Having gestational diabetes meant I had to test my glucose levels 4 times a day and record what I’ve eaten after every meal along with those blood sugar levels. Every time my blood sugar spiked, I worried if it was affecting the baby. The mom guilt was REAL. It was a hard third trimester.

Now that I had gestational diabetes, I was required to meet with a dietician regularly (as if I didn’t have enough baby appointments to go to). I was reluctant to go, and it felt like I was meeting with a food parole officer. After overcoming the initial shock of the diagnosis, it gave me an opportunity to rethink my eating habits and perhaps, find some loopholes.

I haaaated testing my blood sugar 4 times a day. I had to check it once when I wake up before I eat, then 1 hour after every meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). (I eventually learned that only amateurs lanced their fingertips. The real pros stick the sides of their fingers and then alternate fingers to avoid their fingertips, which are high traffic for everyday use.)

Regardless, it didn’t stop me from amusing myself every time I had to test my blood sugar.

I’m back from my mini-break! Time to start the roller coaster ride that is the 3rd trimester. Buckle up!