kinda nervous

[jays1girl]

i'm 22 i am now 16 weeks pregnant with my 1st child. i have been told i have gestational diabetes but for the past 3 months my level was averaging 5.8 (a normal is 5.5) i have been told my baby could be born with defects but not what type of defect. i am over weight i found out i was pregnant at 344lbs went to apt was at 345 now i'm 340 whats going on i weigh a'lot but my body is portioned out pretty evenly i stand about 5'7 i'm just concerned about my baby it took me about 4 years of trying to get pregnant and it finally happend and now im having complications :(

[diamondintherough79]

There is a meal plan they should have given you to help maintain your sugars etc. My girlfriend had GD and was put on a strict diet. She lost alot of weight on it, but they werent too concerned as baby was growing and doing well. Try not to stress, just watch what your intake is. Your level doesnt seem to be too high so its completely managable

[19babii]

dont worry yourself too much, it is known for women this size to get diabetes, and the doctors must inform you of defects if they can happen your case. you shouldn't worry about your weight either, because it is known that a woman 300 pounds or more should only gain 15 pounds. if you have any concerns talk with your healthcare provider, because your stress and anxiety isn't good for the baby.