tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post7250987475653832884..comments2024-03-27T10:31:14.337-05:00Comments on Lisa's Yarns: Gestational Diabetes: Dealing with Another DiagnosisLisa from Lisa's Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-58486687028606759842018-01-03T12:17:25.654-06:002018-01-03T12:17:25.654-06:00I am so sorry you have to deal with gestational di...I am so sorry you have to deal with gestational diabetes. That's no fun, especially when you're already dealing with other health flares during this pregnancy. I truly hope that all of these issues will resolve itself when the baby is here... until then, keep on moving forward. I won't be much longer.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-65309505869500283912017-12-27T11:25:48.008-06:002017-12-27T11:25:48.008-06:00This sucks so much but you are handling it like a ...This sucks so much but you are handling it like a champ! And you totally get to be down about it, you've dealt with ALOT this pregnancy!! Thinking of you1 Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-16549582307724900002017-12-24T14:39:05.495-06:002017-12-24T14:39:05.495-06:00Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about all the tests yo...Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about all the tests you have to do every day, and how you have to follow a special diet. What a pain in the butt! <br /><br />Two more months ... two more months ... you can do it!Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-52309463045673084402017-12-22T04:36:55.050-06:002017-12-22T04:36:55.050-06:00Oh my friend, as I've watched you navigate thi...Oh my friend, as I've watched you navigate this chapter I'm truly inspired by you! I'm excited for this new little one who will be an amazing mix of both parents! I like what Grace said, sometimes our bodies rebel against us out of nothing that we have done and we have no control over it. You have been handed more than your share of health challenges to navigate even before pregnancy and you move through them and learn and then you share your knowledge with others. I've learned so much from you over the years. I wish that this would just all go away but that's the romantic in me, the one I have to mostly keep in check because that side is most of the time crazy unrealistic... However, as you finish strong over these next few weeks I know you will bring your tribe in around you and find the encouragement that you need in those moments. Sending hugs!Charbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023222309412936172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-64229496348183836542017-12-21T23:07:21.411-06:002017-12-21T23:07:21.411-06:00Lisa, I'm sorry you're facing another chal...Lisa, I'm sorry you're facing another challenge! But you have successfully navigated all the challenges you've faced so far, and have a healthy baby to boot, so you're already doing a stellar job. I don't blame you for feeling sad: that's overwhelming. Just try to pamper yourself a little more now, and by all means don't feel as if you are somehow at fault or to blame. Our bodies do strange and unpredictable things, and they rebel against our hard work and efforts. So much is really not up to us and our lifestyles at all, really. Continuing handling this pregnancy with grace and patience like you have been, and you've already done more than many others would have in the same circumstances.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-17686398610287657652017-12-21T22:29:15.152-06:002017-12-21T22:29:15.152-06:00You are going to be a wonderful mother no matter w...You are going to be a wonderful mother no matter what. I hope this time passes quickly and that phil continues to be a wonderful support for you. There is no possible way that you could be considered a failure, so tell that pesky inner voice to shush.katielookingforwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739640153974439332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-46007050085918103382017-12-21T13:31:08.699-06:002017-12-21T13:31:08.699-06:00I don't have RA but I have had gestational dia...I don't have RA but I have had gestational diabetes with all three of my pregnancies. I cried and was so mad with my first baby. I got through it and had a healthy baby with just diet and exercise control. I knew what was coming with baby number two and he was a healthy 36 week baby with no nicu time. With baby 3 I struggled with my numbers and had to use insulin and although not ideal it took a lot of the stress away because it didn't matter what I ate or how much walking/exercise I did my numbers were high. Adding the insulin took that stress away and I could just focus on my diet. Baby 3 was healthy too. Try to enjoy the extra ultrasounds and whatever is causing the gd it's not your fault. GD is a very strange thing but all my babies were healthy and my oldest was my biggest baby at 7lbs 10 oz so no need to worry about that either 😉 <br />Not sure with your gluten restrictions but nature valley has a really good protein bar that is a quick easy snack to carry around. Also cheese was my best friend 😀Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599147366956447813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-73731686895059605602017-12-21T12:34:39.326-06:002017-12-21T12:34:39.326-06:00Ugh, Lisa. I'm so sorry that you have ANOTHER ...Ugh, Lisa. I'm so sorry that you have ANOTHER thing to monitor with this pregnancy. I think you're going about this the right way, though: taking time to be upset about this newest diagnosis and doing your research. I know it can feel like your body is failing you, but it's not because it's doing the most magical thing: it's growing a human. A baby! A person! It sucks that you have to deal with all these terrible side effects, though, and you are totally allowed to feel all your feelings about this: happiness about your baby, sadness about your diagnosis, rage at your RA. All of it is valid. <3 Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-7589308175805033622017-12-21T11:34:12.547-06:002017-12-21T11:34:12.547-06:00I'm so sorry you're having to adjust to th...I'm so sorry you're having to adjust to this now too. How long did it take you to get used to being gluten free? Give it this same amount of time to adjust to this new dietary change as well. Remember it's only a temporary adjustment. This is when it gets difficult to trust in the process, but when you're holding a healthy baby it will all be worth it.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-6084119601212566232017-12-21T10:07:31.161-06:002017-12-21T10:07:31.161-06:00Jeanie's mantra quote is so fitting! In spite...Jeanie's mantra quote is so fitting! In spite of all the problems, the end result will be "very well"! You have the right to feel down but don't blame yourself as you have done nothing to create these problems. I hope you work out a diet that works for you, and talking to others who have gone through this will also help. <br />And I am sure the Christmas spirit will grab on to you and lift you up!<br />I was reading about Mary in the days before giving birth to our Savior, and how she traveled on the back of a donkey for 3 or 4 days in the winter months where it rained and was very windy, to Bethlehem where she didn't even know where she would give birth. It made me feel very anxious to think about it, but I know she had such total trust in God and that all would be well, and it was, even though she gave birth in a stable for animals. Having that kind of trust is super human, but know "All shall be well"!Marlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759100075048865240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-4630128223110959162017-12-21T07:02:55.964-06:002017-12-21T07:02:55.964-06:00Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry you have to deal with th...Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Between pregnancy, RA, work, holidays and now this, your plate has been pretty full. I know you must be terribly concerned about adding meds and such because of the baby, but it sounds like you have very good care, very wise physicians, so listen and do your best to keep upbeat. I know you've got the sads -- who wouldn't. But as Julian of Norwch said, "All shall be well." Just keep remembering that mantra, my friend.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.com