GD + ST+Ms: Any advice/experiences?

zonagirlie

So I tested positive in the two hour test. According to the girl from my OB who called "You failed on multiple levels and we need you to be seen as soon as possible." So I have to go see a dietician and a diabetes specialist this week. I just cried for a half hour after I found out. I really wish my husband were here with me. He would know what to say to calm me down and make me not feel like shiiit. 

So for those of you who tested positive and had to deal with the sugar testing and diet and all that, what can you tell me? I don't think I've had any symptoms, at least none that I recognize from my dad and aunt having diabetes and working with special needs kids who have it. I'm not sure how it effects pregnancy other than "can cause big babies" which makes sense since Charlie is already 74th percentile.

I'd love to hear personal experiences with GD rather than just get info from nutritionists who'll lecture me and may have never had it or been pregnant.