GD late in pregnancy - scared, need advice!

[CelticNiamh]

I'm really worried now. I'm being induced at 38 weeks and i've had most of my pregnancy with it undiagnosed. but if labour ward is busy then i have to just go in at next avialble slot - so worried they will be busy. so sorry for your loss Jess.
I have normal levels of fluid - will that make a difference?

pinki - i think 6 ish readings r ok, my Ob fine with those. I wouldn't worry about size of your baby, as cos' you r having a c-section then surely it won't matter if bambino is a bit more of a whopper. xxxxxxxx

Please dont worry, I know thats hard even I do still worry and Jess experience shows how careful we all should be.

But are your doctors monitoring you carefully, have they done the A1c test have they scanned baby to check size/ placenta etc, keep at the diet and watch movements closely and if you not happy for what ever reason get checked out better safe than sorry as they say.

Your levels would have to be very very high to cause such a sad out come and it is very rare thankfully.

also explain to them your worries Im going to and see what they say

this is my 4th baby with GD 3rd needing insulin and with good control there is no reason not to have a good out come at the end, but if you have any concerns get checked

 

[origin]

no haven't had a1c test. i've gone whole pregnancy except last two weeks undetected. i thouhgt being induced was to prevent risks but obviously it doesn't. just feel so down i want to cry. i've rang hosp and talked to them but there's nothing more they can do other than induce me next friday. i ahve check up on tuesday. i have other health problems too and this Gd stuff is taking its toll on those - struggling to sleep now. i hate it. sorry for mona - today is not a good day. xxx

 

[CelticNiamh]

no haven't had a1c test. i've gone whole pregnancy except last two weeks undetected. i thouhgt being induced was to prevent risks but obviously it doesn't. just feel so down i want to cry. i've rang hosp and talked to them but there's nothing more they can do other than induce me next friday. i ahve check up on tuesday. i have other health problems too and this Gd stuff is taking its toll on those - struggling to sleep now. i hate it. sorry for mona - today is not a good day. xxx

what were your levels when they discoverd the GD, did they do a GTT did they have a reason for checking you for it, is baby big

It is a worry and you well entitled to feel down now its a lot to take in but rant away here or moan what ever helps we are all in the same boat.

the A1c blood test helps them see what your blood sugar control has been in the last 3 months so would give them and Idea how high your blood sugars have been, normally they do it automatic when they first discover you have it to check if you were having problems before pregnancy, have they done a scan to see how big baby is placenta function, the main concern for you now, if sugars were high and baby is big may be and just may be baby lungs may be a little imature so when born he or she may need a little help at first even though full term.

If you are worried ask them to do extra monitoring during the week, stress test on baby and see how he or she is coping in there. it will help make sure baby is ok and give you some peace of mind and ease some worry!

Im sorry I cant be much better help, Ive always had my GD come on very early except my first pregnancy were it was discovered at 28 weeks or there abouts and he was fine when born.

 

[origin]

no haven't had a1c test. i've gone whole pregnancy except last two weeks undetected. i thouhgt being induced was to prevent risks but obviously it doesn't. just feel so down i want to cry. i've rang hosp and talked to them but there's nothing more they can do other than induce me next friday. i ahve check up on tuesday. i have other health problems too and this Gd stuff is taking its toll on those - struggling to sleep now. i hate it. sorry for mona - today is not a good day. xxx

what were your levels when they discoverd the GD, did they do a GTT did they have a reason for checking you for it, is baby big

It is a worry and you well entitled to feel down now its a lot to take in but rant away here or moan what ever helps we are all in the same boat.

the A1c blood test helps them see what your blood sugar control has been in the last 3 months so would give them and Idea how high your blood sugars have been, normally they do it automatic when they first discover you have it to check if you were having problems before pregnancy, have they done a scan to see how big baby is placenta function, the main concern for you now, if sugars were high and baby is big may be and just may be baby lungs may be a little imature so when born he or she may need a little help at first even though full term.

If you are worried ask them to do extra monitoring during the week, stress test on baby and see how he or she is coping in there. it will help make sure baby is ok and give you some peace of mind and ease some worry!

Im sorry I cant be much better help, Ive always had my GD come on very early except my first pregnancy were it was discovered at 28 weeks or there abouts and he was fine when born.

Thanks for your support. they never did the a1c test thing - wish they had. my consultant thinks it's unlikely i've had it all the way thru as i've had no sugars in my urine but i had no sugars in my urine when i had the gtt test done so obviously the urine is not the best indicator. I think its too late to do the test now as by the time i get reults i will be getting induced and i know it won't change their plan for me.
It was a griowth scan that flagged up possible GD at 32 weeks but my consultant was so convinced i didn't have it cos my urine was good that a test wasn't scheduled until 35 weeks with the results not getting to me until i was almost 36 weeks.
I'm not sure what a stress test is but i will ask for it. i see the consultant once more before induction and that is on tuesday. couldn't they give steriods to help the lungs? gosh it's tough cos' everyone gets given different advice. i find i'm happy with things but then read that i've not been offered something that somoen else has or find out about a new set of risks and it sets me into panic again. I'm trying to stay calm and feel bit clamer today but it's so tough. i juts don't feel assured enough at the moment but then i don't suppose anyone can give me that.
thanks for all your support xxxxxxxxx

 

[origin]

ps i've had the non-stress test i.e. heart rate, contraction and movement where u sit wired to machine and i've had a scan with a doppler that has looked at placenta blood flow/umbilical cord. these r only tests i know about. what r the others? is there one that can assess breathing function?

 

[CelticNiamh]

ps i've had the non-stress test i.e. heart rate, contraction and movement where u sit wired to machine and i've had a scan with a doppler that has looked at placenta blood flow/umbilical cord. these r only tests i know about. what r the others? is there one that can assess breathing function?

The only other one I know of is the amino to see if baby lungs are ready! the only thing is if they saw a problem on your scan with baby lungs, kidneys etc you know already! I say the GD has come on late and has not been there for very long, I say the reason for your induction is because you are so close to your due date and possibly baby size so he or she does not get bigger.

They would also know if there was a problem with the placenta as well by now from the scan.

have a list of questions for your doctor ask him to do a trace if your worried about baby before your induced its next friday isnt it! so close are you ready!!

 

[origin]

Hi all.
Just to update - saw consultant today and the decision has been made for a c-section on Tuesday rather than induction on Friday. I feel happy with the decision - obviosuly I would have rather have gone to 40 weeks, not had GD, and to have had a normal natural birth but I'm happy with decision bearing in mind my cirumstances. I like my consultant and he will be doing the section. I have a good rapport with him which defo helps.
PINKI - how r u doing hon? How did consultation go? been thinking about you a lot and hope everything ok.
CELTIC - thanks for your support. you've been really kind and great and both you and pinki along with the other comments have made me feel a lot more supported. xxxxxxxxx

 

[pinki]

Hi all.
Just to update - saw consultant today and the decision has been made for a c-section on Tuesday rather than induction on Friday. I feel happy with the decision - obviosuly I would have rather have gone to 40 weeks, not had GD, and to have had a normal natural birth but I'm happy with decision bearing in mind my cirumstances. I like my consultant and he will be doing the section. I have a good rapport with him which defo helps.
PINKI - how r u doing hon? How did consultation go? been thinking about you a lot and hope everything ok.
CELTIC - thanks for your support. you've been really kind and great and both you and pinki along with the other comments have made me feel a lot more supported. xxxxxxxxx

Hi,

I'm glad you're happy with your care and that you now know when you'll get to meet baby, so soon.
I've had some protein in my urine lately so will have to start antibiotics today in case it's an infection. Have been feeling really tired lately and keep getting ketons aswell which is sooo annoying!!!
My section is now booked for 11 feb, i'll be 38+5 then so hopefully that will be ok. They originally wanted it for 39 weeks plus, but I just didn't feel happy with that so we made a compromise!
How are you getting on with your monitoring? I seem to either get highish readings or ketons lately...just can't win! How do people do it?
I've also stopped the aspirin now at 36 weeks. Apparently I was meant to stop it at 34 weeks! Oooops!
Getting a bit nervous now...just want the next 17 days to pass really quickly!!
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[CelticNiamh]

origin Im happy your happy and that they are taking no chances, Im gald I was of some help as well when you can keep us updated on how you get on and a pic please of baby.


pinki I used to get them all the time drove me mad, have they said its to do with the GD or becuase your loseing weight,mine were so bad I was kept in and put on a drip at one stage on my DS3 I was sent home when they were gone and was back with my doctor a few days later I got a ear infection and throat infection so to be honest I think if you do have a bladder or kidney infection it may be linked.

drink plenty of water it really helps flush them out

Im glad you dont have to wait to much longer to be induced either

we will get there, my blood sugars have been very high this weekend they have been a bot better monday and today but still high I entered them in online but it seems they never got a chance to look at them so will have to ring my midwife tomorrow

 

[Tanikit]

to everyone on here. It sounds like everyone is doing a good job controlling things - aim for the best possible rather than perfect else you will be in tears everyday - perfect is almost never possible else you wouldn't have GD.

I am a type 1 diabetic and will be induced at 38 weeks or have a C-section depending on what happens with baby - they don't want baby earlier so that the lungs have time to develop and they don't want her later so the placenta does not deteriorate, but then my sugars have been all over the place since conception - have still got reasonable HbA1cs throughout though but much of it was because of extreme lows followed by the highs.

Good luck to all those giving birth in the next few days/weeks. GD is rough - it takes a lot of work so when you are holding your healthy baby in your arms feel proud of getting through this.

 

[origin]

Hi all.
Just to update - saw consultant today and the decision has been made for a c-section on Tuesday rather than induction on Friday. I feel happy with the decision - obviosuly I would have rather have gone to 40 weeks, not had GD, and to have had a normal natural birth but I'm happy with decision bearing in mind my cirumstances. I like my consultant and he will be doing the section. I have a good rapport with him which defo helps.
PINKI - how r u doing hon? How did consultation go? been thinking about you a lot and hope everything ok.
CELTIC - thanks for your support. you've been really kind and great and both you and pinki along with the other comments have made me feel a lot more supported. xxxxxxxxx

Hi,

I'm glad you're happy with your care and that you now know when you'll get to meet baby, so soon.
I've had some protein in my urine lately so will have to start antibiotics today in case it's an infection. Have been feeling really tired lately and keep getting ketons aswell which is sooo annoying!!!
My section is now booked for 11 feb, i'll be 38+5 then so hopefully that will be ok. They originally wanted it for 39 weeks plus, but I just didn't feel happy with that so we made a compromise!
How are you getting on with your monitoring? I seem to either get highish readings or ketons lately...just can't win! How do people do it?
I've also stopped the aspirin now at 36 weeks. Apparently I was meant to stop it at 34 weeks! Oooops!
Getting a bit nervous now...just want the next 17 days to pass really quickly!!
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Hi PINKI - Really glad to hear that you have got a compromise on your section date - that seems the best outcome. I'm sure 38+5 will be fine -mine will be at 38+4, so we are both really similar in that respect. I did get offered this Friday but it was a consultant doing the section that I have not got on with and I would prefer to wait a few days and have the consultant I like do it, as I think he will put me at ease more. I've stopped aspirin too but will have only stopped taking it for about 10 days pre section - ooops too! I'm sure the next 17 days will pass quicker than you expect. the 11th of feb was my original due date so that's funny that you will get to meet baby then. Do you know what you are having? We kept it as a surprise but I keep referring to Lo as a 'he'.
The ketone - blood suagr balance is sooo hard. luckily I didn't have any ketones this week, as last week they were quite high. It's so demoralissing flicking from one to the next. I also find that i can eat a certain meal and get a good reading with it, so i think bingo I'll eat that again and the next day it gives me a higher reading. having said that I am happy with my values at present. I'm getting around 4-5 pre meals and after meals between 6-7. My Ob happy with that, as I was being too strict before. I've had a few 8s and he's fine with them as long as it's maybe one or two every couple days and not all the time. Not too much longer to monitor them and hopefully after birth we can eat what we want - hallelujah!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[origin]

origin Im happy your happy and that they are taking no chances, Im gald I was of some help as well when you can keep us updated on how you get on and a pic please of baby.


pinki I used to get them all the time drove me mad, have they said its to do with the GD or becuase your loseing weight,mine were so bad I was kept in and put on a drip at one stage on my DS3 I was sent home when they were gone and was back with my doctor a few days later I got a ear infection and throat infection so to be honest I think if you do have a bladder or kidney infection it may be linked.

drink plenty of water it really helps flush them out

Im glad you dont have to wait to much longer to be induced either

we will get there, my blood sugars have been very high this weekend they have been a bot better monday and today but still high I entered them in online but it seems they never got a chance to look at them so will have to ring my midwife tomorrow

Thanks hun, will defo keep you all updated. May even train the hubby to post up some pics while I'm still in hosp - that will be interesting - lol! When r due? Do you know what u r having? xxxxxxx

 

[CelticNiamh]

origin Im happy your happy and that they are taking no chances, Im gald I was of some help as well when you can keep us updated on how you get on and a pic please of baby.


pinki I used to get them all the time drove me mad, have they said its to do with the GD or becuase your loseing weight,mine were so bad I was kept in and put on a drip at one stage on my DS3 I was sent home when they were gone and was back with my doctor a few days later I got a ear infection and throat infection so to be honest I think if you do have a bladder or kidney infection it may be linked.

drink plenty of water it really helps flush them out

Im glad you dont have to wait to much longer to be induced either

we will get there, my blood sugars have been very high this weekend they have been a bot better monday and today but still high I entered them in online but it seems they never got a chance to look at them so will have to ring my midwife tomorrow

Thanks hun, will defo keep you all updated. May even train the hubby to post up some pics while I'm still in hosp - that will be interesting - lol! When r due? Do you know what u r having? xxxxxxx

YAY I was thinking the same thing LOL getting DH to update.

Im not due till March the 18 but say I will see baby earlier than that, MY numbers have been high the last few days Im getting 9 to 12.9 post meals so rang my midwife this morning she will ring me back later with adjustments to my insulin.

 

[origin]

to everyone on here. It sounds like everyone is doing a good job controlling things - aim for the best possible rather than perfect else you will be in tears everyday - perfect is almost never possible else you wouldn't have GD.

I am a type 1 diabetic and will be induced at 38 weeks or have a C-section depending on what happens with baby - they don't want baby earlier so that the lungs have time to develop and they don't want her later so the placenta does not deteriorate, but then my sugars have been all over the place since conception - have still got reasonable HbA1cs throughout though but much of it was because of extreme lows followed by the highs.

Good luck to all those giving birth in the next few days/weeks. GD is rough - it takes a lot of work so when you are holding your healthy baby in your arms feel proud of getting through this.

Your words are spot on!!! So true we should aim for 'best' rather than perfect. I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves because we want to do the best for our babies and when we get high readings we feel guilty but must remmeber it's out of control to a certain degree and so we have to do best with what we got.
I understand the feelings re: getting the timing of birth right to balance lung maturity with placenta deterioration. It's a hard game as none of us have crystal balls. My consultant defo feels the latter is more of concern but having said that I'm glad my section is put back a few days just to give LO a bit more time. How far on are you? I will defo still be coming on and seeing how you all doing. Biggest hugs xxx

 

[origin]

sorry tanikit - just seen you ticker. not too long to go then for you either. x

 

[pinki]

Hi all.
Just to update - saw consultant today and the decision has been made for a c-section on Tuesday rather than induction on Friday. I feel happy with the decision - obviosuly I would have rather have gone to 40 weeks, not had GD, and to have had a normal natural birth but I'm happy with decision bearing in mind my cirumstances. I like my consultant and he will be doing the section. I have a good rapport with him which defo helps.
PINKI - how r u doing hon? How did consultation go? been thinking about you a lot and hope everything ok.
CELTIC - thanks for your support. you've been really kind and great and both you and pinki along with the other comments have made me feel a lot more supported. xxxxxxxxx

Hi,

I'm glad you're happy with your care and that you now know when you'll get to meet baby, so soon.
I've had some protein in my urine lately so will have to start antibiotics today in case it's an infection. Have been feeling really tired lately and keep getting ketons aswell which is sooo annoying!!!
My section is now booked for 11 feb, i'll be 38+5 then so hopefully that will be ok. They originally wanted it for 39 weeks plus, but I just didn't feel happy with that so we made a compromise!
How are you getting on with your monitoring? I seem to either get highish readings or ketons lately...just can't win! How do people do it?
I've also stopped the aspirin now at 36 weeks. Apparently I was meant to stop it at 34 weeks! Oooops!
Getting a bit nervous now...just want the next 17 days to pass really quickly!!
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Hi PINKI - Really glad to hear that you have got a compromise on your section date - that seems the best outcome. I'm sure 38+5 will be fine -mine will be at 38+4, so we are both really similar in that respect. I did get offered this Friday but it was a consultant doing the section that I have not got on with and I would prefer to wait a few days and have the consultant I like do it, as I think he will put me at ease more. I've stopped aspirin too but will have only stopped taking it for about 10 days pre section - ooops too! I'm sure the next 17 days will pass quicker than you expect. the 11th of feb was my original due date so that's funny that you will get to meet baby then. Do you know what you are having? We kept it as a surprise but I keep referring to Lo as a 'he'.
The ketone - blood suagr balance is sooo hard. luckily I didn't have any ketones this week, as last week they were quite high. It's so demoralissing flicking from one to the next. I also find that i can eat a certain meal and get a good reading with it, so i think bingo I'll eat that again and the next day it gives me a higher reading. having said that I am happy with my values at present. I'm getting around 4-5 pre meals and after meals between 6-7. My Ob happy with that, as I was being too strict before. I've had a few 8s and he's fine with them as long as it's maybe one or two every couple days and not all the time. Not too much longer to monitor them and hopefully after birth we can eat what we want - hallelujah!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi,

yes, cool that my section is on your due date. I had my daughter at 38+3 and she had no problems so I'm hoping it will be fine this time too. We're having a boy. I have a son and a daughter so if it wasn't for the fact that this pregnancy started off being very similar to my sons and I really needed to know if my gut instinct was right LOL, I probably would have wanted it to be a surprise too.

How come you changed from having an induction to a planned section? Is it because of the size of the baby?
My baby is breech at the moment so would have to be a section anyway, but it was my preferred choice anyway as I've had a section before! It's nice to have a date now!!

What are your best foods for keeping the sugar steady? I really do think I'm eating too little, but I'm running out of ideas of what to eat. My consultant is very strict with my levels. He doesn't want to see any 7s and keeps wanting me to take the tablets, but i really don't want to, I'm already on pencillin and only just stopped the aspirin...too may pills for my liking!

Sooo exciting that you're having your section next week!!! Can't wait to see some pics on here soon!

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[origin]

Hi,

yes, cool that my section is on your due date. I had my daughter at 38+3 and she had no problems so I'm hoping it will be fine this time too. We're having a boy. I have a son and a daughter so if it wasn't for the fact that this pregnancy started off being very similar to my sons and I really needed to know if my gut instinct was right LOL, I probably would have wanted it to be a surprise too.

How come you changed from having an induction to a planned section? Is it because of the size of the baby?
My baby is breech at the moment so would have to be a section anyway, but it was my preferred choice anyway as I've had a section before! It's nice to have a date now!!

What are your best foods for keeping the sugar steady? I really do think I'm eating too little, but I'm running out of ideas of what to eat. My consultant is very strict with my levels. He doesn't want to see any 7s and keeps wanting me to take the tablets, but i really don't want to, I'm already on pencillin and only just stopped the aspirin...too may pills for my liking!

Sooo exciting that you're having your section next week!!! Can't wait to see some pics on here soon!

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We changed to c-sec basically because he gave us the choice. he said i was an 'awkward case' (LOL!) as on the growth chart my LO is right on the top line. not sure if same as your notes but there is a blue shaded area that is normal weight/size then white area that is not. he said if I was in the white then he would make the call for a defo section and that would be that and if I was in the blue then it would be vaginal attempt. but i am right on the line. After lots of talking between me and hubbie in the appoitnment we felt that section would hopefully be the safer option to avoid him getting stuck on a vaginal birth. I feel happier with the decision. he is also back to back at present so that would rasie the risk of getting stuck a little bit more.

Interesting that our consultants have diff opions on the sugars. he is happy if i stay under 8. I mainly get high 6s and 7s. I find the best is oatcakes with hummous - which i love or scrambled eggs on oatcakes or a bowl of readybrek. I'm trying to keep them low but want to avoid the ketones as consultant said he would rather my bloods were higher than to have the ketones. it's been easier this week as i've not been as strict now my aim is to stay under 8, as before i was really struggling to keep around 5-6 and thats when i got the ketones.
big hugs xxxx

 

[pinki]

Hi,

sorry haven't been online for a while. This thread is so great, and everyone on it have been so supportive. Think the nesting instinct must have kicked in this week as I'm so busy cleaning all the the time LOL

Hope you're all doing well. Not long to go now Origin, sooo exciting.

I have experienced something very strange this week and was wondering if anyone would know why this would be.
My blood sugars have suddenly gone completly normal. I can eat a lot more and am still only getting 5s, not even high ones either, more like 5.0-5.4. What is going on?

Part of me think it might be a bad sign, but I'm not sure. I'm seeing the consultants on Monday so hopefully they'll know what's up then, but I was just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this.
I can even eat snickers bars and blood glucose is still fine. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and have just under 2 weeks till my section date.

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[origin]

hey pinki - i'm not sure but i think blood sugars may calm down towards the end of pregnancy. i would double check as i am a complete novice at all this blood sugar thing but i have distant memory of seeing that somewhere that they normalise (?) Don't worry can surely only be a good thing - at least not gone up - and the thought of having a snickers sounds like heaven - lol! But i know how any change can be anxiety producing so i would ring diabetic MW and see what she says.
yep v. close for me. I go in tuesday for c-sec. i'm v. nervous. I will be 37+5 by my calculations but they seem to think i am 38+4 but after checking my conception diary (oh how sad - lol!) we'd not even started having sex then so impossible. I told consultant this but he told me all dates r highly inaccurate anyway as some people eggs last longer than others and same for sperm, so he didn't seem bothered. One minute I feel v. excited and the next anxious. I just want my little bean to be ok (or rather my big bean). I hjate the thought of bringing out before ready but also the thought of having been diagnosed late and leaving things too long scares me too. arrgghh. I suppose even with normal birth and without GD i would have been anxious about stuff.
massive hugs. glad this thread helping you too - it's given me comfort. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[CelticNiamh]

Hi,

sorry haven't been online for a while. This thread is so great, and everyone on it have been so supportive. Think the nesting instinct must have kicked in this week as I'm so busy cleaning all the the time LOL

Hope you're all doing well. Not long to go now Origin, sooo exciting.

I have experienced something very strange this week and was wondering if anyone would know why this would be.
My blood sugars have suddenly gone completly normal. I can eat a lot more and am still only getting 5s, not even high ones either, more like 5.0-5.4. What is going on?

Part of me think it might be a bad sign, but I'm not sure. I'm seeing the consultants on Monday so hopefully they'll know what's up then, but I was just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this.
I can even eat snickers bars and blood glucose is still fine. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and have just under 2 weeks till my section date.

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Hmmmm I would ring your MW or out of hours person and mention that to be honest, it can be something to do with the placenta, so to be on the safe side ring them at least you have your appointment tomorrow, how baby movements keep an eye on them if they seem fine dont panic but just in case. its more normal to see blood sugars going up not evening out at this stage.



Origin silly doctors I hate they way they don't listen, don't they know the effort we go to get pregnant in the first place, with temping and charting we know when we OV and DTD one thing to remember if you BD a few days before OV then you could have got pregnant and their dates could be right! as sperm can live up to 5 days inside us in the right conditions of course, but then if you know when you OV because you were charting and temping, then your dates could be right, either way a baby is considered full term at 37 weeks and you will be in good hands, but push your point with them if you are really concerned


Take care