When I was diagnosed with diabetes it took me awhile to adjust and accept it. Pregnancy and a gestational diabetes diagnosis would be just as hard or even harder. It took me years to balance my eating and level of activity. For gestational diabetic’s, they are directed to change their diet and activity immediately for the safety of their child. There isn’t an adjustment period to reflect/ grieve/scream, which I assume can be challenging.
There are a lot of resources available on gestational diabetes, but I have yet seen them focus on the emotions/ feelings. It is stressful enough being pregnant but to add a new risky ailment to the party isn’t fun. The lifestyle changes are demanding at first but you eventually get used to it and become attuned to your body. Checking your glucose levels before and after you eat is exhausting and then making sure you eat enough (and the right things) , and exercise. It’s a juggling act!
There are some moms who don’t need to take insulin and then there are others who have to. I remember when I had to (prior to pregnancy) and it was such an emotional experience. Maybe it was because the reality sank in or that I was scared. Regardless, it’s a big deal and we (ahem..me) sometimes forget to give ourselves a break. Take it one day at a time and remember you’re not alone.