September Snugglers 2016

[MeganS0326]

campn! So sorry you failed. I have no suggestions on diet choices but Uni has been a wealth of information on GD for this thread so maybe she's got some good input to share.

Ales- glad baby girl is doing good and is off the vent already. Fx she continues to improve and you all get to go home soon!

 

[campn]

Thank you ladies. I think once it sinks in I'll be alright, right now it's so fresh and confusing and I've no idea what to expect. Just hoping it doesn't effect the baby at all.

Xan- I've unfollowed lots of people cause the arguments were too much, but even arguments over anything make my unfollow (sometimes delete) because I get worked up.

In other news my pump is here! This came surprisingly fast. How do I even test drive this now?

 

[Uni tsi]

Alea, I'm so glad to hear Lottie is off ventilation. That is fantastic! It's so wonderful to hear she's making such great progress

Ginge, are they willing to let you try a VBAC? I'm starting to feel nervous too about my induction.

Hopie sorry to hear your vacation is postponed. I hope you can still take some time to just relax and do something fun.

Xan, I've felt totally lethargic too. I sleep about 12 hours a night and also sometimes take naps. And, I want to eat everything I see. I don't really have advice on how to get more energy, although if I manage to do a little light exercise, it does seem to help temporarily. Baking sounds lovely what a great way to start nesting!

Moo it's interesting to hear your perspective on the Brexit. I think, they really have successfully scared everyone. I'm scared about what will happen next, and I'm all the way over here. I heard it will take two years to transition, so maybe it will be so slow enough the local and global economy will just be stable fx

Hopie, sorry to hear about your 1-hour. I hope the 3-hour goes better.

Campn I know it feels overwhelming at first, but you'll get the hang of it. You can still have all that stuff you want, just in smaller servings. And, whole foods like squash and beans and other high fiber foods, the carbs won't have the same effect on your bloodsugar. It really does suck at first, but with diet and exercise your risks won't be any higher then regular. It will just mean you get more chances to see baby If I can be of any help, let me know

 

[Uni tsi]

Campn, I forgot to mention something delicious - take a cauliflower and put it through a ricer or a cheese grater, or even a food processor. Steam it for just a short time with some seasonings... It makes an awesome low carb rice substitute! It is great with stir fry!

 

[campn]

Thank you so much Uni! I knew you'd come to the rescue. We are now GD buddies, we so need bracelets! seriously I think if I made enough jokes about it then it wouldn't bother me so much.

Does this mean I'll get more scans, or more appointments, stress tests and all that? Will I need to stay longer in the hospital? I've no idea and I'm sorry I'm hammering you with questions. Good luck to my doctor next time she sees me.

 

[Mummy1506]

Wow Alea congratulations! Glad to hear she's doing well so far.

I've been coping with my GD pretty well now, it was upsetting to start with & the fear of the unknown but I've found a great group on face book for UK ladies but they also have a website which is great & full of useful information.

Also had a growth scan this week & she is measuring exactly as she should.

 

[x-ginge-x]

I think the whole brexit debate has been nothing but scaremongering from both sides, i did vote but i was unsure if i voted correctly and still will be. The whole were going to lose everything makes me scowl though, we are a country that survived two world wars alone but we cant survive leaving the EU? I dunno it will take ages for any of the supposed changes to happen as it always does with anything government related to be honest its going to be a time will tell i think!

I'm messing about with nappies at the moment trying to see if I can whiten the velcro landing strip on bumgenius that I am repairing, I received some pink ones in a very cheap bundle so i dont mind ruining the PUL potentially to see if it works, i know prolonged use of bleach damages pul but not sure about a 1 hour 1 time soak every so often? haha scientific

 

[x-ginge-x]

and yes they are willing to let me attempt VBAC but im kinda worried about that too, im supposed to be having a growth scan at 38 weeks but what if my labour starts at 36 or 37 and i dont know how big baby is, i desperately want to avoid an emergency section because baby has gotten stuck, im going to beg my midwife for an earlier growth scan i think i am very worried, and she wasnt impressed my growth scan was at 38 weeks anyhow she thinks its too late the same as me!

 

[mari35racz36]

Campn - I am so sorry you failed I wish I had some suggestions for your diet. I might be in the same boat soon. I have to take my 2hr test again. I was told by he blood clinic that fasting wasn't necessary, but my doc said i was supposed to fast. So based on my results I failed, but the test doesn't count. I've been watching my carbs a lot since I saw my first test results, it is so hard!

Hopie - sorry you cannot go your trip. I heard all the news this morning the market taking a big hit. Makes me so nervous! Sorry your failed you first GD test I have to redo my 2hr test in about a week. Dreading it...ugh!


I been worrying about the birth/labour a bit recently. Hoping I don't have a big baby and pushing will be short! I had my 29 week OB appt today. Doc confirmed that I am anemic and I need to be in iron supplements 2x a day. My blood pressure was great. I am having a sizing ultrasound on July 15. Curious to see how big baby is already.

 

[Sweety21]

Campn, I am so sorry to hear about your GD. Honestly, I don't know a thing about it. Just did a test and passed it that's it. But, along with medical support ladies here like Uni, can be a lot of help. Hope you have it better than you think. Hugs.

Alea, yay for lottie! She seems to be strong gal. fx she kees up with the growth and she will be home in no time.

Hopie, I wrote to you on other Board. Hugs to you too.

Ginge, I am jealous　that you get to try VBAC. I don't have that option but, at same time I do understand the worry. Hope you get the growth scan earlier.

Xan, baking? yum yum Great way to kick start nesting. I have started nesting too. I am in cleaning and organizing mode now. Doing DD's room rug change, sorting clothes and stuff. We are amost there aren't we?

 

[ciz]

Well said ginge!! I this time didn't vote and I hate wasting my opportunity to vote. But neither side gave me confidence. I have always been saying this country survived before the EU and it will survive again and yep it's going to be a long time before Britain will see any changes. It's time Britain started pulling together and getting the positive out of all this. What's done is done.

How are you ladies feeling about you're up and coming vote in America?

My nesting with dd was baking yum yum ! Really not feeling cakes this time which is a shame lol

 

[hopie2015]

Campn- I am sorry about the results. You've had one rough week. It is a shock at first and totally upsetting but it won't feel upsetting as time goes on. I have 2 good friends who had it and think they had some more frequent scans to check on measurements, and both were able to control blood sugar with diet. (they met with a nutritionist and followed certain diet they said wasn't too hard at all for the last trimester).
Uni sure is a wealth of information and can give you great tips.
I read gd is easily controlled. The important thing for baby is that it is caught, and it is, so baby will be fine.

Mari- sorry you have to re-take the 2 hour. I didnt know there was a 2 hour. You passed with your 3 other babies?

Thank you Sweety!

As for our candidates- I agree with Campn-- a freaking joke. I can't even believe who we have running. I don't discuss it on fb, or even follow news anymore. I've learned I am happier shutting the outside world off as I feel the world has gone nuts lately! As for voting, I just can't this year.

The baking sounds goood, Xan..Enjoy! I'm not nesting yet. I've got an urge to travel to Greece this summer so bad..have always wanted to go.. but know I can''t!

 

[mari35racz36]

Hopie - yes I passed with my 3 other babies. Really hoping it just the fact I didn't fast with this test. Yea, it's a 2hr test here. Bloods taken right away and then you have drink. Then at 1hr mark 2nd round if bloods. Finally 3rd round of blood taken at 2hr mark. I'm sure there is a 3hr test here too.

 

[Uni tsi]

Thank you so much Uni! I knew you'd come to the rescue. We are now GD buddies, we so need bracelets! seriously I think if I made enough jokes about it then it wouldn't bother me so much.

Does this mean I'll get more scans, or more appointments, stress tests and all that? Will I need to stay longer in the hospital? I've no idea and I'm sorry I'm hammering you with questions. Good luck to my doctor next time she sees me.

Bracelets lol

You will get more scans and more appointments, and nonstress tests. And, they'll have you come in to learn how to use the equipment. Which is actually really easy but it's nice to have someone there the first time. They originally had me go to an endocrinologist and a nutritionist. To be honest, I didn't get much from either of those visits (don't drink a lot of soda? duh I figured that out by myself lol) so I just stick with my diabetes counselor at the birthing center. She keeps track of the results of my finger sticks which I email to her twice a week. They should suggest a phone app for keeping track of your numbers. If they don't suggest one to you, I like Glucose Buddy because it's easy to email results.

The main things with the scans is they are looking for baby's size. With good blood sugar control, there probably won't be any difference in size but they like to keep track. There are some other potential complications, but as long as you keep blood sugar in the acceptable range your actual risks are the same as anyone else. So, although technically you're now "high risk" you can control those risks so it really is just lots of extra chances to see baby.

One thing that is super helpful is to take a small walk after every meal. It's amazing to me how a ten minute walk after I eat can change my numbers in a positive way. Try to get some moderate exercise a minimum of 30 day, most days. It really will help!

 

[Uni tsi]

Ginge I can see why you're nervous. I hope they do the scan earlier so you have the reassurance!

Regarding politics. Ugh. I like coming here where we can just talk about babies lol I mean, I don't mind that it's been brought up, but at least once every day I think to myself "This is too awful, I'm heading over to BnB to just talk about babies" lol This is my sanctuary. It's harder I think, being pregnant, because I'm so emotional about everything to begin with. So all the fear mongering in the media impacts me a lot more than it probably normally would. It's why I'm so glad to hear the perspective of the British ladies on the Brexit, and how calm you all seem. The way our media tells it, the sky is falling. It's hard to get any real perspective on what it actually means, so I appreciate hearing about it from first hand sources.

 

[campn]

Uni that's awesome you're so knowledgable about this. I'm trying to educate myself and I'm sure meting the counselor and Doctor will give me a better understanding of what's to come. Thank you.

And oh yes the media LOVES to throw things out of proportion, I mean that's the only way they can make any profit really is views! It's funny though that after just a few days of crazy things quiet down and are so forgotten!

World just keeps going

 

[Lallie81]

Really hoping for a VBAC here. My Dr won't even discuss delivery options with me until 34 weeks though as she says there's no point until we see how she's doing size wise. I get so little maternity leave I can't bear to waste it again not being able to do stuff. The other stupid thing is that if I need a c section it will be fully covered but if I have a VBAC it will only be partially covered by insurance so we will have quite a bill. Crazy and frustrating that we also need to consider that side of things...

Also in the GD boat for the 2nd time. Mine seems to be so random though so I don't have many suggestions as to how to help. The other day though (maybe to give you hope for pasta cravings!) hubby made pasta with bacon, mushrooms and cream. Best reading I've had in weeks!!! Much lower than when I make healthy meals lol

 

[Lallie81]

Argh does anyone else suddenly have loads of adverts popping up on bnb? Or is it just me??

 

[MummaMoo]

I always get adverts. The underwear one is annoying because it blocks the screen, same as movie ones. Grrrr

Sorry to hear the GD results coming back positive. A friend of mine had GD and she controlled it to the point where she actually reversed it. She was told that she couldn't get in a pool because of it, but she wanted it SO much, she worked her ass off to reverse it and succeeded! It can only be limiting if you let it.

Got my new travel system out last night, and i'm in love with it!! Reluctantly disassembled and packed it away again to keep it looking brand spanking new, but I so can't wait to have a baby in there!!

 

[xanzaba]

Ah, the weekend! Hope everyone enjoys a little down time.

I talked to my mom the other day because some family and friends of family can't get to a Buybuybaby, and that's the only place we're registered. I guess I always assume everyone is online as much as I am! Anyway, we got to talking and I casually mentioned that a snuggler had her baby and I was getting a little worried because we don't have any of the gear (car seat- they won't let you out of the hospital without one here, crib, baby bath, clothes...).

Well after we laughed about how she spent her first 2 weeks in a drawer lined with blankets, we decided to go shopping for a bassinet this weekend. I think that my mom and I are growing closer with the baby on the way, which is great. We have had our differences, but she always comes through in the end. She works in the emergency room, so I think she functions best with a crisis. And what better situation to have a panic or two than a new baby!