Feeling Overwhelmed

[peacelovingmama]

I kind of hesitate to post this because I know that there are mamas with MUCH greater burdens than my own. And I keep them in my thoughts. So I am very thankful that my baby is still in utero and appears to be thriving.

With that disclaimer in mind, gestational diabetes sucks!! The diet isn't working and I am starting insulin shots. I am not a needle person at all (I guess not many people are!) and it really makes me queasy. Anyway, I know some mamas have had to deal with this longer than me and I'm almost there. I'm just feeling kind of down about it right now.

[Aliviasmom]

Someone will ALWAYS have it worse, but that doesn't mean your pain should be belittled. I hope things start to look up for you soon!

[CarolynnMarilynn]

I'm sorry. That does suck. Hopefully you'll have your baby soon, and you can stop the yucky needles.

[neetling]

GD sucks. I've been able to manage it with diet, but it still stinks to not be able to give into cravings. I want some ice cream like nobody's business.

[Fairy4tmama]

Originally Posted by Aliviasmom

Someone will ALWAYS have it worse, but that doesn't mean your pain should be belittled. I hope things start to look up for you soon!

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[MamaPam]

[acamile14]

[krismarie]

[koofie]

I too have GD and I am sorry to hear that the diet isn't working for you

Not giving in to the cravings is really hard - there is a package of cinnamon rolls in my fridge that has been calling me for 2 months now.

I hope having to use insulin doesn't last too long

[peacelovingmama]

Thanks everyone -- I really appreciate the support. The good news is that the insulin is working and my numbers are finally within a healthy range. I hear the others with GD on the cravings though -- and why did this have to happen around Easter and DS's birthday -- candy, cake... only a few more weeks though. Good luck to all of us!

[CityChic]

yeah for a good report! Glad to hear your numbers are falling!