Anyone diabetic before pregnacy

[pink23]

Hi lil miss xx
in regards to questions-
1-i was put in delivery suite when induced and then stayed on a ward when they tried again.
2-not sure about the pain as I have only been induced but did find it uncomfortable.
3-I packed clothes, toiletries magazines, money phone charger. Packed for baby, sleep suits , baby grows, nappies cotton wool.
4- my oh stayed with me in delivery suite but when on ward it was just visiting hours.
next q's
1-you can hold baby along as everything is ok, caleb was born via c-section and had fluid on lungs so went to neonatal before i held him.
2-bloods should slowly get back to normal, if breast feeding you won't need a lot of insulin.
3-I stayed in for 5 days but that was because of section and i wanted to recover as caleb was still in. suppose it just depends on recovery really.
4-not sure on hypo one xx

 

[HellBunny]

im type 1 diabetic and they are planning to induce me at 38weeks in around 4 weeks time but they havent really given me much info on it, this is my 1st baby and im so nervous. heres some questions you girls might be able to help me with

1: will i have to stay in the whole time they induce me? (apparently it can take up2 48hrs)
Generally yes, though i wasn't checked after 6pm until 12 noon the next day, so this time i will be going home if i'm not in labour regardless what they say.
2: is a induction alot more painful then naturally going into labour? It can be, i was induced but J was also back to back to the contractions were pretty painful
3: what do i pack for while im there? Do i pack for the baby too? Pack for both of you, generally for you a spare change of clothes, underwear, maternity pads, toiletries, and for baby take some vets, sleepsuits, a hat, nappies etc
4: can my partner stay the whole time if i have to stay in while being induced?

questions reguarding having diabetes and when the baby is here

1: can i hold my baby straight away or do they take the baby straight off me to do blood tests on the baby etc.. You know i can't remember exactly, but providing baby is well you can usually have skin to skin first, then they will check babys blood sugars
2: what will happen to my blood sugars after birth, will they go back to how they was before pregnancy? Usually they tell you to go back to your usual treatment before pregnancy, blood sugar may be lower as the placenta hormones make diabetes worse (or bring on gestational diabetes)
3: how long will i have to stay in hospital before i can take my baby home? usually 24 hours to check babys sugar levels
4: what happens if my baby is hypo when she comes out? they usually make you feed baby right away, depending method of feeding, if breastmilk alone doesn't raise the levels then you may need to express, or give formula Or a glucose drip (this is what i've been told other places may vary of course)

hope you girls dont mind taking a little bit of your time out to answer my questions if you have had a induction before as im really confused and nervous of the whole idea of a induction!

I hope this helps hun ^^ x

 

[Rosered52]

Hello, ladies. . I have seen on this thread that many of you (all of you?) have been told that low blood sugar events do not harm the baby. I haven't been able to talk with my doc about this yet, and I really can't seem to find information on the internet. Would you be willing to share any details you've learned about why hypos don't harm the baby? And if you know any good websites for information, I'd be grateful for that, too.

Lots of good wishes to you all!

 

[pink23]

i have no links or medical info about hypos, i have always just been told they didn't harm baby. My lo was fine and I suffered loads of hypos.I think higher ones cause you to give baby more sugar which causes bigger babies but I'm not 100 % sure tbh xx

 

[broodyb]

im type 1 diabetic and they are planning to induce me at 38weeks in around 4 weeks time but they havent really given me much info on it, this is my 1st baby and im so nervous. heres some questions you girls might be able to help me with

1: will i have to stay in the whole time they induce me? (apparently it can take up2 48hrs)
2: is a induction alot more painful then naturally going into labour?
3: what do i pack for while im there? Do i pack for the baby too?
4: can my partner stay the whole time if i have to stay in while being induced?

questions reguarding having diabetes and when the baby is here

1: can i hold my baby straight away or do they take the baby straight off me to do blood tests on the baby etc..
2: what will happen to my blood sugars after birth, will they go back to how they was before pregnancy?
3: how long will i have to stay in hospital before i can take my baby home?
4: what happens if my baby is hypo when she comes out?

hope you girls dont mind taking a little bit of your time out to answer my questions if you have had a induction before as im really confused and nervous of the whole idea of a induction!

Hey im in the same position they have told me i have to be induced at 38 weeks. all i know is that baby will be taken away quite quickly to have sugars monitored and ill have to stay in but no idea how long for.

 

[hkbarts]

I am type 1 diabetic and I am 11weeks pregnant. There is a lot of information on GD, normal diabetes but not much on tyoe 1 diabetes and pregnancy. My DSN is brilliant but I am think she is getting tired of my paranoia

Is anyone here pregnant and diabetic from conception?

Hi I am diabetic and have been for 15 years I have just gone 12 weeks and hba1c is 6.6

how are you? I worry all the times x

 

[shellshocked]

hkbarts- Hi welcome.
I've found this thread really helpful and everyone is lovely! .... At 12 weeks my hba1c was 6.7mmol. My LO is still in 50th percentile now and has been the entire time. My highest hba1c during pregnancy has been 7.7mmol (conception)the lowest 5.8mmol. Seems to be okay..... Goodluck and big hugs!

 

[shellshocked]

Question.... This my first baby. Am supposed to be going to term. During labour/C-section will I have to have a sliding scale? I can't think why I'd have to have one. I've had them before for various reasons and have never prior to being on a sliding scale had such horrid hypos. They tended to keep me low...then I got tired and miserable. Anyone experienced labour and diabetes before- what was your experience of this?

 

[Lil miss]

thanks for all your comments ladies xx

 

[hawalkden]

Question.... This my first baby. Am supposed to be going to term. During labour/C-section will I have to have a sliding scale? I can't think why I'd have to have one. I've had them before for various reasons and have never prior to being on a sliding scale had such horrid hypos. They tended to keep me low...then I got tired and miserable. Anyone experienced labour and diabetes before- what was your experience of this?

:wave:

I'm type one and I was put on a sliding scale. I had my insulin pump on all the way through too. The steroid injection apparently makes your bloods high. So they did the hourly testing and changed the amount to what I needed.
Got annoying when I wanted to change position etc. same as the monitoring straps.
My bloods were ace throughout the whole labour and that's with two times the amount of insulin inside of me. As soon as Isaac was born my bloods went down to two but that was due to being tired and over hungry. But I didn't seem to have a prob. Good luck . also throughout they asked if I was okay, if I needed food. Etc.

 

[hawalkden]

Nervous for Thurs, I've got my PP DS Team appointment. I've been testing. Just not writing the bloods down.. :\.. They'll moan etc haha. Just hope my hba1c is the same as it was during pregnancy.

Hope everyone is all good x

 

[Dee_H]

i have no links or medical info about hypos, i have always just been told they didn't harm baby. My lo was fine and I suffered loads of hypos.I think higher ones cause you to give baby more sugar which causes bigger babies but I'm not 100 % sure tbh xx

Obviously hypos aren't good for you but it won't harm or cause problems with the baby. It is the highs you need to worry about. Not only can you have big babies but also congenital heart defects, spina bifida etc. this is more early on in pregnancy.

 

[hawalkden]

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Went to see my Diabetic Team today, seems forever since I last went to the dreaded waiting around in the waiting room and then the weighing and bp etc..
Well I was 2nd waiting and was done in 45minutes, first for everything .
Anyway they cooed and ahhed over Isaac then looked at my last bloods on 23rd Dec and wait for it.... my hba1c was..... 6.4...

Sorry just needed a mini brag, that's been the best ever. Since I've been dignosed .

Hope everyone else is all good .

 

[pink23]

glad all went well heather.
I had my result today it was 7.2 bit guuted but its come down for 8.4 .
Dont think consultant like the idea of me working up until 37 weeks but he say put it down for now as I need to tell work soon when i plan on finishing.
I have scan wednesday and a growth scan in 4 weeks time. Think i will feel better on wednesday once have seen baby and is growing ok im just worried this time xx

 

[shellshocked]

Well done on the Hba1cs ladies! Hawalkden.... see there was nothing to worry about and brag away its brilliant that they are so good!!!

Pink- don't worry thats come down loads. Its takes some people months and months to get theirs down. Thats is almost in the "good" category for NHS diabetes management and think that probably represents Bgs from a month or so ago so most likely they are even better. My hba1c has gone up to 6.2 and I am sitting at 9-11 an hour after eating then dropping to like 3 an hour after that- I reckon that the hba1c will be closer to 7 now-there is nothing that I can do or be bothered to do, I am so tired that hypos now make me cry. I am just playing the waiting game now. LO has gotten a little above the 50percentile now- but he has a normal abdominal circumference and femur length its his GIANT head!! To be honest only once has my hba1c been below 6 which is what I was told I needed to do! Too many hypos, too many highs and generally feeling crap. Can't wait for LO to get here now!. Last estimated weight was 6lb 1oz at 35+3 Docs estimated birth weight is well out - just under 7lbs! ha ha ha hoping for under 9lbs... under 8 would be even better... now worried about getting that head out..... Goodluck ladies... big hugs,

oh and they have decided I won't be going to 40 weeks after all. Am being induced at 38+5..... all booked in.

 

[pink23]

Not too long then shelll xx

I am really struggling with morning sugars after breakfast now and it's really frustrating think im going to change where my pumps set goes maybe my tummy isn't working as good x x

 

[broodyb]

I need major help, ive told my consultant but they dont seem to care how much im struggling. My blood sugars constantly spike throughout the day. its a constant battle to either not be hypo'ing or bringing it down from 11-16 to normal. I test like every hour cause its so hard to know what its doing next. Ive tried changing my regime as the hospital wont help me. im gaining so much weight from the amount im having to eat to keep from having yet ANOTHER hypo!!! Help please im gettin worried for the baby as it used to be quite good afew weeks ago, now it seems to sit at 10 - 13 alot

 

[shellshocked]

Broody B- I had a fair few highs first tri and now I am getting them again. The most important thing is to try and bring them down even if it results in hypos. (check your awareness though) Make sure you have your 3 meals I have around 50g CHO for main meals and then your snacks. Second tri was the easiest to manage- I found small meals and snacks helpful. I was eating every 2 hours not huge amounts and I got through so many ceral bars and bananas!

I kept getting my panic on when I got results in the teens- my consultant said thats not what they worry about. Its sustained highs that are a problem. Having a few here and there is not going to really be an issue. Act upon your highs and try not to over compensate when going low. It is rubbish and I kept thikning the same as you about individual blood results but when I got hba1cs I was pretty surprised. Wish I could help more. The important thing is you are trying with your sugars, Oh and I have had more hypos in the past 8-9months than I have had in 21 years of diabetes (okay I might be exaggerating a little but in 1st and 2nd trimesters I sometimes had 4 a day.... (not now though!)

Goodluck and big hugs! Although I'm no expert and this is my first baby I am happy to share my experiences- you can PM me if you want!

 

[Ersurgeongirl]

Please don't mind me intruding! I'm also t1 and on an insulin pump and cgm. My OH and I started our ttc journey this month, which is pretty exciting! I'm 8dpo right now and my bg isn't high like it usually is due to pms.... So I was wondering what type of signs/symptoms you ladies had before getting your bfp?

Thanks!

 

[HellBunny]

Can i just ask you ladies what you all eat on a typical day? I am on insulin tomorrow as they presume i am type 1.. x