Pregnant but never felt so low in my life

[rachelha]

Dee - really glad to hear all is going well!

I dont know much about the size of babies - did the docs say it was anything to be concerned about?

I have my cardiac scan next week. I think after that one I may finally believe I have managed to produce a healthy baby, that is going to make it.


Rx

 

[emeraldgirl]

Dee - really glad to hear all is going well!

I dont know much about the size of babies - did the docs say it was anything to be concerned about?

I have my cardiac scan next week. I think after that one I may finally believe I have managed to produce a healthy baby, that is going to make it.


Rx

Hi Rachel

the doc said it was slightly small but still within the guidelines they would be looking for. So I know i shouldn't worry, but I think its just par for the course. Baby was on its head and wriggling around like mad and kicking its legs, very active, and they did have a lot of trouble trying to get its measurements. It was quite funny as doc prodded my tum a few times and got the baby to turn back the right way up, but then about a minute or so later it went back on its head. Doc said it was a stubborn baby, with that I gave my husband a look, as I knew what was going to come out of his mouth, but the doc beat him to it, and said just like its mother. cheeky.
They said everything else was perfect, as it should be. I really thought being diabetic it would be more on the larger side if anything, strange really.

Dee xx

 

[getcarter76]

Hi Dee,
I know, like there isn't enough to worry about!
I had a really ickle baby as being diabetic kept being told i would have a biggun.

I am not particularly small or petite and when we looked at the genetics in the family on both sides there wasn't anything to write home about.

I also remember when i asked at about 34 weeks how big my baby was (as i felt it being drummed into me that i would naturally have a big baby) and the midwife felt my bump saying you have a good 8/9lb baby in there. 😱 i felt!

When my daughter was born she was 4lb 12 which dropped to 4lb 3oz and was told what a rarity this was. My Diabetic Nurse came to visit me and said that if you keep your blood sugar under tight control if not lower than the norm that some diabetics do have smaller babies.

I don't think any two pregnancies are the same whatever circumstance you are in. The hospital I am sure, will keep a beady eye on you no matter what. Just keep doing what you are doing and I am sure you are doing just fine. 🙂
xx

 

[emeraldgirl]

Hi Get Carter

Thanks again for the reasurances, I suppose I should get it out of my head that diabetics naturally have big babies as its obviously not the case. And my control has been good since i got over my hiccups in the initial stages, so I'll stop fretting and enjoy it now that I've got past the 12 week stage. You have put my mind at rest.

How are your blood sugar levels and overall control now that you are trying again.

Dee xx

 

[getcarter76]

Hi Dee,
I understand how hard it is to get it out your head that us diabetic ladies have big babies being that is all that is written and talked about. Someone else commented that the Docs think they know best and whilst i respect medical opinion, you know yourself better than anyone else does.
You must be so made up that the '12 weeks' is passed i know that is the longest 3 months ever.
I find i have good days and bad with my sugar levels but have learnt thats its near enough impossible to be perfect all the time. I have been to the Docs but they don't seem particularly bothered about me so i will just keep my fingers crossed that nature will take its course.
Sounds like you are doing great and I know how hard a diabetic pregnancy can be at times. The time will soon pass though so enjoy every moment you can.
Bernie xx