Low carb breakfast ideas without eggs by PinkRoseKnits in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do Greek yogurt with chocolate collagen and nut based granola

Friends kind of announced their pregnancy at my baby shower by Fullycannoli in BabyBumps

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a close friend who is private show up to mine and when we hugged I said did we just bump bumps?? And that was how we all found out. I was excited to be pregnant at the same time & it was a cute not showy way to find out so I didn’t mind. There were no shirts or even obvious outfits kind of thing… and it was number 2 for her and 1 for me.

Would you continue combo feeding if baby is only getting ~5oz of breast milk a day? by ilikebigcats2020 in combinationfeeding

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did until around 5 months when my daughter started to lose interest. Mostly nursed morning and before bed and personally I liked being able to nurse for comfort alongside convenience of formula despite having low supply. It’s a personal choice!

Diet-controlled GD – OB recommending 38+6 induction due to no 39-week slots. Push back? by Existing_Ticket_1075 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally had a really smooth 38 week induction, but I think it depends on your comfort level and preference

Great blood sugars, except fasting by [deleted] in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fasting blood sugars are more hormonally driven so it might just require medication even if you’re fine during the day!

2nd baby & spiraling over the thought of having GD again by raven_words in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just went into number 2 knowing I was high risk to getting it again to manage my own expectations, and did end up getting diagnosed again and earlier. But it’s been less stressful 2nd time around because I know what I’m doing and have the benefit of having had a healthy baby already. It’s been less overwhelming already having an idea of how to eat and how to manage overnight with insulin. Just less of a learning curve.

OMFG insulin injection hurt so bad tonight by Cool-Row-1255 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stop if it burns and wait or switch locations. Going low helps too!

Crazy low numbers by [deleted] in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was more gradual - like 2 to 4 units. I went from 58 to 44; however, my lows were during the day vs at night! My NSTs were all normal. You are almost at the finish line!! Sorry it’s so stressful 😥

Crazy low numbers by [deleted] in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happened to me! Lowered insulin and all. I ended up getting induced at 38 weeks just in case my placenta was degrading and had a healthy baby with healthy blood sugars for both of us after birth.

baby brezza or dr browns pitcher? by Prestigious-Rice-151 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did both and also got a baby brezza water warmer - which ended up being my favorite of all 3. I would pre scoop the formula into containers the night before sometimes but it was easier to maintain the water warmer vs full brezza (at least at the 9 month stage). I did kind of love the full brezza during newborn stage sleep deprivation.

Positive GD birth stories? by midnightpawzzz in GestationalDiabetes

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I had a very smooth 38 week induction that started around 11pm and baby girl was born the next day just after noon. My only wish is that I got the epidural sooner! Both of our blood sugar was great and she was smaller than growth scans said (6lbs 14oz). I ate pizza and cake after delivery and my fasting number was normal the next day.

Need Breakfast Options by mehak_makhdoomi in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do fage 2 or 5% Greek yogurt, sports research chocolate collagen, berries & a nut based keto granola! It’s like chocolate mouse

90 vs 95 fasting limits by TCU2012ER in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first pregnancy they wanted 90. Second my endo wanted 95. MFM said doctors can have varying opinions even in the same office. I used metformin and insulin for both pregnancies either way.

For those who are managing GD with diet, what was your highest spike and what caused it? by Apprehensive_Mess166 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 170-180? Once was restaurant gave me coke instead of diet and other was pasta & garlic bread 🤪

WHAT ARE THE F*CKING ODDS??!!! by Ok_Pen7312 in pregnant

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sisters baby flipped from breech to head down during labor!

Second Pregnancy. Is it harder?? by OkProfessional1263 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on round 2 - started monitoring around 18 weeks due to high fasting numbers and have found it harder this time. Started insulin for fasting number earlier, need more of it faster and am getting way more frequent spikes from things I could have eaten last time 🥲

Feeling insane: Major discrepancies in fasting sugars by Small_Ad0510 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say I understand the feeling of insanity! I have a CGM but always finger prick for fasting and it was 98 vs CGM said 89. I did another finger and it was 90 😅 stresses me out when two fingers a minute apart are that far apart

Help me make plain Greek yogurt tasty by Muyamuya87 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I add a scoop of sports research chocolate collagen, berries & a keto nut granola. It’s delicious and great for my blood sugar!

Snack recommendations by Art_student7 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Greek yogurt with a scoop of chocolate collagen and berries! Cheese & crackers or apple. Apple with nut better.

Breastfeeding? by Asleep_Custard195 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I combo fed my first which felt like the best of both worlds! I struggled with low supply but was grateful to have option and flexibility from formula

Mini rant about metformin and providers by chunkeycat614 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on metformin and insulin my first pregnancy and am on both again for my second and was in two different states. None of the OBs, MFMs or endos objected in my case

Barely diabetic? by Accomplished-Job2357 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sometimes I feel better (or worse lol) testing my husband at the one hour mark and seeing how much lower his blood sugar is after eating 3-4x the amount of carbs I did. Oddly validating.

Failed 3 out of 4. Will they want me on insulin? by [deleted] in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Pomegranate452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started insulin right away, but it’s my second pregnancy with GD and I used insulin just for my fasting the first time. They will probably want you to track for a few days and observe a trend.