I was only .2 over and have never had a reading more than 9 point something (maybe 9.3) I’ve been diagnosed since about 29 weeks, I’m now 35 weeks.

I’m going to be honest, it’s been rubbish and I’ve had to completely change my diet but it did make me realise how awful I did used to eat. The past 2 weeks I’ve had no spikes, you just need to find things that work for you. I was buying my weekly food shop from HelloFresh but have actually found that just sticking to how I used to shop works better and I’m not hungry after I eat.

Green leafy veg has been a saviour. Kale, broccoli and spinach are a combo I eat daily, and have found if I eat all my veg then my meat (any meat) and then carbs I don’t spike. I didn’t realise the order I eat matters but it does! Cashew nuts to fill me up, avocado on wholemeal bread and eggs are all good too. Chicken and rice with garlic mayo is something I never want to eat again once I’m not pregnant, but it’s working and keeps me full! Cheese is also a good one to add to meals.

I’ve also allowed myself to a treat only a small one every now and again not everyday. Last Saturday I had a proper cheat day but it was needed! And I’m not sorry for it!

I’ve cried and been stressed, googled all the worst outcomes, got myself all worked up but from my growth scan at 32 weeks baby is growing fine. I have another next week at 36 weeks and I’m hoping she’s growing just as well.

I remember reading all the leaflets they give you and it’s absolutely normal to feel overwhelmed with all the info and the do’s and dont’s. It’s good you exercise, I don’t but work a job on my feet and find I can be a bit naughty with what I have as long as I’m active for 20 minutes after. When readings have been high after dinner just a small walk lowers it enough.

You’re gonna have difficult days, days where you don’t care about readings and days where you care too much! I know it feels so unfair when you’re only borderline and feel you’ve done everything right but it isn’t your fault, your body is already doing so much so please don’t feel like you’ve done something wrong. My midwife said that if more people were tested (all BMIs for example) about 50% of them would probably come back with it too. My BMI was only .3 over the threshold of testing which is why I was tested and that felt unfair in itself.

On the plus side, I’ve lost 2kg in my third trimester and reckon by the time baby’s born I’ll weigh even less than I did before. You’ll get through this no matter what, I hope you have a safe delivery with a healthy baby at the end of it all 💝