Pregnant or TTC

[ErniB]

While I don't have a recent belly pic to upload, or a baby one yet, I thought I would upload a pic of my fur babies!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/58800153@N ... hotostream

[Jacqueline]

We found out what we're having.....

TWO GIRLS!!! :D :D

Well, they're very sure about one and pretty sure about the other but will recheck at my next scan in 2 weeks, just to be sure. :)

Endo is very happy with my A1c, and everything else is looking good. The twins are about a week ahead of dates size wise, and very very active! :) I feel so much better just for seeing them on screen. :) I can't believe how much they've grown! <3

[Gen]

Jenna - CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful to hear Chloe arrived safely. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Hope the scans on your tailbone gives you some answers.

Cassie - Wow is about all I can say. CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of Alexandra. Such beautiful photos they made me smile. I'm so glad you had your paramedic training to help. Thanks so much for sharing your birth experience.

Welcome Nicola and Claire!

Jacqueline - wonderful news about your 2 girls. Sounds like everything is going really well - congrats on your A1c. I am having my 20 week scan tomorrow and am a little bit nervous but also really looking forward to it. Can't wait to find out if we are having 2 boys, 2 girls or a boy and a girl.

Lucia - So glad the diabetes side of things is going well for you. I feel huge at the moment looking. They measured me yesterday and apparently I am the size of 25 weeks with one at 20 weeks. I was a bit shocked but they reassured me that is all quite normal! Hope you are getting a chance to put your feet up etc now you have finished work.

Larap - Hope you are feeling better after your hospital visit and getting a chance to rest up and take it easy.

Carly - congrats on making it past 35 weeks. I am really hoping to make it to at least 38 weeks but we'll see what happens!

Erin - I have also come to terms with a planned c-section. You're right - in the end you've got to do what is suggested as best for you and your baby/ies and I am also feeling happy with the decision. They have booked me in to have my c-section at 38 weeks so fingers crossed I make it that far.

Everything seems to be going well here. My stomach has suddenly exploded in size in the last fortnight and I am measuring at 25 weeks for a single pregnancy at 20 weeks which is apparently quite normal for twins. Sudden blood sugar jumps after meals despite interventions (corrections, protein meals, basal changes, carb ratio changes) are driving me a bit nuts. It's been good to read back over everyone elses experiences and tips.

A funny thing happened last week. I went to see the performance Charlie and Lola with my nieces and the babies really started moving around when the music came on. It made me laugh! A question for those a bit further along - when could your partner feel the baby moving?

We are really looking forward to our 20 week scan tomorrow but are also a bit nervous which I know is normal. We have decided we are going to find out the gender if they are sitting in the right position. Can't wait!

Take Care
Gen

[Jacqueline]

Thanks Gen! :D So exciting to find out, hopefully you'll be in the same position tomorrow! :) Good luck, I'll be dying to see how you go now! :) We're so close in stage that we're going through so many things at almost the same times, it's pretty cool. :) It's so good to know they're growing well and healthy and to get the reassurance that I'm doing well too. :)

Oh, Edit to add...

Yes, with twins we're supposedly between 4-10 weeks ahead of singleton pregnancies in size, depending on stage of pregnancy. :) I'm much bigger than with my daughter too, which makes me wonder how big I'll get when I'm further along as I was huge with her! Eeeek!

[cmac]

I had my 7 week scan this morning (we had IVF so got an early scan) and I'm joining the twin club. Non-identical with two good heartbeats. Don't know if same could be said about the heartbeats of hubby and me! Very glad that I've been reading the twin updates on here. Gives me hope!!

[Jacqueline]

Double congratulations cmac! :)

Welcome to the D-mums' double-club! :D

Just a note for you though, it's actually impossible to tell for sure if they're fraternal ie 'non-identical' from a scan. They can see if they each have their own placenta, sacs etc, but if they split early then identicals have their own everything too. About 25-30% of di/di twins (those that some less clued in sonographers assume will be frats) are actually identical! I know people usually assume that IVF twins are always frats, but occasionally they can also be idents - I know two sets of IVF identicals! If two embryos are implanted one might make it and the other not, and the one that does can split. It is very likely you do have frats, but it's not impossible for them to be idents. ;) So there may still be a small window for the element of surprise there! (Ahem, so yeah, I read a lot. lol)

My two are di/di twins (via old school conception), and my latest scan just said they're both girls so they're either idents or sororal (frat girls) but as they tell me and my personal reading confirms, we won't know which until after they're born and even then it sometimes takes genetic testing to confirm which! Strange but true!

Anyway, if there's anything you want to know just ask away - We've got quite the club going on here, someone is sure to know or at least know where to find out! :)

Is that 6 of us with twins now? I think so. Wow! That's way above the general population stats, considering the number of singletons in the thread. I wonder if it's a wonderful little freak anomaly or if there is a reason why so many D mums are hatching pairs?

Congrats again! :) Eeeeep! I'm so happy for you, you're reminding me of my first scan (9w5d, could have done it earlier but was sick so waited until I could lie on my back without coughing. lol). I was in total shock but couldn't stop smiling even though I was the biggest ball of emotions and my head was spinning!

[LuciaL]

I'm much bigger than with my daughter too, which makes me wonder how big I'll get when I'm further along as I was huge with her! Eeeek!

Jacqueline - I hit the "full-term" singleton size at about 28 weeks, and am making people's jaws drop now. I saw my brother and sister in law yesterday who Id just seen at Christmas and their eyes nearly fall out of their heads - it's funny you don't notice it so much when it's you! Luckily for me it's my first and I don't know any different - I was actually quite surprised when my ob said to me "look at you, you're huge!". Also have you found the AMBA forum - lots of twin mums there with lots of great advice; I'm a frequent flyer!

CMAC - OMG - another one - wow! This is getting kind of ridiculous! My one tip early on is to ask NOW about medication for nausea and vomiting as it was horrendous for me, and I understand now this is pretty common with twins, and I waited too long to get onto the good drugs and went through a few weeks (and a ruined holiday) of hell before my ob prescribed me some amazing wafers that saved me.

The Aust Multiple Birth Association is fabulous for general twin stuff, and I think it's their booklet 'Parenting Multiples' which starts with a great description and flowchart of how to tell if your twins are identical or not. Everyone will ask, but as my ob said 'who cares?', it doesnt make any difference to the pregnancy at least if they are genetically i'd or not but it does make a big difference if they're in their own placentas like Jacqueline said.

Everyone responds differently but I went a bit information mad early on wanting to read everything and anything. The best book I've found is Twins by Katrina Bowman and Louise Ryan. Hope that helps a little.

Good luck!!!!!!!

[Jacqueline]

Oooh, I haven't checked out that forum yet, Lucia, thanks! I'm on a few NZ ones (being a kiwi) but small country, smaller numbers of of twincubator-mummies. lol Might have to stop by, if you don't have to be a local member to see.

Yes, everyone's said twin mums look like full term (with a singleton) at 30 weeks, but I looked term with one early, so I think I'll be ahead of the mark with these two too - Scary thought! If so, I may have to start introducing myself as the Hindenburg! lol

Yes, cmac, I second Lucia's recommendation of Twins, by Katrina and Louise Ryan - It's well worth getting. :) Another one that's worth a bit of a look is Double Duty (2nd edition) by Christina Baglivi Tinglof. Between the two I've found a really good balance of information. :) Twins is much more relevant to those of us in NZ/AUST, but the other has some good stuff too, and is easy to read and nip back to bits to find things when the baby brain kicks in. ;)

Also, cmac - Lucia is right about getting onto fighting any morning sickness quick smart! It often is worse with twins, as is exhaustion - If you find you start to sleep all the time and everything is getting too hard though, then get your iron checked - I got very anaemic and am now on iron-folate combo tablets, B12 is also a common deficiency with twins, apparently. Don't put up with any symptoms and try to soldier on for as long as I did - Help is so easy to get and works well, and the things they can give you for nausea are well tested in pregnancy. :) I coped better with the nausea once I was on the iron too. Maybe there's a correlation there (or it could just be chance or that I'm weird, I haven't really looked into it, and me being weird is a very real possibility. lol).

Where is Gen at the moment? I'm so curious to know how that scan went! I hope all is well.

So, does anyone have any fun theories on a possible cause for our RC T1-twin phenomenon? ;) lol Six sets?! I'm still stunned!

To all the other mummies - I hope all is well with you all and everyone is progressing nicely. :)

To those still TTC - Baby dust to you all! (I'll try not to sprinkle double doses unless you really want it). ;)
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[Gen]

Hi everyone
We found out we are having twin boys on Friday and both look healthy. So exciting! It was wonderful to see them moving around! I had a wonderful sonographer who said, "Don't worry if there is anything wrong I will tell you straight away. If I am silent it is just because I am concentrating on the measurements", I really appreciated her letting us know at the beginning rather than sweating through the silence as we did at the 12 week scan.
Thanks for all your support. Throughout the first 20 weeks. I'm so happy to have found reality check and be sharing our journeys.
Gen

[kaito]

With all this talk of twins, I thought I'd better share - even though I'm not pregnant/ttc. My sisters are twins (not a D pregnancy though) who are 21 in March! Double party lol. Anyway, Mum was telling me once that the one piece of advice she had for twin mums was:

*Get changed out of your pyjamas as soon as you get out of bed!!*

Sounds silly, but she said especially once they get to the "busy" stage, you'll never get another chance all day! Which she says was embarrassing when people dropped around unannounced and she was in dirty pyjamas in the afternoon.

So there you go, just something that Mum happened to tell me once that I hope you find useful! Hope everyones going well, and congrats to the new mums :)

[larap]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to come and have a vent!
I have been really emotional the last few days. Im sure hormone related plus also been so sick. I am getting really down about not been able to eat and function properly. Just started trying some sea sickness wrist bands to see if they will help (fingers crossed).
I was then speaking to my husbands cousin. His family are always a nightmare about D. Apparently they have all been going on and on about how its so hard because im diabetic and thats why im so sick etc!!! I am SOOO ANGRY! So over people blaming everything on the diabetes and not that this is just a normal pregnancy side effect that while unusual still occurs! So frustrated!!
Anyway - just needed to come and have a vent. Hope everyone is well xx

[Jacqueline]

Yay Gen! I'm so happy for you. :) I've been hanging out to see your post (as you've probably noticed if you've read mine. lol)

Haha Kaito! Cute. :) I can't imagine not getting dressed, I always did it with one, but who knows. lol

Oh (((hugs))) larap! You poor thing, sounds like a rough time for you. Feeling sick is bad enough without well meaning but mistaken nitwit comments to drive you potty!

Well, I've had some drama of my own...

Monday I was all set to meet a friend for lunch, so my DD and I walked down to the local cafe to meet her. All good so far, met her outside, went into cafe. Sooo hot in there. Lined up in the reasonably short worm of people waiting to order. Then the waves of nausea started, felt really thirsty. I thought it'd be fine, I have pills for that and can take some as soon as I get my food & drink. Then I started to get dizzy. I told my friend I was dizzy, but the line moved forward so I tried to too. I felt myself getting more and more dizzy and grabbed the wall opposite for some support, stepping out of the line to do so. My head was spinning and I felt awful, like I was going to faint. Blank. My daughter was at the counter by this point and turned and seemed to want my attention, so realising that, I tried to get to her - thinking it was time to pay, but it was all I could do to grip the counter. Blank. Next thing I knew people were grabbing me. Blank. Then I was being sat in a chair and given water. I felt terrible. Still dizzy. My friend signed to ask me if I wanted the cafe to call an ambulance. I signed no, I was starting to feel better and would be fine. A moment later I saw one of the cafe staff next to me on the phone. My friend signed to me that an ambulance was on the way - He'd called anyway. I was taken outside and left alone with my DD and friend. Cafe returned to normal I guess. Ambos arrived and insisted I get in, I was walking but still not right. In the ambo, BGL 7.9. Fine not D. Phew, one down. They decided I was probably fine but insisted on taking me to A&E anyway, because of the twins, just to be safe. DD got to sit in the front. A&E, still dizzy, but better than at the cafe. A gazzillion tests later... Probably fine but just going to admit you anyway, just to be sure. Night in the antenatal wing under observation, BP kept dropping, then coming back up to normal. Two heart beats. Phew! BP still yoyoing. Scan - Two wriggling, squirming bubs. Tears of relief - I didn't know how worried I was until I saw them ok in there. Cried through whole scan. During scan, sonographer said she could see how they were interupting my bloodflow (Dr had previously mentioned this possability), and we watched one baby move, freeing up my bloodflow and cramping herself into an awkward wee space. Sonographer said that was good for mum but she hadn't given herself much room to get comfy. Right on cue, her sister did some acrobatics and turned right around to top and tail her sister - giving her lots more room! More tears from me! My girls did the right thing for me and each other. :) Home again now, with restrictions. No standing still (like, say, in a line at a cafe!). Avoid the heat. (Uh, it's summer!?!) If it happens again, lie down on my left side. This will help improve blood flow to my heart despite the girls cramping things up in there. If I can't lie down (eg in a cafe!) sit with my head as close to between my knees as an twin-pregnancy-belly will allow. Contact the hospital if it keeps happening. Keep hydrated.

Fun times! Not. The staff were all lovely though, and I was quite pleased the the DNE who I don't particularly like came up to the ward to assure me that they're aware of what happened but are confident that I'm managing quite well and it was nothing to do with my D.

So yeah, mini drama over. It's not uncommon for pg women to faint, but it's usually later in pregnancy than this and when it's already a high-risk pg, well, they sure don't take any chances.

[larap]

OMG Jac - you poor thing!!!!! It sounds like you were well taken care of but I am so sorry! As if diabetes, morning sickness and everything else are not enough.
Glad they did a scan though and you were able to see they are both fine - it helps to be reminded that they are doing well.
And also that they gave you some advice for the future. That is great.

Hopefully that will be the only drama :)))

[kerrynm]

Hi ladies,

I've been following this post on and off for the last few months while getting sick of TTC - so happy to see pictures and all of the lillypie signature thingys - so sweet! And I've been learning so much from the not so great experiences shared too.

Cassie, Congrats!!!! And I'm so glad you wrote that warning - It rings true what you said about tramadol not being suitable for breastfeeding - my daughter was lethargic and couldn't wake long enough to feed and ended up with severe jaundice as a result. The anaesthetist and midwives swore that the tramadol and pethadine (post op) wouldn't affect the breastmilk - I wish I hadn't believed them! I was in so much pain that I took tramadol for 2 months post op so the poor thing was drowsy all that time. everyone told me it was normal for some babies... yeah, some babies who've been drugged by their unknowing mother!!! oh well, thank God she's fine now :)

Anyway, We're finally pregnant with the help of clomid (to help me ovulate)! YAY!

We have our 6-7 week scan on Monday - not sure of exact dating. It only took two rounds of clomid and my cycles were irregular before then so we'll have to get the dating confirmed. Because of the clomid we have a 10% chance of twins. Plus we have twins on both sides of the family but not sure if that's a factor at all. I'm yet to research the twin thing.

My sugars were high from the week we think we conceived - very different to last time 2 years ago. So I'm not sure what my HbA1c will be - more news for Monday I guess! It took two weeks to get them sorted again and now my only problem is the hypos and me overtreating them sometimes.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but does anyone know of a private Diabetes Educator in the Frankston/Bayside/Eastern Suburbs area of Melbourne who's good with pumps and pregnancy? I've been aksing the various doctors but would also love your thoughts. Sue Wyatt has been suggested - does anyone know of her? I think she mostly works out of the Alfred.

Looking forward to hearing more about your journeys :)

Kerryn
[DD is 2years and 2 months and another on the way]

[Cassie_B]

Kerryn,

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(And thanks for sharing about your daughter and the effects of the Tramadol - I'm so glad to hear that she's ok now!)

But mostly, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jennat]

Hi all,

I still haven't got round to putting any pics but when I get a bit more sleep and am functioning a bit better I'll try and figure out how to do it!! I swear I don't have a brain any more and pregnancy brain has been replaced by baby brain - wouldn't change a thing though!

One thing I wanted to say though in relation to the drugs you are offered post c section, I didn't even realise but I was also offered tramadol (Sp) in fact I was constantly offered it and encouraged to have it but I refused as I didn't like the sound of it, not once was it mentioned that this could affect my breast feeding etc. So basically its worth asking that question if you are ever in this situation as information is not often forthcoming relating to the drugs you are given and if you don't think to ask it can have unforeseen outcomes!

Jenna

[Ali G]

*warning rant*.

I F*&king hate the public system! Had to go public as there isnt a endo on the coast at the moment for my D which has been a bitch latley... get there and the nurse tells me what the DR isnt actually a endo like i need but he can help me.. WTF. After the app being 3 hrs late I arnt even going to see a endo! well I lost the plot and asked what was the point of me being there!
Then she proceeds to tell me the normal number crap and if you dont stick to the number then your baby will be messed up! duh you think I dont know that you stupid person who cant even use the computer to type. They then told me that they cant help me cause I am on a insulin pump. OMG waste of a working when I should have been at work!

[Cassie_B]

Oh Ali that sucks... I totally understand you asking what the point was to you being there!

Would it be worth seeing an endo privately away from the coast for the moment? I know that would be inconvenient, but so's waiting 3 + hours for an appointment/wasting a work day and not getting what you need?

And also, try not to let the pressure of the 'number crap' get you too down - like a few of us found out earlier, it's most often overly erratic pre-conception levels followed by constantly bad levels during pregnancy which are a problem for the baby, and even then, there have been plenty of cases where much less vigilant T1s than yourself have still gone on to deliver perfectly healthy bubs. Really I think it's one of those things that textbook-led professionals need to learn to better understand - I don't think they realise how much extra stress they put on those of us who are aware of the risks and trying to to the right thing. Diabetes is a b*%# sometimes, and so is the system designed to 'help' with our 'management'. I firmly believe that as long as you're trying your best (which you obviously are) you're doing everything you can.

Hang in there xo

[ErniB]

Oh Ali - how frustrating!! Which hospital? And that's crap about the pump thing.... just because you're on a pump, does not mean you are "unhelpable" or "untreatable".... My peeps at the Royal Bris LOVE that I am on a pump - they find it interesting, and amazing, and wish a lots more patients were on one too.

I'm sorry you had so much of your time wasted..... Hopefully it gets resolved for you soon!

[Ali G]

Thanks Cassie and Erin,

I am not to worried about my numbers but you know the standard drill we always get blah blah blah!
My last A1c was 5.9 so they can stick their "chat"

I have always been private and also now with bub so I thought I would try the stupid public system at Nambour general hos.. only took 4 months for a app and then no help at all!

So yes I will know make the treak to Brisabne to see a Endo privataly, means a whole day off but I am sure less stressful as I might actually get help!

Sorry to be such a ranter but today I am wearing my cranky pants!

[Ali G]

Did you girls know that Pre-Eclampsia is classed as a autoimmune condition just like T1??

I had no idea!

[Kezza]

Ali G, where did you hear that, do you have a source?

[Ali G]

Ali G, where did you hear that, do you have a source?

Does google count as a source??

Girl I know has other AI issues and was telling me about it, she cant remember the name of the condition but she is going to ask her Ob and get back to me..

in the meantime I consulted my friend DR google and found this.

http://www.musclemagfitness.com/disease ... sease.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/216455.php

[larap]

Ali I am so sorry - that is ridiculous.

There is an endo who is in Sydney who does a few days a month on sunshine coast - tony morrow? Not sure if you know him or if that is convenient but it may be worth calling his sydney rooms to see if he could see you? I dont know how much he deals with pumps but he is really nice.

I totally understand what you mean about lectures and waiting etc - that is genuine rubbish! I am amazed they made you wait 4 months when you are pregnant and diabetic! Thats insane!

[kerrynm]

Hi, just thought I'd share the latest - yesterday we got to see a heartbeat!! My Ob estimates that I'm 6 weeks and 4 days now. And most likely only one there - no sign of a second heartbeat :) My Ob also said that I probably won't get to go to the lovely private hospital (Cabrini in VIC) that I'm booked into, but will probably have to go to the private one (Jessie Mc) attached to Monash (a larger public hosp) which has very baby-un-friendly policies. I went public the first time around and it was pretty good, but that was at the Royal Women's Hosp. Oh well, I'm sure it'll all work out. At least we know what we're doing a bit better this time, so we'll know when we need to fight the system and when we don't.

Larap - I totally feel for you. How do these people get to be doctors without knowing how to use a keyboard?! Hope you find someone better somewhere...

Is there anyone else out there who's in the early stages?

Hope you're all well,

[Kezza]

Ali that's really interesting!

Commiserations as well about your appt - that is total rubbish - was this at a hospital and can you write a letter of complaint? There is no way they should be letting you go through pregnancy with D with just some nurse telling you "oh yes keep your sugars in range". Is there any chance you can make it down to brisbane for appts if they are making you wait 3 hours anyway? You could just about have been down here and back by then!

[Ali G]

There is an endo who is in Sydney who does a few days a month on sunshine coast - tony morrow? Not sure if you know him !

Oh havn't heard of him? Will ring now to see!

You can tell by my typing and lack of spelling I was a little bit cranky yesterday!

Feeling much better today. I have changed a few things on my pump and had a nasty hypo this morning so back to my way I think for now!

Will try Tony and if not will be looking in Brisbane early next week. Thanks for your support girls, I just needed to vent and Hubby didnt get it so he coped it as well!!

Oh exciting news on the heartbeat Kerry, its such a wonderful feeling seeing it for the first time!

I am now 16 W and I think I felt my first flutters this morning while lying in bed, like a litle fairy poking me! Cant wait until they get stronger and then no doubt I will be wishing them to stop pounching me in the ribs! lol!

[Ali G]

Just tired to get in with Tony Morrow and he is booked out until June on the coast and that is when bub is due... will make an app for the future, just need to get through this pregnancy!

[larap]

Oh dear!! I didnt realise it was that bad! Im suprised they didnt squeeze you in if you were pregnant!
Anyway hopefully it will help for the future!
So exciting about the kicking - that is great! I keep feeling stuff but I think its just my tummy expanding - did anyone else find it quite uncomfortable around the 15 week mark? I have still had joys of constipation as well which probably doesnt help.
Kezza thats fantastic - heartbeat is always amazing :)

[ErniB]

Hi Ladies - just thought I would touch base and let you know that I am going to become an offical mum on Tuesday 31st Jan! After a great deal of discussion with hubby, we have both decided that a C-sect would be best. I know I had issues with being told I would HAVE to have a C-sect (told this at 12wk appoint....) but after the research and reading and talking to lots of people; plus my mild Pre-E and tachycardia; and between my options of Induction or CS, I've opted for the latter delivery method.

So yeah! As of Monday arvo, I will be checking into the RBWH, spend the night, then awake to have the most amazing experience of meeting our little girl. We can't wait!

Of course, I will let you all know how it goes....but it may be a few days :)

Wish me luck!!

[kaito]

Yay Erin... Best day for a b'day... 'tis also mine!! Excellent weather for pool parties once kid & friends are old enough to swim :) and it's the same day as Justin Timberlake lol!

[eitak]

It's been a while since I've posted, although I've been chekcing in to see what has been happening. I just wanted to say a belated Congratulations Cassie! Alexandra Brookelyn is a lovely name. It sounds like you had a tough experience, you poor love but I'm pleased to hear all is well now. The info you're sharing is so good for us to read, so thank you. I will be paranoid if offered any drugs post-caeser now.

Erin - all the best for next week! How exciting for you! I just had my first hospital dream last night, I'm sure there will be many more to come!

Congrats Kerryn, so pleased for you! This thread is a godsend.

The update on the twin numbers on here is just amazing....it does make you wonder about the odds, doesn't it! It would be good to work out the % at the end of this one, and also someone mentioned they'd heard girls are more likely. Will be interesting to follow

I am 27 weeks today. Time seems to be flying by although when I think I still have a third of the pregnancy to go, I'm not so sure especially when I wonder where I am going to grow to next! I feel like I'm big out front (and out back, to balance I'm sure!) already and I know I'll have a bit more in me yet!

I hope I haven't missed any new threaders, but all the best to you all with growing you're little miracles, due very soon and of course those TTC.

[ErniB]

OOooh I forgot to mention one other awesome thing (I did post it the management of D during L&D thread)...

They have allowed me to have full control of my D (pump, bsl testing, everything!) while I am there. This mean no IV drip of Insulin or Glucose YAY! I was quite concerned about losing this control... but as it turns out, having a planned C-section means I should only be off the pump for an hour or so during the actual procedure, and then I can monitor all my levels once I am back in recovery. All these notes (re: me remaining in control of my D) have been noted in my chart, and the Endo said that if the nurses or OB give me a hard time, I just say "it's in the chart" or "please call ..... as she is comfortable with me remaining in control of managing my diabetes". My Endo also said that the nurses will probably be thankful that they have one less thing to do (especially if I am needing to test every hour), plus they may be 'scared' of my pump LOL.

[Cassie_B]

Thanks eitak and YEY Ali G for flutters and Kerryn for heartbeat and Erin for the delivery date! How exciting for all of you!

Erin especially, thanks for all the support and best of luck with the delivery of your little girl - only 4 more sleeps!! I hope everything before and after goes fantastically for you - can't wait to hear all your goss (but obviously I will wait long enough for you to recover :) ). I'll actually be up at the RBH on Wed for an Endo check up, so if you're still in the Mat ward then and feel like/up for some random visitors (little Alex included) just send me a txt ;)

[Ali G]

Erin! Best of luck for tomorrow!!!

So exciting that you will get to meet your little girl!!!

Update when you feel up to it!

Yay, so over the moon for you!!!

[larap]

Good luck Erin! WIsh you all the best for tomorrow. Cant wait to hear and see pics xxx

[Julie]

Hi girls, I'm still here and loving following everyone's amazing posts.

First of all, good luck for tomorrow Erin!!!! How fantastic that you've come down to only one more sleep!! I hope it's an incredible and wonderful day, meeting your bub for the very first time!!

Also, a huge congrats for the new babies who have entered the forum.... Unbelievable and soo exciting that some of you girls have reached the ends of your long pregnancies and are now on the other side of the fence! I hope you all have a great mums group and enjoy every minute of having your little ones.

Congrats to all those who have conceived and for the girls still trying, hang in there and I hope it happens very, very soon for all of you.

I am jogging along okay. I'm 23 weeks and despite feeling like it's taking ages, things are relatively smooth. The intense and frequent hypos have stopped and my sugars are creeping up. My hba1c has been low 5s which I'm over the moon about. Altogether my life is a lot smoother too. We are happily settled into our new house, no longer living with the inlaws and I've just had a wonderful 6 weeks off having to work or worry about working. Just one more term of a few days a week and that should be it for a while, very happy!

At my 20 week scan they said the bub was measuring fine but when my ob saw the results she said, chubby bubby! Yikes! My tummy is measuring four weeks more than I am. I hope things change in that area! We are still talking about delivery. I've told her I want to try natural (had a caesar with my first) but she says it has to be out at 38 weeks.... Sooo, I could have my waters broken (I can't be on the drip because of the previous caesar), but I'm not sure at this stage. She did say if it's a big bub then a caesar will definitely be the best option. Time will tell!!

Anyway, good luck to everyone! I'd love to write individual ones, I'm following each and every pregnancy and loving the updates.

[jennat]

HI Erin,

you won't get this until afterwards but good luck with the C Section tomorrow, I hope everything goes smoothly and you look forward to those first cuddles with your baby.

Jenna

[JuleS]

Hi all,

haven't been on for a while, hope all pregancies are going well. We got the all clear TTC, so we will wait and see.

good luck erin, can't wait to hear the name.

bye for now :)

[eitak]

Morning ladies,

Just after a little advice and hopefully reassurance! I am 28 weeks today, and over the past week or so have noticed quite a lot of insulin resistance. I've been so lucky up until that point and have managed my BSL's really well, without any problems and managing to still eat normally and even indulge a little. Hba1c's have been in the 5's and endo has been happy. Over the past week or so I've noticed I'm struggling to bring my post meal levels back down as quick as usual - it is taking about 4 hours, even when I inject an hour before eating. A small bowl of cereal with yoghurt and fruit is even taking this long. I am concerned about that timem if it is enough to cause any issues for the baby. I also woke to a high reading of 10 a couple of nights ago (I had some dessert but thought it was ll corrected before I went to bed) which stressed me out. I felt so guilty. I felt the baby up really high for the first time today, near my ribs, and I have visions of this baby suddenly growing huge becasue of my higher than normal readings, and all ready to bust out. Completely unreasonable, I know!

What levels are you guys comfortable sitting at at this stage of your pregnancy?

I also wanted to ask Jenna & Cassie, and Erin now too I assume (looking forward to hearing how it all went!) - did any of you end up expressing milk prior to birth? I knwo there has been chat about it previously but I'm interested to know if anyone has done it, or is planning to do it?

Have a great weekend x

[jennat]

Hi Katie,

your levels sound fantastic and I honestly wouldn't worry about the odd reading in double digits its what you levels are over the longer term that are most important and having an HBA1C in the 5s sounds like you are doing really well.

If memory serves I think my insulin resistance started kicking in as I got closer to thirty weeks and I also had to be careful with what I was eating for example I couldn't eat bread, it just made me really high and my insulin just couldn't cope with it. I worked on trian and error just increasing my insulin by a unit at a time and seeing how this affected my balances, this seemed to work for me so may be worth trying otherwise probably worth having a chat with your endo as well to see what they would suggest at this time.

With regards to expressing, I did try to express but I didn't get anything unfortunately so I didn't have any colusstrom for Chloe immediately after she was born, thankfully she didn't need it as her sugars were fine. Its probably a good idea to at least try if you can as better safe than sorry - it does also depend on how important breast feeding is to you and whether you would have a major problem with them giving the bub formula straight after birth if required.

Once again it sounds like you are doing a fantastic job at the moment, keep it up, not long until you wil be holding your little one :-)

Jenna

[Cassie_B]

Hey Katie,

I'll second everything Jenna said, and if you can you may as well give it a go - it may not be necessary (and in several cases there may still be ways around not having done it if necessary) but it can't hurt to have a 'just in case', right?

I didn't express and store prior to the birth, but they did get me to do so in recovery (bub and I were too out of it to coordinate a breast feed). I did mean to express prior but it was just one of those things I failed to organise properly in time. Also, the hospital was a bit weird with it - had a policy that because they didn't have an official policy on doing it, you had to provide a written statement with approval from a Dr. if you were going to, and then when I tried to get the ball rolling Drs and nurses kept putting it off... so you might want to check up on that too ;)

[Ali G]

** freaking out ** I leaked from my RH boob this morning!!! and im only 18w 2morrow! argh!! I was snuggled up to hubby and I could feel my bobby getting squished but the nipples are so sore I just ignored it as we were both just kinda laying on it a little bit and I was still half alseep at 4am! then I rolled over and felt a wet patch so I checked it out thinking weird... Thought drool but nope head was on the pillow... and then saw the little patch about 20 cent piece size were my boob was!! This is to early! my body already has got enough work to do!!!!! Of course then tired to squeeze it a little but got nothing and the nipple was all covered in dried milk! Hope its one of those freak things I wont see for a while again!!!!


I have seen some pic of Erin's little pikachu and she is just to cute but I dont want to give any more details so Erin can tell you all about it!!

Hoping you are all well!!

[Cassie_B]

Hahaha Ali, don't freak out too much - the same thing started happening to me just before 20wks too... unfortunately it got more frequent from there - after showers/overnight (heads up - it might be worth stocking up on some breast pads early, that stuff stains!!).

But on the upside, the midwives said that early leakage usually indicates you'll have a good supply by the time bub arrives... which is good news (if you're planning on breastfeeding) after being told diabetics often have some issues/delay!

[Ali G]

Hahaha Ali, don't freak out too much - the same thing started happening to me just before 20wks too... unfortunately it got more frequent from there - after showers/overnight (heads up - it might be worth stocking up on some breast pads early, that stuff stains!!).

But on the upside, the midwives said that early leakage usually indicates you'll have a good supply by the time bub arrives... which is good news (if you're planning on breastfeeding) after being told diabetics often have some issues/delay!

I would love to breast feed so lets hope that is the case, they are certainly big enough I actually worry I might smother the poor little munkin!

I thought I would have at least another 10w before that stuff started to happen and now I am at work in a dark purple top that I am stressing that I am going to start leaking when as customer walks in.. Heaven help me if a crying child comes in.. would that effect it??

Hows little Alex going??

[Cassie_B]

Haha you made me LOL - I hope your purple top survived!!

As for the smothering, I'm not sure if the early production of colostrum had anything to do with it, but I ended up being 'gifted' with a massive - really massive - oversupply (which, interestingly I think may be contributing to slightly lower BSLs, and which will hopefully settle down soon!) so poor Alex is getting sprayed in the face/hair/clothes several times a day - other than that she's doing fine, thanks for checking! =)

I know that now baby's crying affects my let-down reflex, but I can't remember it happening much before the birth - other than overnight and once or twice randomly through the day - usually when I was getting particularly clucky or relaxed lol. So, not sure about the chances, but if work's likely to put you in that mood I'd go for multi-coloured clothing!!

Good luck!

[Carlz]

Hi All, sorry it's taken me so long to get back on here, I have been kinda busy with my 2 little girls Bree Alexandra (5 pound 2) and Talia Kaitlyn (6 pound 4)!

They were born as planned by c-section on 16/1. Bree spent 9 days in the infant special care ward as her blood sugar levels were low. Talia's was a bit low just after birth but came back up after being given some of the expressed colostrum I had taken into hospital with me. The docs have no idea why Bree's took so long to stabalise. She had a pretty crappy start to life (I don't completely agree with everything that happened) but she is doing really well now. They were weighted yesterday and Bree is now 6 pound and Talia 7. I am breastfeeding and it is all going well, nipples are a bit sore but I'm sure they will get used to it.

I remained in control of my insulin pump/diabetes control the whole time. I am currently on approx 1/3 of my pre pregnancy insulin. I knew it would drop a lot after birth, I was expecting it to be similar to my pre pregnancy rates but it is actually a whole lot less- possibly due to the impact of breastfeeding twins.

I will see if I can work out how to put up some pics. If people like I can write up the story of what happened with Bree? It might be a bit of an essay though.

Ok crying baby so I better go, will be back on soon.

Carly.

[eitak]

Congratulations Carlz! More beautiful baby girls for this thread and once again lovely names! I'd love to hear anything you can share about your experience and what happened with Bree. Reading the info on here is the best resource, it's great. Interesting to hear your insulin needs are so low. You have a good excuse to eat up now! I wonder if it is due to feeding twins. All the best with your new little loves.

Cassie & Jenna, thanks for your reassurance. It made me feel better to hear that you felt you needed to cut out bread Jenna, as I was struggling to work out why I couldn't handle a healthy breaky of all bran and muesli, but it sounds like its just the way it is sometimes.

Nursery is all painted now, cot and change table assembled, clothes in the drawers. Can't wait!!

[Jen (nli)]

Congratulations ladies on all of your achievements, and your births. Best wishes to those of you who are about to have your babies. Carlz - lovely to hear that your girls are doing well. No doubt you'll be kept busy with two little ones! Glad Bree is doing better.

eitak / Katie - at some stage during my pregnancy I had to cut out all breakfast cereal completely - so you're not alone.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your babies - that's what RC is all about. In the guise of moderator though, could I ask that if any one wants to show photos, could you put a link to your photos? Many thanks and best wishes to you all.

[ErniB]

My birth story: warning - very long update....

Yay!! She's finally here! Our baby girl, Savanna Raine Thompson, has arrived!

Born at 8:59am, Tuesday the 31st January; weighing 4.45kg (9lb 13oz), and 57cm (22.5in) long. What a Poombah!

I had an elective C-Sect at 38w+4d, due to:
- very fast heart rate (tachycardia) at resting was around 110-120. That's just me normally...
- mild symptoms of Pre-E at about 6-7mth pregnancy. Stopped working & it settled, but BP began to elevate again around wk 36+.
- felt it would be too traumatic for me (and hubby) if I was to be induced, labouring for many many hours, have that possibly fail, then probably end up in a caesar anyway... plus I didn't want to start off parenthood so absolutely exhausted (a lame explanation, I know, but turns out I made the right decision, especially as she was close to 10 pound at 2wks early, and the surgeon said there was absolutely no room left for her and it may have been an emergency CS if I attempted a vaginal delivery. All the doctors and staff in the theatre were absolutely shocked at how big she was at 2wks early, as I didn't look that massive)

Tuesday morning 31.01.12
At birth, Savvy had very fast breathing & very low blood sugars (detrimental to brain development if not treated), so she's spent her first 40hrs in special care nursery, on a drip, to be monitored very frequently (regular bsl tests). It was extremely hard, because in her first 24hrs I had only had a couple of mins with her on my chest as they pulled her out of me, but then she was whisked away for treatment.... That was it :( Weight at birth: 4450g

Wednesday 01.02.12
They did not every formula feed bub, but they did set her up on an IV drip of fluids and glucose, and in the meantime, I would express gallons (read: 2mls of colostrum, which apparently was heaps!) so Matt could feed her via a dropper syringe. Eventually, once she was well and truly stabilised, around the 26hr mark, they bought her up to me (as I was still with epidural pain relief, couldn’t really walk, in a lot of pain, etc), where I was able to give her her first official breastfeed :)
Wednesday was a terrible day for pain… They removed my epidural and catheter – which was fine, but pain killers were not as strong as I thought they would be, so I became in agony quite quickly. And when I requested some more, the ward was on “freak out” because one of the senior staff had taken the medicine cabinet key home, so no one had access to the meds. This really delayed my improvement and I am still a bit upset & angry that this happened, as it also delayed me in seeing/bonding/feeding and being with my baby girl :(

On midnight Wednesday, very early Thursday morning, Savvy was released after (about 40hrs). She was stable enough to room with me, but had her heel pricked before and after each feed (so sad!) to test her blood sugar levels. Her poor little feet looked like bruised pincushion :(

Friday 03.02.12
Savvy had her first bath and weigh-in. She had lost almost 500g (about 13%, now 3970g), which was way too much. It warranted an extra night in the hospital (rooming in with me), which was completely fine with me, because they initially were talking about discharging me only 3 days post-op (absolutely ridiculous if you ask me!! I couldn’t believe it, I almost cried and freaked out, I had soooo much back pain abnd muscle spasms, I could barely walk).

Saturday 04.02.12
Bub had gained back a little weight overnight (now 4016g) and she was showing to be back in the range that they expect a bub to have lost weight at (within the 10%). We were discharged that afternoon.

Monday 06.02.12
Bub has since been feeding very well – except I have SOOO much milk happening that I need to express about 70mls off each breast before she can easily attach. This extra milk is becoming handy, because hubby has been able to give her a bottle of EBM (expressed breast milk) in a bottle at her 3am-ish feed. A midwife visited and weighed bub, but unfortunately she has lost weight again since we were discharged (now 4000g), only a little lost, but it’s still not good. The midwife is not worried at this stage, just advises us to keep up with the feeds.

Wednesday 08.02.12
I’ve still been having some latching issues with bub even though I am expressing some off first. Seems she likes to grunt and scream at my nipple like it’s microphone, rather than feed from it properly for more than a few mins at a time, pulling herself off and on again. We’ve resigned to a few more bottles then we would like, but at least we know she is getting a full belly. Considering giving nipple shields a go, to help give my nips some more shape. Midwife appoint shows that bub has only gained a small amount (now 4025g) in the 2 days that she was last here. Savvy is still plump and chubby, but they want to see her gaining close to 100g a day, rather than the 26g in two days. Midwife gave me some other feeding tips, so we’re going to try that for a little bit, before we book an appointment with a lactation consultant. Since the midwife visit, we’ve had about 3 feeds, and so far they have improved. Savvy has latched on for longer periods of time, and isn’t screaming at my nipples or getting frustrated at it. Hopefully we're on the right track!

So that’s us, up to date :) Hoping everyone else is doing well! I haven’t had the chance to read anyone elses posts, so I apologise if I am not acknowledging anyone else’s exciting news! I’m so out of the RC loop at the moment, this story has taken me a few days to write, as I’m not getting a chance to do much else lol.

Oh, and just briefly, since my milk has come in, it appears that my Diabetes has been cured!!! I have not been on my pump since Saturday, and my bsl’s are ranging between 4-9, even though I am eating about twice as much as what I normally would, carbs included (the other night I had a massive bowl of pasta , with icecream and milo for dessert, and 2hrs later I was 8.1mmol yay!).

[larap]

First of all - congrats Erin and Carlz! That is fantastic
Carlz would love to hear birth story - Dont worry about essay
Erin - thanks soo much for sharing. It sounded very traumatic and good to hear you are keeping an open mind and sticking to trying. I am sure it will all pick up in next few days. Just out of interest - did they know sizing etc before she was born?

The stories are so amazing and give such fantastic resources! Thank you so much for sharing

I am currently 17w3d. I had a scan today - it was actually on channel 10. My friend works at the ultrasound place and asked if I wanted to come in. It was about changes with diagnosis for miscarriage. Was good - I got like an hour scan because they kept having to reshoot! So we had quality time with bub!

I chose not to find out sex yet - but must be honest - I am struggling to forge connection. Was wondering if those further along can tell me if that changes maybe when you feel bub or if it helps to find out sex?

I hope everyone else is well. Sorry I havent commented on everyone - will read through later :)

[eitak]

Thanks for your post Erin, and congratulations! Sounds like a rough start but pleased to hear you have a lovely healthy bub at home now. I hope Savanna keeps putting on weight for you. Once again, loving all the names you girls are coming up with!

Larap, we chose not to find out the sex and I'm surprised that we haven't been more curious thoughout the pregnancy (this is our first). We are both looking forward to the moment we find out and it has been a bit of fun thinking of both names. I felt first flutters at about the stage you're at now, and at 29 weeks there is an INCREDIBLE amount of movement! I find it hard to picture a real baby inside but in the past few weeks I've been dreaming more and feel like I'm getting more maternal. I don't think knowing/not knowing the sex would have made any difference for me as I've always wanted to keep it a surprise for us and everyone else. Especially as I'll likely know in advance when I'll have the baby & birthdate. I think everyone is different as I have friends who just need to know, and others who want to wait. Your scan sounds great! Its incredible, what we can see so early on. I'm already looking forward to our next one but not sure when that will be yet.

[ErniB]

Hi LaraP

Erin - thanks soo much for sharing. It sounded very traumatic and good to hear you are keeping an open mind and sticking to trying. I am sure it will all pick up in next few days. Just out of interest - did they know sizing etc before she was born?

At the 36week scan (I think it was actually 1day off) she was estimated to have a head circumference in the teeny 6th percentile, legs in the average range (I think 50ish percentile), but her abdomen in the greater than <95th percentile. Averaged these measurements to have an approx weight of 6lb 8oz (I think it was about 2.95kg, which was slightly heavy for her gestation, but OBs didn't seem too concerned coz all her other measurements were on the smaller/normal side)...

So in the approx 3 weeks since that scan, she absolutely grew huge. There was talk that I could easily vaginally deliver a baby that wasn't looking so big (but as mentioned in my earlier post, I didn't feel that an induction was for me, and thankfully so!). It just goes to show that no matter how well in control my D was, my bub was probably bound to be bigger, despite the average size of babies in our family - ie Hubby was only 6lb 4oz; I was 8lb 3oz; and even my brother (now 6ft 8in) was only 8lb 9oz and 54cm. So I do not know how I got a 57cm bub either! Anyway, she is super delicious, and I still can't believe that Matt and I were able to creat such perfection in such a small (ish) bundle :)

[Cassie_B]

Congratulations (again) Erin!!!

And super organised/informative post-delivery post too - good effort. Sorry to hear about the rough start, but hope all 3 of you are doing fantastically now! xoxo

[~Lou~]

Congratulations Erin!!

I just wanted to share that we had our bub on the 24th of January- A nnabelle G race. She was 4560g (10lbs) and 57cm!! Another whopper. The OB performed an emergency c-section on me at 35weeks 3 days because the placenta wasn't working properly. I had gone from needing HUGE amounts of insulin every day to needing next to nothing, I also had early pre-eclampsia.

A nnabelle was in special care for 2 weeks. Her blood sugar took 2 days on a drip to stabilise and she was in an isolette for 5 days :( My poor bubba. She had a feeding tube in her nose for nearly the whole 2 weeks. She is home now and healthy but I wanted to share because I wasn't really aware that things can go wrong even if control is pretty good-my Hba1cs were around 6.7, which isn't as good as some but still within the range doctors seemed to be ok with. Hope I haven't scared anyone, this is the first time D has really impacted my life and it scared me a bit!

I have found breast feeding pretty easy but I have been getting really low blood sugar and feel like I'm eating constantly, I joked with hubby that breastfeeling is the cure for T1! :) The other weird thing is that my BSL at night has gone sky high, I think it might be due to lack of sleep/stress.

[Cassie_B]

Lou Congratulations!!!!! And beautiful, beautiful name!

Sorry to hear you and little Annabelle got such a rough start despite your good control, but glad you're home, healthy and doing ok now!
I'm also finding I'm low a lot with breast-feeding, and going higher at night - haven't figured out why for that one yet either...

All the best and hope things keep going on the up!!

[Ali G]

Oh three more perfect little girls and loving the names! Not sure how I am going to follow suite with all the awesome names coming from this thread!

Congrats Carlz and Lou,

Lou, how did you know that the placentra wasnt working well? Did the Ob pick it up? This is one of my greatest fears that something will happen and I wont notice and bub wont be ok :(.. There is so many sad stories out there.

When they were feeding Annabelle through the tube was it your breast milk?

I am just cruising at the moment, got my scan on Thursday and I am hoping bub plays nice and spreads its legs so we get to find out the sex which I am super, super excited about!!!!

Hubby really wants a girl but I have a feeling its a boy so will know in 2 sleeps!! starting to freak out a little if isnt a girl for him. I know he will deal with a boy and love it as well but I would really like to give him what he wants but its a bit late now! lol! Hoping to follow most of you girls down the girl track!!

Will keep you posted!

[Gen]

Hi all

I haven't been on for a while and it seems there has been a lot happening since I have been away!

Firstly CONGRATULATIONS Carlz and Lou!

Lou -Annabelle Grace is such a beautiful name. Thanks for sharing your birth story.

I am going to see my endocronologist tomorrow and am going to ask about blood sugar stabilisation for babies/special care etc. Apart from what I have read on Realitycheck I feel like a lot of the focus has been on the pregnancy/ keeping blood sugars in check rather than the actual birth/ special care/ breastfeeding etc. Does anyone have a one stop shop for information which they have found useful/ reliable after birth? I went to the ABA twins breastfeeding session the other day and that was really useful (if a tad overwhelming!)

Carlz! Congratulations on the birth of Bree Alexandra (5 pound 2) and Talia Kaitlyn (6 pound 4) Carlz. Glad to hear Bree is doing better. Thank you also for your updates and support with the pregnancy/twins side of things. I have really appreciated it. I hope everything is going well for you and you are enjoying time with your girls.

Eitak - I am 24 weeks now and have also started really struggling to keep my levels down after meals (particularly breakfast). It can be hard trying to think of inventive/low carb ways to get enough nutrients to the babies. I am going in to see my endo tomorrow and have e-mailed her this morning so I will let you know if there are any pearls of wisdom to share when I return.

The boys are getting very active now (one more than the other which is apparently quite normal!). Their movements make me laugh. I have my 24 week scan tomorrow (at 24 weeks and 5 days) and am really looking forward to seeing them again.

Apologies if I have missed anyone else's news in my quick scan.

Take care
Gen

[Ali G]

A1c is 5.6% wahoo!!! thought it may have increase to the 6's as my levels since pregnancy are crazy and I have been advoiding getting this done! but it's all ok for now! sigh of relief from me!

Oh and today I find out the sex! so excited!

[cupcake]

Wow, there's been heaps of stuff happening on here lately! I've been a bit of a stalker, rather than a poster, but i figured i had better get back into it.

I'm just 21wks today, and im still completely amazed i've gotten to this point without any major catastrophies. I've had quite a few emotional outbursts already about the whole 'birthing' process (including one rather embarassing bawl-fest infront of my endo, ob and his registrar and then the midwife afterwards). It is a lot to get your head around, and seeing how everyone is treated differently depending on the facility they are going to, is kind of making me a little bit sad in a way. I've already been told that i will have my insulin pump taken away from me no matter what, and that i will be induced, no matter the high risk for progressing to caesar. As someone who works in the private system, i've seen ladies on pumps go through and they haven't had theirs taken away. Being involved in the whole medical environment is also posing a problem for me, as my expectations for care are seeming to be a lot different from what is planned at the facility i am going to.

I'm finding fitting work into everything is becoming increasingly boring. Fortnightly antenatal appointments, as well as 4-weekly scans are making my managers roll their eyes a little now. I've just been asked to finish work at 28wks: is this the case with everyone else on here? I'm looking forward to it, in a way.

I had a wonderful 20wk scan this week. Everything is looking awesome. It looks like there is a little girl happening in there, which i am super happy about. They are monitoring my uterine arteries and everything due to my Factor V and my ani-cardiolipin antibodies. That all seems happy at the moment also, though Clexane injections have left my belly with bruising in every quadrant. I think i may be giving the baby bump photos a miss. My last HbA1c was 6.5, which i was happy about. Considering the job im in and all, i think it is a success for me. Im hoping to drop it lower once i finish up working.

And congrats and thanks to everyone sharing their birth stories. It's so good to be able to hear of someone elses experiences!