My schedule has been blown out of the water by the new baby and maternity leave. This has really bad implications for my diabetes. I don't test, eat or take meds at regular times. It makes me feel so out of whack, especially when you throw some sleep deprivation into the mix.

The trickle down effects are multiple - I don't plan meals as well, I don't cook as much, I don't get my walks in and I feel cruddy and unmotivated to take care of myself. I think the hormonal rollercoaster must be affecting my sugars as well. It's hard to tell what they're doing since I'm not eating or testing at consistent times.

I have taken a positive step - stopped buying junk food. I was getting pretty lax at the end of the pregnancy and my husband and son have both become too fond of BBQ chips, baked goods and candy. It will be a tougher transition for them I think!

I am reading "You: On a Diet" - I don't expect to follow their plan as my nutritionist has a great plan that works well for me and is much more flexible than any "diets" I have ever seen. The book will give me good ideas and help me get back on track. That 3rd trimester was a killer - I was sick through most of it with colds, bronchitis and other respiratory stuff, and I basically ate whatever sounded good at the time. I'm amazed my HbA1c only went up to 5.8! When I return to the endo in September, I would like to see it back to 5.2 or 5.3.

I am going to resort to a written checklist or schedule of sorts. That way I can maybe at least get my meals and medications into my day. Anyone have any other ideas?