Wish things were different

Whew such an overwhelming and emotional day. I’ve been open on here about my gestational diabetes and getting them under control. My breakfast and lunch numbers have been good, but unfortunately my dinner numbers are the highest which is most likely making my fasting numbers high. So now I’ve been put on insulin which is what I was trying to avoid. But at this point anything to make sure my baby is safe and not getting too big so I won’t have to end up with a c-section. I’ve been put on the lowest dose and only have to do the insulin once a day 10m before dinner. I’m still going to work on my diet for dinner because this past week I’ve been eating late and only eating something to put on my stomach so I can take my sugar. All I can do for now is what the doctors are saying and keep checking in being I have have 10w left and this is when baby grows the most. :weary_face::melting_face: My summer goal is a healthy baby and natural delivery. momcozyteamparents ShareTheLoad

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Praying for you momma gestational
Diabetes is so hard! You’re doing a great job and don’t have much longer. Don’t let it upset you that you have to have insulin sometimes your body needs the extra help it isn’t anything that you did wrong so give yourself grace. A tip someone gave me was to eat a small, high-protein, low-carb snack like string cheese, a hard-boiled egg, or a handful of nuts before bed and it can help your body not dump extra glucose into your bloodstream

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You got this mama! I had gestational diabetes with both my babies with insulin. It’s hard and when you get out on insulin you feel like you failed. I’m here to tell you. You did nothing wrong. It’s all hormone based.

Feel free to message me if you need to. I know it can be pretty challenging.

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​It is totally okay to cry and process this. This is a lot to hear. I’m sorry you have to go through with this kind of situation. Here’s a giant virtual hug. :people_hugging:

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Thank you I’m going to try the handful of nuts tonight before bed, I do have some in my kitchen. I start the insulin tomorrow since it wasn’t ready when I picked up the needles. I’m going to see if it helps for tonight well in the am, and I’ll know for future nights.

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I truly appreciate that, it means a lot. Did you give the shot in your side when you did yours? My dietician and pharmacist recommends the side near love handles.

Thank you so very much for that virtual hug and kind words. It is greatly appreciated. :white_heart:

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You’ve got this momma it’s all going to be alright.

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Your welcome. Yes I always forgot which side I did it on too. I ended up writing it down in the book they gave me to track it

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Ok I haven’t seen a book as of yet, maybe once I pick the pen up tomorrow. I’ll see if I see one. If not I’ll do it in my phone. :white_heart:

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My heart goes out to all of you with GD, it seems like so much but you all do it for your baby’s and I’m so impressed by your resilience every day!!! :people_hugging::pink_heart: you are all doing amazing

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Aww this is so hard. I went through this too. Remember your snacks are important and can’t be skipped!

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With my first I got nothing but papers to track with my second the gave me a mini book. Where ever you track your numbers and insulin would work

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See this another thing, I don’t really eat snacks, this baby want full course meals. And before pregnancy I really didn’t eat a lot either. So having breakfast, lunch , dinner and snacks in between is a bit hard.

Ok yeah she did give me a paper, but most likely I’ll do it in my phone like I have with my sugar levels so I won’t forget the paper at home or misplace it.

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Yes I’m just so glad I only have a few weeks left. I’m just ready to meet my baby now at this point. Thank you. :white_heart:

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I’m so sorry to hear you’re having to go through this. I know it must be scary, but it sounds like you are getting things under control. I’m glad you found out though and are staying on top of things. You’ve totally got this! I’m praying for an easy natural delivery for you and a healthy baby! Not much longer to go! You will be holding your precious little baby in no time!

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Yea I know what you mean. It’s hard remember everything! Sometimes I just want to eat without counting and measuring. I hope everything goes smoothly. Watch out for the 32 week hormone rush tho. It can effect your sugar levels. I had to up my inulin at that point.

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You got this!! I’m sure your baby is so ready to meet you too!!! I hope you’re as comfortable as you can be! You got this !! So excited for you and baby

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It truly is a lot, and yes I’ll be so glad to have my son in my arms and it’s all over. It’s so overwhelming.

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