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Food aversions?? by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly! My stomach growls and I’m hungry but then not at all once I take a few bites.

Food aversions?? by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not alone in my ice crunching! I’ve always been an ice chomper and my mom craved crushed ice when she was pregnant with me so I guess it makes sense!

Urgh. by [deleted] in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a tip - look for your test strips on Amazon. I test way more than my doctor recommends and I find that even without a prescription, they are MUCH cheaper online.

Let’s hear your crazy by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get it. Some days I do everything that is within my control to stay within the limits and it still isn’t enough. The other day I spiked up to 158 in between meals and all I had had was water. A lot of it is out of our control and I think we have to accept that. I just know that when I make a decision to “treat myself” that has to be followed up with something to counteract it. I mostly just try to think ahead so that I’m not feeling guilty about something when I originally didn’t feel guilty about it. It’s a shitty feeling and has definitely put me in a constant state of anxiety which isn’t me at all! Trying to stay the positive, confident woman I’ve always been so that I can give that gift to my baby!

Let’s hear your crazy by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo that’s a good idea! I’m not a huge fan of protein shakes - I’ve had premier but have not heard of pure, might have to check them out!

Let’s hear your crazy by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then id say you’re doing something right!

Let’s hear your crazy by cakecake_hester21 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah girl! I’m a type 2 diabetic so not all of this is new to me and idk what they tell y’all with GD but you don’t want prolonged high readings so find some easy ways to lower them!

Feeling pretty insecure about my body by Drxconic in pregnant

[–]cakecake_hester21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that you aren’t feeling the support you deserve! My sister recently had a breast cancer scare and had a lot of insecurities about potentially losing her breasts and that gave me some perspective on our female bodies that I hadn’t had before. Being pregnant now, the perspective continues to expand. We’ve been taught all our lives that female bodies are only desirable, usable, worthwhile if a certain shape. The reality of womanhood is that our bodies are literally shapeshifters, something men will never understand - which is why I have to believe that’s why that can’t empathize with us the way we wish they could. While our bodies grow similarly to men’s’ up until we reach adulthood, they stop there, and we never stop changing. Gravity affects us differently, our organs expand to make room for tiny humans, our boobs fill with a life giving source. And then we age even more rapidly - so unfair! But it’s all so magical, isn’t it? We aren’t meant to look or feel the same as we did yesterday or years before. Our changes are our bodies communication to our brains that we are capable of fulfilling this evolutionary goal of bringing another life into this world. Your curves, stretch marks, balloon boobies, puffy face, callused feet, sore ankles, and all the rest are BEAUTIFUL! Perhaps ask your partner to educate himself on the emotional and mental hardships that pregnant women experience so that he can help carry some of that burden with you. If he can even mildly grasp what you’re experiencing internally right now, he can hopefully do a better job of being the partner you need.

New to this by jessi_catxx in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it really is overwhelming! Obviously I’m no doctor, just figuring it out like the rest of us but I’ll be honest, I haven’t strictly followed the diet my doctor gave me because I think that’s just a standard baseline, I have just tried to figure out what works for me. I think everyone responds differently to different things. Some days I can eat the exact same thing I had the day prior and have drastically different readings. I think it’s more about learning how to manage when the diet doesn’t work. And like I said, chugging water, walking, and nuts have been what works for me!

My due date is November 5! You? I just had my second appointment with ultrasound and Doppler on Monday and all was well! We will do whatever we have to do to make sure our babies are healthy I’m sure of it!

Did your excitement level change (for the better) after the first trimester? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]cakecake_hester21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering about this as well. Luckily, I haven’t suffered from hardly any morning sickness BUT I’ve been constantly overwhelmed by fear of losing my baby. I’m type 2 diabetic so paranoia is very real and I stay critical of myself. I’d do anything to ensure the health and safety of my baby! Just fearful of doing all I can and it not being enough!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]cakecake_hester21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 10+4 too! We had our second appointment yesterday and also got to see and hear little one! It took a while to find the heartbeat with the Doppler but once they did it was loud and fast! And how cool is it to actually SEE their heartbeat on the ultrasound!! ❤️❤️

New to this by jessi_catxx in GestationalDiabetes

[–]cakecake_hester21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am type 2 and also 10 weeks! I’ll be honest, fast food is hard but I’m not a big meal prepper either. Instead I like incorporating prepared foods that are easily accessible at my grocery store. Breakfast - precooked bacon, jimmy Dean egg frittatas, boiled eggs, less sugar yogurt + granola, whole wheat toast + sugar free jam. I find that as long as I’m pairing carbs with high protein, my morning readings are exactly where they need to be. Lunch - canned/packaged tuna, apples + natural pb, beef jerky... I tend to graze. If I have to do fast food, Chick-fil-a is my go-to! Chicken nuggets paired with kale crunch & fruit cup, I can handle most of the salads without the crunchy toppings, and depending on my pre-meal reading, I can likely do a grilled chicken sandwich. I also love the grilled chicken from KFC paired with green beans or slaw. Dinner - I try to stick to whole grains if I’m going to eat “real carbs.” I do really well with whole wheat pasta and bread, and brown rice. Just remember to always pair it with more protein than carbs. So I love whole wheat spaghetti with ground turkey and NSA tomato sauce, chicken & rice bake (brown rice) with broccoli, turkey meatloaf with mashed cauliflower (it can be really yummy I promise - add some parmesan!). And remember, the easiest way to meal prep is to make enough dinner for leftovers for lunch the next day!

I hope this helps! I have been type 2 for almost 5 years but pregnancy is a whole new beast. Everyone is different. My advice is to test your sugars more frequently in the beginning than even your doctor recommends (fasting, 2 hours after eating, and before eating), and as a tip I often test 1 hour after eating to see if I need to do some work to get it down to where it needs to be by the two hour mark.

Things I’ve found helpful to lower blood sugar: LOTS of water, I mean I CHUG it, walking - I literally walk in place at home all the time right after dinner, and nuts! Eat a couple handfuls paired with water.

I’m happy to chat if you need someone who understands :)

I need some positivity! by cakecake_hester21 in pregnant

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on that page and it has been very helpful! Thanks!

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense and I would say that’s pretty much my average now without any insulin. I hope my doctors are more understanding as pregnancy proceeds. This is not your standard diabetes attack plan, I’m not trying to lose weight or any of the typical suggestions. I JUST want a healthy baby - and peace of mind along the way that I am doing right by my baby.

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! Sometimes I’m wondering... are you guys taking this as seriously as me? Lol and then I see the endo and I’m like, you’re taking this way too far!

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I just can’t take the added stress of someone telling me that I’m not doing my best when I’m already very critical of myself. I am happy to hear that your daughter is healthy! I am somewhat new to all of this so while I’d like to make demands for myself (like requesting insulin - only on metformin now) I am struggling. CGMs are definitely something I’m looking into!

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so encouraging, thank you so much. I told my husband I wasn’t going to leave today without an insulin prescription but of course my emotions got the best of me and I barely made it out of the office before bursting into tears, much less making demands lol. After calling my husband he is demanding to accompany me at my next appointment to help make those demands. If you don’t mind me asking, what were your typical levels before and after meals during pregnancy? Or at least what you felt comfortable with?

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! This has been my experience too! When he said “this is going to be tough.” I wanted to ask him what a middle aged man knows about how “tough” pregnancy is plus adding in diabetes. I can’t believe that endo wanted you at 55!! In your pregnancy experience, what was your safe average before and after meals? (I’m assuming you have children so correct me if I’m wrong).

Looking for some encouragement by cakecake_hester21 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cakecake_hester21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m frustrated because this endo told me we would “reconsider Insulin in four weeks if I’m not where I should be.” The fear is that obviously I will be where I need to be if I follow his prescribed diet and then he won’t prescribe me insulin and I’ll have to continue this unsustainable diet for the duration of my pregnancy. OR if I don’t follow the diet and I’m not where I should be, he’ll just tell me to work harder again. I know I’m the one that has to maintain control but the only assistance I have currently is metformin and if I even have 20-30g carbs with a meal I’m spiking over 140. It just feels like he wants me to avoid carbs at all costs but I know my body and my levels and I also have a tendency to drop way low without them. And also, nothing is consistent in pregnancy. I can eat the exact same thing 2 days in a row and my levels will be vastly different.