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[lilbsmama]

I do. I have been testing since Saturday. All but two of my readings have been in range. One was after spagetti dinner and one was a fasting reading of 137.

Originally Posted by purposefuldoula 

 do you have a blood sugar meter? 

[lilbsmama]

Can you point me in the direction of finding some of these factors so I can bring them up at my appointment?

Originally Posted by esp831 

Lilbsmama-It is definitely not fair to label you after one goofed up reading.  I agree to wait and see what your midwife says.  There are so many factors that influence a blood glucose reading.  It is true that there is a strong movement to catch GDM earlier because quite a few women are slipping through the cracks.  I teach a nutrition class to women who are undergoing their glucose tolerance tests since many docs/midwives are asking for the 2 or even 3 hour test rather than the one hour.  With that long to wait, I have a captive audience :).  But, these women are at 24-28 weeks.  I think 10 weeks is really too early to tell anything.  I'm sure you'll get it sorted out with your midwife, sounds like someone is being a little overly cautious.  This also happened to a girlfriend of mine recently, and her midwife talked her into do the 8 hour test (ugh), but then she was fine!  No problems what-so-ever.

[travelmumma]

how are you mummas staying so upbeat? please share your secrets!

:( am having a sad old time over here

[ImperfectBird]

Hi everyone!  I'm new on here (just introduced myself on the Introductions thread!)  I've loved lurking on the Mothering boards for a long time, and I thought I'd join here since I'm due December 8th with #3! 

I'm 10 wks 2 days along today and dealing with MAJOR insomnia.  I think I slept a total of 3 hours last night, maybe.  I finally gave up and got out of bed at 5am (and of course both my boys are still sleeping at almost 8am, which is late for them *sigh*)  Memo to my body: baby is NOT here yet! ha!  I'm really looking forward to my first appt. with my midwife this Friday to see what kind of remedies are out there for this.  I've had insomnia in the 3rd trimester before, but never this early, and it SUCKS.

Other than that, I can't complain *too* much.  I think I have some low blood pressure issues as I'm feeling very woozy when I stand up from a sitting or lying down position.  I had nausea in weeks 7-8, but that thankfully went away!  I had extreme nausea until week 26 during my last pregnancy, so I am hopeful that's gonna stay away this time  

Anyway...I'm rambling, but I can't wait to become more a part of this community!  I was on the iVillage boards with my other two pregnancies and they just aren't a good fit for me anymore.
 

[travelmumma]

Hi ImperfectBird!

Exciting to have you join us!!

[flatlander]

BailyB - I'm sorry for your loss. And I hope the waiting isn't too stressful.

revolting - Spotting is so stressful. It sounds like many of us here know the uncertain feelings that pregnancy can bring. If you still plan on meeting with the midwives, have you considered not talking to them about the late pregnancy stuff, and just telling them your immediate concerns about the spotting? Their responses could be pretty indicative of how they support mothers. Maybe you could ask the other questions over the phone or at a later meeting, if you're feeling more up to it then.

ImperfectBird - Sounds like our babies are about the same age! I'll be 11 weeks on Thursday, and EDD is Dec 5. 

travelmumma - I am working hard to stay positive during this pregnancy. I had a very difficult first pregnancy, and my second ended in a miscarriage that was really intense (for lack of a better word). Some days it's easy for me to get down - but then I end up feeling anxiety. So I really make it my goal to focus on the positive things. I try to tell myself positive mantras and affirmations often throughout the day. I'm sure that might not work for everyone, but it seems to help me focus on the present and the positive. 

[phatchristy]

Originally Posted by travelmumma 

how are you mummas staying so upbeat? please share your secrets!

:( am having a sad old time over here

 

Upbeat?  I can't say I'm feeling upbeat here, I'm still only about 7 1/2 weeks here and I am still worrying about everything LOL.  You'd think, being that I'd done this four times before I wouldn't be.  But, I'm an older mom now and I am more concerned about things.  And, drat, all sorts of crud is happening here outside of the pregnancy.  House troubles, car troubles.  The car issues are getting more and more frustrating to me...we just sunk so much money into it earlier this year and already something else goes wrong!

I will say though, staying positive and having that knowledge that your body is doing what it's meant to do is such a good thing though.  I feel pretty confident in that aspect.  I think I struggle with the fact that so much bad stuff has happened recently, this feels like the one good thing and I'm hoping that things stay all good!  I probably will relax a little once I hear the heartbeat, etc.

Originally Posted by ImperfectBird 

Anyway...I'm rambling, but I can't wait to become more a part of this community!  I was on the iVillage boards with my other two pregnancies and they just aren't a good fit for me anymore.
 

Mothering is such a special place!  Sometimes it seems like recently there are more mainstream people here than there was a decade ago, but maybe that's just my opinion.  Congratulations and welcome!

[flatlander]

phatchristy - That's a good distinction between upbeat and positive. I wouldn't say I'm upbeat either. But definitely trying to stay positive.

[ImperfectBird]

Originally Posted by travelmumma 

how are you mummas staying so upbeat? please share your secrets!

:( am having a sad old time over here

I've been struggling with my emotions too.  I have a history of depression and pregnancy hormones usually send me back over the edge!  I don't think I'm depressed though, but the first trimester is just hard.  I agree with what flatlander said...just try focusing on the positive and try to do things that will help you relax and feel happy.  For example, I've been taking warm baths with lavender oil almost every night after my boys go to bed which lifts my spirits...I've also been trying to focus my energies on crafting and writing..two things I love!  Just hang in there, mama...your body is going through a lot of changes!

[esp831]

Lilbsmama-Here's a good source:  http://thediabetesclub.com/a-few-factors-that-affect-your-blood-glucose-normal-levels/

It sounds like you already know about high glycemic index foods, it sounds like the spaghetti could be the culprit :)  Good luck!

Over here, I'm having to give myself a pep talk every morning for an attitude adjustment.  If I don't, I live in negative land ALL day.  I try to give myself simple affirmations, like:

I will be feeling better soon,

I will make this a beautiful day,

Even though I'm exhausted, I will be positive until naptime :0

I know it sounds uber cheezy, but its helping with my mood for the time being.

[lilbsmama]

Thanks, esp831. I am hoping to discuss this with the nurse at my practice. I don't know if I'm going to be able to see the hb mw, and I keep boucing back and forth between decisions, but dh says that we just can't afford it, so I think I may transfer to a hospital based mw. I had a prenatal today, and they are already talking about medications to take, etc. I just don;t feel comfortable taking a medication when they haven't even given me any time to explain that my blood sugar is ridiculous anyway. I'm so annoyed. The nurse also was upset that I have lost 2lbs since last week, and 7 lbs. so far into the pregnancy, but I have explained that this happens to ME when I am pregnant. This is my normal. I think they just assume I am crazy.

[tropicana74]

I seriously live in such a weird bubble here. EVERYONE thinks that inductions and epidurals and long labors that lead to c-sections are normal. So, I have not mentioned our plans to HB to anyone.

Well, today it came up in conversation with the neighbor and I told her that I was hoping for a home birth and that hopefully we are able to move before baby comes. She seriously looked at me like I had just told her I shot the Pope. Um, yea, I won't be telling anyone else here about our plans. 

[phatchristy]

Originally Posted by tropicana74 

I seriously live in such a weird bubble here. EVERYONE thinks that inductions and epidurals and long labors that lead to c-sections are normal. So, I have not mentioned our plans to HB to anyone.

Well, today it came up in conversation with the neighbor and I told her that I was hoping for a home birth and that hopefully we are able to move before baby comes. She seriously looked at me like I had just told her I shot the Pope. Um, yea, I won't be telling anyone else here about our plans. 

I'm sorry about that! UGH.  In the past I got that too, though it seems like there are more moms out there who know about homebirths these days, etc.  I live in the state that has the highest cesarean rate so I know what you mean.  Around here, most hospitals are 40+%, and some are 50% in our state as well.  Pretty lousy how much doctors tinker with labor and do all sorts of unnecessary interventions.  It's so important, especially if you plan on having a larger family, to avoid that first cesarean.  The odds are best if you stay out of a hospital situation around here if possible that's for sure!  I used to volunteer as a breastfeeding support person, and know from experience there how negatively hospital practices/cesareans impact breastfeeding as well.  So many uphill battles for women and it's pretty sick that politics get in the way so much of giving women the best care.

Jumping off the soap box.  Lots of anxiety today, I have a lot of stress going on right now, going to try to lay down more.  My digestive tract swung the other way and I was up overnight and didn't get much sleep.  We'll see how much rest I can actually get with a 3 year old here right now.  Ha!

[ImperfectBird]

Is anyone else dealing with insomnia?  I am really about to lose my mind with it!  I've tried the remedies I'm aware of (exercising earlier in the day, yoga, guided meditations before bed, baths, etc.) and I'm STILL up all night...and when I do fall asleep I wake up every hour.  I think I have some anxiety (trying to figure out what we're doing with my 5 yr old, schooling-wise, this fall--it's plaguing me)  but I've never had insomnia this bad and I have anxiety pretty frequently ha! 

Any tried and true natural remedies for insomnia??  I'm open to anything...I need sleep
 

[phatchristy]

Originally Posted by ImperfectBird 
Any tried and true natural remedies for insomnia??  I'm open to anything...I need sleep

I am having problems here with sleep.  What I've discovered is that I'm very sensitive to any kind of movement/noise, etc. and that's a big part of it.  Whenever I sleep in a room with anyone else I am constantly up, tossing/turning, etc.  Big issues with that!  It actually is one of my first pregnancy symptoms as I usually am a very heavy sleeper!

So, I have moved to the couch.  LOL  I sleep SOOOOO much better, I've only had to wake up very infrequently to use the bathroom when I didn't go the night before!