**April Bunnies 2015**

[AmeliePoulain]

Errr no that sounds odd.

Is she not concerned about her sky high blood sugar? Does she understand the implications of badly controlled GD? A lot of people think having a big baby is the only side effect - to be honest that is the least dangerous aspect of it.

It sounds like her care is very poor...

 

[RebeccaR19]

Amelie- I am not sure how much of it is her being misinformed or that she her self isn't caring enough. My MIL is extremely concerned about the health of the baby. She said that at least in her presence, D is not watching her sugar at all. She will have sweet tea and cookies plus other very sugary things. My MIL who actually isn't really a very healthy eater herself has actually been very careful with what she eats and checks her blood sugar before she allows herself any sugar now. So I believe her when she says D is not monitoring her sugar. I brought up the problems that can occur for the baby like being born with very low blood sugar. But D said she doesn't have GD. But I don't see how you can fail the test, not be tested again, and say that you don't have it. My concern is her baby will come early and have a whole host of health problems.

 

[maggz]

That sounds alarming Rebecca... I have heard of girls taking the drink home to take an hour before they go to the doctor, but obviously if you fail the 1hr there should something be done for her :/

northern you're so little though! I'm sure it's not as bad as you think.

I just weighed myself... I've gained 8lbs so far. I have no idea what the recommended weight gain at this point is...? Dr. Google? lol

 

[AmeliePoulain]

The main risks are the placenta being damaged and just failing. Hence early inductions.

Also polyhydramnios - excess fluid - and with that cord prolapse.

I unfortunately do even meet a lot of women who go to GD clinic at the same time as me who are in denial and just can't stop eating what they want.

I find in sad and upsetting, I've spent so much time crying and racked with guilt in all of my pregnancies that my baby is at any increased risk...how could someone just ignore that? If I went and ate a cookie now or drank juice or something that I knew would send my sugar high - to me that feels like going and giving my 1 year old or 4 year old something that would make them sick...just because baby is on the inside doesn't mean you shouldn't protect them as much as a mother possibly can.

 

[Christina86]

Rebecca- I have my 1 hour test Jan 23rd. They sent me home at my last appt. with a bottle of the stuff to drink. I was told to put it in my fridge (as it tastes a bit better cold). I have to drink it 45min before my appt and as soon as I get there let them know to draw my blood for the glucose tests, making sure NOT to go over the 1hr time limit. So it has to be timed almost perfectly..... that's a lot of pressure for someone with pregnancy brain.

 

[Scottish]

Hope you all have a great new year!

I haven't had time this holidays to get On here as so busy but once schools back etc... Next week I will get time to come on more

Just sending hugs and well wishes to you all and I will catch up soon xxx

 

[Dini]

Rebecca that does sound alarming. I hope all turns out okay. I do know places will send home the drink but I've never heard of failing the 1hr and not taking another test. It is very frustrating to see someone abusing their pregnancy as it was so hard for us to get pregnant that I just can't imagine someone having such disregard for the health of their unborn child. My LO is as much my child now as he will be when he is here and I want to do whatever I can to keep him safe.

Northern I know how you feel on the body image thing but I think you look beautiful. We are our own worst critics.

I'm attempting to get some rest, took a warm bath and made some tea but I can't even lay down as I just start coughing and can't stop. I dread work tomorrow!

 

[Beanonorder]

Happy new year everyone! I ended up staying awake past midnight and then had a terrible night! Dh stayed over and stored terribly - I don't miss that! And dd woke up at about 1am and came to the bed and was so restless. Anyway...

Northern I feel you. I feel completely gross and have been eating terribly. I'm disgusted in myself! As it's the first day of the new year I am making some changes. I got dh's gym contract changed to my name so I can go swimming, I've downloaded some yoga videos and I plan to cut out coke, chocolate and majority of other sweet things.

Rebecca that is kind of scary! I hope she sorts things out and doesn't go into labour early.

Welcome back luckymama! Very jealous that you've been able to make the move home! Hope it goes well and congrats on your boy!

Maggz I answered your question about baby led weaning on the other thread but if you want to know more or how I went about it let me know! I really feel it made it a big difference with dd. I'm a terribly fussy eater and I'm determined dd is not going to be like me!

Scottish it's good to hear from you!

It is absolutely freezing here today! I'm going to make some soup now - just like my mom used to! Yummy.

 

[Beanonorder]

Oh and dini I'm sorry you have bronchitis! That is something I've never, ever had. Not cool you have to deal with it while pregnant. I hope the fever stays away do you can go to work.

We watched a movie called me, women and children last night. Its about how the Internet has changed our lives and affects us. Its a little scary when I think about bringing my kids up with all that!

 

[Perplexed]

That's so surprising Rebecca! I always thought that everywhere just has us drink the glucose drink at the clinic/hospital. I can't believe they wouldn't suggest she take the 3 hr test or at least suggest changes to her diet. I hope things turn out okay.

Dini: I hope you feel better

 

[harri]

Hi ladies! Can I join you? I've only just found this thread! I'm due on 13th April with another boy xxx

 

[maggz]

Of course, welcome harri and congrats!

Bean yeah I saw your other response that's an awesome way to feed I'm gonna research it some more. What was that movie about??

Dhs grandma is very sick. It doesn't look good. His friend just lost his grandfather the day after Christmas and another friend of his who had lost a son to leukemia two years ago just found his daughter had passed away overnight from an yet unknown cause. With all this happening at once DH is really struggling and I don't know a good way to be there for him, I mean there's only so much I can say. So I just try to be there and listen. Anyways, we are going to try to go see his grandma tomorrow at the hospital, depending on her status.

 

[Beanonorder]

Welcome harri! Always nice to have new people!

Maggz sorry about all that's going on with your dh. It is hard to know what to say but listening and being there is a good thing.
The movie was actually more than the Internet, it included texting and IMing, etc. It showed how easily young teenagers can become addicted to porn, how easily they can exploited and taken advantage of and that even the strictest of parents can't control it all. It also showed how easily you can stray from your marriage and arrange hook ups with a few clicks. Its just sad and frightening how society has changed so much!

My dh starts a new job tomorrow. Now he is going to be working weekends and afternoons/evenings during the week. While I work Monday to Friday during normal office hours. I have no idea how things are going to work now... I'll pretty much never get a break on the weekends because he'll be working and the nanny is off. I have no idea when I'll even get to see him because we will work such different times. Oh well, I guess there's no use in getting my knickers in a twist. I'll cope just like no have been.

 

[Beanonorder]

It's midnight a day I'm currently propped up with dd asleep in my lap. She came through to me at about 10:30pm, climbed into my bed and vomited all over everything. I stripped her, wrapped her in my dressing gown and put her on the window seat on top of the other duvet while I changed get everything. Just as I was done she vomited all over there too. I got her cleaned up, new pj's, medicine and into bed and she did it again. So now I've done it all again and she's sleeping on me. I can't believe I have to deal with this on my own again. Dh called after the second line change and I just burst into tears.
This baby is going to be one tough little boy!

 

[northern_me]

Oh god that is rough Beanonorder!! There is nothing worse than a sick child.

Mine is still sick. She's turned from croup into a head cold with tons of sneezing and she is miserable. She sees the doctor for a follow up from the hospital the other day and I'm going to ask him to refer her to a paediatrician. I am just at my wits end with her immune system. She is after missing 10.5 days of school already this year, and I only keep her out of she's got a fever or is vomiting. It's ridiculous. I feel like asking the dept of health to do an air quality test in her school.

 

[Christina86]

2015 has welcomed me with one horrible migraine. =[

...and apparently a cold as well. Good grief this is miserable and idk what I can take.

 

[Dini]

Beanonorder I'm so sorry about dd. I hope she feels better soon and you get some rest. Sometimes I want to strangle your DH! Sorry

Maggz I'm sorry for all your DH is dealing with, I'm sure just you being there is a big deal. I'll be thinking about you both!

Welcome Harri! Glad to have you.

Northern, I was like your dd when I was young I missed so much school and it seemed to carry over and make me the person who gets sick 4-5 times every winter. Turned out I had bad allergies to dust and mold which of course I'm cooped up inside in the winter.

Well I made it to work today but shouldn't have. I'm taking tomorrow off. If management would have been there I'd have been sent home for sure. I ran a 99 degree temp all day not enough to call it a fever but I was miserable and short of breath. One of the docs said I could have the flu even without a bad fever because I was vaccinated or he thinks I could have pneumonia. I did need that inhaler twice today. I woke up twice last night choking on phlegm I had coughed up. So gross. I just want to sleep tonight but now on top of it's sinuses are congested too. It's lovely not to be able to take anything!

 

[Beanonorder]

Dini that sounds really bad. Sending big hugs, hope you feel better soon!

Dd finally stopped vomiting at 4:30am. I was so tired this morning I felt like I'd been punched in the face! As soon as the nanny got in I went back to sleep. Feeling a bit better now. Will definitely have to have an early night tonight. Maybe even an afternoon nap too!

 

[Perplexed]

harri: welcome

maggz: I'm sorry about your DH's struggles

Bean: That's terrible I'm so sorry you and DD have had such an awful night. I hope she feels better and you both get some rest.

northern: I'm sorry about your dd still being sick. Hope she's better soon.

Christina: aww feel better soon.

Dini: Hopefully you can take a day off tomorrow and feel better.

 

[Dini]

I already called off work for this morning and now I wonder what I was thinking going in!

I fell asleep on the recliner while DH was watching football but woke up to another bad breathing/coughing episode. I think my breathing is getting worse. I had to use the inhaler to stop the coughing and wheezing. DH said if it's not better tomorrow we are going to the ER. Urgent care would probably be just fine but I don't want either so tomorrow I have to be better.

Beanonorder I'm glad you got a little rest and I hope you have a much better night tonight.