Check in time...

[Sheryl]

Hi Ladies, I thought it might be a good idea to have an update on anyone that is currently pregnant and having complications. If you have time, please update us on how you are doing.

Take care!

:) :) :)

[JanB]

Well, as always I am here with diabetes in pregnancy. ;) Originally GD and now just regular old D. My blood sugar has been pretty darn good lately, though, so I have no real complaints. Although I did catch the tubing on my insulin pump on the doorknob earlier (hard to describe but not fun, trust me) and that was not super cool. In general I have no complaints!

[Sheryl]

Is there anyone else having any complications? Jump in and tell us how your pregnancy is going.

:D :D :D

[KimK]

Hello -

I am also with diabetes in pregnancy. I was put on Glucophage about a month ago and it seems to be working pretty well. Honestly, I am getting tired of dealing with it and feel very fortunate that it should be gone after I delivery (hopefully, since it did with the last two). I am having issues with will power this past week and need a kick in the you know what! I have resorted to not testing if I have been really really bad. I know, not good!! Help.

[Sheryl]

Hi Kim, will power is a tough one, just a few more months to go. Hang in there! I know easier said than done, right?!?

What are you finding most difficult to resist eating?

[Sheryl]

Kim, I just wanted to give you this link in case you haven't already come across it. It's a great article called
Diabetes and Pregnancy (http://www.storknet.com/complications/miscmaternal/diabetes.htm) in our Pregnancy Complications cubby.

Good luck!

[KimK]

Hi Sheryl - I think my biggest weekness right now is chocoalte/sweet stuff. We had a tub of cookie dough and I kept getting into that with a spoon. Not a lot, but enough to make me feel really guilty about it. I need to throw it out.

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen that yet. It's good to read up again and remind myself why it's so important to "behave". I also got to see a 4D real time scan today and just seeing the baby helps puts it into perspective and helps keep me motivated (hopefully). Thanks again for the encouragement.

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[Sheryl]

Kim, that must of been so great seeing 4D scan, how cool. Have you tried the sugar free chocolate? I've seen that before in the supermarkets I think. I'm sure it's not as good in taste, but it might be enough to trick your sweet tooth.

Hang in there!

[ElizabethN]

Sugar free chocolate is self-limiting - if you eat very much of it, you get the runs. :eek: (no need to ask how I know... :eek: )

[KimK]

Oh my goodness. I'll keep that in mind. I have had issues with certain ingredients in the past. I think I have seen some products made with splenda out there that might work. I need to go look and see. Thanks guys.

[Hoya]

Sugar free chocolate is self-limiting - if you eat very much of it, you get the runs. :eek: (no need to ask how I know... :eek: )
That's so true, but as a result I found it to be a benefit when I was suffering from constipation while on bedrest and taking iron supplements. ;)