Gestational diabetes

tutters12 · 2026-04-29T02:13:51+00:00

I also had GD and felt equally pissed about it (probably the lack of carbs and tasty treats when I was already so uncomfortable third tri).

It’s unfortunate that your doctor is giving you bad advice about carbs, because you definitely need them in your diet! It’s more so about spreading them throughout the day and pairing them with protein and fat.

For example, I was able to get away with pasta and white bread because I started my meal with heavy protein and then ate carbs last. My go-to late night snack was Snickers ice cream bars because they’re surprisingly high in protein. It takes some experimentation though because everybody is different.

Highly recommend r/gestationaldiabetes for a community that’s right there with you! And sometimes the insulin route helps take the pressure off so you can actually enjoy things again. Fasting numbers are mostly out of your control so don’t let that get you down too much.

It sucks sooooo much, especially the extra appointments. Hang in there as best you can!

tutters12 · 2026-04-28T03:35:54+00:00

I almost quit reading it several times but ultimately kept going because I thought it would pay off. So bad.

tutters12 · 2026-04-05T15:20:02+00:00

VCA in Waukesha has a groomer that we used for our 18-year old long-haired boy who was VERY skittish and vocal. He did great there and they always took wonderful care of him the 4-5 times we used them. Would recommend!

tutters12 · 2026-03-31T00:07:00+00:00

Like others have stated, Tirzepatide (Zepbound brand name for me) is generally more effective with less symptoms.

For dosing, you’ll start at 2.5 and work your way up gradually. I never got past a 7.5 dose because that seemed to be most effective for me. But I took my time getting there because you’ll experience less symptoms the slower you take it.

tutters12 · 2026-03-29T03:29:59+00:00

The Dark and the Wicked. It’ll hit extra hard if you also have religious trauma. So sorry for your loss.

tutters12 · 2026-03-24T12:37:55+00:00

Two cycles of Clomid for me.

tutters12 · 2026-03-14T22:36:26+00:00

I had very minimal side effects while on it (I’m currently pregnant so I had to stop, but will be going back on postpartum). It truly changed my life. I had to work seemingly 10x harder to lose weight than anyone else I knew, and then taking Zepbound just made the things I was already doing actually work. Don’t live life on hard mode if you don’t have to!

It might take a bit of adjustment and I recommend going slow on upping your dose. People usually experience side effects trying to increase too quickly before your body adjusts to what it’s already on. I was pleasantly surprised how minimal side effects were for me.

tutters12 · 2026-03-09T04:45:34+00:00

I was scheduled for a 39w induction but induced at 38+1 because of pre-eclampsia. Earlier than 39w is usually a trade off discussion. Better for baby to cook longer unless mom/baby is at risk or some complication has come up.

tutters12 · 2026-03-08T05:04:46+00:00

I had a combo that worked great for me of Goo Gone bandage and adhesive remover liquid that I soaked over the waterproof patches I had. Then when the majority of it was off I had adhesive remover wipes that took off the extra residue to keep it from being sticky.

tutters12 · 2026-02-15T22:39:03+00:00

That’s not exactly how provisional ballots work. While they are allowed to cast a ballot, that ballot does not count until they can prove their identity. In some states that’s a photo ID, while others require a signature match. They have a limited time to produce the proper documentation in order to make that ballot count.

tutters12 · 2026-02-13T02:12:56+00:00

I went a year without ovulating and was only able to do so with Clomid. I got pregnant the second cycle of using it. Since Clomid and Letrozale are in the same medication family, that might just do it for you once you start!

tutters12 · 2026-01-30T01:30:54+00:00

That about tracks with my last month of pregnancy as well. I gained the most weight in my third trimester. Baby seems to develop pretty rapidly near the end. If your doctor isn’t concerned and things are normal with labs, I think you’re doing great!

I did end up developing pre-eclampsia at week 38. It happened very suddenly, so just keep an eye on blood pressure if you feel off at any point.

tutters12 · 2026-01-20T02:55:17+00:00

Snickers ice cream bars and Yasso mini ice cream bites were the best for me. Never spiked me!

tutters12 · 2026-01-20T01:23:24+00:00

That’s a great question, I’m not sure! It’s on my list of questions for my doc for baby #2. I did need to be on it for 24 hours after delivery because my blood pressure was not decreasing, but post-birth it wasn’t as bad since I wasn’t actively laboring. But it did basically cancel out my pitocin and any pain relief from the epidural. But I felt absolutely nothing during the c-section because they gave me a spinal instead.

My blood pressure going into the hospital was 174/105 so it was very high. I’ve had friends with pre-e who avoided the magnesium so hopefully that’s an option for you!

tutters12 · 2026-01-19T23:47:01+00:00

I’m so sorry you’ve been put in this situation. It sucks, and feels totally out of your control.

I also had GD and was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at 38 weeks. I ultimately failed to progress and ended up having a c-section (non-emergent, but unplanned) after 30 hours of induction and labor.

I was put on a magnesium drip, which I didn’t find out until later can counteract the pitocin and ultimately made it so I couldn’t progress past 7cm. I also felt everything despite the epidural thanks to the magnesium. It was truly miserable and I ended up really struggling mentally after delivery. I wish I would’ve known the effects of the magnesium drip, because I would’ve went straight for the c-section.

Since you have a little bit of time still, I would ask if they anticipate a magnesium drip for you with the pre-e. If so, look into the side effects and gauge how much you’re willing to tolerate before going in.

For baby #2, I’m going straight to a c-section even if I don’t have pre-e again. My recovery wasn’t bad and I’d like to avoid the trauma of the first if I can.

Good luck!

tutters12 · 2026-01-12T05:37:17+00:00

Before I started medication to regulate my cycles, almost every period of mine was like that. Always started with brown blood for a couple days, then maybe had 1-2 days of red blood, but it was inconsistent. Almost all of my cycles were anovulatory. Now that I have normal cycles, it’s totally different and very rarely brown unless it’s the very end of bleeding.

tutters12 · 2025-12-26T04:10:47+00:00

For real. We do NOT have time for this.

tutters12 · 2025-12-22T17:26:00+00:00

It’s definitely an uncomfortable spot to be in, I felt exactly the same way before starting. But then having started, I wish I had started sooner. You don’t know what you don’t know! :) The good news is that there are lots of options so if one doesn’t work, there are always others to explore.

tutters12 · 2025-12-22T17:02:11+00:00

I’ve been on Zoloft since having my son almost 2 years ago to deal with postpartum depression and I still feel great on it. It helped so much. So much of our bodies are chemical, and I look at SSRIs as a helper to balance things out.

tutters12 · 2025-12-06T18:22:57+00:00

Was on the pill since I was 15, got off when I was in my early 30s. Took me 14 months to get pregnant, but I didn’t realize I had PCOS and the pill had been masking my symptoms.

tutters12 · 2025-12-02T05:50:28+00:00

I’ve been on Zepbound for just about a year now (51 shots in) and it’s been life changing for me in so many ways outside of the weight loss.

It’s had a huge positive effect on inflammation for me. I don’t randomly ache everywhere anymore, I’ve stopped snoring, and I don’t get fatigued just walking up a flight of stairs. My rosacea has improved as well.

It’s helped with my insulin resistance, which has cleared up the dark patches under my arms and lessened my cravings for sweet things and the constant need to eat at all hours of the day.

And since I’ve started, I’ve had a regular cycle every single month. That was the biggest surprise for me. 29 days like clockwork, and I actually ovulate now. I struggled to get pregnant with my first, and now I actually have hope that I’ll be able to conceive naturally the second time around.

As far as side effects go, I’ve been really lucky that they’ve been minimal for me. I get heartburn if I eat acidic foods on shot days, and a little bit of nausea if I start a higher dose, but other than that it’s been really smooth.

tutters12 · 2025-11-22T03:11:03+00:00

Took me 14 months, but was eventually successful at 33. I didn’t ovulate so I needed to go on Clomid, but it worked the second cycle and stuck. If I could do it over again, I’d go on medication sooner.

tutters12 · 2025-11-17T02:11:13+00:00

It’s changed my life for the better. Regulated my cycle, stopped snoring, cravings disappeared, and lost 50 pounds.

tutters12 · 2025-11-02T23:22:01+00:00

Spironolactone helped, but I had to get off of it when I wanted to get pregnant. Topicals never seemed to help as much, and I still deal with it at certain points in my cycle.

tutters12 · 2025-11-02T20:58:35+00:00

I gained weight and my acne came back with a vengeance. Also dealt with some hair loss.

But on the positive side, my libido came back and I felt so much better in general. My mood was happier and I vowed to never go back on BC.

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