*This is a sponsored post with 2B Drinks, however, as always my posts are based on my opinions and experiences.     In July, 2005, I found out that I was expecting our second child and my husband and I couldn't be happier.  We were very eager to give our older son a sibling and I immediately began to follow all of my obstetrician's orders while I was under his care.     A few months into the pregnancy, I was tested for gestational diabetes and the results were positive.  My doctor made it very clear that I had to follow a strict diet during my pregnancy in order to ensure that the baby remain healthy.  While I was scared and worried, I made sure that I followed all of my doctor's orders to the letter and eventually gave birth to a healthy 7 pound boy.     After giving birth, I was tested to see if my glucose levels had returned to normal and they had.  The doctor warned me, however, that having gestational diabetes along with our family history of diabetes, increased my … [Read more...]