Slight "bump" in the road...
No, I'm not talking about the baby bump...
I found out late Tuesday that I have developed gestational diabetes. I've been through the ringer this week with tests and more tests - my arms look like I'm a heroin addict with all the needle marks and bruises. :-(
I was sent to a specialist who is having me record everything I eat for the next week. I also have to test my sugar levels 7 times a day and record the results. Next week, I am attending a diabetes education class. I'm hoping I can diet-control this and not have to take insulin shots. But, I guess the good thing is I only have about 8 or 9 more weeks to go.
I've been frustrated this week because I keep blaming myself. Everyone has told me that this is nothing I've done - my body has just developed a resistance to the insulin I'm producing. It's the pregnancy hormones, and probably a little stress. My mom even commented that I've eaten healthier and walked more with this pregnancy than the other two. With Grace, I was borderline, and she came 4 weeks early. With Natalie, I had no issues at all. I guess my body just reacted to each pregnancy in a different way.
I am confidant that my doctors will be able to make the last few weeks safe for me and Madeline. I have been reciting this Bible verse a lot recently to keep my spirits up:
I found out late Tuesday that I have developed gestational diabetes. I've been through the ringer this week with tests and more tests - my arms look like I'm a heroin addict with all the needle marks and bruises. :-(
I was sent to a specialist who is having me record everything I eat for the next week. I also have to test my sugar levels 7 times a day and record the results. Next week, I am attending a diabetes education class. I'm hoping I can diet-control this and not have to take insulin shots. But, I guess the good thing is I only have about 8 or 9 more weeks to go.
I've been frustrated this week because I keep blaming myself. Everyone has told me that this is nothing I've done - my body has just developed a resistance to the insulin I'm producing. It's the pregnancy hormones, and probably a little stress. My mom even commented that I've eaten healthier and walked more with this pregnancy than the other two. With Grace, I was borderline, and she came 4 weeks early. With Natalie, I had no issues at all. I guess my body just reacted to each pregnancy in a different way.
I am confidant that my doctors will be able to make the last few weeks safe for me and Madeline. I have been reciting this Bible verse a lot recently to keep my spirits up:
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