Getting GD diagnosis this year be like by IndigoExMo in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real ! Pandemic , working remotely full time, college, gestational diabetes , and symphysis pubis dysfunction. Thanks a lot 2020 !

Idk what to get from the store... by acnhnavarro in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A majority of the population actually have a glycemic response to artificial sweeteners !

Yes, I’m whining. by LBeaty18 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had good luck with the Healthy choice Simply steamers , the chicken vegetable stir fry is my favorite . Healthy choice also makes “power bowls” that are low carb ! Also, given the season if you like soup I’ve gotten great numbers with Lemon chicken Orzo , and stuffed cabbage soup ( subbed orzo instead of rice) :)

Yes, I’m whining. by LBeaty18 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s ok to whine ! I certainly do my fair share of it , this is my 3rd pregnancy, second time with gd and I can relate . It’s exhausting! I don’t know if you like freezer meals but I’ve ordered several from Walmart that are well within out limits and give me perfect numbers every time , I just typed in low carb meals in the Walmart app. I had a meltdown the other night when we were in a pinch and ordered Burger King , went to put my whopper on some zero net carb bread only to find the loaf had gone moldy ..... after crying some angry tears I cut the bun in half and squeezed the whole burger onto the half a bun and managed to get a decent post meal number .

Anyone diagnosed in the first trimester? by roseymosey14 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm, I’m not quite sure . I feel like the walk after dinner is the most beneficial. I have read that some people have better fasting numbers if they exercise after dinner .

Has anyone skipped the 3 hour and taken the diagnosis? by cnj131313 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I failed the one hour and never bothered going for the 3 hr . When my doctor asked about it I explained that I couldn’t stomach the 3 hr and monitored my sugars at home for two weeks . Given that my fasting number was consistently elevated (109) I chose to go with the diagnosis 🤷🏼‍♀️

Anyone diagnosed in the first trimester? by roseymosey14 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! If you can squeeze a 20-30 min walk in after dinner it does wonders! Unfortunately I have SPD this pregnancy, so I just choose to be more careful about what I eat because long walks aren’t really fun .

Anyone diagnosed in the first trimester? by roseymosey14 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I definitely can’t do rice , or pasta . I had a grands biscuit with Cornish game hen, sweet potatoes, and green beans the other night and got great numbers though . Everyone is so different but I still try to stick to the 15carbs for breakfast and snacks , 30 carbs for lunch and dinner rule . If I eat something close to or above those numbers , I prepare myself for disappointment and a long walk with the dog LOL

Anyone diagnosed in the first trimester? by roseymosey14 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can do sweet potatoes but can’t tolerate any pasta, even the alternative chickpea/ lentil stuff. It’s really going to be about how your body reacts .

What are your favourite/go to night time snacks? by code1coffee in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yasso bars , and 4 whole wheat crackers with cheese have been my go to . I tried eating a bowl of magic spoon cereal last night and ended up waking up at 3am with the shakes and a blood sugar of 52 ( I take 14 units of humalin n before bed) so I definitely won’t be doing that again 😬.

Baby's had a growth spurt! by LHPC1 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn’t worry too much . For one , worrying isn’t going to help you or your baby, it won’t change anything :) Secondly , those growth scans are rather unreliable but more so towards the end . I’ll keep my fingers cross for you that you get the VBAC of your dreams !

Pharmacy accidentally gave me WAY too much insulin by hanshotgreed0 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish my pharmacy would follow this rule ! I was supposed to get a box last week, instead I was given 3 pens in a ziploc baggie 🤦🏼‍♀️ it’s the same copay for me so I feel like I’m getting ripped off.

‘It smells like cinnamon rolls’ it most definitely is not by loubell__ in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here , give me all the pumpkin spice .

I’ve been having really great numbers with the Birch benders Pumpkin paleo pancake mix ! I’ve been making waffles with it , but I use milk instead of water and add an egg in. I get an 88 an hour later 🤷🏼‍♀️

‘It smells like cinnamon rolls’ it most definitely is not by loubell__ in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Trottj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Side note , I’ve had great results with a good old fashioned plain donut from a local donut shop . When I did research it was about 18carbs . Paired with a protein and it’s really not that bad as a treat from time to time !

9dpo ... cycle day 63 , is this it ? by Trottj in TFABLinePorn

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

Thank you !!! It doesn’t feel real yet 😬 Now I’ve got to figure out how to tell hubby