Welcome to any new posters!
This check in is for anyone diagnosed with a high-risk condition that needs increased monitoring or testing so that we can discuss our conditions and support each other. I'd like to pray for each of you in my daily prayers! If you're not comfortable, just leave it blank.
How far along are you?
Why are you high-risk?
Any additional monitoring or testing this week?
Any concerns/news currently?
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now?
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby?
Me: 27 years old DH: 27 years old
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
Married in July 2014
TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
BFP #1 3/29/16 MMC: 5/5/16BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17My Chart /
My Diabetes/Pregnancy BlogMy Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118A1Cs:1/12/16 6.7%5/25/16 6.0%11/2/16 6.1%3/22/16 5.8%4/27/17 5.4%6/13/17 5.3% "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Re: High Risk Check-In 5/31
Why are you high-risk? Type 1 DM, MTHFR
Any additional monitoring or testing this week?
I skip this week and then go back next week.
Any concerns/news currently?
- I had my MFM appt on Friday. Little girl is still measuring appropriately and at 25+2 weighed 1 lb 12 oz. She was also frank breech . I will continue to go every 3 weeks for growth scans. My mom and my sister came and it was their first ultrasound. I'm concerned if MIL comes next time I'll get not good news or something.
- I did my 24 hour urine last week and got results over the weekend. My protein came back elevated. It's a baseline to see if it goes up at all... but I'm bummed. Is it pregnancy? Is it diabetes? Is it the start of pre-e?
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now? That little girl grows proportionally and doesn't get too big, and that protein in my urine stays under control and leads to no complications.
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby? We painted a nursery wall, selected and paid for our nursery furniture. We have all the baby hangers in the closet from when we were all babies, and we got my mom's rocking chair. Furniture will be delivered next week!
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
How far along are you?
26 weeks 2 days
Why are you high-risk?
Grade 1 placental abruption
Any additional monitoring or testing this week?
No appointments this week hopefully!
Any concerns/news currently?
Im doing okay, still stable. I think the spotting Friday was from the transvaginal ultrasounds so it's been a week since any bleeding. My husband leaves for a 2 week training camp (Army) this Saturday and I am panicking something terrible will happen while he is gone. It mainly just anxiety I have no reason to think anything bad will happen I'm doing pretty okay right now.
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now?
My baby, my sanity, a miracle reattaching placenta. (Thank you by the way I feel like other people's thoughts and prayers are helping.)
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby?
Well I'm scared a lot of times to do/buy anything. We have a empty room with a crib my cousin gave us, a few boxes of hand me downs and little things people have given me, and 3 cans of paint.
@Sugargirl1019 that's fun, do you have a theme or colors your using? I spent my entire first trimester looking at nurseries online I love decorating!
How far along are you? 24w4d
Why are you high-risk? HBP
Any additional monitoring or testing this week?
- I have a scan with my MFM on Thursday. I am feeling pretty nervous about it.
- Unless the MFM says different this week, after this next appt with my OB I will be seeing them weekly starting at 28 weeks for NSTs. At 32 weeks I will see them 2x a week until the end which has been tentatively scheduled for 9/8. I will be almost 39 weeks.
Any concerns/news currently?
Nothing right now. I got my slip to do the GD test at 26 weeks or so.
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now? That my blood pressure remains stable and a great scan this Thursday.
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby? I have not bought anything yet! I have picked out furniture and that is about it.
25+5
Why are you high-risk?
I carry an antibody.
Any additional monitoring or testing this week?
I had a Midwife appointment this morning. She asked if I wanted to do my GD test and I said no. I am still unsure if I am going to consume the awful poison they provide or do a two week home testing on my own. I really wish she would just let me drink some OJ but they do not administer the test in the office. I have to go to the lab and they won't allow it.
Any concerns/news currently?
N/A
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now?
N/A
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby?
We started to declutter the spare bedroom but that is it so far.
@Breath_Easy92 good luck getting through your husband's time away!
How far along are you? 26 weeks, 5 days
Why are you high-risk? marginal placenta previa, short cervix
Any additional monitoring or testing this week? None this week (next appt scheduled for 6/9)
Any concerns/news currently?
After 2.5 weeks with no bleeding or spotting, I started spotting over the weekend and it was intermittent for a few days. I decided not to call the dr because it was brown, not red, I didn't have any other symptoms, and when I've had spotting in the past everything has checked out fine. I was still worried somewhat, especially since we were away for the weekend and 3 hours from home. As of yesterday everything was completely back to normal, so I am feeling much better about it now. Hoping to make it to my appointment next week without any additional issues.
Anything I can pray for you specifically about right now? No spotting! Continued stability with my cervical length.
GTKY: What have you done or bought so far for this baby? We have bought a few clothes and ordered the crib and dresser/changing table (they will be be delivered tomorrow!). This weekend we will be moving furniture out of what is now the office to start the conversion to the nursery! Also hoping to pick out a paint color.
@baileylove22 When I turned in my 24 hr urine, I also had blood drawn. Which looked beautiful, if I do say myself! Platelets also looked good so no red flags yet. I hope your MFM scan goes well, and BP stays under control! Because of your HBP, are you at extra risk for pre-e?
@Rhubarb7216 Yay for no spotting! Come on cervix, stay strong! That's so awesome youryour furniture is being delivered tomorrow. Share pictures!
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Me: 35 | DH: 38
Met: 2007
Married: 2013
BFP #1: 06/21/16 MMC: 08/04/16
BFP #2: 01/08/17 DD: 09/23/17
BFP #3: 06/10/20 EDD: 02/11/2021
If you are so worried that a little food coloring will poison your child with cancer and other hellish ailments, then just ask for the dye free drink. It's the same stuff, just a clear citrus flavored drink instead.
My choice
My baby
My body
And no @wyomama0427 I will not. Especially when it comes to health. Have a nice day
You know what you sound like?
DS #1 [S-5]
3 Step Daughters [A-8] [E-6] [I-4]
Baby #2 09/10/2017
It's a BOY!
Babywearer&EBF
eta: JustBored10 said: all i can hear/see when i read this is:
but please go retreat to your safe space because other people think your opinion is completely insane. this has nothing to do with your baby's heart issue, this has to do with your wonky idea of how science and medicine works.
I find it offensive that you are suggesting that I care about my health or my baby less than you do because I am following my doctor's recommendations about my diet and the tests that I have done. I trust my doctor to give me advice about what's best for me and my child. That's her job.
You do you. It's your kid and your body, but there's no need to get on a board and tell a bunch of people with medical issues that they ingested poison when they had the GD test. There is no need to say that you follow certain rules because your health and your baby's health are very important to you. That implies that if we don't live your lifestyle, these things are less important to us and that is offensive. I assume that we all find the health of ourselves and our babies very important. That's why we seek out medical treatment and advice.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
I do feel like this stuck out to me though and i need to comment:
@DPandMB I'm so so glad you've avoided insulin therapy for your blood sugar control. But insulin is a naturally occurring hormone and does not have side effects on babies. I feel like because I'm type 1 and have to get 100% of my insulin from an outside source that I'm being put in a bad light for using "a chemical that has side effects on babies". It's not insulin that has side effects, it's higher blood sugars that in turn make the body (and baby eventually) produce more insulin or require more external insulin to be taken. Just wanted to clear that up.. that those women who need insulin are not doing anything bad by using insulin, nor should anyone refuse insulin therapy because of "side effects on a baby". Good glycemic range of blood sugars prevent complications in baby.
Also, I'd love it if all of you with even a teensy bit high risk condition would still come play!
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
My husband is Type 1 and proper management is a delicate balance which is exponentially harder when pregnant. We often talk about 'how lucky' we are that it's him not me with it due to the complications it can cause in pregnancy. You've done an amazing job keeping yourself and that sweet little bean healthy and thriving.
Yea.. the breakfast that didn't spike me yesterday spiked me today. Effing hormones. Why can't it be easy? Here I go taking more insulin!!
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Lots of love to the high risk ladies.