I had my 30 week check-up today! 30 weeks! Only 10 weeks left! It's crazy!
Didn't get the best news today but things could be worse (I'm trying to put my frustrations aside b/c I know that most of them have to do with crazy, prego hormones that have had me a little down lately).
First, I have only gained 1 lb since my last appointment which totally sucks because I have really been trying to gain weight. I don't want an unhealthy baby and I don't want to neglect my own body in any way so I have really been doing what I thought was a good job in the eating department. Obviously, I could eat more Big Macs...
Second, my sugar levels are high so I might have to get on medicine to control this. I am not allowed to control it with dieting, obviously, b/c I can't loose weight, especially since I'm not gaining much in the first place. Catch 22? I think so!
So I'm frustrated because I have kind of taken pride in the fact that, despite being insulin-resistant, I haven't needed help keeping my blood sugar down til now. My doctor said he was actually surprised I haven't had to get on medicine already. I have to check it 4 times a day all week and send him my stats so that he can decide if I need it. He told me not to change the way I was eating and that it was not my fault my sugars were high but of course I cried anyway b/c I've been ridiculously emotional lately and I just couldn't get over only gaining 1 frickin' lb!
I'm sure he gets a good laugh at the end of the day because of all these crazy pregnant women he has to deal with.
On a positive note, the baby is perfect! His heartbeat sounds beautiful and my doctor said he was just where he should be in size! I can't really ask for anything else!
3 comments:
Did you talk to a dietitian already? I thought I knew enough to eat healthy, but when you have a insulin problem it's a whole new ballgame. How can you gain more weight if you have to watch your sugar levels? High protein and fat I guess? That would be frustrating. I know the feeling. I would cry every time my sugar levels went over 120. It only happened a few times because I was able to keep my levels down with my diet and power walking twice a day after breakfast and dinner. Just keep reminding yourself what the doctor told you. It's out of your control. It's not your fault. You're doing all that you can within your power. Genetics can be such a hassle! Will you be having insulin shots, or is there some sort of pill?
Don't worry about the weight. Look on the bright side: that's fewer pounds you have to lose afterwards:) Your baby is healthy and the right size, so don't stress. And as far as the sugar, so you have pop a few pills for a few weeks...big deal. See, haven't I made you feel like your problems aren't worth worrying over:)? I just hope this time around I don't have blood pressure problems like I did with Calyn (pre-eclampsia).
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