I found out that I didn't pass my fasting blood sugar test. Which means I have Gestational Diabetes. Well, actually, I passed the initial test. But, when I drank the sugary, sugar drink and tested an hour later...I didn't pass. My blood sugar was 186. Passing is 180. I even took my co-worker's advice and didn't eat a cupcake 2 hours before the test! I didn't have this with Gracie, so it was quite a shocker.
Now I have to check my blood sugar level four times a day, and work on tweaking my diet. I'm quite motivated because I want to do everything I can do to ensure that Karis is healthy. But, I would rather not have to deal with this!
The Lord is the strength of my life!!!
Here's some really happy news, the friend I had you pray for back in January, gave birth to her twins yesterday. As far as we know, the babies are doing well and so is Kelly! Thanks again for your prayers.
awww, I am sorry : ( I feel bad now I was shouting out about passing mine! I have to retest at 20-24 weeks. I have a feeling I will be right where you are. Hang in there! Great news on Kelly!
ReplyDeleteGirl! I had it too. It wasn't horrible. I tried the diet for 2 weeks and still needed a low dosage of metformin. Just make sure you monitor the blood sugar and watch the sweet and carbs. I had to make sure I ate right after I got up once on the meds. Otherwise my blood sugar was too low in the morning. You'll do just fine. I just kept thinking of what I went through to get to that point and everything I put in my body (or didn't put in it) was for my little one. Best of luck
ReplyDeleteoh, lovely friend. i'm so sorry. ; ( well, upshot is that it's just a handful of weeks left to go, thank goodness they caught it, and you'll get to open up your palette to a whole new way of eating! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that! What a pain, but all worth the hassle in the end. I hope diet changes are more than enough to control it.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this, but at least it's only Gestational and will go away after Karis is born!
ReplyDeleteAwww :( so sorry to hear that about the gd. I have diabetes so I have been under a very strict diet and testing at least 6 times a day since before we found out we were pregnant. So with that said if there is anything I can help with I am here for you!!!! I will give you a little hint for a sweet treat that isn't carb loaded- take chocolate graham crackers (YES chocolate ones:) break in half, put cool whip (not the sugar free etc... the regular kind) on one cracker, then top with the other cracker, wrap it up and put in the freezer. YUM YUM good its close to an ice cream sandwich.
ReplyDeleteAgain I am here if you need anything. THINKING about you and praying for you and your little one:)
Aww, so sorry to hear...I hope it is mild for you. I am glad you know a head of time so that you will not risk a larger birth weight baby.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this, Krisa. I know it is a bummer. Another friend of mine had it too. I think she said it wasn't too bad once you get into the swing of things. I absolutely love the name you picked out for your girl. Karis is beautiful!!! Can't wait till we all have newborns to show off!!
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