Angela_96

OH the joy. It started with a "diabetes" nurse and getting a new diet to go on, instruced on blood sugars... (good news is its just gestational diabetes, and will be over in a few weeks). I have to cut out all the fun stuff I eat (cakes, cookies, pop..)

Then I went through testing on my blood pressure... once again a baby thing. They changed my blood pressure medicine due to the way it "lowered" my bp and the new one will help the baby get more circulation from me.

She is doing great, healthy, and normal according to all the test. They did a really cool ultrasound that basicly showed everything. Now we gotta keep her healthy.

CHoffman

I have some serious catching up to do....So it's a girl??..CONGRADS!!!!. I'm so sorry you are having some problems but it sounds like your positive about it and you have the right goals..Happy healthy Mom and baby!!

Angela_96

Thanks.. def a girl. I am just relieved that its "treatable" and I am going to do my best to keep it treatable without insulin (they said if I could then no insulin, they want my blood sugar less than 110 for pregnancy) So far even after meals (healthy meals) its staying 95 and below. But I was just diagnosed, and it could get worse (so thats why I have several diff doctors, dieticans, etc and a strong willed woman who don't want her baby to have issues)
As for the blood pressure the meds are working great. They are going to tweek it to make it more friendly for her to grow.

harpua2002

Great for you! I'm very glad your diabetes seems to be reversible (at least, that's how I read it and I certainly hope so). I'm sure you can't wait to see your beautiful baby girl!!!

Angela_96

Yes, it actually is "cured" when you have the baby with gestational diabetes. So as long as I control it for a few weeks, have my baby it and my high blood pressure will go away....
I guess I get an inside veiw of what older people go through with diabetes and bp issues, and its enough to make me change my eating and excersice habits for life!