Ups and downs?

Question

Hey all! I've really been trying to control this GD with a strict diet, like we've all been instructed to. Today I decided I could try a decaf iced coffee (skim milk and Splenda (which I've read is approved during pregnancy)) with my snack which was a Kind bar. Ate a burrito bowl from Chipotle for dinner, which has proven awesome for my numbers time after time. After taking longer to eat than normal and not being able to go for a walk, which is totally not the norm, my number was 161!!!!!! I haven't been over 120 after a meal in well over a week and I have NEVER come close to anything in the 160's. My stress is getting the best of me and I feel like I'm failing, despite the bout of perfect numbers for 10 days+.

How do you fight the feelings of defeat? GD has been such a roller coaster for me. One bad number and I can't seem to get it under control for a few days, then I'll be perfect for a while again. Any advice guys??

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I was super strict in the beginning but I've become a little lax. My dr said she set the #s the way she did for a reason so I don't have to stay way beneath them. Mine is 140 after a meal. I seem to have a high # (personally never over 160s) a couple times a week because I'm pregnant and want pancakes darn it:) I had some difficulty accepting that was ok in the beginning too but I got over it after seeing how good we do on our NSTs and weekly appointments. Plus the further along you get the placenta grows and can also make sugar control harder.

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Always rewash type hands and retest if you get an unexpected high number just in case it's something on your hands.

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Honey 160 is really not a huge deal!!!!! Yes it is something you can learn from but don't let it get you down! What do you usually beat for breakfast?

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My doctor told me this is a learning experience.  That it is okay to find things or patterns that make your sugars high, now you know to just stay away from it.  I thought that was a good outlook to take :)

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We start NST's the 25th. Hopefully all is well! Our baby was measuring spot on this last Tuesday at 34 weeks. I must be doing something right!! Right?! :) In one sense, I would love if they would up my numbers, but on the other hand I generally haven't needed much wiggle room. That 161 totally threw me for a loop!!

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