High Risk Check-In 1/31

Sugargirl1019

 1. Why are you high-risk? 

2. How far along are you? 

3. How is treatment going for you? 

4. How are you doing? R/R? 

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?

JustBored10

 1. Why are you high-risk? 
I carry an antibody
2. How far along are you? 
8 weeks!
3. How is treatment going for you? 
I am seeing a team of midwives but will need to go to a MFM consult next week to discuss the plans for this pregnancy and the steps we should take.
4. How are you doing? R/R? 
First ultrasound was good last week! Nausea is kicking my butt even though it is much better than last week still stinks!
5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
I am a VERY competitive person! ( As far as sports and athletics go )

holly52

 1. Why are you high-risk? Postpartum stroke after delivery of DD

2. How far along are you? 9 weeks 2 days

3. How is treatment going for you? Okay. I've been having a ton of testing done and still have a ton more. My stroke was something very rare so they aren't quite sure why it happened. I did a 24 hour urine collection over the weekend (results are normal) and a ton of blood work so they can test how my blood clots. 

4. How are you doing? R/R? Doing good besides having 2 separate colds in the last 3 weeks. 

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say? Hmm good question. I'm not sure haha. 

Sugargirl1019

 1. Why are you high-risk? Type 1 DM, MTHFR

2. How far along are you? 8+6

3. How is treatment going for you? Good! Trying my best! 

4. How are you doing? R/R? I had a great ultrasound on Friday, I can't believe it! My first good one!  Hopefully thus one continues to grow! I've had some scary low blood sugars.. today seems to be better.
I'm at the ophthalmologist right now waiting to get checked for a baseline exam to make sure I don't have retinopathy since last year or anything induced by pregnancy.

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say? I put this and idk what to say!! Haha. Maybe warning: indecisive. Warning: too sweet! Haha

JNR6510

1. Why are you high-risk? 
Multiple MCs, insulin resistant, bicornuate uterus
2. How far along are you? 
7+4
3. How is treatment going for you? 
Good so far.
4. How are you doing? R/R? 
Doing great so far. Super excited to finally see our LO Thursday!
5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
I have no idea. Maybe that I have very little tolerance for stupidity?

kailapop

 1. Why are you high-risk? 

I have type 2 diabetes that is only controlled with insulin.
 
2. How far along are you? 

8 whole weeks. 

3. How is treatment going for you? 

Its going. I met with my new endocrinologist and her team. They've put me on the GD diet 
Which isn't terrible, but it's changed what I eat and when. Like no dairy or fruit before lunch. My 10am snack was yogurt and berries. Wahhhh. 

4. How are you doing? R/R?

im doing fine. I'm just getting used to the diet. Today I'm starving and can't just reach for anything. It has to be pre planned and counted.  

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?

caution: has zero tolerance for stupidity and ignorance. Don't pretend to know things around me. 

Sugargirl1019

@kailapop No dairy??? Wtf?? What do they expect you to eat??? No fruit I can see but.. lord. I'm sorry. I'd be eating all the string cheese.

sableeg

1. Why are you high-risk? History of severe early onset preeclampsia resulting in stillbirth at 6 1/2 months, Factor V Leiden

2. How far along are you? 8+2

3. How is treatment going for you? Fine!  I have some pretty impressive bruises from the Lovenox injections!

4. How are you doing? R/R? I'm doing well after seeing my MFM yesterday!  Crampy, sore boobs, exhausted, a little nauseous, but otherwise feeling a little more relaxed.

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say? GREAT question!  Warning: Extroverted Introvert

harleyquinn0621

 1. Why are you high-risk? type 2 diabetes

2. How far along are you? 9 weeks

3. How is treatment going for you? good.. my sugar levels suddenly became normal so my MFM may take me off insulin

4. How are you doing? R/R? anxious.. but otherwise good

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say? "do not wake if sleeping"

Sugargirl1019

@harleyquinn0621 For now!! The resistance will come back to bite us with a vengeance though I'm glad your sugars are beautiful right now!

kailapop

@harleyquinn0621 that's awesome!!!! But what @Sugargirl1019 said your placenta will start making you insulin resistant again. My dietician and endocrinologist said it gets worse as the pregnancy progresses. I remember when I GD, I was taking 48 units before each night. 

harleyquinn0621

@Sugargirl1019 and @kailapop I figured it will..I still test my sugar a zillion times a day..watch carbs super close ...and the second I see my numbers creeping up again my dr wouldn't hesitate to put me back on insulin ...it's just nice to see them normal all by themselves  

adoo

 1. Why are you high-risk? 

Diabetes, pre-eclampsia in previous pregnancy

2. How far along are you? 

9+4

3. How is treatment going for you? 

Havent really started anything yet, my diabetes was controlled with diet and exercise, I see the specialist on Monday which is when I'll have to start checking sugars!  My OB also had me start low dose aspirin.

4. How are you doing? R/R? 

Im doing alright!  I just got over the 24 hr stomach bug which was terrible I do not wish that upon anyone! 

5. GTKY: If you came with a warning label, what would it say?

good question

sableeg

@adoo Fellow Preeclampsia survivor here!

adoo

So I know a few of us are diabetic... I'm technically prediabetic because of where my A1C falls pre-pregnancy but have GD with my LO, I kinda found the diet they gave me ass backwards when it came to it last time and I didn't really follow it I just made sure to watch my sugars.  My LO had some health issues and required emergency surgery at 2 days old and we will never know why what happened happened, long story shortish, I'm trying to do everything different this time in case something I did caused the issue. 

Has as anyone else struggled with the GD diet? This time it might be totally different for me but I was just filling out the paperwork for my appointment tomorrow and I'm kinda dreading it, which makes me a little sad

kailapop

@adoo I'm struggling so hard with the GD diet. I thought just keeping my sugars in check was all I needed to do. Well. No. I'm struggling most with the mornings. My breakfast isn't too bad with 15 grams of carbs and eggs. It's actually a lot of food. But the morning snack is where I struggle hard. Half a serving of milk/alternatives with 22 grams of carbs, no fruit. Last week I was eating a granola bar, cheese string and 2 hard boiled eggs. But I feel like this will get old, fast. 

adoo

@kailapop I am having a total problem with eggs right now, I can't even cook them for my son! 

Im nervous about the diet, I know I won't get it tomorrow but I'm curious to see what happens.

im also happy I'm not alone in this!