3.26.2010

Sugar Sugar

Why do you always get bad news right before good times?
When I think of Easter (non-religious thoughts), I think of Cadbury creme eggs, mini eggs, jelly beans, solid chocolate eggs...
When I think of a girls weekend in Las Vegas, I think of buffets, ice cream, over indulgent dinners, snacks right before bed...
When I think of gestational diabetes, I think of crackers, cheese, grapes, skim milk, water, peanut butter and toast...
Which one of these sounds most appealing? It doesn't matter if the third option is now reality. I knew it was coming, I guess I was just holding on to that little glimmer of hope that I would survive this pregnancy without becoming best friends with medication and proper diet. I'm pregnant, I should be able to eat ice cream, candy and pizza whenever I want, right? Guess not. Not the first time, not this time, and if there is ever another pregnancy, I doubt it will be that time either. Sometimes I try to look for the light at the end of the tunnel. With GD, I keep telling myself that last time I lost 8+ pounds in my last trimester and maybe it will happen again this time. I also found that if I was a good girl with my meals during the day I could have a snack here and there. Good thing there are some good snacking moments in my upcoming future, and good thing I'll have meds to help me manage those moments!
So for those of you who might be around me during these moments, try not to wave the key lime pie, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate milk, or Easter candy too close to my face...I would greatly appreciate it! I'll be the one sitting in the back eating my crackers and grapes.

2 comments:

Ming said...

That sucks. I'm sorry. My test is next week, but hoping I will be fine since I didn't have it round one. Don't know if that has an effect the second time around, but I hope so. On the bright side you'll have less weight to lose in July while I'll be another 10 pounds heavier from all the sweet stuff! :)

Jen Richards said...

That is no fun Mel! I did not kow you had GD- but hang in there!