hey Joy…I’m pregnant with my first and found out about a month ago that I have GD too..saddest day ever. outside of pregnancy I eat very clean, but I found out that my baby really wants me to have ice cream…all the time! So you know the devastation when they tell you that sweets are out. My doctor actually gave me the go ahead as long as i don’t overdo it. the thing about GD is you just have to learn the balance of carb and protein that your body needs. I still can eat about a quarter cup of icecream after dinner as long as I’ve balanced it with enough protein. also just being prepared for the whole day has really saved me. figure out your meals and snacks ahead of time and make them in the morning…it’s much easier to stick to it that way. Just listen to your body. Trust me, you’ll get the hang of it and before you know it your babe will be here and you’ll be right back to cupcakes and ice cream!

Here is a really filling Quinoa, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apple, Rasin, Chicken (you can eliminate) salad that saved me when I was pregnant- here is the link – http://www.inallofhersplendor.com/2014/03/20/the-goddess-quinoa-salad-recipe/
The second baby really is a game changer so for laughs read, “Body after baby… shi*t they don’t tell you http://www.inallofhersplendor.com/2014/06/19/body-after-baby-shit-they-dont-tell-you/

You should check Ella Woodward blog, she makes great receipes, veggie based, sugar, carb and fat free. All natural and everything looks good!

i’m so sorry to hear about the problems you have been having joy. hang in there, and like you said it will be worth it in the end. hugs!

So sorry to hear that! I am sure it will be hard not to be able to have some treats to get you through the day! If you are looking for new recipes, you might want to check out the food blog Cookie and Kate. I’ve found a lot of awesome salad and veggie recipes on there – love this one especially: http://cookieandkate.com/2013/raw-kale-and-brussels-sprouts-salad-with-tahini-maple-dressing/

You look so beautiful!!!
Love from Germany + Confused Cats Against Feminism (trust me- it’s awesome):
http://lasagnolove.blogspot.de/2014/08/confused-cats-against-feminism-and-more.html
XO Bambi

darn! hoping that the 25% thumbs down time decreases for you…

I had gestational diabetes with both of my pregnancies. The second time worse than the first time (which is normal). I found the easiest way to deal with it was to eat every couple of hours and keep to small meals. My doctor also insisted (I found this hard) to eat BEFORE going to bed – cheese, nuts, bowl of cereal with nuts, ham etc. Eating before going to bed keeps the blood sugars level through the night and allows for a smoother transition in the morning. That was hard, but also hard was then to eat a ‘very’ small meal first thing in the morning to avoid spiking my blood sugar.
Truth be told the plan I got from my doctor’s office was really what the Canadian Food Guidelines tell you to eat and it would be a perfect diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle post pregnancy as well, but as soon as my babies were out I asked for Ice Cream 😉
Good luck!

Almost forgot! Deb’s Kale and Quinoa salad with toasted almonds, cherries, and a honey mustard dressing is AMAZING.

this book http://www.amazon.com/Change-Appetite-where-delicious-healthy-ebook/dp/B00I089UCS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409151388&sr=1-1&keywords=a+change+of+appetite
everything i have made so far has been delicious

Joy. Thank you for posting this. While
I think I enjoy about 45% of this pregnancy I am absolutely miserable and sometimes I feel like a horrible person for not enjoying this time. I’m only 18 wks but not sleeping, peeing 24/7 (this is almost literal), extreme gerd, exhausted and emotional. It really helps to hear others who have similar feelings. I don’t have food suggestions but a coworker I know who had GD said she made roasted veggie sandwiches w cheese everyday and was able to manage it well. Good luck.

I had gd with both of my pregnancies. The first time I really cut out carbs and it was so hard. During my recent pregnancy (my son is now 6 weeks old) I wasn’t so drastic. I made sure to use my carb allowances and it left me feeling much happier even if I couldn’t have absolutely everything I wanted. Both ways I ended up with a healthy baby and a donut in my hand as soon as possible!

I’m sorry to hear you have gestational diabetes. I know it’s not easy, especially since you like sweets. I’m the same way. Being pregnant is hard, I’m sure. But hang in there. You’ll be ok.

I here you! I loved my first pregnancy until that last 6 weeks where my body was just over it. Sorry to hear about your GD! I’m sure that makes the joys just a bit less joyful (no pun intended). I’m vegan and, like I said, felt great for most of my pregnancy. If you haven’t been to OhSheGlows.com, check out Angela’s blog. She’s currently pregnant too, so she has some great veggie options for mamas! Her cookbook is also amazing. All vegan and mostly gluten-free without the use of refined sugars. Still plenty of yummy treats though!

I was diagnose with GD as well when I had my little one 5 years ago, its not as bad as it seems. Its a blessing in disguise, it will help you avoid gaining tons of weight and you will be a lot more conscious about what you put in your body, but its only for a short while. Of course, you are entitled to a cheat meal here & there as long as you walk it off after. =)

Veggie lasagna with long sliced zucchini as the noodles!!

Joy, I had gestational diabetes and it’s not too bad. My nutritionist told me the Weight Watchers diet is similar to what a diabetic should be eating. Always pair a protein with a carb. You are still going to get carbs, just in smaller amounts and with protein. Also, you need to eat more frequently, so snacks are essential. I found my sugars were the worst in the morning when I woke so I had to eat a protein before going to bed. You also HAVE to work out every day if you want to keep your sugar down. On the plus side, you won’t gain too much weight. Remember too, this makes you more likely to get type 2 diabetes when you are older so it’s like an early warning sign to stay fit for your future health.

I am sooooooo with you. I feel lucky to be able to carry a baby, and I love feeling my little dude all day (and all night), but I will never be one of those women who says, “I just looooooove being pregnant”. Despite being able, our bodies are not actually that well adapted to pregnancy. As each new symptom/side effect pops up (seemingly daily), I have started repeating a new mantra “I will not be pregnant forever; I will not be pregnant for much longer”. Even though I have 14 weeks to go, it seems to be helping to remind me that I can do this. And so can you. 🙂

Try ohladycakes.com. It’s a lot of dessert recipes, vegan (I think), uses low amounts of unrefined sweeteners, and a lot of the recipes are nut-based. You can probably swap in dairy and eggs–not sure if it’ll work for you, but worth checking out.
Also, if you freeze bananas and then blend them in a food processor, it makes a decent ice cream by themselves: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414. I think fruit may be restricted for you, but perhaps it’s allowable in moderation.
Quinoa, like everyone has mentioned, is great. There are also some good noodle stand-ins, like tofu noodles and shirataki noodles.
Good luck! GD can have long-term health ramifications if left untreated, so it’s great that you’re taking care of yourself now.

I was also on the GD train with my last pregnancy. I made it better by buying a stunning array of crackers and keeping a great selection of cheese on hand. I would cut up the cheese into ounce portions and make variations of this as my before bed snack to keep my blood sugars in check, and keep my tastebuds content.
Also I really think the nutritionists need new fake plastic food, those sad worn fake slices of american cheese are just shabby and make no one feel like they’re making a positive diet change. I don’t care if they’re meant to show portion sizing, they just don’t make a person want to eat ever again.

My typical go tos when i had GD were: plain 0% greek yogurt, with either 1 tsp of jam or peanut butter, Luna Fiber bars in Blueberry flavor did not spike my blood sugar, kind bars either. I was fine with any corn based anything- but no rice or carbs at all for me. You just need to eat different things, check your sugar, and figure lut what works best for you!

Just find a really good nutritionist-clinical dietitian, and they will give you a program and suggestions on snacks, and new recipes to try out. 🙂 It’s going to be over before you know it, really, and you will only remember the best moments of it! 🙂

I had gestational diabetes, too, and I was shocked because I’ve always eaten healthy and ate 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I was barely over the cut off, and so that’s why I was diagnosed with it. I visited a nutritionist and she gave me a food chart basically explaining to me that it’s all about the number of carbs you have in a day. Basically, I was eating too much fruit because I was watching what I ate and didn’t want to eat high caloric foods while pregnant. I always ate a lot of kale, but then I started eating extra kale. I also liked to eat avocados, too. I had to stay away from fruit in the morning (boohoo) and had to decrease my fruit intake. 🙁 I feel for ya, Joy. It wasn’t fun being on that diet! Thankfully, the doctor wasn’t too concerned with the gestational diabetes after he saw my blood sugar levels recordings!

FROZEN GRAPES

oh sweet mama! just delivered my 5th (+ final) babe and totally get the hole love/hate relationship with pregnancy! try these corn fritters for an easy happy hour snack that’s full of protein, healthy fats and veggies: http://raeannkelly.com/delicious-corn-fritters/… also love snacking on meat (nitrate free) and cheese platters during pregnancy: http://raeannkelly.com/date-night-in/
so fun following your journey and can’t wait to “meet” your new little one… your so close!
xo

To echo Sam’s recommendation above, Kind now has a line of nut bars that are really low in sugar (4 grams in one). The dark chocolate with sea salt is my favorite – totally addictive and tastes like a candy bar, with a good amount of fiber and protein to offset the carbs. I haven’t been as keen on the other varieties that I’ve tried, but others seem to like them. I find that making sure I have plenty of other yummy snacks around, like Trader Joe’s Marcona almonds, macadamia nuts, Greek yogurt and fruit, etc. on hand helps too. Good luck!

Hi Joy! I gave birth to my little girl, Sydney, 3 weeks ago and was also diagnosed with GD at 28 weeks. My favorite low carb recipe that kept my numbers down was Ina Garten’s Lentil Soup: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lentil-vegetable-soup-recipe.html I added chicken sausage for some protein as well. My favorite snacks were dried fruit and nuts, apple and peanut butter and Cliff Mojo bars. I love ice cream, so I would splurge every once in awhile. Anytime I ate something that I thought might effect my numbers, I would take a 10-20 minute walk after the meal. One other thing that stressed me out was the growth ultrasound. A week before I gave birth they did an ultrasound and estimated that my little girl would weigh around 9lbs 5oz. There’s a large margin for error with those ultrasounds, they say it’s give or take a 1lb and a half. I was hoping for a vaginal delivery, but they thought I may need a c-section based on her size. My doctor even said there was no way I was giving birth to a 7lb baby based on the size of my bump. Sydney weighed in at 7lbs 2oz and I had a perfect delivery. So, just keep that in mind. If you get the same type of news, take it with a grain of salt.

I had GD with both pregnancies and even have to inject myself with insulin each night! All I can say is, prick on the sides of your fingers when you test your blood. It hurts a lot less on the sides! Eat lots of protein to counter any glucose. Good luck!!
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I lived on turkey/bacon burger patties and swiss chard salad while pregnant with my now 3yo boy. Oof, I remember that sickly sweet orange syrup pregnant ladies have to drink before the GD test…oh boy that was unpleasant!

Thanks so much Emily! Thats super helpful!!
Joy

Hey chica,
That sucks! But, knowing you, you’ll turn it into a challenge and adventure.
I’ve never been pregnant but you may remember I am a diabetic. And, to be honest, the food choices issue still kicks my butt. However, I will second the few who’ve mentioned exercise and reduced stress as ways to lower and/or maintain blood sugars.
The diet is critical as well but if you can get even a 20 minute walk in the morning and in the evening, it’ll impact your blood sugars. And if you can add some meditation, yoga and/or deep breathing exercises, you’ll see a difference with them too. Diabetes, whether gestational or otherwise, is a tricky bitch. You can replicate all your behavior exactly from one day to the next and end up with totally different readings.
Just take it one day at a time and be gentle on yourself. xo

I’ve been type 1 diabetic since I was 8 years old, and felt deeply stressed about it through my entire pregnancy. I don’t want to scare you, but the complications of poorly controlled diabetes are no joke. While I was pregnant, I avoided carbs like the plague. I found that my insulin resistance went way up at that time in my life, and there were certain foods I just could not eat. Pay attention to your body, and learn your high and low blood sugar symptoms. When I’m high I feel lethargic, thirsty, sometimes have headaches and just generally feel crummy. When I’m low, I yawn uncontrollably, feel a bit dizzy and on occasion even a bit confused. Chin up, at least for you this condition is most likely temporary! If you have any diabetes questions, feel free to email me any time.

I’m so sorry! I’m 33 weeks pregnant and also have GD. The best quick desserts I’ve found are: Weight Watchers English Toffee Crunch bars and sugar-free jello pudding. For snacks: trail mix, string cheese, and Wheat thins. I eat a lot of Morningstar veggie products for breakfast, along with eggs and the Thomas brand light multi-grain English muffins topped with peanut butter.
I was devastated when I found out about the GD, but it’s possible to get through it. It just takes a LOT of planning.

I totally feel ya! I wish pregnancy wasn’t so long! I had to get tested early on for GD and then again at week 26….luckily I did not have it this time. I’m so sorry for you! 🙁

My family and I stick to a low carb diet, full time. We all started when my mom was diagnosed with fatty liver disease due to too many carbs.
I just got the Nom Nom Paleo cookbook and it’s awesome. A wide variety of recipes that all look really good. Their blog is great – http://nomnompaleo.com/ All kinds of ideas for kids too.
Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly. In the meantime, it will be fun to try some new foods 🙂

Hi Joy!
I am a registered dietitian and I specifically work with women (and men) with fertility issues as well as with women who have gotten pregnant and want to learn proper nutrition for that time. My biggest tips to you:
– Always, ALWAYS make sure to balance each meal and snack with a blend of protein and complex carbohydrates. Protein digests slower than carbohydrates and also slows the absorption of glucose (from the carbohydrates) into your blood stream. Protein could be any meat or fish, nuts or nut butter, seeds, dairy (especially Greek yogurt) or even a whey protein powder. Complex carbohydrates would be more fibrous (think brown in color) grains such as brown rice, whole wheat bread or wraps, quinoa, whole grain pasta, or even starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas or corn. The fiber also slows the the absorption of the carbohydrates much like protein does. Healthy fat (such as olive oil, coconut oil, avocado or fat found in nuts or seeds) also is good to incorporate as it is digested slowly – so it helps slow that carb absorption but also helps keep you satiated/full.
– At meals use the plate method to keep your portions in check! Aim to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (these can be steamed veggies, roasted, grilled, a veggie-based soup or a salad), a fourth of your plate with those complex carbohydrates and a fourth of your plate with protein. Feel free to add some of that healthy fat (ex: 1/4-1/2 of an avocado, 2 tsp healthy oil) for good measure. It will give you the benefits mentioned earlier and also will help you get the extra calories you need during pregnancy. At breakfast you may not get that half your plate of veggies but aim to get it at your lunch and dinner.
– Think about incorporating a probiotic into your daily supplement regimen. They have been found to help regulate blood sugar levels. I recommend finding something with at least 10 billion live, active cultures. Aim to purchase a probiotic that is refrigerated in the store.
Personally I often tell clients that they can still have an occasional sweet treat – just to aim to have it with a meal that has protein. However, if your doctor said to completely stay away from those sweets you should abide by those recommendations.
Hope that helps! Good luck to you – I am 14 weeks with our first little bubs. 🙂

a few of my favorite low-carb recipes:
http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/07/rat-a-too-ee-for-you-ee/
http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/05/haricot-vert-with-shallots/
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pan-roasted-salmon-grapefruit-cabbage-slaw
http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/tofu-avocado-salad/
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/08/andalusian-gazpacho-recipe.html you can make it without the bread

I feel ya! I’m 33 weeks into my second pregnancy, and have GD for the second time. I remember being so shocked the first time, as I figured that since I had gained very little weight, I would ace the glucose tolerance test. But my hormones had other plans! This time I was mentally prepared to have it again. For the second time I am successfully controlling my GD through diet alone.
What I find helps is to not think of it as a “diet” in the conventional sense of the word, as weight loss or weight management is not a goal of the GD diet, blood glucose level control is – and calorie counting isn’t really necessary for this. It is more of a minor lifestyle change. Carbs play an important role in the GD diet, so be sure not to eliminate them Atkins style. You may actually be surprised at how many carbs you can have with each meal. Breakfast is really the only meal where you have to be super, super strict with your carb intake. I’m limited to between 30 & 45 g of carbs for breakfast, depending on my fasting glucose levels.
What I struggle with is the fact that the GD diet does not allow for spontaneity, nor for absent minded eating. There’s no room for grabbing a handful of M&Ms just because you’re craving them (sigh). All eating needs to be intentional, and scheduled, and measured, which is not how I usually roll. I’m more of an eat what I want, when I want it kind of gal (waist size be damned!).
So here are some things that work for me at the two trickiest times of the day for ladies with GD:
Breakfast: Weekdays, it’s ALWAYS 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, with crunchy peanut butter, a tiny drizzle of honey, and a glass of milk (Tip: lactose free milk has less carbs per cup). Weekends, when I have more time, it may be a tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, grated cheddar cheese (no carbs, yay!), and a healthy dollop of salsa.
Snack before bed: Here I’m allowed 30 g of carbs, so there are a lot of options, but I always have one cup of Kashi Go Lean with a little milk. No problems with my fasting glucose levels in the morning when I stick to this.
Oh, and I always allow myself a half cup serving of vanilla ice cream for dessert :).
You can do it pretty lady!

For recipes check out Kris Carr of Crazy Sexy Wellness. She posts lots of recipes on her website and Facebook page. http://kriscarr.com/

You look darling. Could I ask where your dress is from?

after trying 15 kinds of protein snacks at night, i also discovered i had to eat icecream to get those morning numbers right. yes, i made that sacrifice 🙂

GD is very common with pregnancies… have no fear, it tends to go away once Moms are over their pregnancy I’ve heard. The good docs and nutritionist will guide you, and from the looks of the comments above the readers already know the way… I really love your thumbs up pose… really made me crack up hysterically. Please do more of those! I’d say rest(ha)and laugh more… Laughter heals everything!;)

Dear Joy,
same situation here, I had GD during my pregnancy too. I have to say that food is only in your mind, if you put something higher than it (like your baby for example), your body will simply forget it. I ate extremely by the diet plan, never ate anything out of it. But, I felt amazing knowing that I do it for me and my baby’s health. Focus on purpose and your body will accept it 🙂 Plus, I lost 15 kilos which is the best part 🙂
Take care and remember, everything is in our head 🙂
Kisses to your amazing Ruby!

My absolute favorite food blog for nutrition, savings, and variety is budgetbytes.com by Beth Moncel. Just go on there and click around until you find something you like, there are so many categories of delicious recipes. She also syncs each recipe with an app called ziplist, so if you create an account there, one click and grocery planning = done. I’ve basically let this site be my meal planner for the past year, and it consistently checks all the boxes. Inexpensive, easy, nutritious, and delicious. Good luck with this new speedbump, you can do it!

Hi Lyndsey,
Thanks! My dress is by Theif Bandit:
http://www.thiefandbandit.com/skirtsdresses/desert-floral-maxi-dress-in-blue-mint-pale-pink-and-yellow-ochre-on-black
Joy

Ooh, I’m going to follow your board! I’m 30wks right now and have noticed that while I’ve never had a lactose issue before, I’ve been getting horrid stomach cramps whenever I eat dairy 🙁
Have you checked out http://againstallgrain.com/? She has posted some dairy-free recipes that look fabulous.

This is great advice, Emily! I’m 30wks and don’t have GD but have been doing daily guided meditation/relaxation as part of my hypnobirthing prep. It’s been way more amazing on my stress and general well being than I ever thought possible. I hope to continue it after the baby is here!! 🙂

I’m so sorry, Joy! I had the same thing happen to me. I didn’t have GD with my first pregnancy, but I did have it with my second. It was REALLY HARD physically and it also hurt my pride. I’m normally a skinny white girl, so when they said I had GD, I was shocked. I cried at the first meeting with a specialist when they told me it was not my fault that I had GD. I really felt like it was my fault, so that it was not was a relief because I had been questioning myself a lot and wondering if I had only exercised more or drank less juice, then maybe this would not have happened? When I switched my diet I found that sparkling water with an ounce of juice in the morning was a good substiute to have a cup of OJ every morning. Trader Joes sells this sprouted rye bread that is actually pretty low carb and I would have that every morning with melted cheese or avocado. My best friend was dark chocolate covered almonds. At night, after my last blood reading I would eat a bowl of fruit and some cheese or nuts and my blood sugar was always fine by the time I woke up in the morning. That is what got me through! I realized that having GD was a wake up call to take care of myself and take some time away from work, housework, and my child to go for a short walk after every meal and just have some me-time. Oh, and one more thing–checking the blood on the soft pads on the sides of your hands is much better than the tips of your fingers. Love on yourself and take care of that sweet little one inside you! 🙂

Hi Joy,
First off, you are so beautiful inside and out!
A great vegetable recipe is the golden beet salad; roasted golden beets,topped with goat cheese and walnuts. It’s normally served with a fresh basil vinaigrette, but if you are unable to have it, its still incredible without.
All the best!

I feel for ya. I’m 28 weeks with twins right now and already HUGE, because I literally am. I have (hopefully) at least 10 more weeks to go and seriously have no idea how my body can handle any more inches around my belly. Sleeping is already not fun and my back kills. Unborn babies can sure give you a run for your money! I always have to remind myself “this too shall pass!” Hang in there girl!

You can follow @healing_belle on Instagram, it’s a super nice an healthy account, and also she has the whole pantry app, with LOTS of yummy and healthy recepies. good luck girl! XXOO

To fix the peeing problem try physical therapy: http://www.womens-advantage.com

I’ve made this one and second the recommendation! Deb’s recipes are my absolute favorites. She makes a hummus recipe that is out of this world. I don’t know if beans are okay for GD, but if they are, I highly recommend it if you have the time. She shells the garbanzo beans, which maybe Ruby could “help” with? I’m just out of my first trimester with my first and am terrified that my diet of bagels and potato chips to cope with my nausea will haunt me in the end…

Me too!! Awesome recipes on pinterest if you just look up whole30!

They are really unfortunate circumstances, and I wish you the best! I hope that you find a good balance between healthy and satisfied soon.
I have a personal blog with some vegan / gluten-free recipes, here is my latest:
http://www.wallflowerblog.com/folder/2014/08/home-made-vegan-yogurt.html

My mom had gestational diabetes too. When my dad brought my brother to this hospital to see me for the first time, they brought along a chocolate cake for my mom. She still believes it was one of the best cakes of her life. Not that this makes the next months any easier, but perhaps you could have a cake (or other celebration sweet) to look forward to after delivery!

I’m in my last few weeks of my pregnancy and yes I have GDM too. It sucks to say the least but it is a blessing in disguise – that’s what I’m telling myself anyway. For a really long time I was very upset with myself, doing whatever the dr / dietician / nurses tell me to do but in the end, it was out of my control and here I am taking the insulin. It’s ok. It’s for baby and it’s only temporary! My advice is that u can still have your delectable sweets as long as u eat it after your meal and it’s part of your carb count! You can do it!!

Lots of beans and Nuts. I like to add smoked paprika to mine!
Sorry to hear you have GD, but on a more positive note I think your dress is lovely and i want it!

Yeah- I’d have had to snap a new picture…cuz that SUCKS jelly doughnuts so bad!!!
*Thinking of you my dear…..

Hi Joy, I completely understand. When I was pregnant, I had a number of complications including GD. I understand the frustration of not being able to do what you used to in all aspects. It’s good to have family support and a good husband by your side 😉 As far as GD, measuring your meals and eating sugars in moderation helped me. Yes, I did enjoy some ice cream but in small portions. Trust your Dietician, s/he knows how to help balance your meals so you don’t feel hungry, and don’t skip your snacks. Also I found an In-n-Out burger did not bring up my sugars (watch out for the fries though) and included all food groups. Hang in there mama, you are doing a great job!

Just make sure you follow the diet. I also had gestational diabetes with my third son and he was born full term 9lbs. It was a really rough delivery. Also some dr will induce at 37 weeks, I wish mine had bc my son was born with a tear in his lung. It’s very hard but believe me it is worth following? Also I ate in reverse toward the end when I had a hard time controlling my blood sugar. Dinner for breakfast, very low carb, fruits and lots of veg for lunch, a long nap, lemon water, then breakfast type foods for dinner, still low carb and low sugar but your body can handle more towards dinner time and it basically stopped all my late night cravings and gave me more energy in the morning.

Hi, my little girl yesterday turns five months old. She is my first child and while 21 weeks pregnant my doctor told me i had gestational diabetes. At first i was shocked, than angry and at last i thought: okay, i can handle that without insulin and ao i did. I bought a few fruits, a lot of vegetables and some fish, meat and a lot cheese and nuts. Thats what i ate. No sweets, no grapes, no bananas, no orange juice, no milk and so on. I worked and after my pregancy the diabetes was gone! I loved salad, cream cheese, cottage cheese amnd almonds, they were the perfects “sweets”. What helped me was also to write everything, i ate, down. So i could identify the things i can ate and the things that didn’t worked for me. And whats really good are recipes for cake without sugar and flour or quark (the german word, i don’t know the english one right now…?) with half an apple. You just need to try and in the end it’s not that bad and when your pregnancy is over you can eat all you want ?, so make a list what your husband shall bring you after giving birth ?. Lovely greets from germany.

My friend used to bake pies for a living when she had gestational diabetes…I think baking all the time helped her curb her cravings, if you can believe it!

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