I Had Gestational Diabetes With My Son Thomas

by Dawn
(USA)

I just gave birth almost 5 months ago this February 2nd 2009. My son's name is Thomas. We named him after my husband's father. I took the glucose test, and to my knowledge I had gestational diabetes. I was very upset and I thought all about a big baby and how in the world will I deliver a big child my first time? So they had me come back and test again. The second time confirmed the first time. I had to drink this nasty sugar water and it was orange flavor. Having that on your stomach earlier in the morning is no joke at all. I remember Thomas moving all around. I guess he was hyper due to the glucose water drink. My doctor informed me that if I do not watch my diet and walk, I would have a very large baby and I would have complications during my delivery. I was fortunate, I did not have to take insulin shots, I just maintained my diet and walked. My numbers were usually good. But sometimes, I had to sneak in a cookie or two. My diabetes did in fact go away after I had my baby. But, diabetes runs in my family, so I have to continue to watch what I eat.