Anyone diabetic before pregnacy

[kcmichelle]

Hi everyone. Been MIA for a bit, life got in the way.lol
080509 did you find out if your scan dates were off? My guess is the 38 week one should be 36. I know mine always were 28, 32 & 36. Same with this pregnancy. Let us know!

Hi Louisa! My scans were a little off with my last pregnancy. I wasn't measuring super huge though. Approx 50th percentile but then he was born a little over 5 pounds at 37.4 weeks. Even doctors were surprised. So it is possible he'll be smaller then what measured. But if your scans continue high they'll probably have you deliver around the 37 week mark or so. My first son was measuring a little bigger and was 7.7 at 37 weeks.
I was told typically the tighter your control, the smaller the baby. But we all know that doesn't always happen. So many other factors such as genetics, mothers size and diet etc....IMO as long as the baby is under 10 pounds that seems to be the norm anyways.

Kelly I hope the lasers are almost done! I had those so many times in the past and I have to admit I would not want to go through that while pregnant. It wasn't the most pleasant experience for me. But I had very aggresive retinopathy at a young age. Approx 1800 lasers per session for many months. But without them the doctor said I would of been blind by 21. I was very lucky. I'm also very fortunate that I havn't needed any laser treatments since the age of 26. Almost 18 years with no problems at all.

 

[080509]

I had a midwife appointment yesterday and she said to me "don't worry they may even book you in for next day induction" eeek! Or they might book my induction at my earlier growth scan? I hope so! xx

 

[kcmichelle]

Oh wow, guess it will be a surprise booking then! That would probably freak me out a bit too. It was like that for my first pregnancy. A waiting game until they said it's time. I have to admit it's a big relief with the last pregnancy and this one knowing what day. But then again I was induced first pregnancy. The last one & this one are planned c-sections.

 

[080509]

When do you find out your c-section date? I bet thats nice because you can really count down the dates til your meet your baby!
I've had 2 inductions, my first was at 39 weeks, and my second was at 38 weeks, my second really wasn't for coming out, it might be different in the UK with induction methods but they use some weird pessary to try and ripen the cervix, and if it works then they break the waters and put us on the pitocin drip if needed. My first induction was a very long labour but worked quickly, my second induction took 3 days to get started, in the end they realised the pessary was useless, broke my waters and DS was born within a hour, so that was quite positive.

I've got my scan next friday and i really can't wait! I've felt pretty rough lately, pains, aching, headaches etc, so its something to really look forward to.
I hope you are all doing well x

 

[kcmichelle]

The last 2 weeks is the first time since becoming pregnant that I've really started feeling great. So hopefully you're almost at that point as well. I'm just hoping it lasts for me. No swelling body okay! I keep trying to tell it that.

My c-section was booked at 12 weeks. They book early at my clinic but nothing is ever in stone. They always book around 38 weeks with the assumption no complications come up.

 

[LouisaC]

I've been told that I'll find out the induction date at my 36 week scan, but I imagine it'll be different for a planned C-section.

080509 - Its scary to think that you'll only have 24 hours notice. Thing is, it could end up being a blessing- I imagine that I'll not be able to sleep for days before induction - so at least you'll be rested and hospital bags and everything will already be packed by 38 weeks. I hope you feel better soon - for me the best trimester by far has been the third one - but it'll all be worth it when bub is in your arms!

Kcmichelle - did they give you steroids before induction at 37 weeks? I know that 37 weeks is full term, so technically they shouldn't need them, but I've also heard that they like to be sure. Has anyone heard of being induced before 37 weeks or do they just revert straight to C-section once baby has reached full term?

I think that all the hypos/corrections that I've had have affected the baby's growth if I'm honest - my last HbA1c was 31 (on the new scale) (5.0 on the old scale) so I think that it must be the amount of lucozade that I've had to swallow that's done it.

 

[080509]

Thanks both of you xx
I've felt a little bit better today! Kept my numbers normal aswell, i'm also at my half way point today if i get an induction at 38 weeks, i'm so excited now, i sure will have my hands full lol!
Got to sort out my eldests nursery next week, left it so late! But its only like a little playgroup thing so i think they can be signed up quite close to september, so should be okay hopefully!

How are you both today? Keep getting cravings for weetabix/cereals which otherwise would be healthy for me but i can't keep my bloods normal when i have them, so they are going to have to be off the menu for now typical when something like sausages/high fat seems wayyy better for me right now than a lovely bowl of cereal lol.

Insulin has gone up again, i'm sure our baby is having a mammoth growth spurt this past fortnight, its gone up now to 4units per 10g, keep panicking about hypos i just need to chillout! xx

 

[kcmichelle]

Louisa no steroids for me before induction. But I was told if I had to have the baby earlier then 36 weeks then most likely I would. With my first pregnancy they never let diabetics go to 38 weeks. It was always during the 37th. But that was 14 years ago and things seemed to of changed here. But the induction turned into an emergency c-section because I wouldn't dilate enough and babies heart rate went too high. Second pregnancy they said I could try induction again but suggested c-section since I was in my forties and had mild kidney disease. I agreed. I actually didn't mind my c-sections. I healed really fast. This time I have little choice since last two were both c-sections.

 

[LouisaC]

Thanks, its nice to be able to actually get things straight in my own head - my consultant is good, but the answer is always that we'll wait and see - doesn't give you much chance to actually think about what may/may not happen.

I have my next scan coming up next week, so hopefully they will reveal a bit more of the picture for me.

Good luck with the weetabix cravings - mine at the minute is milk - yum!

 

[080509]

Although i've never had a c/s, i wouldn't mind a planned section, i think it would be nice on the day going in knowing for sure your baby will be born within a couple of hours or so, can i just ask how long after the section can you get up and walk? I've had an epidural with my first baby so i couldn't walk for around 9 hours after he was born but obviously with the c/s theres the sugery/cut, sorry i sound like a complete novice don't i Lol! My friend has just had her second section and she was on a day out on day 4, i don't know if thats pushing it abit but i guess everyones healing times vary? I'm just worried if i need a c/s how i will get my little one to nursery as he starts 2 days before my due date (so all being well im induced/baby is born at the 38-39 week mark) i'm wondering how i will walk the walk to his nursery. Probably panicking i know.


I've decided to ditch the weetabix love them so much!! Had pitta bread with cheese in for breakfast the past 2 mornings and my 1 hour readings have been 6.2 and 8.2, they then drop a little so i think i will have to stick with this, its a set amount of carb so makes it more likely to get a good reading, my little ones love weetabix so i will just make them for them and try not to steal it! haha!

 

[kellyrae]

080509....I had an emcs with my first and she was born at 21:27 and I was up walking a little the following morning around 0800, but I was also pushed around in a wheelchair for some of that day, but the day after that I was walking everywhere myself, slowly and steady though

 

[080509]

Aww brill that gives me hope! xxx

 

[080509]

Can i just ask has anyone had the detailed heart scan? i've seen about it online, i mentioned it to my consultant at my 12 week scan appointment and he just said "we can do" but how do i go about getting it? I have my 20 week anomaly scan friday, with my other two i didn't have the heart scan as i didn't know anything about it/hadn't heard of it! Is it common to have it done? Who should i ask? Thanks ladies x

 

[080509]

Bloods have been non diabetic today, so happy! Haven't gone over 5.3, but then again i haven't had hardly any carbs!! I know i can't do carb free days much throughout pregnancy but its so nice to see the low readings on my meter!! I'm bloody going atkins style after bubs is here lol

 

[080509]

I spoke too soon! Just as i was typing that (well just after) i started to feel really bleurgh, tested and i was 1.8! off my basal!! I never go low on basal (well sometimes 3.8 lowest) i even ate abit of pitta bread a hour before, only a tiny bit but i thought since ive not had any novorapid today.. anyway i only went and pushed it up to 15.9!! I had 8 jelly babies, didn't think i'd over done that! feel like i can't win!

 

[kellyrae]

Can i just ask has anyone had the detailed heart scan? i've seen about it online, i mentioned it to my consultant at my 12 week scan appointment and he just said "we can do" but how do i go about getting it? I have my 20 week anomaly scan friday, with my other two i didn't have the heart scan as i didn't know anything about it/hadn't heard of it! Is it common to have it done? Who should i ask? Thanks ladies x

I had a detailed heart scan with my first, my obs and diabetic team just automatically made me an appointment, I just thought it was the normal for diabetic mums......this was 2 years ago, my daughter was diagnosed at 6 weeks old with a heart defect (asd) which wasn't picked up on the scan, but I think they do them around the 20 week mark to make sure the chambers have developed properly.....I had one at 20 weeks this time too, all was well but like I say the defect my other little girl has wasn't detected until she was 6 weeks old, hope this helps a little, I didn't realize though that you would have to request a heart scan I just presumed your team would organize it...they requested it and I received an appointment through the post.

 

[LouisaC]

I'd never been told about a detailed heart scan at all. I just figured that we got the 20 week anomaly scan - where I| know the tech looked at all the chambers of the heart, but nothing more than that.

Think I'll be asking some questions at my next appointment!

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[kellyrae]

I'd never been told about a detailed heart scan at all. I just figured that we got the 20 week anomaly scan - where I| know the tech looked at all the chambers of the heart, but nothing more than that.

Think I'll be asking some questions at my next appointment!

Thanks for the heads up!

This is another thread from b&b last year too, just made me look incase it was just my area that only did them or something

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...igh-risk-not-getting-detailed-heart-scan.html

 

[080509]

Thanks hun, i've seen it alot online and on another diabetes forum but i was never offered it, i'm going to ask them friday at my 20 week scan if i can have it booked or something, it might put me at ease abit?!

Having a guilty day, i've not had chocolate or anything remotley nice in AGES! I ended up injecting aload of insulin and ate a twix bar, some weetabix and toast, just sick of being hungry/feeling weak from not having any nice food, my levels won't stay above 4.5! So i guess baby wise its not a problem just that i've had to test alot incase i have any major hypos.

I hope you are both doing well, got a diabetes appt on the 30th they keep saying my levels are good but i look through my notes and the high ones stand out like a sore thumb! I had so many highs in first tri (readings between 13-18mmol) and i'm scared to get attached to the baby incase the worst happens, i know i need to get a grib and enjoy pregnancy, i've been feeling kicks which is amazing and since then i've started to feel love for him/her, must sound all weird but until then i wasn't excited or anything, bad mummy moment!!

 

[kellyrae]

Well had to have more eye laser today and he has booked me in every week until I give birth now not what I was expecting at all but if it must be it must be....he's hoping this will put an end to it for a while though.....I hope he's right!!

HBA1c is 5.4 so really pleased with that although I feel like moving in to the bloody place at the moment, 3 times a week now I have to go to the hospital, be nice to be pregnant in peace for a couple of weeks!!