Mamas with Gestational Diabetes

Been there, too. Nothing much happened. They checked me at 3 months pregnant, and they put me on a diet from then on. Like you, I gained very little during the pregnancy (well, until 7 months I actually lost some). At work, people were always amazed when I told them how far along I was. The measurements were fine all along. Unlike you, I got high blood pressure at 8 months, and I had 3 NST per week... plus one visit to the diabetes nurse, to check the sugar levels (I had to do three measurements per day until the end). The baby had to be induced at 38 weeks (they sent me to delivery straight from a NST, pre-eclampsia). She was smallish (5% weight, 16% height and 25% head), and the pediatrician that assisted the delivery wanted to confirm the age (she thought the baby looked more like 36 weeks rather than the actual 38 weeks). But all was well for the baby, except she had blocked tear ducts (that got unblocked on their own, one at 2 months, and the other at 10). She started gaining weight really fast, at 4 months she was 92% weight, 60%height and stayed pretty much around those numbers at 6 and 9 months (she's due for her 12 months this Monday). I had a diabetes test again after 6 weeks, and I failed the 2 and 3 hours ones by a little margin (which is weird, before I never got a bad 2 and 3 hours, it was always the fasting and one hour that failed for me). I put that on not moving much during those 6 weeks. I'm supposed to have another test done soon, though.
Don't stress over it, you will be fine and so will be the baby :-)

I was told my son would be huge due to GD...he was 7 pounds 0 ounces. I did all the NST and everything....my son was fine at birth, he never had a problem with his blood sugar. Try not to worry to much.

GD is a bigger concern for your health and the baby now. Once the baby is delivered, he/she will be fine (unless you are not controlling your GD). Your glucose levels may go back to normal. Keep in mind that you will be at higher risk for developing Type 2 later, so try to keep up with the healthy eating.

My son and I were fine after delivery! He has no issues at all and neither did I! Good luck!

As hard as it is, try to relax. I had GD with my last one. She is not almost 4 & one smart kid. My doctor kept telling me I was going to have a big baby too. I had U/S every couple weeks toward the end & stress tests 2x week. My daughter was only 6# 12oz. Not the big baby they predicted. More than likely all will be well.

Had GD and Like you had daily 4 times a day blood check but controlled with Diet only- Only gained 15 pounds the entire pregnancy (the "good" side to GD diet that know one tells you about) Once my daughter was born- neither of us had any problem- no elevated blood sugar levels or anything- went home in two days- post c-section (she was breech to boot!)

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Had GD and Like you had daily 4 times a day blood check but controlled with Diet only- Only gained 15 pounds the entire pregnancy (the "good" side to GD diet that know one tells you about) Once my daughter was born- neither of us had any problem- no elevated blood sugar levels or anything- went home in two days- post c-section (she was breech to boot!)

Don't worry about it. Wait and see. I had GD with my daughter. I started with diet but that didn't work so well because I love breads and pastas! I ended up having to have insulin in the morning (it was my after lunch numbers that were the worst so they gave me the slow acting to help later in the day). Anyway, my daughter was born 6 days before my due date (my doctor was going to induce the the following night anyway because they normally don't let GD babies go to their due date...they don't want them to get too big). Anyway, she was/is wonderfully healthy and has not had a problem with her levels EVER! I don't have a problem now either.

PS...when I went in for a NST, they had me drink a bit because they thought that was why one of my readings was off too and they were right.