Mishagan Update

So since I have gestational diabetes, the doctors had to check Mishagan's size to make sure that she wasnt getting too big. With gestational diabetes I read that the babies usually put on a lot of weight in their upper bodies, which could cause some complications during birth if they were to get stuck at the shoulders trying to come out.  So I had an appointment on 7/11/13 to see the doctor and have them check Mishagan's size. Everything seemed to be fine her heart rate was good, my blood pressure was good, my blood sugar had been easy to control with diet, my weight has been good, but the ultrasound showed that she was head up! Little stinker is trying to be like her big brother! So since she was breech we just had to keep an eye and her and hope she would turn and she only has about a month to figure it out. 

Fun Picture of Mishagan sticking out her tongue!

I knew she was going to look a lot like Logan and Ashlee, this profile picture is just what they looked like!

So my diabetic diet is going well. My blood sugars are within the range they need to be. I have an occasional one that is out of whack. So I can have about 30 carbs for breakfast and then for lunch and dinner it has to be between 55-65 carbs. It has been interesting for me to do this diet. It is pretty easy most days, but then I have some of my weak moments and want eat a sweet or two. I would always remind myself that it isnt permanent, and I need to keep my blood sugars where they need to be so that I will have a healthy baby. 

My Breakfasts:

Usually consist of, eggs (scrambles, over-easy, or hard), meat (sausage, bacon, or ham), a glass of crystal light or water, an occasional handful of grapes, and lots of tomatoes smothered over my eggs.

My Lunches:

Usually are a turkey sandwich or a pb&j or some kind of left over. Then I usually have about 1/2 lb. of carrots.

My Dinners:

Meat (pork chops, lots of chicken, hamburger), cooked carrots, salad, more carrots, or a pb&j.

I usually only drink water or some kind of crystal light. I have completely cut back on milk, which has been hard for me because we drink a lot of milk at our house. I do good most days with what I eat, but I do have days where I just want to eat a ton of sweets or even drink a gallon of milk. I do have to say that this diet sure has helped me keep my weight down this pregnancy. Only about a month to go! I can do it!!!!