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adnorel
	Age: 32 Country: USA Province/region: Texas City: Partner: Tony Children: Yes, 2 Pregnant: No Occupation: Claim's Examiner/Peace Officer
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14-10-2008 - Coping with Gestational Diabetes

My mood while writing this blog:
annoyed

Well the verdict is in....Gestational Diabetes is the judgement. Hehe. That verdict makes this pregnancy seem like there is no end. 3 1/2 more months seems like forever when you know you have to worry about everything you put into your body even more. At this time I'm just on a strict diet and if my body copes well with that then it will stay that but if not then it will be Insulin time. This soooo sucks. Everything I eat is CARBS CARBS CARBS. Breakfast will be my biggest challenge though. I like cereal, poptarts, Ham/Egg/Cheese Croussants w/hash browns. The list of CARBS continues on. And no juices til after lunch and then very little if I choose to have some. They want me to get more excersize...urgh. It hurts to walk so who wants to do something even more than you already have to when it hurts.....Not I. I about cried today when I went to take my pants off because lifting my leg using those lower abdominal muscles hurts sooo bad. I think this is why I have never dieted before...I can't handle it. I like taking the easy way out like phenteramine works well for weight loss. hehe. Oh well...I can do this...I just have to keep telling myself I can do this...No it's, I WILL DO THIS!!! It's for the baby and myself and I don't want a big baby either. I would like to have a 6 or 7 pound baby this time and of course not have any of the problems associated with GD.

2 Comments on Coping with Gestational Diabetes

bezzi44 - Thursday, 16 Oct
You can totally do it. Just think positive, think of your end goal - healthy mamma and baby - and take it one meal at a time. Seriously, don't think about dinner while eating breakfast. Instead of thinking about what you're missing out on, focus on how strong you are being by eating the right things! You will do it!

louie8 - Wednesday, 15 Oct
adnorel-I cried for three days when I was diagnosed with GD during my pregnancy. I lost four pounds in two days! Breakfast was my hardest meal but it is now six years later and I'm eating my same breakfast. 2 eggo waffles, 2 turkey sausages with butter and sugar free syrup. It totaled 30 carbs. I tried a few syrups before I found one I liked. I loved milk but had to give it up. I can honestly say it was the best way to give me a wake up call. I was forced to eat right and it became a habit after a couple of months. I loved my pasta but learned you can get the least carbs by having egg noodles. Remember meats and dairy for the most part are good. Careful with fruit and veggies....they can be deceiving. Email me anytime if you get stuck on a meal. Oh yeah, if you like Mexican you can do alot with that. Honestly adnorel you'll feel better once you get adjusted. Best of luck! :)

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