GD support thread

[marley79]

techie - will be thinking of you. keep us posted. So we have two babies coming this week, how lovely! xxx

 

[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.

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

I'm glad yours is big too then - I feel quite bad at how much I have packed.
Hope the stockings aren't too bad - at least its lovely and cool in theatre
Hope you are feeling better today - let us know how you get on xxx

 

[marley79]

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

there are quite a few mums who have been on here that have gone to 40 weeks or close to. They tend to be those that are diet controlled and controlled well, have ok gorwth scans and no other medical issue. However, some conusltants still like to deliver 38-39 weeks regardless of that, so depends on your hospital and how you feel too. x
That's great - forgetting hosp bag - to be fair a lot going on - don't think I could forget mine, I can't really get out the house without moving it - lol!

 

[marley79]

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.

Sounds like you've got a lot done this weekend. It's a nice feeling getting the bags done, makes it all feel closer and more real. I feel same about packing. i was determined to just pack essentials and let OH bring in stuff but the thought of wanting something in the middle of the night or having the hassle of having to leave notes explaining where stuff is and what to bring in - I've ended up packing way more than intended. I'm a total control freak though
2.9 - is not a nice hypo. I feel rough if I'm in the high 3s so must have been yuk.

 

[mightyspu]

Good luck to the ladies who are going to meet their babies! Exciting times!

And Sarah, they were going to let me get to 41+5. They changed their minds from inducing at 39weeks to letting me go over in the space of 5 minutes because I'd had a section before....

 

[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.

Sounds like you've got a lot done this weekend. It's a nice feeling getting the bags done, makes it all feel closer and more real. I feel same about packing. i was determined to just pack essentials and let OH bring in stuff but the thought of wanting something in the middle of the night or having the hassle of having to leave notes explaining where stuff is and what to bring in - I've ended up packing way more than intended. I'm a total control freak though
2.9 - is not a nice hypo. I feel rough if I'm in the high 3s so must have been yuk.

No I didn't feel to great with the hypo. Though I was more annoyed with myself for not being more vigilant in this heat.

I just packed Finleys case. Mum was trying to persuade me I didn't need that much stuff. I Have packed newborn and 0-3 month size baby gro's as Alex was 9lb8 and needed 0-3 and Noah went down to 6lb something and needed newborn and I want to be covered. Then a load of vests....Noah used to throw up about 8 times a day and need changing. To get the case done up with the nappies in I did literally have to sit on the case lol. I am happy that they are done now though....cos if anything happens we're set. I should say it is a small case....one that you could use for hand luggage on a plane.

 

[Doodar]

Hi girls, just quick one I'm on my phone. Fluid levels back up to normal, bizarre how they can change so quickly. They agree that is was probably positioning of the baby last time. Today's sonographer got fl even higher than last, think Ive lost faith in every sonographer, except today's of course lol. So c section still planned for the 6th with admission on the 5th for sliding scale, consent forms all signed eek!! And Ive been told to visit gp to get some antibiotics to try and clear this congestion. Such a relief I now have 8 days to try and get over it.

 

[marley79]

madame - Lol! to having to sit on case! I had to really force zip too! The mws must be so used to all these bags coming in - I always feel like I've been OTT in my packing but I literally do need everything in there and towels take up tons of room on there own (that's my exscuse!)

doodar - that is good news! 8 more days to get everything ready and see off this cold. Great that fluid all ok. :0)

 

[Doodar]

PS: oh and apparently baby has lots of hair lol

 

[madmae]

Hi girls, just quick one I'm on my phone. Fluid levels back up to normal, bizarre how they can change so quickly. They agree that is was probably positioning of the baby last time. Today's sonographer got fl even higher than last, think Ive lost faith in every sonographer, except today's of course lol. So c section still planned for the 6th with admission on the 5th for sliding scale, consent forms all signed eek!! And Ive been told to visit gp to get some antibiotics to try and clear this congestion. Such a relief I now have 8 days to try and get over it.

Fingers crossed you can get the congestion sorted. Just think next week you'll be holding your baby.....so exciting

 

[hakunamatata]

PS: oh and apparently baby has lots of hair lol

Mine too!

And our c-sections will be one day apart. Mine is on the fifth. Good luck hon.

 

[izzy29]

Good Luck Ladies, u will be holding your babies in no time, so jealous!

My fasting levels this morn were 6.3, highest yest and off course I am to see the doc tomorrow, typical. I left it 5 mins and checked my other hand and it was 5.7! I had been doing so well too and all within range apart from one blip! Do you think the Doc will look at overall or just look at if i have ever been over?

 

[marley79]

Good Luck Ladies, u will be holding your babies in no time, so jealous!

My fasting levels this morn were 6.3, highest yest and off course I am to see the doc tomorrow, typical. I left it 5 mins and checked my other hand and it was 5.7! I had been doing so well too and all within range apart from one blip! Do you think the Doc will look at overall or just look at if i have ever been over?

defo overall - little blips are nothing to worry about it. It's if the little blips start to increase and become the norm.

 

[marley79]

So I'm 36 weeks and my blood sugars have started to get 'easy' to control and I'm eating things I haven't been able to in months. I would have dreamed about this scenario a few weeks ago but now I'm worried that its my placenta ageing. I still have just under three weeks to go and its really stressing me now - does anyone know anything about this. i see consultant later this afternoon so will defo be bringing up.
xxx

 

[izzy29]

marley, i was thinking hopefully that starts happening to me but as I am so new to all this I didnt know that it could be a bad thing aswell. Hopefully its just a well earned break and nothing to worry about.

 

[Doodar]

Hakuna wow only one day apart how exciting, can you believe this time next week you'll be holding your baby. It feels so surreal for me, I still can't believe it. I really need to get my head around it and soon

Izzy it's definitely overall Hun, they'll be able to tell how well you've been controlling from your hba1c. Good luck Hun

Marley, funny you should say that. Same thing happened to me a few weeks back probably around the 35 week Mark. I suddenly gained control over my numbers and I started to panic too. I was getting like 4.9 and 5.2 after meals which had never happened before. I panicked too because I'd heard the same thing. It didn't last long though and my numbers went back to normal within a few days. it's bizarre. Best to get it checked out though, good luck with your apt although it was picked up that my placenta was maturing at 28 weeks it freaked me out and I mentioned it last week to my consultant because I was worried about the c section being put back a few days coz of bank hol. She wasn't concerned at all, she said it means nothing, it's kinda like comparing density of fabrics ie thin cotton shirt with jeans
As long as dopplers are ok, she said not to worry will you be having scan today?

 

[izzy29]

What is the hbac1 Doodar? its not just the usual finger pricking for blood glucose levels is it?

 

[AshleyR]

Anyone else have very very MILD GD?

I was diagnosed about a week and a half ago and since starting to test my sugars my highest number ever has been 7.4 - and that was after a big bowl of sugary cereal!

I'm thinking I must have just barely failed the test as my numbers don't seem high at all. Most times I am around 5 after meals and always as low as 3.3 sometimes in the AM and between meals.

I have been eating pretty "normal" since being diagnosed - but have just cut out the seriously sugary foods like regular pop, ice cream popsicles, fruit cups (all of which I was eating before on a very regular basis!) I think just by cutting out those few things I'm doing fine...

I have still been eating quite a bit of carbs? I eat 2 toast with peanut butter for breakfast almost every day with a big glass of milk... doesn't affect me. Have had pasta and other carby things a few times, too....

My next doc. appt. is June 1st and will have an ultrasound then too to see how big baby is. Hoping I get some good news!!! I am feeling optimistic! At first I was really scared about having GD but I really think I don't have it very bad at all...

 

[rt1397]

Hi everyone I had my gtt on thurs and got the call fri morn telling me my result was abnormal. My starting figures were 4.4mmol and my after figure was 8.8mmol so I too think I might only have it mildly but only just started monitoring it today. Think maybe though that having been keeping to slimming world has helped.

 

[izzy29]

My pre dinner reading was 5 and after was 4.6. Either my meter is crazy or my body is!!! I had a big pl ate full of salad, mayo, chicken breast and 2x potato waffles. Went for a 15 min stroll after. Maybe needed more carbs but I thought that was enough. This has been a funny day so the meter could easily have said over 7.8 and I wouldnt have been surprised!