GD support thread

[sarahgx4]

izzy that's defo a good thing - means you can have second mini tea. - when that happens to me, i get crakin with some more food!

madmae, doodar - my feet are really swollen too. I can defo suggest buying a can of maxicool or magicool (? spelling). I got mine online but soemone told me some boots do it. It's basically water in a can that comes out in a very fine spray but somehow due to design of can it comes out extremely ice cold. It stays cold forever in can and the fine mist is beautiful. Quite good for labour apparently - i have two cans packed in my bag. I find that on my feet in the evening feels amazing. that said the swelling still there.

I feel you on the swollen feet. Sadly I've also developed little bumps and itching so bad it hurts and makes me cry. I wish I lived in the UK for some of the magicool stuff. It's not sold here as far as I can tell, and ordering from amazon.co.uk would take too long. I'll have delivered by the time it gets here. That stuff sounds awesome!

Madmae. I am with you on the not enjoying the pregnancy. And this is my first one. I guess I have enjoyed some parts of it. The second trimester wasn't too bad and it is fun to feel him kick. Although now it feels like he wants to come out my belly button.

I feel the same way as you. Dont feel bad! Towards the end of pregnancy, all you want is to cross the finish line! My feet are super swollen, my hands.....gross. I look like a chubby little person! I hope you feel better. Colder showers and soaking your feet can help as well

 

[marley79]

sarah - Its so annoying when people say that. i've had the 'are you sure its not twins' 'have they got the dates wrong'. We've probably all had this a million times. Why people feel the need to constantly comment on our bumps I don't know - they should know by now not to piss off pregnant women esp when they have GD. grrrr! Half the people who say this to me I find need to watch their own weight and they're not pregnant. My father in law has on occassion looked like he was pregnant and yet he's told me so many times how big I look! I now just ask him when his baby is due and he shuts up - lol!

 

[Doodar]

Oh I've had all that too, mainly from a work colleague who isnt exactly stick thin herself. Every time I saw her she would say, Hi fatty and then when she found out about the GD she said is that coz you are a fatty. I asked her to repeat it several times, said I didnt quite hear what she said think she got a bit fed up after that. She was another of the too posh to push quoters too

Anyone know if us GD ladies can take anything for a sore throat as well as being pregnant friendly. I'm starting with a cold and I feel as rough as they come.

Think I'm ready to meet this baby now. I'm struggling today, the swelling is so bad, I'm not sleeping, my energy levels are so low and I feel so rough with this cold starting, just hope it buggers off before section. My blood levels have been all over the place today, everyone higher than it should be

 

[madmae]

Anyone else measuring "over" at only 31 weeks? I am 5'2 and the LO has already taken up every inch of space possible. She's pressing down on my pelvis, up in my ribs, and both sides! I've had three healthy pregnancies before this one and have never been this hug. The only difference with this one is the GD!I think pregnancy is the only time I wish I was a little taller and wider lol.

When the midwife did my fundal height at 31 weeks I measured 38cm.....then when I had my scan it confirmed baby is following a good growth line on the charts but my water has now gone into the abnormal range. Its really annoying as with Noah my sugars were nowhere near controlled and I was ok.....this one has really been pretty much under control for a while other than breakky which has been the last 2 weeks and I have far to much water.

 

[madmae]

Well I thought I had been good staying out of the sun today.....sitting with my feet in a bowl of water......well I now have burnt feet and legs.....with my swollen legs and feet it hurts

 

[marley79]

doodar - you can take corsodyl whilst pregnant - though its strictly speaking for gums I find gargling with it can help a sore throat.
madmae - swollen and sunbunrt legs - ouch!

 

[Doodar]

Madmae ouch swollen and sunburnt legs must be painful, how are they today?

Thanks Marley, I thought afterwards about salt water. I've been gargling with that since. If no better tomorrow then I'll get some corsodyl or peroxyl thanks for the tip

Feeling really pants today, cold in full swing, sore throat and earache. Had to take a paracetamol but it doesnt touch it. I feel extremely hot and I dont feel like eating either, had to force breakfast and lunch down not good for blood sugars

 

[marley79]

Madmae ouch swollen and sunburnt legs must be painful, how are they today?

Thanks Marley, I thought afterwards about salt water. I've been gargling with that since. If no better tomorrow then I'll get some corsodyl or peroxyl thanks for the tip

Feeling really pants today, cold in full swing, sore throat and earache. Had to take a paracetamol but it doesnt touch it. I feel extremely hot and I dont feel like eating either, had to force breakfast and lunch down not good for blood sugars

I hope u feel better soon. Salt water should help.
I don't feel like eating either - its hard when you have to ignore it and just eat. yuk!
Not long to go - do you have everything ready?
Finally got hubby to dedicate the weekend to helping me clear house of junk, set things up and finally finish packing my hospital bag - quite embarressing I have two massive bags - very heavy and a bag full of diabetic friendlyish food plus my birthing ball etc. I've told him he'll have to leave some of it in the car and fetch it up in stages!

Hope everyone had a fab weekend!

My growth scan is tomorrow - not sure if it will be my last - 36 weeks. anyone know?? I'd quite like one at 38 weeks. I don't see consultant until tues though as couldn't get scan same day. x

 

[Doodar]

Yeah have everything ready. I'll take my bag along in the car tomorrow just in case they keep me in, too be honest though I could really do without going through surgery right now, not sure how I would cope. I just feel so ill.

My scan on Thurs was supposed to be my last scan at 36 weeks but now have to go back tomorrow, so I'm not sure Hun. Are you being induced at 38 weeks?

 

[sarahgx4]

hhh I feel horrible, I woke up and my sugar level was 74 and then an hour later it was 186! Holy moley! I dont even have any meds for it until Wednesday=(

 

[marley79]

Yeah have everything ready. I'll take my bag along in the car tomorrow just in case they keep me in, too be honest though I could really do without going through surgery right now, not sure how I would cope. I just feel so ill.

My scan on Thurs was supposed to be my last scan at 36 weeks but now have to go back tomorrow, so I'm not sure Hun. Are you being induced at 38 weeks?

Hopefully cold will clear up quickly.
Impressed when you say 'bag' and not 'bag(s)' I can never pack light.
Have you had c-sec before?
Hope all goes well tomorrow.

I'm kind of being induced (hopefully at 38+4). I had a c-section last year so they can't use drugs on me but will use a cathether to manually open my cervix and then try break waters and hopefully that will put me in labour - if not its straight for a repeat c-section. They hope to take me in on sunday eve for that and if by tues morn I'm not in labour or far enough on it's off for section. I'd like to have go vaginal birth so keeping fingers crossed but I have to be well prepared for the latter. have to say the thought of those surgical stockings in this heat is not a nice thought. I had elepehant legs last time.

 

[Chellngaz]

Hi ladies,
Well I was meant to be induced tuesday but after itching for3 days and having a quite little lady we got told to come in to be monitored so the consultant brought it forward has 1st pessary at 6 o'clock and no twinges yet x sorry for spelling on my stupid phone x

 

[Doodar]

Oooh good luck hunny keep us posted

 

[Doodar]

Yeah have everything ready. I'll take my bag along in the car tomorrow just in case they keep me in, too be honest though I could really do without going through surgery right now, not sure how I would cope. I just feel so ill.

My scan on Thurs was supposed to be my last scan at 36 weeks but now have to go back tomorrow, so I'm not sure Hun. Are you being induced at 38 weeks?

Hopefully cold will clear up quickly.
Impressed when you say 'bag' and not 'bag(s)' I can never pack light.
Have you had c-sec before?
Hope all goes well tomorrow.

I'm kind of being induced (hopefully at 38+4). I had a c-section last year so they can't use drugs on me but will use a cathether to manually open my cervix and then try break waters and hopefully that will put me in labour - if not its straight for a repeat c-section. They hope to take me in on sunday eve for that and if by tues morn I'm not in labour or far enough on it's off for section. I'd like to have go vaginal birth so keeping fingers crossed but I have to be well prepared for the latter. have to say the thought of those surgical stockings in this heat is not a nice thought. I had elepehant legs last time.

Its a big bag well actually more like a suitcase bag, said to hubby I feel a bit silly walking in with this, it's huge looks like I'm going on holiday for a week if only eh!

Yeah I've had 2 previous sections, so they wouldnt of allowed me a vbac anyway, although had baby been the right way round I would have fought tooth and nail to have one, but as it is baby is breech anyway and then with the GD along side, I guess its just easier and safer to go along with the c-section. Wishing you a ton of luck with your vbac though hun know what you mean about the stockings, I've got elephant legs now

 

[sarahgx4]

Do they ever let mothers go to 40 weeks with GD? omg I thought it was so funny the way you all were talking about hospital bags being packed. I forgot mine with al of my LO's! I think I'll put mine in the car WEEKS ahead of time, this time

 

[sarahgx4]

Oh I've had all that too, mainly from a work colleague who isnt exactly stick thin herself. Every time I saw her she would say, Hi fatty and then when she found out about the GD she said is that coz you are a fatty. I asked her to repeat it several times, said I didnt quite hear what she said think she got a bit fed up after that. She was another of the too posh to push quoters too

Anyone know if us GD ladies can take anything for a sore throat as well as being pregnant friendly. I'm starting with a cold and I feel as rough as they come.

Think I'm ready to meet this baby now. I'm struggling today, the swelling is so bad, I'm not sleeping, my energy levels are so low and I feel so rough with this cold starting, just hope it buggers off before section. My blood levels have been all over the place today, everyone higher than it should be

Oh boy, that lady really would've made me MADDDDD! I swear pregnancy really takes toll on how much stupidity you can handle from others!

 

[Techie]

Well ladies I'm super excited to announce that I'm scheduled to be induced on Wednesday. I'm both excited and scared stupid. My sister in law just had her baby last night so they'll be really close together.
wish me luck...I have a feeling I'm going to need it.

 

[madmae]

Good luck Techie....can't wait to hear how it all goes.

Chell how's it going??

 

[madmae]

I packed my bag last night....its a small suitcase and I am already thinking its not big enough. I think I am worried in case its like when I had Noah and was in hospital for over a week. Then home one night and back in the next. I keep telling myself that DH is more than capable of bringing in clean clothes but I still worry. I haven't done Finleys bag yet. I have gone through all the baby clothes I had put away from Noah and sorted what is suitable....just have to pack and put the rest away....but there is sooo much lol. The only thing I didn't find was socks but I think they are eaten in this house anyway.

My sugars haven't been to bad lately. Though I did have a hypo yesterday. 2.9. I also keep forgetting to take the levemir at night.....I'm sure thats just habit though and once I get into the habit of doing it i'll be fine.

 

[marley79]

Hi ladies,
Well I was meant to be induced tuesday but after itching for3 days and having a quite little lady we got told to come in to be monitored so the consultant brought it forward has 1st pessary at 6 o'clock and no twinges yet x sorry for spelling on my stupid phone x

Good luck - hope things move quickly along for you - so exciting you finally get to meet your little girl.