So yeah, I'm now officially a gestational diabetic. Joy joy. Ahhh, the things I'm already giving up for you, child. ;) That's okay, mama needs to be a little more healthy anyway. Not that I was really unhealthy before...I really haven't gained much weight at all...I'm just one of those lucky women who happens to develop it-doc said a lot of it is just luck of the draw. Why can't I win the lottery or something fun like that!
I had my first visit with my dietician yesterday morning. I didn't know exactly what to expect. They want to get everything under control quick, so we hit the ground running. I now have my own little glucometer...I kinda wish it was one of those cute little stylish colorful things, like a mini ipod...a mini ipod with teeth that sucks your blood and makes you agonize over every single little carb... ah well. Tis life. And hopefully we'll only have to deal with it for 9 more weeks! Every time I've tested so far, I'm not even close to being over the limit, so we're going great. Although I am spilling ketones, so I have to call my lovely dietician again later today to see what I need to do about that. Ironically, it means I'm not getting enough calories (I think). Hmm. So I'm eating a really healthy balanced diet, how am I not getting enough?! I really have a new admiration for people who have to live with this everyday. Granted I've only lived with it for about 18 hours, but geez. It's kinda stressful! As of right now, I'm confident I won't have to end up taking insulin. I think I'll be able to control it with diet just fine.
The only concern I have is for little punkin. I just hope she stays healthy. Babies with diabetic mothers tend to be bigger babies...don't you get any funny ideas little girl! We are actually measuring a bit small. At my 30 week checkup, I was only measuring at 28 weeks...not a bad thing...we're still growing at the right pace. I gain about a centimeter each time I go in, which is right on track.
So that's our latest adventure. I know, it's pretty thrilling stuff... :) I'm not sure what the next weeks will bring. Lots of visits with the dietician. I get to go see an endocrinologist. And my next regular visit is the 27th. I'm a bit curious to know if they are going to do another ultrasound...I'll keep you posted!
Oh, and I'm hoping to share my birthday with a new little member of the family today!!!!!! C'mon little Cameron/Ella!!!!! Ty and Ashlee's precious little babe will be here in the next day or two!!! We're super excited to be an uncle and an aunt!!!!
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Hey now! Nothing wrong with big babies!! Both my girls were HUGE! Hayden weighed in at 9lb 13oz and Belle was 8lb 10oz and 3 1/2weeks early! Hayden couldn't even wear home the cute newborn outfit we had for her!! Sorry to hear you're one of the 5 in 100. I'm sure the other 95 women thank you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for no insulin. Take care of yourself and that little angel!!
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