Doctor's Orders...

It's official - I have gestational diabetes. So much for being able to eat whatever you want while pregnant. Still can't complain considering how easy this pregnancy has been.

So apparently gestational diabetes is pretty common and usually goes away after the baby's born. I just have to really watch what I eat for the remainder of the pregnancy. :(

Doctor's Orders:
Finger Prick Glucose Test: 4 times a day (when I wake up and an hour after Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Foods I can eat: Cooked meats, Veggies, Nuts, Fruits such as apples, pears, berries, bananas
Foods I shouldn't eat: Breads, Cereals, Starchy Veggies, Sweets/Desserts, Fruits such as mangos, pineapples, grapes

Downsides: I have to watch what I eat. I really want sweets and desserts ALL the time now. I constantly covet other people's food. ahhhhh I COVET!!!! I also have to prick fingers 4 times a day - it's not that painful but still hurts and I have trouble remembering to test myself an hour after I eat.

Upside: This is forcing me to eat super healthy. I'm not going to gain much weight for the remainder of the pregnancy. This is good for the baby. I know that the baby will come no later than Oct 2. In my situation, the doctor will induce by Oct 2 at the latest - they won't allow me to go over my due date.

So my doctor has suggested I eat some form of an egg every morning (i can also have some bacon or sausage with it). A snack twice a day (cheese, nuts, fruit). And protein and leafy greens/veggies for lunch and dinner. Nothing very saucy or creamy. If i really can't handle it, then i can have those skinny cow choc ice cream bars but i have to make sure it's not loaded with sugar alcohol (which is just as bad as sugar).

I've survived a week and only went over the limit a couple of times (stinking 1/2 pancake and chinese food!). 9 more weeks to go....