Anyone diabetic before pregnacy

[HarrietO]

Well, I start my 2x weekly Dr visits today. Non stress test every Tuesday & Friday with an ultrasound as well every Friday. Had my last ultrasound Friday before last & she was measuring two weeks ahead, so I am kinda nervous to see how she measures this week. My latest A1c was 7.5, & I am really struggling with keeping my bg under control. I'm under so much stress right now, & I feel like that is really effecting it. Hope everyone else is doing ok.

 

[pink23]

Hi all xx
how is everyone getting on. I have struggled this pregnancy i won't lie. I haven't had many highs but the morning ones after breakfast for the last month have been a nightmare always 10-14 after the 1-2hr check.
I was admited a couple of weeks ago to have steroids due to baby having lots of fluid around them and stomach growing off chart. I have tried my hardest but haven't had as many hypos i did last time which tbh i am glad of because they aren't good around my lo.
My bp has now started to rise and i am having bp checked now 2x a week and my tablets have been doubled. Carrying the extra fluid seem so much hassle. I think i am carrying just at the front rather than all around.
I think this will be my last pregnancy as i have really struggled.
Baby is estimated 7lb 8 at mom which is a good weight seeing as my first was 6lb 9.
I have tried my hardest and at then end of the day thats all you can due.
xx

 

[capel]

Hi, long time I don't post anything. How are you girls doing. My baby is now 9 months and I am thinking of having another one. But this time I will have a pump. Just got one last week and I am in love with it. How could I llive without one I don't know. Hope you all are doing well.

 

[pink23]

I love my pump capel , i wouldnt of been able to cope without one. Its stopped majority of hypos x

 

[pickle76]

Hi all,

Sorry you're having such a hard time Harriet. It's horrible isn't it? The more you stress the worse your blood sugars are and vice versa. What are your hospital team like? Did they have any suggestions?

Not long to go Pink. Really hope all goes well for you. The pump is a life saver though isn't it? I love mine and have got my HbA1c so much better because of it. Glad you've had less hypos.

Hi Capel!

Well I'm 11DPO and going out of my mind! I'm so impatient and hating the wait. Tested BFN today. Blood sugars have been a bit rubbish and I'm frustrated because if I am pregnant I wanted things to be as stable as poss....

 

[HarrietO]

I just switched to a new Dr because my old one was horrible, so of course they are adjusting my insulin every week, & all that jazz. I haven't settled in yet & really gotten a feel for what we are gonna do.

 

[pickle76]

Well I REALLY hope this doc is better for you. It makes such a difference when you get on with your team.

BFN again for me this morning but no AF yet xx

 

[pink23]

Fxd pickle x.

 

[HarrietO]

Baby dust Pickle!!!

 

[MRV]

I met with my Diabetes nurse this morning...they make me feel so much better about everything! Went over a lot of info about getting pregnant/being pregnant and it sounds like a lot of hard work!!

I'm on the pump and have been for about 3 years...my last A1C was 7.4 so now I'm in the process of getting it under 7 so that it is safe to start TTC.

Has anyone ever been told that due to being diabetic they need to take more folic acid than the average person? I started on folic acid a few months back because my family Dr. advised me to and my nurse this morning just told me about taking more??

 

[pickle76]

Thanks ladies. Think I'm out this month but trying not to let it get me down.

MRV - yes you need to take 5mg of folic acid daily, ideally for at least 3 months before TTC. Glad you got on well with your nurse!

 

[crystalclaro]

finally 13 weeks now and got my latest A1C back and it was 5.8!!!! woohooo. but of course for two days after that my blood sugar has been between 7-14 !!! I'm just praying that the dr's and I can figure out what is making it go up, they are checking for infection and I have switched my insulin to brand new vials and its still holding steady at 7-11 . not cool!!

 

[pickle76]

finally 13 weeks now and got my latest A1C back and it was 5.8!!!! woohooo. but of course for two days after that my blood sugar has been between 7-14 !!! I'm just praying that the dr's and I can figure out what is making it go up, they are checking for infection and I have switched my insulin to brand new vials and its still holding steady at 7-11 . not cool!!

Well done - that's a great HbA1c! Hope you can get your sugars under control again. Could it be that your insulin requirements have just gone up a bit sooner than expected?

Well AF showed today. Although I'm disappointed, I was relieved in a way as I've had awful migraines all week and just wanted some decent painkillers! So I'm all dosed up now and feeling better. On to next month...Will be getting my HbA1c checked again in a few weeks so hoping for another drop. Was 7.0 last time but I'm doing really well lowering it on the pump.

Hope everyone's doing ok xxx

 

[crystalclaro]

thanks Pickle, I am hoping that all that is going on , I get so stressed out when I see high numbers. My A1C dropped from 7.2- 5.8 in 3 months. With my last baby my A1C was 13 and only dropped down to 8.5 . So I'm extremely happy and proud of the 5.8!! I have been type 1 for 17 years now and it has never been below 8.5 before.
how long have you been on a pump ?? I have heard that it really helps get the A1C down quickly. And 7.0 is not to high to start with

 

[pickle76]

Wow that's a brilliant drop in 3 months and amazing compared to last time! I couldn't ever get below 8.1 before I got pregnant and my best during pregnancy was 7.6. Wasn't on a pump then so am feeling more confident and positive about getting pregnant again now that I am. Yeah I'm really pleased to have got to 7.0. I went on the pump in Jan and was at 7.8, and have got to 7.0 in 4 months. I love it - it's hard work with constant testing (although I guess I did that anyway) and tweaking things here and there, doing fasting tests and reviewing results but totally worth it. And being able to have different background rates of insulin for literally every hour is amazing!

How are you feeling with this pregnancy? Have you had morning sickness?

 

[pink23]

Hi girls ive had a little girl esmae weighing 8lb 6 bare with me a few days and will update x x

 

[pickle76]

Hi girls ive had a little girl esmae weighing 8lb 6 bare with me a few days and will update x x

CONGRATULATIONS! That's wonderful news! Hope you and Esmae are doing well! Let us know all about it when you can - love and hugs to you xxx

 

[hawalkden]

Hello.
Not been on in a while.
Congratulations pink23. I fb'ed you . hope she's home soon and as you know I'm expecting again. She is gorgeous .
I'm 14 weeks pregnant and Isaac is now nearly 7 months. Gone way to fast. He's a monster. Looking forward to the second addition. I must be crazy haha.
Just seeing how everyone is etc.
I'm not on my pump anymore due to the cannula not working so bloods are a little over the place at the moment due to no 24/7 insulin inside. Hopefully I'll be back on it when I'm seeing Diabetic Team again.
Hopefully no early arrivals like Mr Isaaco!
Hope you're all keeping well . xx

 

[pickle76]

Hi Hawalkden,

Congrats on being pregnant again! Hope you're doing ok. Hope nobody minds me hanging around here until I get pregnant again! Hoping it won't be too long and just want to be around ladies who are diabetic too. It's so different to being pregnant without diabetes isn't it? I can't imagine NOT having all the extra hard work and worry! What was your HbA1c before you got prenant this time? You must be so tired looking after a 7 month old and being pregnant too! xx

 

[MRV]

I'm not pregnant either so I hope no one minds me hanging around. Since I'm hoping to be pregnant within a year and need lots of prep. time it's a great place to hear about other Diabetics successes/struggles!

Question for those of you on a pump (or not I guess) has anyone ever used a sensor? I have one on right now for 6 days...hoping it's one more step in helping to get my A1C down below 7!