What else can go wrong with this pregnancy ahhh

**sarah** · 03-04-2007, 05:16 PM

Well i went for my glucose test last friday and my first blood test (before drinking the glucose) was high the one after was ok.

So they booked me an apointment for today at the diabetic clinic, i was just thinking it was for another blood test, how wrong was I.

I have gestational diabetes and i have a machine to prick my finger 3 times a day to record my levels. Then i have to go on a sort of diet, no sweet stuff (which is what i am really craving).

I have another appointment next week for a scan and more talks.

I feel so down about it all. Im still really ill and food was my only comfort, and now that has gone. Someone kill me now ahhhhhh

**sarah** · 03-04-2007, 05:23 PM

Yeah i mean i did eat proper food, but i liked my sweet stuff after. I was lucky though Andy took me for a mcdonalds before the hospital.

KearasNana · 03-04-2007, 05:24 PM

Oh Sarah you poor thing I really feel for you, pregnancy is lovely but sadly isnt always easy!

I noticed that you mentioned that you are craving sweet things? I did in my pregnancy also and my midwife explained that it wasnt sweets and chocolate that my body was craving but natural sugars, grapes etc. So give it a try it may help the cravings it helped me. She also stated that we get cravings as its our bodies way of telling us what we lack in and what baby needs more of. So by the sounds of it your body is looking for some natural sugars.

I am so sorry to hear about the diabetes, its so unfair you have had such a rough time already. On the bright side the diabetes will go once the baby is born (or so I have heard) So although its a real blow and a pain, you just need to put up with it till baby arrives (easier said than done I know)

My thoughts are with you and if ever you need a moan just give me a shout

Kelly xx

Bride2b · 03-04-2007, 05:27 PM

Poor you Sarah,

Its not for much longer and the diabetes should go once you have had the baby, at least they have detected it now rather than later.

Keep your chin up gal and hang in there.

Tanya

**sarah** · 03-04-2007, 05:27 PM

Thanks Kelly

Yes should go after baby is born. I cannot have to many grapes or bannanas as i have been eating alot of them.

KearasNana · 03-04-2007, 05:30 PM

Oh bless you I bet you just cant wait for baby to arrive now

**sarah** · 03-04-2007, 05:31 PM

Oh yes i cannot wait. I will miss the kicks though, its a nice feeling.

Bride2b · 03-04-2007, 05:36 PM

Sarah,

I have had a look on the net, how about peanut butter with a little bit of banana mixed with milk and ice cubes in very small amount to try and help your sweet cravings, may be once a day.

Tanya

Becks · 03-04-2007, 05:36 PM

Poor hun not long now and it will all be worth it

that will be the coco pops

luv Becks xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bride2b · 03-04-2007, 05:38 PM

Forgot to say about 100% fruit sorbet try that in moderation

Tanya

03-04-2007, 05:16 PM	#1
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	What else can go wrong with this pregnancy ahhh Well i went for my glucose test last friday and my first blood test (before drinking the glucose) was high the one after was ok. So they booked me an apointment for today at the diabetic clinic, i was just thinking it was for another blood test, how wrong was I. I have gestational diabetes and i have a machine to prick my finger 3 times a day to record my levels. Then i have to go on a sort of diet, no sweet stuff (which is what i am really craving). I have another appointment next week for a scan and more talks. I feel so down about it all. Im still really ill and food was my only comfort, and now that has gone. Someone kill me now ahhhhhh __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

03-04-2007, 05:23 PM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Yeah i mean i did eat proper food, but i liked my sweet stuff after. I was lucky though Andy took me for a mcdonalds before the hospital. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

03-04-2007, 05:24 PM	#3
KearasNana Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 1,795	Oh Sarah you poor thing I really feel for you, pregnancy is lovely but sadly isnt always easy! I noticed that you mentioned that you are craving sweet things? I did in my pregnancy also and my midwife explained that it wasnt sweets and chocolate that my body was craving but natural sugars, grapes etc. So give it a try it may help the cravings it helped me. She also stated that we get cravings as its our bodies way of telling us what we lack in and what baby needs more of. So by the sounds of it your body is looking for some natural sugars. I am so sorry to hear about the diabetes, its so unfair you have had such a rough time already. On the bright side the diabetes will go once the baby is born (or so I have heard) So although its a real blow and a pain, you just need to put up with it till baby arrives (easier said than done I know) My thoughts are with you and if ever you need a moan just give me a shout Kelly xx __________________

03-04-2007, 05:27 PM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Thanks Kelly Yes should go after baby is born. I cannot have to many grapes or bannanas as i have been eating alot of them. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

03-04-2007, 05:30 PM	#6
KearasNana Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 1,795	Oh bless you I bet you just cant wait for baby to arrive now __________________

03-04-2007, 05:27 PM	#4
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Poor you Sarah, Its not for much longer and the diabetes should go once you have had the baby, at least they have detected it now rather than later. Keep your chin up gal and hang in there. Tanya

03-04-2007, 05:31 PM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Oh yes i cannot wait. I will miss the kicks though, its a nice feeling. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

03-04-2007, 05:36 PM	#8
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Sarah, I have had a look on the net, how about peanut butter with a little bit of banana mixed with milk and ice cubes in very small amount to try and help your sweet cravings, may be once a day. Tanya

03-04-2007, 05:36 PM	#9
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	Poor hun not long now and it will all be worth it that will be the coco pops luv Becks xxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

03-04-2007, 05:38 PM	#10
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Forgot to say about 100% fruit sorbet try that in moderation Tanya

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