Why Didn't I Know About Gestational Diabetes Sooner?
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Let me start by saying, how did we let it get to this point? It seems like a simple thing, keeping on top of tests and results, right? Yet here we are, with me finding out about gestational diabetes at 33 weeks! Honestly, it feels like such a huge oversight. Of course, I’m already thinking of every single carb I’ve eaten, every walk I skipped. I should’ve known better, but here we are.
And now that I know, what am I supposed to do with this information? Just continue on like everything is fine? The reality is, I can’t keep looking back at what I should’ve done. But it’s hard not to worry. My baby is measuring ahead, and I’m terrified of what that means for both of us during labor. What if he’s hypoglycemic after birth? These are the things that keep me up at night.
It’s not just about me anymore; it’s about my baby too. How could this have slipped through the cracks? Now, I have to carry this knowledge and make sure it doesn’t impact my baby negatively. That’s a lot of responsibility, and it’s stressful! But I suppose all I can do now is focus on managing it for the next few weeks, be mindful of what I eat, and keep active. Hopefully, that’s enough. But it sure would have been nice to know sooner!
