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I am 28 weeks pregnant and is diagnosed with GD using the 1 hour glucose challenge test. My doctor has ordered me to a dietitian, and after 2 hours of lecture, I realize I already know all the information she has to provide. I have decided to buy one of those glucose monitor on my own, and start checking the numbers myself. Question is, I have cut out ALL sugar and almost all carbohydrates in my diet. I have also started to measure my own fungal height and circumference of my belly, and so far my baby isn't gaining much inches, or weight :-\ I'm thinking about ordering another ultra sound just for my benefit and see if the baby is growing over weight.

I have changed my diet and exercise plans. Can I go thru pregnancy with out a dietitian's intervention? Also, what type of tests should I try to also do? I was thinking about the ketone pee strips too in addition to the glucose monitor.

I am currently at 28 weeks pregnant and is at risk for gestational diabetes. I am 5'7, athletic and active before pregnancy and weighted at 175-180lbs. I have maintained a healthy diet and exercise regiment through out my pregnancy and have gained 9lbs so far. I don't like sweets, and eat a balanced meal. My biggest problem is skipping meals. My question is, since I have not gained much weight, and is eating and exercising healthy, am I still at risk of giving birth to over size baby? Also, what are some of the signs of a large baby? I heard early contractions and weight gain are signs of big babies, but since I haven't gained much weight, and have no idea what contractions feel like, since its my first pregnancy, I'm really just guessing.