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NakedOnMyChain -> Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 9:59:40 AM)
I'm not sure if any of you will be able to help me with this, but I'm sitting here worried and I need to ask. As a little background, I'm seven months pregnant. I had my first gestational diabetes (diabetes that affects the mother usually only during pregnancy) test on Tuesday morning. I drank the icky sugar water they gave me and it made me very jittery, shaky, weak and tired. I was gone antiquing all day yesterday with family (my Mom's birthday), and when I got home there was a message from the doctor saying to call her back immediately. I did, and they said there were problems with my diabetes screen (no surprise, as nearly everyone in my family is diabetic). I have to go in for four more hours of testing tomorrow morning to see exactly what went wrong. The problem I have is not the fact that I might be diabetic. It would actually explain a lot (why I'm so tired all the time, why I get jittery and light-headed, why I get random really bad headaches). The problem is that I think they were supposed to run this test much earlier in my pregnancy. I talked to my little sister about it (she had the same doctor a year ago when she had her daughter), and she said they did the same thing to her. They waited to test her until she was eight months pregnant, but they told her they'd made a mistake and should have done it as soon as she came in the first time. My question is, do any of you know how early they are supposed to perform this test in pregnancy? You'd think if it's a disease that only affects you while you're pregnant (and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that's the way mine will be), they'd want to catch it early in the pregnancy instead of in the last couple of months. I've done a little reading and they say it's normal to test at the two month mark. I'm of course going to speak with my doctor about this in the morning, but until then I figured I'd ask you all. It'll take a bit off my mind in the meantime. Thanks all.

KatyLied -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:02:32 AM)
Sometimes it's not apparent until the middle - last trimester of pregnancy. Risk factors would be diabetes running in your family. You may have a big baby, possibly. Your doc will closely monitor you. edited to add: it's often dx in the mid-pregnancy.

cariad -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:05:19 AM)
NakedOnMyChain: girl too was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her daughter 10yrs ago. she was tested when she was 3 months pregnant and was told to cut back on the sugary stuff, no pop unless it was diet, no chocolate bars stuff like that and was told that if she tested positive for diabetes after her daughter was a few months old she would have to then start either an insulin program or go on a strict diet. please do not let them give you insulin as once you start it you have to continue taking it for the rest of your life or until they come up with a cure for it. usually a doctor will test you when you are between 3-5 months pregnant, well at least here in Alberta they do because of the complications it can cause during a pregnancy. girl hopes the best for you and will keep you in her thoughts and prayers. Blessed Be

Aileen68 -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:27:25 AM)
Oh gosh let's see. I was tested for gestational diabetes with my first daughter probably around the seventh month mark and was borderline, but not considered actually having it. They told me to just watch my intact of processed carbs and sugars. I was also on bedrest so was unable to exercise. They tested me a little earlier for my second daughter since I was borderline with my first, and I did test positive. Once again on bedrest so once again no exercise to help in maintaining my sugar levels. I was able to control it through a very planned out diet set up by a nutritionist. Your timeline is not that unusual. I wouldn't be worried. I had no problems with my sugar levels once I delivered. I do have family history of Type 11 diabetes so it wasn't a shock to have tested positive. After your baby is born they will do heel pricks on him for a few days to monitor his levels, which will most likely be fine. It's nothing to be overly concerned about and it is somewhat easy to monitor. Get ready to go every where with your test kit as you will have to test your levels about four times a day. Let us know how the four hour test goes. Good luck. edited for spelling

NakedOnMyChain -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:45:56 AM)
Thanks everyone. I was just a bit worried. With it being my first and all, I have a tendency to freak out a little. [:)] I just thought it was odd that they'd be testing me so far into the pregnancy if it's something that has been in effect the entire time. Thanks for clearing that up. On the up side, I found some awesome stuff for Aiden's nursery yesterday. LOL.

KatyLied -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:49:46 AM)
Don't stress yourself out further by worrying. Noithing wrong with being concerned, it is not to be taken lightly. Listen to what your doc says and follow his/her instructions. You will be fine. And so will baby Aiden (love that name!)

OhBeMyMind -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:55:36 AM)
I was tested during my first trimester. Sometimes it may just depend on your doctor, if he/she orders the test as a routine, or if he/she orders the test because of symptoms. I, personally, had symptoms....and was indeed diabetic (gestational only).....I carried full term, but delivered a large baby because of the gestational diabetes. Though, I am told my gestational diabetes was not the cause, my kid has juvenile diabetes type 1. Still I cannot help but think it was because of me. However, taking insulin during pregnancy for gestational diabetes does not mean you will have to be on it for the rest of your life as was previously suggested. Maybe, maybe not. All depends on your pancreas. Myself and people I have known that experienced gestational diabetes, and needed insulin did not need to continue the insulin therapy after giving birth. I am sure there may be some, their pancreas shut down, or was unable to produce enough insulin after the birth. But it is not definite, like it has been suggested. Edited: I was going to let it go, but I just can't. Some people seem to think when they hear diabetes, it automatically means cut out the sweets. Wrong! It is not the sweets....it's carbohydrates. Sugar is a carbohydrate, yes. Just because it does not taste sweet does not mean that it is not loaded with carbohydrates. Which is why diabetics have to count carbohydrates. Diabetes is a very serious condition in any form. And not to be taken lightly. Diabetes, if not controlled, can have some very serious effects on many parts of the body, including but not limited to, kidneys, heart, eyes, circulation, brain function....the list goes on. I do not mean to scare you, NakedOnMyChain, but just wanted to elaborate that it is not something to be taken lightly. Not that you are taking it lightly, but because of some comments that have been posted on the subject. I think I am done now.

KatyLied -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 10:58:06 AM)
quote: Though, I am told my gestational diabetes was not the cause, my kid has juvenile diabetes type 1. Still I cannot help but think it was because of me. Juvenile diabetes runs in families, as does type II, it's not because of your pregnancy.

juliaoceania -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:00:25 AM)
I do not know how early they are supposed to do the test, but they ran it on me in my 6th month because my son started growing very fast suddenly and they were concerned that diabetes could explain why it occurred.... but he just grew fast his whole life which is why at 15 he is 6 foot 3 and weighs 275

KatyLied -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:05:05 AM)
quote: but he just grew fast his whole life which is why at 15 he is 6 foot 3 and weighs 275 He is a big boy! [:)] My first born was 10lbs. There is type II in my family. I learned that my grandmother did not have a baby weighing less than 10lbs. I know women who've had gestation diabetes, some have remained on insulin, some were over it as soon as they delivered. All you can do is try and control your sugar and carb intake as best you can, but under the guidance of a doctor while you are preganant, because you've got to feed that baby too.

Aileen68 -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:10:25 AM)
The percentage of women who control their gestational diabetes through diet and exercise is much greater than those who have to go on insulin. I don't have actual figures but I'm fairly sure of this. Just watch your diet and go for a walk. On a side note....Kushies makes the best 100% cotton receiving blankets. They are large, have great patterns, and do not shrink in the wash. My daughter came home from the hospital in hers. Five years later and countless washings and still no sign of wear and tear. And she drags it all over and sleeps with it every night. Google it. You'll love them. Get a Moses basket too. The best for naps especially when you go visiting when he is still tiny, before he learns to roll. Also great if you want to snuggle in your bed with him....it keeps him contained and no risk of rolling over on him. edited for crappy spelling...again

KatyLied -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:12:38 AM)
Damn, this thread makes me wanna sniff babies' heads!

Aileen68 -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:13:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied Damn, this thread makes me wanna sniff babies' heads! Oooohhhh....the best!

OhBeMyMind -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:15:32 AM)
Well that is the odd part.....he is the first in our family to have juvenile diabetes type 1. I have contacted so many family members, and the only one found developed adult onset type 2 late in life. quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied quote: Though, I am told my gestational diabetes was not the cause, my kid has juvenile diabetes type 1. Still I cannot help but think it was because of me. Juvenile diabetes runs in families, as does type II, it's not because of your pregnancy.

NakedOnMyChain -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 11:20:30 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen68 Get a Moses basket too. The best for naps especially when you go visiting when he is still tiny, before he learns to roll. Also great if you want to snuggle in your bed with him....it keeps him contained and no risk of rolling over on him. Fantastic idea! I've been worried about that. I want him to sleep in our bedroom for the first few weeks, but not in bed with us. Ty's a very heavy sleeper and that would scare me, so I know I wouldn't be able to fall asleep at all. I have a bassinet that was given to me, but I don't like it much. I'll have to check that and the blankets out.

pinkee -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 12:31:35 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NakedOnMyChain I'm not sure if any of you will be able to help me with this, but I'm sitting here worried and I need to ask. As a little background, I'm seven months pregnant. I had my first gestational diabetes (diabetes that affects the mother usually only during pregnancy) test on Tuesday morning. I drank the icky sugar water they gave me and it made me very jittery, shaky, weak and tired. I was gone antiquing all day yesterday with family (my Mom's birthday), and when I got home there was a message from the doctor saying to call her back immediately. I did, and they said there were problems with my diabetes screen (no surprise, as nearly everyone in my family is diabetic). I have to go in for four more hours of testing tomorrow morning to see exactly what went wrong. The problem I have is not the fact that I might be diabetic. It would actually explain a lot (why I'm so tired all the time, why I get jittery and light-headed, why I get random really bad headaches). The problem is that I think they were supposed to run this test much earlier in my pregnancy. I talked to my little sister about it (she had the same doctor a year ago when she had her daughter), and she said they did the same thing to her. They waited to test her until she was eight months pregnant, but they told her they'd made a mistake and should have done it as soon as she came in the first time. My question is, do any of you know how early they are supposed to perform this test in pregnancy? You'd think if it's a disease that only affects you while you're pregnant (and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that's the way mine will be), they'd want to catch it early in the pregnancy instead of in the last couple of months. I've done a little reading and they say it's normal to test at the two month mark. I'm of course going to speak with my doctor about this in the morning, but until then I figured I'd ask you all. It'll take a bit off my mind in the meantime. Thanks all. IMHO, you should see a OB/Gyn who specialises in high-risk pregnancies and a personal injury lawyer. i pray for you & the baby all the time. On a happier note: chosen names yet? pinkee

Aileen68 -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 12:50:00 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinkee IMHO, you should see a OB/Gyn who specialises in high-risk pregnancies and a personal injury lawyer. i pray for you & the baby all the time. On a happier note: chosen names yet? pinkee Gestational diabetes is easily managed and controlled in pregnancies and is rarely considered high risk. Your call for a personal injury lawyer is very extreme and a typical answer from a lawyer. Unless, of course, your intention was to add to Michele's stress level. If it was then I'm sure that you succeeded

pinkee -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 12:56:48 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen68 quote: ORIGINAL: pinkee IMHO, you should see a OB/Gyn who specialises in high-risk pregnancies and a personal injury lawyer. i pray for you & the baby all the time. On a happier note: chosen names yet? pinkee Gestational diabetes is easily managed and controlled in pregnancies and is rarely considered high risk. Your call for a personal injury lawyer is very extreme and a typical answer from a lawyer. Unless, of course, your intention was to add to Michele's stress level. If it was then I'm sure that you succeeded NOMC is special to me...my advice came from the heart -- so f**k off. pinkee

Aileen68 -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 12:58:47 PM)
You're real classy aren't you...no wonder you start so many threads on how you can't find the perfect one.

windchymes -> RE: Gestational Diabetes (6/8/2006 1:07:54 PM)
I agree, that's ridiculous. Attitudes like that are the reason OB-GYN's pay such astronomical insurance rates for malpractice. I'm a lab tech in a hospital and I actually administer the GTT's (Glucose Tolerance Tests) to the mom's, and they usually come in in the 6th or 7th month. Even if they initial test is "positive", and they have you come back in for the 3 or 4 hour tolerances, most the time they just have you watch your diet, which you're supposed to be doing anyway, and the problems will still most likely all clear up once the baby is born. Don't worry, I'm sure everything is going to be fine and Aiden will be happy and healthy! On a side note....my first grandbaby, to be named Courtney, comes into the world via c-section next Saturday!!! I plan on being there, and in the delivery room[:)]

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