sweet success

I am now undergoing "Sweet Success" which is a special program for gestational diabetics.

Ale and I attended a 3-hour class last Monday to get more knowledge of my condition, the diet and blood sugar checking. They gave me a kit with a menu, a blood sugar tracker, etc. I am due to see the dietitian today so she can give me a customized meal plan because the one I am currently following is just a general guide. I eat a variety of food in different combinations and have had to forego of some of my favorite food: apple pie, cold cereals (bye-bye Cheerios) and catsup. :( Boohoo.

So what is the day like for a gestational diabetic?

1. Test urine first thing in the morning with a Ketone stick
2. Check blood sugar
3. Eat breakfast
4. Walk for 20 minutes
5. Check blood sugar
6. Snack
7. Lunch
8. Walk for 20 minutes
9. Check blood sugar
10. Snack
11. Dinner
12. Walk for 20 minutes
13. Check for blood sugar
14. Snack
15. Fast for 8-10 hours

Hectic or what?! But so far, so good. I am getting adjusted to this thing. And, yes, I prick & draw blood by myself 4 TIMES A DAY!!! Waaaaaaaaahhhhh!

We are off to the OB for my ultrasound today to check on Teo and how far he is. :) Then tonight we have our last Lamaze class. :) So many funny stories from that, too!