.

I can't control my fasting blood sugar (which is the hardest to control with diet) so I am on meds, but it's just a pill that I take every night with dinner. I had this same issue previously.

I know it's very overwhelming and upsetting, but I promise it is completely manageable and you will be fine.

@MamaG: Thanks for the tip! Mine didn't say I needed to fast at ALL but suggested I didn't carb load immediately before the test. Glad to hear what other's have suggested/done!

ETA: I had my A1C hemoglobin tested I BELIEVE when I went in for my initial bloodwork around 9/10 weeks. They said it was to give them a better idea of whether I was likely to develop GD in the future or not. I know that those tests came back normal though, but I'm not sure if they would be different now at 20+ weeks pregnant.

@Adira: Your A1C could be different now, but who knows. So much of what drives GD is hormones. My GD was completely gone as soon as I gave birth last time. Unfortunately, I'm at higher risk for type 2 diabetes now because of having GD twice and I will have my A1C checked routinely going forward.

@snowjewelz: I certainly am not all knowing, I just fully understand how overwhelming and hurtful the diagnosis is. I felt exactly like you the first time. It was a very stressful thing to go through as my number one objective was to stay off insulin shots. And I found the dietician to be mean. Hopefully you get one that is much nicer.

This time around is different, I don't stress as much but I do get frustrated when I get a high reading that doesn't make sense.

The one suggestion I do have is to understand your insurance. Those little test strips are EXPENSIVE (approximately $1/each). And when you are testing 4/day that's about $120/month. My insurance will only cover 50 strips per month unless I'm actually on insulin, then they will cover more. This is the minimum requirements under ACA.

My dietician recommended the Wal-Mart brand glucometer and supplies this time when I whined about the cost. The brand name is Relion Prime and it is considerably cheaper (though not typically covered by insurance). The strips are about 18cents each. I use this now, skip the insurance completely and pay for it all out of pocket and still come out way ahead.

So definitely understand your insurance in this case if you want to try to save some money.

@MamaG: I most definitely do not want shots either; I hope that with diet and possibly medication, I can get get by! And I'm sorry your dietitian wasn't nice! I'm anxious to see how the appt goes.

And thanks so much for that insurance tip... That hadn't even cross my mind yet! I guess I'll have to call insurance after the appt and compare to see what works out to be cheaper.

@magnolia: Thank you! What you went through was crazy! But you are spot on about how it makes us feel as moms; like someone we've failed or we're not good enough.

@AngelicOne: Same here - overweight and my grandmother has diabetes, so the odds are against me! Thanks for letting me know what you ate for breakfast!

@AngelicOne: Yah, for good insurance. I'm glad your insurance is much more beneficial. Mine unfortunately, just plain stinks. Last time I didn't know I had options so I just sucked it up and paid the high prices. This time I was smarter and asked That's awesome that your doctor only has you testing 2x per day as well. Unfortunately, I'm still on 4x (was on 5x for a little bit to make sure the meds I'm on weren't too strong).

@snowjewelz: that sucks. Sorry Hun. It could be a good thing as you will be so aware of what you are eating so won't be tempted to eat loads of crap! I need to sort my diet out. I haven't had my blood tested since my 10 week appointment... Il have to ask about that.

We are headed to the Midwest for some family time and vacation! Hope everyone has a great week.

@magnolia: have fun!

@snowjewelz: I'm sorry to hear I have heard that some women just acquire it being PG, I'm sure you will ok! Prayers it's nut to bad to prick your finger!

@snowjewelz: oh man I'm sorry!! I am sure it is upsetting but perhaps look at it as an opportunity to eat very healthy the rest of pregnancy?

@MrsScallop: Glad the appointment went well and you left feeling positive! Bummer the baby wasn't as cooperative as he could be though to get more definitive answers. I'm hoping for the best!

@FaithFertility: have fun!!!

@FaithFertility: sure why not! We out the baby Einstein jumper on ours and got it. You can use it at around 5 months

@FaithFertility: Registering is so much fun! Hope you had fun!! We didn't end up putting much on our registry for when Xander got older, but it certain makes sense! Then maybe you won't get five million things of shampoo like we did!

@cheert16: I can't use any of the shampoo I got from my shower because it aggravates Xander's eczema! Hoping I can use it on baby #2 because I literally have like 4 full bottles of the stuff!