August 2017 babies! The final thread!

[PeanutButter]

Charli go to the appointment and ask if you can have another one after your cold clears up. I assume you'll speak to a consultant/dr while your there. Push them to let you have another. X

H4R thanks for the nut substitutes! X

 

[tashap]

Charli - is push for a 2nd test (if you can bare it again) as that's not far over and as you say you have a cold x

 

[Rose83]

Aww miss Charli sorry to hear that. I know it's probably not what you want to hear but as my dad is a diabetic I kind of know a bit about blood sugar and a normal person with no issues should really maintain a level around 5 so although you are only a little over the top end I would say it sounds like you do have a definite problem with it and I'm fairly sure a cold couldn't manage to increase it that amount. Basically the sort of science behind it is that when you drink the sugary drink your body produces insulin to cope with it but with diabetes that doesn't happen properly so your level shows as high.

As I said they gave us an hour and a half lesson when I went for mine on Wednesday. So they explained that you will have no ill effects from having gestational diabetes as its not the same as normal diabetes. They said it's only very rarely that gestational diabetes is treated with insulin and most people control with diet alone although a few do have to take tablets. They said when you go to the clinic appointment they will talk to you about what you eat and when and teach you how to keep your levels lower. For example they said that although say two weetabix and a banana is a healthy breakfast that might be enough to send your sugar levels high so someone with GD would be advised to eat the weetabix then eat the banana as a snack an hour and a half later. They said they are realistic and don't expect you to just stop eating everything you like to but it's about doing it in moderation and learning a bit more about the sugar content of things - for example a bottle of fizzy drink contains 11 teaspoons of sugar but so does one of those fridge chocolate milk shake drink things so they said you can easily be taking in masses of sugar and not even be aware.

In terms of the baby they explained that the sugar your body isn't coping with passes straight to baby so the baby gets chunkier due to the excess sugar but is also so used to it (if GD is uncontrolled) that when born they basically go through withdrawal and maybe have to go in special baby care with a drip and stuff because no matter what feeding method you use a newborn baby has the stomach the size of a cherry so they can't take in enough to give them the sugar hit they've got used to. They said there shouldn't be lasting problems but that obviously no one wants their baby to end up on a drop straight after they are born.

Hope that gives you a bit more info until they explain it all at your appointment - I guess that's maybe why they've decided in my hospital to give you some info before you get your results so you have some knowledge about it as soon as you are told. Hope you aren't worrying too much and definitely ask for a second test if you don't feel confident in the first x

 

[MissCharli]

Thanks Rose, that's a lot of info.

I'm not sure what happens at the appointment tbh, I guess I'll be told everything then. Though I don't like the way that it's just like ring up for results and then worry about it for nearly a week I'm glad I rang back and spoke to a midwife though, even if she wasn't one that works in that area. I will mention the fact I had a cold, my mum (ex midwife) thinks it may have made a difference.

I don't know how raised mine is in comparison to other people that have it, does it mean it's mild? Idk? I guess I have to wait until the appointment to find out more, I guess it's not urgent because I haven't been told to do anything in the meantime. I don't do well without knowing all the info lol, and not a lot was given to me before or during the appt. Maybe the way they did it for you was better, if a little annoying!

Is it just the sugar in food I need to look for? Or total carbs? Like the pitta bread I had at lunch had 1g of sugar but 30g of carbs! I'm pretty good at the dieting to lose weight thing (which is why I'm not a huge fan of lecturing) but obviously this is different? The last couple of weeks I've naturally cut back on lots of sugary things anyway, I just haven't fancied things a lot and my appetite isn't huge.

I have had my blood sugar tested before (not with a GTT) and it has always been low! I haven't put on loads of weight either so I guess I was just a bit surprised as well. I've been really lucky so far and pregnancy has been easy for me, so I think maybe it was too good to be true! I know I'm overweight and I feel like I've brought this on myself

I have calmed down a bit about it now, I guess I needed to get my head around it. I don't want him to be poorly or too big. I guess they won't let me go overdue now either? Which is a definite silver lining, gotta stay positive lol.

 

[MissCharli]

Thanks PB, Tashap and H4R, really glad I have you ladies for support! x

 

[MissCharli]

It says on here a cold can affect it:

http://www.medicinenet.com/glucose_tolerance_test/article.htm

I'm not sure if that is a decent source, but a few others say it can as well. I will see what they say about it on Thurs.

 

[Lolie14]

Is it just the sugar in food I need to look for? Or total carbs? Like the pitta bread I had at lunch had 1g of sugar but 30g of carbs! I'm pretty good at the dieting to lose weight thing (which is why I'm not a huge fan of lecturing) but obviously this is different? The last couple of weeks I've naturally cut back on lots of sugary things anyway, I just haven't fancied things a lot and my appetite isn't huge.

I have had my blood sugar tested before (not with a GTT) and it has always been low! I haven't put on loads of weight either so I guess I was just a bit surprised as well. I've been really lucky so far and pregnancy has been easy for me, so I think maybe it was too good to be true! I know I'm overweight and I feel like I've brought this on myself .

I also have GD, I had it with my daughter too. Please don't blame yourself, it's all because the placenta cannot break the sugar down, it's totally out of your control. Once baby has arrived you will be back to normal again.

Re the sugar - when looking at packaging you need to look at the carbs of which are sugars section.

If you have any questions before you have your appt then I'm happy to try and help. I've been diet controlled with both of mine and can still eat many things in moderation.

 

[MissCharli]

Is it just the sugar in food I need to look for? Or total carbs? Like the pitta bread I had at lunch had 1g of sugar but 30g of carbs! I'm pretty good at the dieting to lose weight thing (which is why I'm not a huge fan of lecturing) but obviously this is different? The last couple of weeks I've naturally cut back on lots of sugary things anyway, I just haven't fancied things a lot and my appetite isn't huge.

I have had my blood sugar tested before (not with a GTT) and it has always been low! I haven't put on loads of weight either so I guess I was just a bit surprised as well. I've been really lucky so far and pregnancy has been easy for me, so I think maybe it was too good to be true! I know I'm overweight and I feel like I've brought this on myself .

I also have GD, I had it with my daughter too. Please don't blame yourself, it's all because the placenta cannot break the sugar down, it's totally out of your control. Once baby has arrived you will be back to normal again.

Re the sugar - when looking at packaging you need to look at the carbs of which are sugars section.

If you have any questions before you have your appt then I'm happy to try and help. I've been diet controlled with both of mine and can still eat many things in moderation.

Thank you

So like with the pitta bread that's okay because it's only 1g, whereas the lemon mousse I had as a snack was 10g? I've never really looked at the sugar content only before ha. Just calories normally

 

[MissCharli]

Reading stuff online is making me feel worse rather than better

 

[Lolie14]

Thank you

So like with the pitta bread that's okay because it's only 1g, whereas the lemon mousse I had as a snack was 10g? I've never really looked at the sugar content only before ha. Just calories normally

Yep that's right. Once you've got your blood testing kit it'll be easier to work out what you can and can't have. Have a lot of cheese with meals if you can as fatty foods break down better and if you can, have a 30 minutes walk after your main meal as the exercise is great for getting the sugar out... As is drinking plenty of water.

 

[Rose83]

It says on here a cold can affect it:

http://www.medicinenet.com/glucose_tolerance_test/article.htm

I'm not sure if that is a decent source, but a few others say it can as well. I will see what they say about it on Thurs.

Hard to tell with internet sources how reliable they are. The one I'd seen said that a glucose level could be higher if you have a cold but ONLY if you have some form of diabetes and that someone without diabetes and a cold wouldn't be affected. But again that could be an unreliable source too. I'm sure they'll explain it all when you speak to them next week x

 

[MissCharli]

That's the problem with the internet lol. I'm probably just grasping at straws tbh. Just had a bit of a cry about it with the OH telling me it'd be okay. Need to man up and get on with it now I guess.

No more obsessing on google though!

 

[MissCharli]

It's not the end of the world and it could be a lot worse. At least he's perfect in there as far as I know and now they won't let him get too big either

 

[spuds]

Yay!! Trimester 3. At some point the yay will merge to a panic of reality no doubt but for now, I am enjoying it !! :-D

Managed to catch up - sounds like you've all had an eventful time with the GTT testing - mine is on Thursday; wish me luck! I've not heard anyone (in general I mean) say anything nice about them so am not looking forward to it, I have to be honest. Ah well, see what happens. I'm overweight but never had blood sugar raised in any tests....I've not got a sweet tooth in general either but obviously sugar is in a lot of foods, so it will be interesting to see the results.
They didn't mention if partner's could come or what would happen in the 2 hours, so I will let you know what happens. I plan to take a book/stuff with me to pass the time as my OH is working.

Lots of movements and kicks (still quite low down!) daily now and OH has managed to feel some movements too, which was quite special.
Just had a 4D scan done - second attempt was successful. It was quite an interesting experience and you get lots of 2D (normal ultrasound pics and vids) as well as the 4D still and vids too, including printouts.

We are still team yellow.

Sorry to hear some of you have been having appointment problems again - honestly, the stress they add to pregnancy when they keep messing up really should get recorded somehow. It takes a lot of effort, especially if you are unwell or have other children to consider, trying to get to these appointments.

 

[PeanutButter]

Glad your scan went well spuds

I'd cry to charli, it isn't nice. My hubby's aunt had bad gd and lost 3 stone before giving birth, she had to have insulin etc. I hope it was just your cold messing things up.
I've got mine on the 8th, my moms diabetic does that rise my chances of having it in pregnancy?

Went to the car boot today and a lady was selling new baby clothes for £1-2 per item they were all next and m&s labels. So we bought loads aha. Even bought some 12+ months clothes.
My sickness came back bad this morning, was heaving so bad but nothing coming up cos I hadn't eaten ughhh.
Hope everyone is doing ok xx

 

[tashap]

Afternoon ladies, hope all is well?

Pb- love bargains, so much of the stuff we have is ebay it's amazing the quality stuff that can be picked up isn't it x

Hey spuds, Good luck with your test xx glad the scan went well, how was it seeing your LO in 4d?

Went to the babyshow yesterday, got the last few bits and finally picked the pram and collected it today. I can't believe we will have a baby in that soon

 

[MissCharli]

Good luck with your tests Spuds and PB. I've never had an issue with my blood sugar before either, but I guess there's a first time for everything... I think it does increase the risk PB, I think they would have tested you if that was the only risk factor you had. Fingers crossed you're okay though x

I kinda feel like I'm in limbo atm, they didn't tell me to do anything specific before my appt on Thurs so I've just been eating normally. I'm hoping that my readings are okay and I don't have to end up on any meds :/ Quite scared of that tbh.

Sounds good re the car boot PB, I love going to them but OH doesn't So I hardly ever get to go! I hope you feel better soon though.

Pram looks really good Tasha! I ordered mine yesterday, not sure when it's being delivered yet but I got a really good deal online. Got the Oyster 2 with carry cot and car seat for £570. It's a lovely teal colour and I really liked the feel of it when I tested in Mothercare.

 

[Rose83]

PB my dad is diabetic and having a parent with diabetes is considered a risk factor and that alone would be enough for them to test you (which is why I was tested in my first and second pregnancies) but then as I had a big second baby that was a second risk factor but obviously I'm fine as it turns out. It really isn't anything you've done right or wrong if you do have it, it's just something that happens to some people unfortunately xx

 

[MissCharli]

I just feel embarrassed and ashamed about it because I think that people will assume it's just because I'm overweight. Which probably it is I have only told my mum and OH

 

[Rachlaidler94]

Wow loving the pram Tashap I've got pram envy lol it looks so sturdy 😻

Misscharli don't feel embarrassed so what other people think it can be any reason and it's not your fault. Atleast this way the hospital are going to provide you extra care and scans! Think of the plus side but just think so what to what other people think 🙂