I got the news yesterday via voice mail that the 3-hour levels came back elevated this time, which was officially a diagnosis of gestational diabetes (my midwife's words). Now I am scheduled to see an endocrinologist on Monday, and from what it sounds like, I'll be visiting him as much as my midwives. After a restless sleep last night, I woke up for good at 4:30 this morning worrying about all sorts of things...does this mean I'm going to have a giant baby?...does it mean that all of the interventions are going to snowball into a c-section?...will I get Type 2 diabetes in 5-10 years like 20-50% of women with gestational diabetes?...What on earth am I supposed to have for breakfast?!

My worries have been calmed a little since I was able to find a sample menu online for a gestational diabetic, and I am choosing to take this as a Brick-on-the-Head Moment (having obviously ignored the Pebble-on-the-Head). This has been my wake up call that there are changes needed in my lifestyle, and so far today has gone ok with eating better. But, I was wondering if anyone here had experience with GD, and if there was any advice that could be passed along -- especially in dealing with the doctors. My main concern is that it's going to become a situation where my previously mellow pregnancy is now very medical. The diet and exercise part is under my control, so I know I can handle that.

Any tips are appreciated!