diabetic pregnancy anyone? its all just too much.

[Elite Silkies]

I had gestational diabetes, but my Dr. failed to test for until I was about 7 months along. I looked like a Sumo Wrestler I got so big. But, I do not know about being a diabetic and being pregnant. My best wishes are with you and Congratulations on your baby.

 

[bheila]

I had gestational diabetes with my last 2 pregnancies....because I'm such a chunky woman

With the first pregnancy I was freaked

out because all I ever heard about diabetes were bad things. Thank goodness my Dr had brains enough to send me to a diabetes class. What a relief

I was able to control my blood sugar with my diet and it went away once I gave birth.

The second time I had gestational diabetes I went to another diabetes class because this time I couldn't control my blood sugar with my diet. I was taught how to give myself shots and they wouldn't let me leave the class until I was able to give myself a shot

Because my diabetes was worse with my second pregnancy the Dr told me that this time I would have diabetes the rest of my life and I'd have to give myself shots. To the mine and my Dr's surprise my diabetes went away after having my daughter.

Through both pregnancies I was terrified that the babies would be to big for me to push out. Not so, one was 8lbs 15oz and pushed out in 15 minutes. The next was 8lbs 1oz and pushed out in 3 pushes.

I know it's scary but you really need to relax, learn as much as you can and enjoy your pregnancy

If you want to you can always PM me or email me

 

[prov31gal]

mainly my sugar is just way out of controll this time, ive always been able to controll it with diet, but not so much anymore. its not so much the sugar thats worrying me, of course, it is another thing to throw on top of the pile. mostly, im terrified because like i said in my first post, ive had 2 babies die in 1 year, christian at 20 weeks and then samuel at 23. both in 2009, back to back. with all the greif, ive put on 30 pounds in 1 year, which is obviously not helping the sugar problem and i just feel im so far down i just cant seem to get myself back up.
i cant believe im saying all this to people i dont even know like im some kind of weirdo thats after attention, which is what i feel like, and why i dont talk about it to anyone.
i have not told anyone at all except my husband obviously , that im pregnant. 15 weeks now, its like count down untill this baby dies too, even though they have me on 2x daily injectable antigoagulants, and dr. mccoy says its a miracle drug for people with a clotting disorders, which we finally know i have. im a mess. i told my husband he should just have me euthanized like a sick hog, who is costing too much money and worry to help. he said, huh, that would cost money too.
he isnt insensative normally, but i think im just such a money eating misery factory, that its hard to ignore. 2 still births in 1 year alot of dr. appointments and medications , its been expensive and now a super expensive perinatologist.
we DO NOT talk about this pregnancy. he has never said a word about it to each other so far, we do not mention it. i dont want to get the maternity clothes out, just to do the horriffic putting them away after the funeral. he talked about christian after he died, but he has never even said samuels name.
oh, im so morbid! im so depressing!
geez, try to have a good day after i have thouroughly depressed you!
uuuuuuuuggggghhhhhhhh, why am i typing all this!? ok im done. time to be happy, time to do what needs to be done. miserable episode is over for now.

 

[texasgal]

Breathe, girl. I know it's easy to say, but not one ounce of worrying is going to change anything for the better .. and you certainly don't need the stress.

You need to focus, like never before, on towing the line and staying the course with your doctor's advise. I know it's scary, I know it's overwhelming but, girl:

You can do ALL things, through Christ who strengthens you.

Dig deep, hold on with everything you have ....

I'm sorry you don't have anyone to talk to, and I'm glad you shared with us....

I miscarried a couple times, and when I got pg with DD18, nobody would talk about it .. like she wasn't real. I know it's a protective mechanism, but YOU ARE PREGNANT ..

I'm praying for/with you ...

I'll pm you in a bit...

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Sounds like you might need some metformin or insulin shots to keep your blood sugar regular. I know it seems like the end of the world to take shots, but believe me, it's really not so bad! I've done it for 16 years now. Luckily once you have the baby you'll probably be able to go off the insulin.

I don't know if you can take metformin while you are pregnant, but its worth looking into.

However, it sounds like things will be just fine! Trust your doctor, it seems like he knows what he is doing. If the clotting issues is why you lost the previous two babies, then these shots should take care of it. Don't worry about that so much (Easier said than done, I know!) Just try and get your sugars down if you can. That could be a BIG reason for all of these conflicting feelings. When my blood sugar is high for a long time I feel like I want to punch everyone I meet in the face! LOL Drink LOTS of water. Fluids help regulate the blood sugar. Also, when your blood sugar is high, you have to pee a lot and you could be getting dehydrated. Water, water, water! And if you don't like the taste of water, try adding those sugar free crystal light drink mixes. I find them delicious!

Are you seeing an endocrinologist? If you are not, you're insurance should cover it. I would definitely find one near you and see them about your diabetes. They would be able to help regulate your blood sugars almost immediately and you will feel soo much better. Regular doctors don't always know about diabetes in depth and my endocrinologist has been great for me.

What do you enjoy doing? To help yourself relax, do that! Also, if you feel comfortable with it, talk to your husband. Having his full support will help you relax big time.

Hopefully some of these things help you out! Please let me know if you have any other diabetes related questions. I've been dealing with this disease for many years and I have quite a bit of knowledge about both type 1 and type 2.

ETD: There are reproductive endocrinologists too. If you are lucky enough to have one in your area, go see them! At least for one visit. They'll help you understand what is going on.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

You two have gone through an awful lot in a very short time. Money/costs is probably an easy thing to grab onto and deflect your emotions--much easier than dwelling on the loss of two sons and another high-risk pregnancy. It sounds like both of you are still grieving these sons; especially your husband. You are able to acknowledge your fears for this child--it doesn't seem like he can at this point. People grieve in different ways, but you need to be able to communicate with each other. Urge him to come to each of your doctor appointments with you, and specifically ask the doctor about the health of this baby at each visit. Even if you cannot get your husband to go with you, tell him exactly what the doctor did and said. Even if he doesn't respond or talk, he is sure to be listening.

Ask the doctor is there are any early signs that would alert you earlier to distress so that you can receive treatment. Perhaps ask if there is some sort of monitor you can wear that will reassure you that this current baby is doing okay? Try to focus on being proactive in keeping your diabetes under control. You might ask the doctor if there are any support groups for people in similar situations.

 

[Lunachick]

We're here for you.

 

[SunnyDawn]

Don't feel bad about talking to us about your worries! That's the beauty of a forum like this. You can vent about anything you want and still keep some anonymity. If it helps, go for it!

I agree with Chickerdoodle13, sounds like the doctor has control of your condition now and that the past problems are being seen to. Trust that they know what they are doing. She is also right that insulin is not the end of the world. The shots are super easy to give, and it is sooo much easier to control your blood sugar that you feel a lot better on it. My Dad controls his with diet and the fluctuations are very hard to control. My Mom takes insulin and she has no problems (even has a treat now and then since she can just adjust her insulin to compensate).

My daughter had 2 misscarriages in a row before she finally had 2 healthy, to term, pregnancies and they went through that holding the breath stuff as well and didn't tell any of us that they were pregnant until they were past the critical point. Once you have carried a baby to term it is much easier for the body to accept and nourish another pregnancy plus the new miracle meds sound like a wonderful advancement for you!

You keep talking as much as you want! This is temporary and things will get better. We never forget our past traumas but we do learn to move forward and find peace again. I know that once you get past that crucial 6 month point you will feel much better. Until then you rant to us all you want!!!

 

[prov31gal]

wow, thanks for all the posts. i know i must sound like a basket case, and well, i really am. to answer a few questions, no, my husband has not been to any appointments. nor has he asked about them, except 1 time he said, so? but that was it, and i didnt really answer. we just do not talk about it.
im not too worried about shots, im already sticking myself 2times a day in the belly, for heparin, an anticoagulent. and im just a total mess in general.
ive seen every endocrinologist in 50 miles, i am seeing the biggest perinatologist (expensive) in this area and she is 45 min from my house. ive been through the gammet whith doctors who have told me they cant find out whats wrong, to ones who did find things but never told us.
thank you all for responding. ive been keeping everything in , all crazy, like ive got this whole universe of stuff going on in my head, but who can i tell, except the lord, and he knows it all already, i know he is there. but its nice to hear, or read, an audible voice, telling someone, anyone....just getting it out there, so someone knows!just putting it in words. I MISS MY BABIES THAT DIED, I WISH THEY DIDNT DIE, I WISH SOMEONE WOULD ACT LIKE THEY EXISTED, THEY HAVE NAMES, CHRISTIAN AND SAMUEL AND THEY WERE REAL! I AM A MESS, I AM TERRIFIED THIS BABY WILL DIE TOO, I AM TERRIFIED OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN , ITS LIKE IM COUNTING DOWN TILL THIS BABY DIES TOO. IM AFRAID I WONT LOVE THIS BABY, BECAUSE IM ACTING LIKE IT ISNT REAL. IM AFRAID I WONT GET THE CHANCE TO FIND OUT! IM AFRAID MY HUSBAND DOESNT LOVE ME ANYMORE BECAUSE IVE BECOME SUCH A BURDEN AND SOURCE OF MISERY. I DONT WANT TO BE SICK! i want to be healthy and normal!
uuuuggggghhhhh, there, i think thats it. i feel better. thanks again.
i have to clean my house, i have to wash some clothes, its a train wreck here. maybe i should make the bed today, i dont feel like it, but i will, because a clean house will make me feel less crappy probably. it usually does,
i thought i was past all this weepy crazy, please send me to a vacation in a state facility stuff, but it has once again reared its head with the addition of the suar issues.
life is life is life, people have had much worse happen, i feel better. hope that makes any sense at all.

 

[SunnyDawn]

Good for you! You are finally saying, in plain language, how you truly feel! Nothing you have mentioned sounds crazy. It all sounds extremely normal! Glad to hear that you are still able to get to the more mundane things like straightening the house. It shows me that you are not letting the depression immobilize you. That is HUGE!!! Keep venting, sounds like it's helping and that is part of taking care of you.