Gestational Diabetes - Brunswick,GA

Dear G. D, You need a nursing coach to go through sticking yourself with you for a week or so until you can do it on your own. Are you able to get to where classes are being taught on a daily basis. If not, see if you can start a contact support group where a nurse coach can visit each day until you can solo. Also, you need a mental health coach to assist you with the many transitions you are experiencing. You are not a pregnancy counselor which means you might not be able to use the same counseling techniques on yourself right now. Counselors should not try to heal themselves GET help. Four other people in your family are counting on you not to overwork yourself. You need the benefit of having some assistance to stay focused on good health. Don't underestimate pregnancy, a lot is going on with your body that your intellect can't control just because you wish it so. Let your doctor know that you are not able to inject yourself yet. Let him know that you are struggling emotionally because of the GD is not under control. Let your doctor know that you need emotional support with your many transitions at this time. Don't stop there if your doctor doesn't recommend you to a counselor,FIND ONE WITH YOUR HUSBAND's help but find one without delay. Your entire family will benefit and your developing baby will have the best chance at good health, and you will minimize future complications with this pregnancy.God bless you. Congratulations! Enjoy motherhood. You have so much to offer parenting at this age. Hang in there. I know its like being a Mother of multiples. My younger 3 children were close like yours at age 38. My twin girls are 18 now. Get help now while you are still in charge. SMILE!

Hi G.

I was your same age when I was pregnant with my daughter. She just turned five and I know exactly what you are going through. It was hard getting used to giving myself the shots, but each time I thought about the baby that was growing inside of me and what was best for us. I gave myself a shot twice a day. Each day will bring you one day closer to seeing that new person and once the pregnancy is over you will most likely not have to worry about the needles again. Good luck.

M.

G.,

Rose has given you some very sound advice. You can do this! Get the help you need and DESERVE.

Keep smiling
E.

G.,

You sound like a smart mom.........take the shots. I am a diabetic and have been since I was 8 years old. I am now on an insulin pump, but at one point was on 4 or more injections a day. Check with your pharmacist and see if you are getting the smallest needle size available. You can do it! It is for your health and the health of that baby you are carrying. You want to be healthy for your other girls too. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions I can help you with.
Take care, A.

Hi G.
I was told two weeks ago I have GD...I dont know too much about it, but would like to hear what you know and have experienced. Im currently 19 weeks pregnant. I wish you luck and I couldnt imagine having to do the needles but just remember its for your little baby bean.