Question about GD
Re: Question about GD
The comment does seem odd, but maybe he thinks he is just being realistic based on his experiences with other patients. "Dieting" can be bad during pregnancy, depending on what you mean by the term, but I don't think limiting sweets is a bad idea, whether or not you have gestational diabetes.
1st - miscarried at 11 weeks in Dec. 2009
2nd - baby girl born Mar. 2011 at 29 weeks 6 days due to severe PE
3rd - baby boy due June 19th, 2012
2nd - baby girl born Mar. 2011 at 29 weeks 6 days due to severe PE
3rd - baby boy due June 19th, 2012
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Re: Question about GD
I can see how that comment would rub you the wrong way. I think he underestimates what an angel mommy will do to bring home a healthy lil' one- we're probably the most compliant and observant patients on the planet! Perhaps he is used to folks starting eating one way and then stopping mid way through pregnancy or something and throwing the body for a loop?
2008-Our Baby Girl, PTL born too early at 30w6d, Fought so hard... Forever Loved & Missed
2010- Lil' Bro, Pre-E at 29 weeks... Induced at 36w6d, Born 37w
2012- Lil' Sis, Super-imposed pre-e at 25 weeks, PTL & GD at 35 weeks, Evicted 36w
2010- Lil' Bro, Pre-E at 29 weeks... Induced at 36w6d, Born 37w
2012- Lil' Sis, Super-imposed pre-e at 25 weeks, PTL & GD at 35 weeks, Evicted 36w
Question about GD
First, I'm not pregnant again (boo!).
I do have a question though.
When I met with a new MFM we talked about how I have PCOS and how I deveoped GD in my pregnancy with Gracie. I forget what exactly I said- something to the affect of me reducing carbs or sweets or dieting or something, but I do remember him saying "I'd rather have you eat what you are going to eat and then we'll treat the diabetes when/if it happens."
I have been dwelling on this recently. Is it irresponsible of him to say that? Shouldn't he say "Eat a healthy diet, it's better for you" or would he say that because I probably am going to develop it again because of my history?

When I met with a new MFM we talked about how I have PCOS and how I deveoped GD in my pregnancy with Gracie. I forget what exactly I said- something to the affect of me reducing carbs or sweets or dieting or something, but I do remember him saying "I'd rather have you eat what you are going to eat and then we'll treat the diabetes when/if it happens."
I have been dwelling on this recently. Is it irresponsible of him to say that? Shouldn't he say "Eat a healthy diet, it's better for you" or would he say that because I probably am going to develop it again because of my history?
Flori, 30
Mommy to Gracie- born at 25 weeks 03/15/11, 11 inches, 1.1lbs, and absolutely beautiful. Became my sweet angel the next day.
Mommy to Gracie- born at 25 weeks 03/15/11, 11 inches, 1.1lbs, and absolutely beautiful. Became my sweet angel the next day.
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