It's not so bad I guess!

I think I'm getting the hang of this whole "diabetes" thing. Right after I found out that I had GD I went on-line and did some research about what, how much, and when to eat. I found a few menus to follow and figured out that you need to eat carbs with protein. I also found out that I need to eat a small breakfast with little or no milk or carbs. Unfortunately I also came to the realization that I can no longer eat the "fun foods". No more powdered donuts, tootsie rolls, chips, or chocolate. I guess I COULD eat those things in moderation if I wanted to but I'd rather use my servings of carbs on food that actually benefits my body!

Today I received a package in the mail with my glucose meter, lancets, test strips, and a book with all the information I would need to know. Tomorrow my dietitian is coming to the house to teach me even more. I think she is going to work on a menu and teach me how often and when I need to test my blood. I was playing around with my new glucose meter and found out it's not so hard too use and it really doesn't hurt to test my blood! I was so afraid the first time I stuck my finger, I think I sat there for one full minute just talking myself into lancing my finger but I did it and it really wasn't so bad!

Since I have been eating better food, smaller meals and more snacks I have been feeling better. I have been less tired and I haven't gained any weight since I started...which is just fine with my doctor and me! I have also been trying to get in 30 minutes of exercise each day whether that be walking, dancing or cleaning.

I am actually learning alot about what the body needs for fuel...I'm hoping I can stick with a diet like this when I'm no longer pregnant! Here's hoping:-)

Baby Shower!

I had my baby shower on April, 11th and it was a great time! I am so happy that so many people were able to make it. I received so many nice things and some gift cards that will go towards a stroller and other items from Target (I love Target!). We also played some very fun games! One involved transferring a pacifier from person to person with a straw in their mouth. Another one involved melted candy bars in diapers which was pretty funny! Even though every one knew they were candy bars it was still really gross!

I am looking forward to my baby shower here which will be thrown by some friends! Then hopefully we will have all the necessary things to bring a baby into the world...except for knowledge!

Gestational Diabetes

So on April 8th, I had an appointment which included my one hour glucose test. Basically, you are suppose to fast, drink a sugary syrup and one hour later you have your blood taken to see how you handle sugar in your system. Well my one hour test came back elevated (it was suppose to be no higher than 135 and mine was 160)which is not uncommon. I also was NOT told not to eat anything before my test so that morning I had a banana and some apple sauce for breakfast. Because my first test came back elevated, I had to go in for the three hour test. That is a process where you come in, having fasted for at least 8 hours, drink an even more sugary syrup and have your blood taken every hour for three hours. I look like a pin cushion...or a drug addict;-) I was encouraged by many that most women pass the three hour test with no problem. Anyway, I found out yesterday that the results after hour two and hour three were high. This means I do have gestational diabetes. I was pretty disappointed yesterday however after thinking things over, it's not that big of a deal. I am having trouble figuring out what, when and how much to eat but it will get easier. I actually probably should have been eating like this all along! It's only for 11 more weeks so I can survive. And according to my dear Mom, she had borderline gestational diabetes as well so maybe I was destine to get it! My only fear is having a gigantic baby (my dad and my uncle both weighed in at over 12lbs!). But I think as long as I keep my blood sugar under control baby girl and I will be fine.

Oh, and still no baby name:-(

Just some pictures!

I'm not as good at this whole blogging things as Jo so I don't know how to make a comment after each picture but you get the idea! The border I bought from Wal-mart ended up matching perfectly although you really can't see it in the pictures, I tried but my camera didn't seem to want to pick up the color very well. So it looks like her room is pretty much done, we just have to figure out what we are going to do with the wall above her crib...it needs alittle something! We have some ideas but no decisions yet. I also need to find an ottoman that matches my chair and a side table because the little plant stand that's there now just won't do! I want to try and find something that's similar color to her furniture and will be big enough to hold a couple bottles and a lamp. It's nice because the plug-in behind that chair is connected to a switch so I don't have to turn on the overhead light, I can just turn on a dim lamp and avoid blindness for her and me! I'm excited that all the work is done, now all we need is a baby...and a name;-)