Questions about Gestational diabetes??? - Page 2

babyformonique · 02-02-2008, 01:22 AM

I went in to my 1st prenatal appt/blood and urine work and they found glucose in my urine. As you can see, I am only 8 weeks along. Normally, I would not have been taking the test either until 20+ weeks. I think they said 20-24 weeks along. I am extremely nervous. I will update you when I can.

Thanks for the replies ladies. It certainly helps to ease my mind a teeny tiny bit. Thanks
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Livelaughlove522 · 02-02-2008, 02:21 PM

Thank you all for all the information. It has been all very helpful.

Kaelinsmom · 02-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Hi girls,

I was on met when I got pg with my DD Calli, so my OB wanted to take me off of it after the first trimester. I stopped taking it at 12 weeks and he had me take the 1 hr at 13 weeks. I failed, so I took the 3 hr test and failed it also. My OB immediately put me on glyburide, he said that it would either work for me or not and that it worked for about 60% of the people on it, but if it did work it was better for the baby because it doesn't cross the placenta. It worked for me. My OB then had me see a perinatal GD specialist at our perinatal center. They set down with me, showed me how to use a glucose meter and told me everything I should watch for. I had to keep track of what I ate and check my blood sugars 4 times a day. After a couple of weeks and figuring out what I could eat, I only had to check my sugars 3 days a week. With the glyburide (that was just one pill a day at bed time) I didn't have to be too strict with my diet only a couple of things sent my sugars soaring and once I figured out what they were and avoided them I could pretty much have what I wanted.

There are some good things that come from having GD (If you want to look at the bright side) I got to see my DD twice a week on u/s when they would do a BPP and I got to listen to that beautiful HB twice a week when they did a non-stress test. After so many u/s there was no doubt it was a girl!

I developed pre-e at about 32 weeks and was put on bed rest. At 36 weeks my BP was a concern so they induced and I had a beautiful Baby girl who weighed in at 5lbs 15 oz. She was a petite little angel. The GD didn't affect her weight at all and since the glyburide didn't cross the placenta and my sugars stayed under control it was as if she were born to someone without GD. They did give her some formula right after birth to maintain her sugars and checked her for 24 hours after she was born but she had no problems at all.

I'm pregnant now and I know that starting 12 weeks when I stop taking the met I'll be back onto the GD routine. I'm not worried at all this time, I hope the Glyburide works as well for me this time and I won't have to take insulin but if I do that will be ok also, it'll just take some getting used to and the end result is SOOOOOOOOOOO worth it. The pre-e was much more inconvienient than the GD, for me anyway. If you have any questions or anything for me just pm me. GOOD LUCK!

Livelaughlove522 · 02-02-2008, 05:18 PM

Thanks Lisa that was very encouraging.

babyformonique · 02-02-2008, 08:47 PM

Thank you so very much Lisa! I understand much better now. I had my test this morning and almost certain I failed it miserably. Like I said, I'm not sure if I will get the 3hr as an option. Thanks for suggesting the glyburide. I will mention this to the Dr if I have to go that far. I will let you all know the results when I get them back.

Happy Saturday

Kiko's_Bride · 02-03-2008, 02:23 PM

I had GD with my first pregnancy. I failed the 1 hour at 20 weeks when I went off met, but passed the 3 hour. I took the 3 hour again at the usual time and failed it. I was purely diet/exercise controlled. I went to a diabetes educator and followed the diet to the letter and was always in range. I did not have any additional monitoring because my blood sugars were undercontrol, however I was induced at 39 w 2 d (most docs will induce for gestational diabetes because the placenta can mature (stop working correctly) early). My son was perfectly healthy and had no problems, and I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. He weighed 7lbs 2 oz and left the hospital at 6lbs 10 oz.

This pregnancy I don't have it. In fact, I never failed the 1 hour this time, and I took it at 16 and 28 weeks! So, there is no guarantee that you'll have it in subsequent pregnancies. Hopefully you passed. My OB's office has a lab that does all the testing, and the results are immediate. So I knew within minutes of my blood draw that I didn't have it.

babyformonique · 02-03-2008, 03:12 PM

Hello ladies! I just recieved my results back and amazing, I can't believe it I passed. My number was 114. I know, that is still high but.... within the normal range. Normal for Kaiser Permanente is up to 139. I still need to watch my carb/sugar intake and will most likely have to see the dietician for some eating tips and guidelines.

Thanks for the support!

PBLayzod · 02-03-2008, 08:22 PM

I had my 1 hour results before I left the office that day, because they did the finger stick. They drew blood for the 3 hour 4 seperate times. I had to wait for the lab to process, so it was about 1-3 days for those results.

autumnleaves · 02-04-2008, 07:39 PM

Moniqu-Glad you passed. Like you said you still need to keep an eye on it and if you are worried about it I would get them to do it later in the pregnancy as well.

bowlwoman · 02-05-2008, 02:50 AM

I was GD with DD, and have a good chance of being GD with this one. If so, then I'll just take it in stride like I did with DD.

I failed my 1 hr at 146, and failed the 1 and 2 hour levels of my 3 hour test. After 3 weeks on the GD diet, about half of my numbers were still too high, so I was on glyburide from 33 weeks on. That meant weekly ultrasounds and fetal heart monitoring.

I was really good about my diet, kept my numbers really controlled, and DD was born at 40w2d via induction and clocked in a 7lbs 1oz. My OB was pleased, and said that I did a really good job keeping the GD under control and had a perfect labor and delivery (once we got her going with pitocin).

Honestly, your body is going to do whatever it's going to do. There's no way to fake or cheat the test, since you do it fasting and drink a prescribed amount of sugar. If your hormones are going to go the GD route, you're stuck. I was really worried about it before my first GD test, and when I got my diagnosis I had a little "poor me, my body hates me and I'm going to mess up my baby and my health" pity party. But once I came to grips with the whole thing, it wasn't too bad. Sticking my finger 4 times/day sucked, and being very regimented about my eating wasn't the most exciting thing I've ever done, especially since I had my brother's wedding and my 30th birthday to deal with in the midst of the whole thing. But I dealt, and I survived. If I wind up GD with this one, I'll still probably have a bit of a pity party, but at least I know how to handle the situation. Not knowing or getting incomplete information was the worst part.

GL, and I hope you pass your test when you take it!

babyformonique · 02-05-2008, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the replies ladies. I do feel a tiny bit better and I did have a mini self-pitty party. I managed to pass, 114 but barely. Thanks
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Livelaughlove522 · 02-05-2008, 11:58 PM

Monique-what is a normal level when you get the test? I thought you said you passed? do you take metformin? Have you gained a lot of weight so far?

I too am very nervous about GD.

babyformonique · 02-06-2008, 12:10 AM

Hi Mindy! I did say that I passed but my numbers were still high. Mine was 114 and normal is up to 139. Yes, I do take Met and hope to stay on through the pg. My last ob took me off at 12 weeks. I never developed it. So far, I have gained 2lbs. I am only 8 weeks though. I am trying to keep the glucose and weight under control. Any tips???: