i still haven't heard back from my OB - could it be not as bad as i thought? could i be maybe boarderline? if it was important wouldnt she of gotten back to me by now?
it may have been borderline. does your ob normally take a while to respond to your calls? i guess it was a friday & she may have had someone go into labour? but it's no big deal if it is GD - if you're worried, just eat as healthily as possible & go easy on the sugar - there's good info on the diabetes websites (national & state). a couple of days will be ok
yeh it was the long 2hr test! and i know she did have to deliver a few bubs! just thought that if it was of any concern that she might of gotten back to me on it! guess its not a case of life and death tho - and i am seeing her on Wednesday for my appt! Thanks Sloane! im just very anxious!
Andie - thankyou heaps for your re-assuring words! glad that GD didn't cause any problems for you!
MamaSpice - thanks heaps! off to check out that thread! oh to have a carefree pregnancy!!!
csab - how are u blood tests going? have ur levels been high?
Skybie - wow thanks for replying - some very reassuring words there - definalty with the advice that its the insulin that makes bub big! hopefully i can stay off that! i have an appt with OB on wednesday hope i can be as strong as you and tell her not to mention inducement or c-section! cause i really don't want either!
i obviously havent had GD, lol but i know that because insulin is a growth hormone it causes the placenta to have a shorter lifecycle, hence the early inducement. i know that most hospitals give u the option of very regular monitoring (ie every second day) if u decline the early induction so they can keep an eye on how the placenta is functioning and move quickly should they need to.
im not sure if its the same if u dnt end up on insulin though, wish i could be more of a help
How did everything go? Did you hear back from your OB?
My BSL's have been mostly within normal range, some nearing the top end of normal range, and my very first one was low. Yesterday's seemed to be the highest I have had in days though with one high. Ive been pretty stressed, so trying not to stress as much. lol.
How did ur pregnancy go with GD?
I had a great pg and controlled my GD with diet and walking for approx 20 mins 5 out of 7 days per week. No insulin needed.
Did u have bub early?
No, I went up until 40+9
Was bub big?
7lb5oz and 48 cms long
Did u have a virginal or C-section?
'Emergency c-sect' following failed induction. My choice for induction - no pressure from OBS at all to have c-sect. In fact he was against it since my GD was under control.
Did they have to monitor u while in labour? if so what did that involve?
I was monitred due to being induced - nothing to do with the GD
Was everything ok with Bub when born? Was everything okay with you during labour and after?
100% fine with both me & DD. I actually wasn't allowed to eat not long after being induced, so from approx. 10am then ate after DD was born at about 7pm and felt fine. They did check mine & DD blood sugar levels for (I think) 24 hours after DD was born. I then had a follow-up test approx. 6 weeks after DD was born to ensure I hadn't developed Type 2 diabetes (which I didn't)
I found GD easy to control whilst pg & believe that the walking helped significantly. The only time I had issues with blood sugar levels was either stress related or eating too high GI foods (ie: white bread). It took me less than fortnight to work out what I could & couldn't eat. Definately got to the GD chatter thread cos that had som handy hints. Best of luck
I had GD in my first pregnancy and while it was annoying to have it, it is only a few months you have to watch what you eat but it does make you eat healthy and you are not likely to gain as much weight :-) I controlled it with diet. Once you get your mind around the principles of it and stick to low GI foods, it is not that difficult to do. You end up eating 3 main meals and space out your snacks as you have to test your 2 hours after every meal.
As for your questions:
How did ur pregnancy go with GD? - I had a great pregnancy TBH
Did u have bub early? - only one week early
Was bub big? - no. I had a girl and she was 2.6kg. I did the GD diet pretty strictkly
Did u have a virginal or C-section? - vaginal
Did they have to monitor u while in labour? if so what did that involve? - I was monitored but only because I was induced (as waters broke but labour didnt start spontaneously). I was hooked up to a monitor but because of the epidural I couldnt move around anyway. Being induced was painful I found.
Was everything ok with Bub when born? - Fine. She went to the nursery for a bit so they could test her blood sugars but she was ok and was back in my room after a couple of hours
Was everything okay with you during labour and after? - Labour was fine, very relaxed though i had an epidural from early on.
With my 2nd baby I didnt get GD, but I had to have an emergency caesarian. I was dreading having a caesarian and thought it would take ages to recover but TBH I recovered soooo much quicker than the vaginal birth. If I had to say which was better I would say the caesarian!
There is also some info on the diabetes australia website and the glycaemic index website. It is really worthwhile seeing a dietician or a diabetes educator (through the hospital) - they tell you exactly what foods you should eat and what you should avoid.
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