We went to see the doc today who said I was doing a fantastic job maintaining my blood/sugar levels. She was also impressed with my chart (right). I know, I'm anal about stuff like that. But it helps me to see how I'm doing!
God has been so gracious in all of this. Thank you, Lord! It has been challenging not being able to eat whatever I want since that's what I'm used to, especially sweets like chocolate and ice cream... even more especially since I'm pregnant. (At least summer is almost over!) I found out a little more than a week ago that I have gestational diabetes. When the nurse called and told me, I cried... because I didn't want to have to prick my finger... let alone do it 4x a day! That sounded ridiculous, especially since I HATE needles! How was I going to prick myself and do it several times a day? I am grateful that Bill was working from home that day and lovingly spoke truth to me about how God would use this for my good, to grow me in my faith and dependence on Him. He encouraged me that it wouldn't be as bad as I was imagining it to be. My personal fear of needles, as well as fear of the unknown were gripping my heart. And my brother later reminded me that God would provide grace for what He would have me walk through. How true they both were because now I can say that it really hasn't been bad. God has provided an ample amount of grace every time I have to do the dirty deed... 4x a day, mind you (it's just a slight, momentary, sharp prick though), and He has been using this to help me grow in self-control of my eating. The best news of all is that the doc said it looks like I won't have to administer insulin shots. (The thought of that just frightens me. I don't know how I would give myself shots... although I know there's grace for that as well.) =) My pregnancy should be able to progress normally, as long as I maintain my sugar levels. So God has provided abundant grace, especially through Bill, who has been helping to keep me accountable and has been such a great source of encouragement. (Thanks, Boo! I love you so much!) Please pray for me, if you remember, that I would continue to maintain my diet and that baby William would continue to flourish and grow.
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That is great news, Amy! I rejoice with you in God's many avenues of provision--from Bill's wise leadership to your wonderfully, detailed chart. :) I'm glad you don't have to have insulin, though no doubt it has been very hard to give up rice!
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