September Sapphires

[Sweety21]

Uni, I am sorry you are going through this and have to take insulin. But, my friend had gd and was taking insulin too and she delivered the baby safely without any problems. I know difficult not worry about the loss and diabetes but, intense am sure it will be fine. Just relax and try to take it easy.

Mack, Ohh I have lots of stretch marks and they areally pretty. But, I feel I won the trophy after　I see them.

 

[Uni tsi]

Thanks everyone for the the comforting words. I'm a little more calm today. We'll see how it goes later when I have to take my dose The medicine doesn't really seem to have made any difference so far, except for my after meal numbers yesterday being higher than usual for lunch and dinner due to all the stress

The other thing that is bothering me now is that I thought I'd at least get the fancy pen that does the dosage for you but she said that was expensive so she just ordered the regular kind with the big ol' needle I would have paid extra for the pen! But now it's too late as I have a huge supply of the old fashioned kind which is going to take me ages to use up.
Le sigh.

 

[hopie2015]

Uni- I'm sorry you have to take the insulin and I understand you relate it to your last pregnancy. But please trust it is for the best and will help and work. Mack gave such excellent advice. Trust all will be just fine.
I also believe it can be more of a genetic pre-disposition thing rather than watching diet/exercise. So many people I know experienced GD.
I wonder if I might have it, as baby weighs a lot already!

Stretch marks I am sure will happen to me once I start gaining! I'm not even going to try oils.. I just use coconut oil, though lately it is giving me bumps on my face so have to stop there.

Mack- thank you and I so know what you mean. All these ultrasounds find every little thing. I've had something found each time -- the hematoma/clot early on, then the placenta issue, now the latest. I really dread going to them but know it is for the best. Last one took so long, I got so hot and nervous at one point, they kept giving me cold washcloths! But we just have to remind ourselves they are to help keep our baby safe and well.
Wishing you all the best of luck tomorrow. I have a great feeling all will look very well.

To our twins mom -- sure hope you are feeling good now, Inviv!

 

[mackjess]

Thank you hopie. I've never been told I gave good advice before. . That's what I'm on here for from you ladies.

Had a massage last night so I actually slept. Usually I'm much too nervous. I wonder how dh would feel if I did that every 4 weeks. I'm sure we don't have the budget for that thought. Luckily we have FSA to cover my more frequent chiro visits.

Uni, glad you are feeling better. Less stress should help those numbers.

Sweetie when will you book a scan. I can barely stand the wait.

Inviv I hope you're getting better and have some energy.

 

[Sweety21]

Oh, that old fashioned needle is so very painful. I see my mil taking them but, she is used to them now. I hope you too will somehow have courage to use it Uni.

Hopie, good choice. I have heard that stretch marks appears if you are bound to get them. No matter what you use. Btw, tomorrow is the day to reveak to your mom right? good luck.

Mack, I tried finding out but, couldn't and have asked few gf's for help(Language problems). She will be going phoning doctor for me in a day or two and will let me know. So much for the suspense right.

 

[mackjess]

Well I think with all this suspense it has to be a girl. They are little handfuls!

 

[Uni tsi]

The needle doesn't really bother me that much except it seems like it makes it easier to mess up the dose and my DH is very phobic, so I feel bad having to bring them in the house. Obviously, he's trying to be cool with it but I suspect it still affects him on a deep level.

The first time I did it, I felt the prick and shut my eyes and then realized I shouldn't be doing this with my eyes shut lol so I opened them again and it was already all the way in and I hadn't even realized it. So, it's not really that bad. Second time I kept my eyes open, and it didn't even hurt at all. The only annoying part is that she told me to pinch a role of fat, but I just spent the past 6 months trying to get everything tone so I could avoid diabetes I'm worried I'll have to inject in the same spot over and over, which I was warned not to do. Or, I have some flab behind me, if DH were capable of helping, but that's out of the question given his feeling about needles. It seems to me the instructions are provided with the assumption that everyone who needs this is over weight The irony of this + pregnancy hormones is really messing with my head. If I'd just kept all my flab this would be so much easier. Isn't that a kick in the pants?

I've also read up on it a ton now, the specific kind of insulin I'm being given and found out it has a very low risk for hypoglycemia compared to older types of insulin, so I am reassured there. But, I did kind of have a meltdown last night when I did a google search and found a bunch of negative stuff about it, but it was all really old. I ended up emailing my diabetes councillor to ask for all the latest research. I've spent the morning reading research studies heh But, I do have to say, the studies look really good.

Thank you ladies for listening. Sorry if I'm being really self centered at the moment.

Mack a massage sounds devine. I might have to look into booking one!

 

[mackjess]

well there is no cord issue. Great scan today. Also got a back brace because my back has been killing me!

 

[Sweety21]

Mack, they certainly are. Lol. Would love another girly!Good to know scan went well and about back it sucks to have back pain. I have tons of it so know the feeling.

 

[mackjess]

Uni somehow I missed your post earlier. Glad you're feeling better about the low risk insulin. You are so brave. I could never do shots! ! My sugar test is next week so let's hope that goes well and I never have to.

So will sweety and hopie be finding out about gender at the same time?

 

[Sweety21]

Most probably yes! LOL.
On serious note we do have 4D scan scheduled on 13next month hope it gives us answers. If I cannot find at that time. I will certainly change to team yellow!

 

[hopie2015]

Mack- I am soo happy to hear. That is wonderful news..nothing to worry about!

Uni- good the type of insulin is so low risk. I know it is hard but please try not to google. We will always find many bad things about anything health related we google. I try my hardest not to. I am sure it will be fine..you could even get a second doctor opinion maybe? I am sorry again you have to take it but do trust it will work and all will be okay.
How are you feeling about it all today?

Sweety- yes- I told my mom!! She said she sort of thought it.. She was so ill while I had hypermesis and even mentioned to my sister maybe I was pg! She was surprised how far along I am! So it was a very, very special birthday for her.
I bet they can tell the gender at your 4d scan. Exciting!!!
I am happy to stay team yellow.

 

[Uni tsi]

I'm feeling ok about it today. Now that I've read all the recent studies, I'm feeling pretty good about it. It also helps my mood that I was able to start doing kick counts today

I love hearing about your mom's reaction. I bet it was a very special birthday for her, hearing your news. That's so funny she suspected something but your sister denied it lol

 

[mackjess]

Happy V-day to me this week, to the other ladies who've reached that, and all the ladies right behind me. We are trucking right along!!

 

[hopie2015]

Happy V day Mack. It is a wonderful feeling!

Great Uni- so relieved to hear you are feeling better about it. Just remember all the good studies and what your doctor says. All will be fine with it.
Thanks-- yes, she said mothers just sense these things!!

I wonder if I should be counting kicks yet at 25 wks? Sometimes baby is v. quiet. I'll ask the dr. next week. Postponed my appt. another week.. I am bad but needed a dr. break!

 

[Uni tsi]

I decided to start counting kicks early, just to get a better feel for her routine. I have an app that keeps track of each kick. I'm finding it very reassuring, even though I don't always feel her that much yet.

Happy V day Mack! I'm just a few days away now

 

[hopie2015]

Cool there is an app for that Uni. Sometimes for hours baby is soo quiet.
How is it going with the insulin?

I just walked way too much in this heat/humidity with groceries. Shouldn't be this hot in the city yet! Feels good to be back in apartment as I have a break from my parent's house for a week but am missing the country right now as it is too hot here. It is going to be a looong hot summer!

 

[mackjess]

Oh hopie, sorry to say I just saw that NYC would be having a hot summer. Hope you can visit the country often.

We, the geniuses we are, are going to DALLAS for a week in July. hahaha. omg my feet. But we are visiting my sis and their kids and they have a pool. Hopefully the neighbors don't call Green Peace about the beached whale they see.

I read that Kansas is in the mild summer zone, lets hope that is true. I'm working in the office today and had to go act pathetic to facilities to score a foot rest. They taped together 4 packs of printer paper for me. It's only going to get up to 80 today and my feet are so swollen they're about to pop out of the shoes that I bought 1/2 a size too big.

last baby last baby last baby we will survive summer

Uni, I'm glad you are feeling better and found some good studies.

How's everyone doing?

 

[Uni tsi]

OMG it is SO HOT I went outside in the yard for only about 30 min and I regret it lol I'm thinking about going to the pool... But that would mean going back outside

The insulin is ok. They are still adjusting my dose upward to see how much I'll need. I don't really notice any difference yet.

Mack, that beached whale thing made me laugh really hard. Too funny! But how nice it will be to spend all day by the pool under an umbrella sipping cold drinks. Sounds lovely!

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Mack, happy V-day. Mine is next Wednesday, and I can't wait to get past that milestone. And I'm so happy for you that the cord issue is a non-issue. You're right, everything is trucking along nicely and 3rd tri is in our sights! How is the back brace working out? I'm having a lot of upper back pain, and I think that a brace would be just the thing.

Uni, I'm so sorry you've had to start insulin when you really didn't want to. The studies you found seem to be really reassuring, though, and hopefully it will take some of the pressure off your exercise and eating regime. Hope you see some changes from it soon.

Hopie, there's nothing wrong with counting kicks at this early stage. I've noticed that even at this early stage my babies have their own patterns, and I can guess pretty well when I'm going to feel them move. Congrats on finally telling your mom -- it must feel as though this pregnancy has passed a huge milestone. And as for the single kidney issue, sounds like your baby is thriving on it! Being aware of potential problems will go a long way to making sure you'll stay on top of any issues. Forewarned is forearmed.

Sweety, I agree that it sounds like your little one is a girl just for sheer awkwardness! I bet the 4D scan will do the trick. I've stayed Team Yellow so far, and I'm hoping that I don't see anything I shouldn't at any of my scans. I'm excited to hang on to the surprise.

AFM, I had a great anomaly scan. Babies are perfect and are both measuring about a week ahead. I measured 34 weeks at the 21 week point, and the bump is about full term sized now. I'm huge! Plus, now that I know which movements are coming from who, I can recognise patterns and get to know their personalities. Ozzy likes to wake early, and says good morning with some gentle pokes as soon as my alarm clock goes off. Iggy likes to sleep late, but explodes into action at about 11am to let me know he/she's there.

Unfortunately I'm not in as great a shape as they are. Consultant is concerned about my risk of thrombosis and wants to start me on daily heparin injections (I feel your pain, Uni, I'm definitely *not* happy about it). I need to hold off until I stop vomiting blood, though, as that would be extremely dangerous. Right now I'm throwing up about once a week, which is very manageable. My blood pressure is borderline too, and she's considering starting me on BP meds. The problem is that I get so worried about my BP spiking that it automatically turns out high -- it's usually fine if I test at home.

I'm having my cervix measured from my next appointment at 24 weeks, plus starting steroid injections from 28 weeks (I've already had a 34-weeker and twins massively increase the risk of pre-term labour), plus I've been referred for pre-assessment with an anaesthetist in case I need an emergency c-section (mainly because of the heparin).

But, apart from not sleeping, I feel good. The size of my bump and the fact I need to get up three times a night to pee is wrecking my sleep, and the backache isn't helping. If I can catch a nap in the afternoon, though, I'm staying on top. Unfortunately, that isn't possible on a weekday when I have to work.