Early days but I'm expecting!!

[hyper-Suze]

Hi all,

Well after 12mths of trying, we've FINALLY got a positive result on the pregnancy test...well 4 tests actually! (I didn't believe the first 3!)

So the final digital test states I'm 3-4weeks, so as my title states...early days!

I've had my insulin pump for 2 months, taking folic acid for the whole 12mths of trying and I'm extremely cautious but with a silent undercurrent of excitement!

So quick question, I'm seeing my consultant (for CGM sensor being fitted) on Monday and I will start the ball rolling then, but my regular GP a few months ago was concerned I was borderline anemic...will this cause any damage?

Also, what is the pre meal and post meal BG targets while pregnant? I am trying to monitor closely but as I can tighten my Bg targets on my pump, I'd just like to do as much as I possibly can in this fragile period!

but as its too early to tell close family etc, I'd just like to say..........................
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[AJLang]

congratulations I'm so pleased for you

 

[Steff]

Suze that's great news big congrats to you both xxx

 

[RuthieG]

According to my doc (and NHS/NICE guideines)

Pre meal: 3.5-5.9
1 hr post meal: Less than 7.8

I found the post meal VERY hard to begin with, particularly at breakfast.

Congratulations and good luck 🙂

 

[hyper-Suze]

According to my doc (and NHS/NICE guideines)

Pre meal: 3.5-5.9
1 hr post meal: Less than 7.8

I found the post meal VERY hard to begin with, particularly at breakfast.

Congratulations and good luck 🙂

Thanks all, just a nice bit of good news following a rubbish few months from my dad's passing.

OMG Ruth, that sure is tight target range! well I'm determined to do as best I can!!!!!!

 

[Hanmillmum]

Brilliant news, congrats to you

Regarding anaemia, the baby will take all the iron it needs - won't leave itself short, but it's you who will suffer so see your GP for some iron supplements.

I was anaemic with Millie and felt more tired and out of puff. Soon got sorted. (I also developed a strange craving for a non food item but still find that rather embarrassing to share - lol 😱)

 

[margie]

Congratulations. Write a list of all your questions and take them with you on Monday.

Good luck with everything.

 

[Monkey]

Congratulations! I suspect you'll get referred straight to a joint clinic for antenatal and diabetes care, so go prepared with questions.

WRT to the 3-4 weeks on a CBD, that's actually weeks since conception (it's shown poorly, I think!) so in reality means you'll be 5-6 weeks. You should get an early scan tho to confirm that.

Woohoo!

 

[topcat123]

yipeeee congrats to you both

 

[Dizzydi]

Aw congratulations sue, you must be so pleased x

 

[vince13]

Just wanted to add my congratulations, Sue. Take care of yourself - exciting days ahead....and then you won't know the meaning of tired afterwards !!

 

[mum2westiesGill]

Congratulations 🙂 🙂!

 

[teapot8910]

Congratulations Suze! x

 

[hyper-Suze]

Thanks everyone for all your messages, as said early days to be getting too excited but already reining in bg control, eating well and staying healthy and happy...

Thanks Di, your book has already been very very useful and I am guessing that it will become even more 'well-thumbed' in the next steps I take...Thanks ever so much 🙂 xx

 

[rachelha]

Congratulations, lovely news!

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Congratulation

 

[allana]

Congrats xx

 

[trophywench]

Yee Hah!

have been on hols, just come back - what lovely news!

Congratulations Suze!

 

[Robster65]

I've only just spotted this Suze. Huge congrats.

Rob

 

[Tina63]

Wonderful news Suze, congratuations.

Just a quick note re the anaemia. Not such a problem at this stage but if you are anaemic towards the end of the pregnancy and either bleed excessively during birth or have a caesarian where you are bound to lose more blood, then it could really cause a problem and you may need an emergency transfusion. So do make sure you get some iron tablets from your doctor (much higher dose than over the counter stuff) and eat iron rich foods for the next few months to keep your levels up.

Hope the next 9 months go really well for you. Enjoy!!

Tina