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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
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GD girls need some info?
I got the call I failed my one hour so going for my three hour Monday. I failed my one hour last pregnancy, but passed my three hour. So I'm hoping I'm lucky again this time around but you never know. Getting myself prepared for bad news.
So I'm just wondering what happens after they call you and tell you that you indeed have GD. What is the next step? What do you guys have to do on a daily basis. Meaning how many times do you check your blood sugar. How do you find out exactly what you can eat. Any info is helpful!
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ShhhTTCin11
3 under 3?!
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GD girls need some info?
I just found out on Tuesday that I have GD. I met with thevdiabetes counselor at Madonna yesterday and she gave me eating guidelines, I will have to check my levels 4x a day. It won't be too bad. I hope you don't have to worry about it!
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| Posted 3/14/14 8:33 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Re: GD girls need some info?
You meet with a nutritionist and possibly a dr at an endocrinologist office (or where your OB recommends you go).
You test your blood 4 times a day (wake-up, 1 hour after breakfast, lunch & dinner). You also test your ketones with FMU.
Each nutritionist is different, mine limits my carb intake to:
Breakfast: 15g
AM snack: 15g
Lunch: 45g
Afternoon snack: 15g
Dinner: 60g
PM Snack: 30g
My blood sugar 1 hour after each meal has to be under 120.
I've lost about 10lbs since I was diagnosed and started the new "diet". It will plateau at some point.
I wouldn't worry either way - it's manageable. I had it with my 1st pregnancy and now with my 2nd. I keep thinking of it this way - I don't want a 10+lb baby as I want to keep both our bodies in check to deliver vaginally. My DC #1 was 7lbs 7oz, so it all works out.
Good luck!
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| Posted 3/14/14 10:13 AM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Okay thanks for the info. We will see what happens. My sister had it with all three pregnancies. She said it wasn't so bad either. It's just added stress I don't need while taking care of two kids.
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| Posted 3/14/14 11:18 AM |
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ShhhTTCin11
3 under 3?!
Member since 5/11 2229 total posts
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Coleen
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by PotofLuck06
You meet with a nutritionist and possibly a dr at an endocrinologist office (or where your OB recommends you go).
You test your blood 4 times a day (wake-up, 1 hour after breakfast, lunch & dinner). You also test your ketones with FMU.
Each nutritionist is different, mine limits my carb intake to:
Breakfast: 15g
AM snack: 15g
Lunch: 45g
Afternoon snack: 15g
Dinner: 60g
PM Snack: 30g
My blood sugar 1 hour after each meal has to be under 120.
I've lost about 10lbs since I was diagnosed and started the new "diet". It will plateau at some point.
I wouldn't worry either way - it's manageable. I had it with my 1st pregnancy and now with my 2nd. I keep thinking of it this way - I don't want a 10+lb baby as I want to keep both our bodies in check to deliver vaginally. My DC #1 was 7lbs 7oz, so it all works out.
Good luck!
It is interesting how doctors recommend different things!
I am allowed 30g of carbs at breakfast, 30g for an AM snack, 45g for lunch, 30g for a PM snack, 45g at dinner and 15g before bed.
I don't have to test urine.
Two hours after each meal, she wants to see my numbers between 80&120
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| Posted 3/14/14 11:52 AM |
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Alyssa79
LIF Infant
Member since 10/13 352 total posts
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Triple A
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by ShhhTTCin11
Posted by PotofLuck06
You meet with a nutritionist and possibly a dr at an endocrinologist office (or where your OB recommends you go).
You test your blood 4 times a day (wake-up, 1 hour after breakfast, lunch & dinner). You also test your ketones with FMU.
Each nutritionist is different, mine limits my carb intake to:
Breakfast: 15g
AM snack: 15g
Lunch: 45g
Afternoon snack: 15g
Dinner: 60g
PM Snack: 30g
My blood sugar 1 hour after each meal has to be under 120.
I've lost about 10lbs since I was diagnosed and started the new "diet". It will plateau at some point.
I wouldn't worry either way - it's manageable. I had it with my 1st pregnancy and now with my 2nd. I keep thinking of it this way - I don't want a 10+lb baby as I want to keep both our bodies in check to deliver vaginally. My DC #1 was 7lbs 7oz, so it all works out.
Good luck!
It is interesting how doctors recommend different things!
I am allowed 30g of carbs at breakfast, 30g for an AM snack, 45g for lunch, 30g for a PM snack, 45g at dinner and 15g before bed.
I don't have to test urine.
Two hours after each meal, she wants to see my numbers between 80&120
different indeed!
15 g - breakfast
15 g - snack mid morning
30 g - lunch
15 g - snack mid afternoon
30 g - dinner
15 g - snack after dinner
I have to test 2 hours after breakfast, lunch and dinner and no urine test for me either. These #'s should be between 80 - 120 and the fasting # no higher than 90.
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| Posted 3/14/14 12:06 PM |
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ShhhTTCin11
3 under 3?!
Member since 5/11 2229 total posts
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Coleen
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GD girls need some info?
I wonder if the carb allowances have to do with your weight.
I was overweight starting the pregnancy (180s) so that may be why I get more.
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| Posted 3/14/14 12:13 PM |
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Alyssa79
LIF Infant
Member since 10/13 352 total posts
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Triple A
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by ShhhTTCin11
I wonder if the carb allowances have to do with your weight.
I was overweight starting the pregnancy (180s) so that may be why I get more.
i'm not sure…..I was overweight by like 20 lbs before being preggo but have only gained 20-25 during the pregnancy (I lost weight after starting this diet).
There are days I am so full from eating like this but other days I am ravenous and want more carbs like you wouldn't believe!
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| Posted 3/14/14 12:20 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by ShhhTTCin11
I wonder if the carb allowances have to do with your weight.
I was overweight starting the pregnancy (180s) so that may be why I get more.
I have a few friends who use the same office and we all have the same rules to follow, so it must be the office. I know if you complain you are hungry all the time, they will work with you on adjusting the numbers. As long as I have protein with each snack/meal, I am usually fine, but that's not to say I don't cheat periodically! 
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Serendipity
Summer!
Member since 4/07 7631 total posts
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PrayingWishingHopingALOT
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GD girls need some info?
I have to check one hour after meals and I should be less than 140.
Morning fast should be less than 90
Before meals less than 100
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dazies827
expecting boy # 3
Member since 9/09 2522 total posts
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Chris
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by Alli06
I got the call I failed my one hour so going for my three hour Monday. I failed my one hour last pregnancy, but passed my three hour. So I'm hoping I'm lucky again this time around but you never know. Getting myself prepared for bad news.
So I'm just wondering what happens after they call you and tell you that you indeed have GD. What is the next step? What do you guys have to do on a daily basis. Meaning how many times do you check your blood sugar. How do you find out exactly what you can eat. Any info is helpful!
I am in the same boat as you. With my 2nd I failed 1hr but passed 3 hr. I just failed 1 hr and praying I pass 3 hr next week.
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by ShhhTTCin11
Posted by PotofLuck06
You meet with a nutritionist and possibly a dr at an endocrinologist office (or where your OB recommends you go).
You test your blood 4 times a day (wake-up, 1 hour after breakfast, lunch & dinner). You also test your ketones with FMU.
Each nutritionist is different, mine limits my carb intake to:
Breakfast: 15g
AM snack: 15g
Lunch: 45g
Afternoon snack: 15g
Dinner: 60g
PM Snack: 30g
My blood sugar 1 hour after each meal has to be under 120.
I've lost about 10lbs since I was diagnosed and started the new "diet". It will plateau at some point.
I wouldn't worry either way - it's manageable. I had it with my 1st pregnancy and now with my 2nd. I keep thinking of it this way - I don't want a 10+lb baby as I want to keep both our bodies in check to deliver vaginally. My DC #1 was 7lbs 7oz, so it all works out.
Good luck!
It is interesting how doctors recommend different things!
I am allowed 30g of carbs at breakfast, 30g for an AM snack, 45g for lunch, 30g for a PM snack, 45g at dinner and 15g before bed.
I don't have to test urine.
Two hours after each meal, she wants to see my numbers between 80&120
I was pretty much the same as this. No keytone testing.
I had a 7lb5oz baby at 39w.
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| Posted 3/14/14 9:45 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
Name:
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Re: GD girls need some info?
Posted by dazies827
Posted by Alli06
I got the call I failed my one hour so going for my three hour Monday. I failed my one hour last pregnancy, but passed my three hour. So I'm hoping I'm lucky again this time around but you never know. Getting myself prepared for bad news.
So I'm just wondering what happens after they call you and tell you that you indeed have GD. What is the next step? What do you guys have to do on a daily basis. Meaning how many times do you check your blood sugar. How do you find out exactly what you can eat. Any info is helpful!
I am in the same boat as you. With my 2nd I failed 1hr but passed 3 hr. I just failed 1 hr and praying I pass 3 hr next week.
Oh and I see where both having our third boy too. Just made my appt for Monday.
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