My first baby was 5 lbs. 4 ounces, and my second (who was a preemie) was 4lbs. 9 ounces. ( He would have probably been 5-6 lbs full term). So the large baby thing didn't happen for me I was little too, 5 1/2 pounds at birth and am a small person, so that could also be a reason for my small babies. My blood sugar was under control too. The baby may be born with low blood sugar and may need a sugar IV after delivery, but that isn't all that uncommon. ( Both of mine did).

If you have your blood sugar numbers under control, the baby shouldn't be large. It is kinda rough on the mom in the beginning, getting used to it, but it really isn't that bad. It is actually a very healthy diet that most pregnant woman should be on anyway. ( Most people in fact).

Unless you were a Type 2 diabetic going into the pregnancy, and didn't know it, then the GD will definately go away after you deliver. You are more prone to getting full blown diabetes as an older adult ( 50's and on or whatever), if you had GD, so it would be advisable to watch your sugar intake to try to prevent it from happening for real...this is what I had been told by my diabetes doctor. It went away, for me, after both pregnancies. But I really should watch what I eat now, to try to prevent it in the future for real.

I am sure you'll be fine though! But if not, it is controllable and lots of pregnant go thru it.

Quote Originally Posted by sparks19
Yeah I was reading on the back of the lab form about the three hour test. It sounds like it sucks. I did not have to fast for this one but I took the test early enough that I hadn't had anything to eat yet.

I have heard that GD runs you at a higher risk for a very large baby.... did you have that problem at all? Other than that I haven't heard of any adverse affects for the baby.... it's just hard on the mom. And does the diabetes go away after you give birth or do you end up having diabetes forever?