Type 1 diabetes

[MissEJ]

Hey pinkbump! Congratulations!

 

[pink23]

Congrats pinkbump xx

I had 25 week growth scan and baby is doing well, dr annoyed me by writing on scan poor control as a comment. I know my sugars aren't perfect but they are far from the worst, I struggle with the morning sugar then spend half the day being low so we never win.
I'm happy with my progress and that's the main thing xx

 

[MissEJ]

Hi ladies

I had bloods taken yesterday and have been called back today to ask me to go give more blood as they're worried that my urea levels are high.

Everything else, blood sugar, blood pressure protein etc was perfect.

I know the urea levels signal a leaky kidney, how can I help to reduce this and what does a high urea level mean for my pregnancy? I'm worried.

 

[teenpregnant]

Hi pink23 glad to hear your scan went well. Try not to let the doctor get to you, we just can't win with some people!!
Miss ej, I have no expirience sorry but I hope all is well and your next bloods appear better. Good that everything else was ok though.

I feel very nervous about the 32 week growth scan tomorrow, I'm hoping she hasn't gotten really big as we are decided delivery method tomorrow and I really really want a vbac!! X

 

[MissEJ]

Thanks Teenpregnant, from what I've been told, there's nothing they can do, the just have to monitor it. I was just worried in case baby was affected.

Good luck with the growth scan tomorrow! I'm hoping you get the news you want! It's great getting all the extra appointments, but sometimes i think they.also cause us more worry... I have my 1st growth scan on Tuesday, I'm not sure what to expect?

 

[teenpregnant]

Thanks Teenpregnant, from what I've been told, there's nothing they can do, the just have to monitor it. I was just worried in case baby was affected.

Good luck with the growth scan tomorrow! I'm hoping you get the news you want! It's great getting all the extra appointments, but sometimes i think they.also cause us more worry... I have my 1st growth scan on Tuesday, I'm not sure what to expect?

Thank you i will update on here tomorrow. At my hospital they just measure head, stomach and femur and get an estimate weight from that then they plot on a graph to show what percentile baby is growing on. They arent always 100% accurate even more so the further along you get. Hope that helps x

 

[Elizabean]

Congrats PinkBump- I hope he makes a quick recovery and is home soon.
Love the name too! And how are you feeling?

Miss EJ and Teenpregnant, I hope your growth scans go well. I have my second one booked in for this Thursday at 32 weeks. Results from the first one at 28 weeks came back to my doctor who confirmed 100% last week it is just a regular old big baby! Not diabetic macrosomia. I just hope it stays that way!

Also had another HBA1c last week, I'm hoping for another good result... How is everyone else going?

 

[teenpregnant]

Well my growth scan went well growing completely on the 50th percentile or a little less and is estimated to weigh 4lbs1oz which im more than happy with as my son weight 6lbs5oz at this point!! X

 

[MissEJ]

Well my growth scan went well growing completely on the 50th percentile or a little less and is estimated to weigh 4lbs1oz which im more than happy with as my son weight 6lbs5oz at this point!! X

Oh Teenpregnant, I have percentile envy! I hope my little one is growing just as well. It must be such a relief.

They measured my tummy today and said that is normal, my urea levels are still to high. If they go much higher they will admit me, which I do not want. I have zero protein in my urine though and low blood pressure. It's frustrating that there's nothing I can do about the urea.

Here's hoping the growth scan goes ok tomorrow.

 

[teenpregnant]

Well my growth scan went well growing completely on the 50th percentile or a little less and is estimated to weigh 4lbs1oz which im more than happy with as my son weight 6lbs5oz at this point!! X

Oh Teenpregnant, I have percentile envy! I hope my little one is growing just as well. It must be such a relief.

They measured my tummy today and said that is normal, my urea levels are still to high. If they go much higher they will admit me, which I do not want. I have zero protein in my urine though and low blood pressure. It's frustrating that there's nothing I can do about the urea.

Here's hoping the growth scan goes ok tomorrow.

Thank you, yes im so please its such a weight of my chest i havent slept for 4 nights worrying about the scan which is silly as there wasnt anything i could do to change it! Safe to say i had a loooong nap when i got home!!
Oh no i really hope the levels do not get any worse then! Good that everything else is going ok! Good luck with your scan tomorrow if you are measuring ok i cant see that the baby would be huge!! Let us know how you get on! X

 

[Elizabean]

Well my growth scan went well growing completely on the 50th percentile or a little less and is estimated to weigh 4lbs1oz which im more than happy with as my son weight 6lbs5oz at this point!! X

Great news- congrats! I can imagine the relief!

Oh Teenpregnant, I have percentile envy! I hope my little one is growing just as well. It must be such a relief.

They measured my tummy today and said that is normal, my urea levels are still to high. If they go much higher they will admit me, which I do not want. I have zero protein in my urine though and low blood pressure. It's frustrating that there's nothing I can do about the urea.

Here's hoping the growth scan goes ok tomorrow.

Fingers crossed for you, I hope it all goes well.
Did they say the urea is diabetes related or just a thing that can happen to anyone?

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Hiiiiiiiii ladies!im so sorry been absent, still so hectic w morgan being so colicky! In fact, its been hell, but were getting through! Can u beleive on saturday she was 2 months old?! Hard to beleive!
Anyone have their baby? Hope ur all hanging in there.

Morgan is starting to regulate her weight and she is getting so super long which is part of the reason she weighed so much at birth ( not necessarily my diabetes causing it). She was 22 inches at 36 weeks! Thats long!

Ill check in more often since things are slowly improving

 

[pinkbump2011]

Hi ladies hope your all doing ok. Jenson is a week old today an he is still on hospital. He had some tests yesterday an hoping for some answers today but they think he has the opposite to diabetes in which he is producing to much insulin an that's why he can't keep his blood sugars up on his own. Will find out for definite if this is the problem but they think it will only be a short term thing an he will need medication.

He also had to have surgery on Friday to fit a central line I have to say it was the longest 2 hrs of my life!!

Taking each day as it comes as we seem to be getting somewhere then they do a test an they find something else. When his blood sugars drop his steroid levels should rise but they don't he is now taking steroids 4 times a day so that he has a normal amount in his body. He is perfect though.

 

[teenpregnant]

Hi ladies hope your all doing ok. Jenson is a week old today an he is still on hospital. He had some tests yesterday an hoping for some answers today but they think he has the opposite to diabetes in which he is producing to much insulin an that's why he can't keep his blood sugars up on his own. Will find out for definite if this is the problem but they think it will only be a short term thing an he will need medication.

He also had to have surgery on Friday to fit a central line I have to say it was the longest 2 hrs of my life!!

Taking each day as it comes as we seem to be getting somewhere then they do a test an they find something else. When his blood sugars drop his steroid levels should rise but they don't he is now taking steroids 4 times a day so that he has a normal amount in his body. He is perfect though.

Awh pinkpump he is so cute!! So sorry you are having a hard time and he isnt doing so well. I hope you get more answers soon, must be so difficult for you i really hope he is able to be home with you soon. Sending big hugs x

 

[MissEJ]

Aw pinkbump, he looks so cute! I hope he's managing on his own soon.

Hi Nikki! Good to hear from you! Morgan does seem to be stretching quite a bit, I hope she is strong and healthy now?

I had the growth scan today... She is measuring 50th percentile and I have no extra fluid! Yay!!

The urea levels are diabetes related, which is no surprise, each time there's a problem it's because of the diabetes. It rises as your kidneys get more leaky? I think because they're processing more fluid.

 

[teenpregnant]

Well done missej you must be so pleased with the scan such a relief! How often do you get growth scans? I didnt get my first until 28 then 32 now just have 1 more at 36 x

 

[MissEJ]

Well done missej you must be so pleased with the scan such a relief! How often do you get growth scans? I didnt get my first until 28 then 32 now just have 1 more at 36 x

I think it's fortnightly from now. But my ante natal appointments are weekly at the mo to keep an eye on my urea levels.

 

[pinkbump2011]

Hi ladies just a lil update the baby has a rare condition which is the opposite to diabetes he creates to much insulin an will need medication to block insulin production. They don't know if it will be short term or permanent. They are trying to get him established on medication an get him off the drips an feeding properly as he only has
1oz feeds ATM. Also having a few problems with his blood platelet levels but will be seeing a haematology specialist over this
X

 

[teenpregnant]

Hi ladies just a lil update the baby has a rare condition which is the opposite to diabetes he creates to much insulin an will need medication to block insulin production. They don't know if it will be short term or permanent. They are trying to get him established on medication an get him off the drips an feeding properly as he only has
1oz feeds ATM. Also having a few problems with his blood platelet levels but will be seeing a haematology specialist over this
X

So sorry pinkbump, I really hope it isn't permanent for him hopefully they can get him on the right medication soon and feeding better x

 

[MissEJ]

Hi ladies just a lil update the baby has a rare condition which is the opposite to diabetes he creates to much insulin an will need medication to block insulin production. They don't know if it will be short term or permanent. They are trying to get him established on medication an get him off the drips an feeding properly as he only has
1oz feeds ATM. Also having a few problems with his blood platelet levels but will be seeing a haematology specialist over this
X

Hi pinkbump, my thoughts are with you. Keep us updated, I hope he gets better. X