I got a call on Friday from my Obstetrician’s office….I may have gestational diabetes???!!! How did this happen? I don’t fit “the profile.” OK I could definitely exercise more. And since I’ve become pregnant- I’ve been known to enjoy a desert here and there, but DIABETES! Are you serious? I spent the morning Monday having my blood taken on the hour for 4 hours so that they could get a better idea what was going on and see if my original test was faulty. So now I sit and wait for the call. The call that will be a huge wake up call on the way I eat and the exercise I get. I’ve done the research and I know this is totally ridiculous but, I can’t help feeling like a bad Mother right now. Did I not take my pregnancy seriously enough?
What the experts have to say on the matter:
BabyCenter.com
More from BabyCenter.com
Google Health
The ADA
The Mayo Clinic

UPDATE: My tests came back negative! I am diabetes free. Overall however I am eating less sweets and trying to get out an exercise 30 min a day. I’m off to hike! XO Me

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