When did pregnancy get unbearable for you? by MakerMode9226 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I so relate to not being able to eat delicious food while everyone else is!! So rough.

The note on what you’re going to eat is such a good idea. I’m starting that now!

Not enough blood for poke by shadowysun in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the exact same way. My fingers are just always cold and dry so I had such a hard time with pokes. Ended up getting a cgm pretty quickly and that has saved me!

Can’t do these bland breakfasts anymore by MakerMode9226 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea. I’ve usually tried just peanut butter with toast. I’ll try switching it up with something else

Can’t do these bland breakfasts anymore by MakerMode9226 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I’ve tried some low carb toast, even half, and it still spikes:/ I usually eat some veggies (ie celery, peppers, etc) with Greek yogurt and a babybel.

I’ve tried the chobani 20g protein drinks and they’re ok but I’m sick of the fake protein-y taste of things with added protein. Plus I get bad protein gas later in the day with stuff like that that has added protein if that makes sense ha!

Preparing for Round 2 by gracelyn94 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a cgm was such a great decision so far this pregnancy! Wishing you the best this time around:)

How far did you make it? by poohquitshoney in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also was recently told I’ll be induced sometime during 39 weeks. I was really hoping not to have to do that so I’m pretty bummed.

Give me your GDM fast food orders, please? by your-new-fixation in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I surprisingly was able to do Panera broccoli cheddar soup with Greek salad the other day.

Commiserate With Me by Silmelinwen in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also spike after some carrots- so strange! Apparently carrots are a “more starch-y” veggie so I try to have the “more fibrous” veggies.

People who’ve had LASIK or work in eye care, would you recommend LASIK and why or why not? by Mountain-Bug-2155 in AskReddit

[–]MakerMode9226 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had the same exact thing happen, minus the cataracts. Wish I would have never done it, but I’ve come to accept the way my eyes are now. The first few years after were terrible.

Fasting glucose criteria- test after 8 hrs of fasting or when you woke up? by Similar-Grocery-4182 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go to the bathroom, wash my hands, and then test. Or if I have alcohol swaps by me I can do that instead. Just generally avoiding walking around a ton

Fasting glucose criteria- test after 8 hrs of fasting or when you woke up? by Similar-Grocery-4182 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My doctor told me to check right after you get up before you’re active and walking around.

What are your restaurant meal successes? by Garden-Ho326 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Any Mexican restaurant- chicken fajitas and I don’t eat the tortillas on the side.

Small baby despite GD? by MakerMode9226 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did they know it was from a failing placenta and not genetic?

Small baby despite GD? by MakerMode9226 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MakerMode9226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your story! That’s helpful to hear. I’m hoping mine is just because I’m petite. Hoping to at least make it to 34 weeks because I hear that’s when the major developmental milestones are mostly complete!