The Scoop. The 1/2 Cup Scoop that is..

My appointment with the dietitian went really well. I really learned a lot and will be able to apply it to my eating habits currently pregnant and afterwards. I guess mostly I learned correct portions and when during the day is best for me to have how many servings of carbs. Before, I would eat a crap ton of breakfast because that was the only time during the day I was actually hungry. The rest of the day I could care less if I would eat and I would basically have to make myself. The reason for this is because I would eat so much at breakfast raising my blood sugars threw the roof making so my body wouldn't trigger "hunger" because my sugars remained high for a long time. When she checked my blood sugar level yesterday it was supposed to be under 120 and mine was 166. We basically decided I would monitor my blood sugar 6 times a day. Before and after each meal. Keep record, and also keep record of what I eat/how many servings of carbs per meal or snacktime. Since I haven't been technically "diagnosed" with gestational diabetes, the doctor said that I have to test my blood sugar level right away in the morning and if in the next week there are a total of 2 times that it is high before breakfast then I would get the diagnosis. This morning I tested right away before breakfast, and my level was 79, and it is supposed to be between 60 and 95. Usually, AFTER I have my feast of a breakfast my levels are between 150-200, when they are supposed to be under 120. I have to admit that this morning when I had to start my whole "portion/carb control" business..I was pretty disappointed. I had ONE egg, ONE piece of toast..with WATER. I am allowed 1-2 carb servings for breakfast...and she suggested I stick with one since my body is particularly sensitive to sugars in the morning. Since I am so used to eating anything and everything old country buffet style for breakfast...the ONE egg and ONE piece of toast felt like it was feeding my right arm. Surprisingly though, I did feel full. An hour later I tested my blood sugar to see if it was under 120 and it was 99. So I guess this whole diabetes thing can be controlled via diet..which is really good considering poking myself 6 times a day to check my sugar levels is enough needle for me. I told the dietitian that I have a huge sweet tooth..well actually I think I worded it that every single one of the teeth in my mouth is a sweet tooth. So I asked her what I can do about that because I will NEED some sort of sweet. So my nighttime snack can consist of either a pudding cup, 1/2 cup ice cream, or 17 teddy grahams. NOT 18 teddy grahams okay...17. I have to keep reminding myself that this is potentially short lived. I am 34 weeks today, and in 3 weeks Zaidyn could come at anytime and none of this will matter anymore. However, I hope to find this diet thing sticking so when I want to lose my baby weight it will help a lot.

P.S. I just made 2 loaves of banana bread that are pretty much a waste because that is something on my diet plan that is NOT included. Unfortunately.