I just don't know.....

[Tigerlily28]

So, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes a couple of weeks ago. I am 31 weeks. I recieved my glucose meter on Tuesday and started using it right away. I had an appointment with my doctor on Wednesday and showed her the results for the day and a half that I recorded. I felt like I was doing ok, I am still trying to get accustomed to all the changes and she told me that I need medication and that she doesn't think I can control it with dieting. I was higher then 120 twice the first day (130 and 150) but in target range for the second. I just don't understand how in a day and a half she could decide something like that.

I feel like a failure and that I am not being given an opportunity to make a difference. I am overwhelmed and I just don't know what to do or just anything. I am trying to hold it together but it's hard knowing that my birth plan has completely went out the window.

I have always been afraid of being pregnant and labor. So this news is taking me through a tailspin. My husband doesn't know what to say to make me feel better and my sister had a perfect pregnancy so she doesn't understand what I am going through inside. I feel no support and alone.

I guess I just need some kind of hope that everything will be ok. C-sections scare the crap out of me and all I wanted was a natural water birth with no interventions and now that seems like an impossibility.

Sorry it's so long, I needed to vent, process and hopefully have some encouragement sent my way. Thanks for reading.

[Tigerlily28]

Thank you guys! I feel the same way with automatically thinking I need meds. I appreciate you guys sharing your stories because now I don't feel so alone. I hope everything works out for all of us. I'm just trying not to stress myself out. I feel that is harder on baby then anything else. Trying to take it day by day it's just hard when you get slammed with the unexpected so suddenly. Lizzie_Campos, I have the same mindset with child birth so I know exactly how you feel.

[Lizzie_Campos]

That's what scares me now. And its been so stressful for me too! Wow twice a week! As is I was going once a week to be monitored bc I had risk of premature labor and that was killing me. I haven't enjoyed my pregnancy at all. Been super sick all thru it and now this ugh.

[jjandrsmom]

I will tell you all that the further along I got it has been very difficult to control my sugar even with meds.  It almost makes me feel like I can't enjoy this pregnancy because I'm always concerned with these health issues and if my baby is ok.   I go to the dr twice a week for non stress test

[Lizzie_Campos]

@ jjandrsmom Oh yes well so far thanks to you and the other lovely moms I've been able to so far manage this. I had an Dr appt yesterday and again asked about my referral and about a diet plan and all I got was wait for a call for the referral and as diet just don't eat bread, pastas, sweets. Smh. Congrats! Yay for you! Keep us updated!

[jjandrsmom]

@lizzie I think I posted my diet plan for you.  Lol it was like a book : )  im very anxious about being induced in 12 days.  I have an appt tomorrow so we will see what he says.   My induction is scheduled for June 17.

[Lizzie_Campos]

I'm on the same boat! I got diagnosed 3 weeks ago and I'm also 31 weeks with the only difference I'm still waiting on my referral to the specialist and am completely lost as to how to manage this bc my doctor won't give me the proper info as what I need to do meanwhile. All I have is the lovely mommies here that help me thru this and give me a little info on what should I do and eat. As for my labor I feel the same , I'm terrified of c sections and want a natural birth no matter what so its been super upsetting to know it might not happen. Let's hope it all goes well for us

[jjandrsmom]

I would wait atleast a week of diet control and see what happens.  If you need meds it doesn't mean you are a failure.   I thought that too.  .  It just means our bodies need extra help.   My doctor didn't put me on meds until more than half of my sugars recorded were high.  He also looked for patterns of high sugars.  My highs are always my fasting numbers.   So there was an obvious pattern.

[jjandrsmom]

I am 37 weeks and 2 days.   I have gd since about 29 weeks.  My doctor didn't stress over a couple of high sugars.  He didnt make any decisions until after a week of numbers.  The problem with medication is you can experience low sugars.  I have been on glyburide for about 3 weeks or so.  I think rushing into meds is a bad idea.  Im being induced at 39 weeks (12 more days for me).  They think my baby will weigh about 8 lbs so I will attempt a vaginal birth.  This is baby number 4 for me and my first with gd.

[Tigerlily28]

No, they didn't say 100% that I can't have a natural birth. I just know that I am at a higher risk to have a C-section now and it's never been a factor for me. She said that if medication doesn't work then I will be put on insulin and cannot see her anymore since she is a midwife. we have bonded so well and I don't want another doctor to just say "oh yeah you're having a C-section"

[mitch_14]

Did they say you can't have a natural birth? Lots of women do with diabetes as long as they keep it under control and take their medication. I think it's to soon to worry to much about that unless they said 100% you can't do it and had a good reason so much can change so fast. Goodluck