So obviously that includes me! "It" being - gestational diabetes. I batted 500 though on the test so you think that should count for something... but no. I failed two of the four blood draws.
What does this mean? A few things:
1. I have to poke my finger and test my sugar four times per day
2. I have a new a very specific diet to follow - healthy eating so it isn't that bad. The hardest part will be making sure I get the right balance of carbs/protein/sugar/fat... What works for some people may not work for all and such. Kind of trial and error. We shall see!
3. I will get monthly ultrasounds to make sure Logan isn't getting too big.
4. I will be monitored most closely - meeting with a dietitian next Thursday, but already started the general diet guidelines.
So that is that... not the most fun thing, but I know I will be able to stay on track much better than if it only effected me. Knowing that it effects Logan is a whole different ballgame!
1 comment:
okay, so i think that the healthy eating is going to be a really good deal out of all of this. not the whole 4 times a day blood testing deal. (seriously? 4 times a day? sorry linds...) but this year i cut out seriously almost all crap from my diet and i feel so much better.
so hopefully, you will too start seeing differences in your energy levels and stuff too!
yay for healthy foods!
booooooo blood tests!!
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