原文章由 紅紅 於 08-8-12 03:28 發表 
另外係gestational diabetes，25週去做glucose screening, ...
紅紅,
I also had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter. My ob sent me to see the dietitian right the way after the 1st test because it was way up too high so that it's no need to have another glucose tolerance test. I also needed to have blood tests 4 times a day and I was lucky that my glucose level was under control after diet change. But, I lost too much weight and the ob and the dietitian suggested me to eat more, gain some weight and use insulin. Luckily, before I needed to do that, my daughter bornt in the 37th week.
Well, sometimes, it's hard to say why we have gestational diabetes. My case was similar, gained only 17lbs and I did not eat too much sweet stuff (but rice and other carbonhydrates turned into starch) and my family do not have diabetes history.
I'm quite lucky that my insurance cover all the test materials. What I only have to pay was co-payment of dietitian appointments and ob appointments. Which brand of glucose monitor you are using now? See if mine and yours the same. I still have some test strips left. If ours are the same, I can mail them to you. Which city you live now?
When I go out, I don't bring milk for my daughter, only a bottle of water because I'm the milk bottle 
It's really convenient. Last weekend, when we're preparing to go out, I and my hubby had the conversation:
Hubby: Do you bring something for Amanda to eat?
Me: Yes, milk.
Hubby: Where?
Me: (point at my breasts) Here!!
Have you register at websites for baby stuff? You should register at those such as pampers, huggies, gerbers, etc. and they will send you some free samples and coupons periodically. I also registered in babiesrus.com and lullaby lane (not sure if you have that shop in your area) before and you can receive discount if you shop there later. I also shop at ebay.com to look for other people's surplus supplies such as disposal milk bags, nursing pads, etc. For disposal milk bags, I'm using Lansinoh ($10.99+T per 50 in Target and Babiesrus). For nursing pads, I like Medela ($9.99+T per 60), Lansinoh is good too ($9.99+T per 60+6). You may need nursing bras. I remember Medela Comfort Fit which I can wear for sleeping too, very soft and comfortable but a bit expensive ($3X in major shops, you can search in ebay for cheaper price). Another brand you can consider calls Yes! and it's only available in ebay.com and it costs $1X each + shipping.
So, you have only a few weeks to go? Do you have a name for your baby yet? Oh, one more thing, have a 20-30 minutes walk right after your each major meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and it would help to control your glucose level. Also, it's helpful for you to have an easy and shorter labor if you exercise more in the later stage. Good luck and remember to tell us after your baby's born.
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