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[Fiona C]

I have 2 children and had gestational diabetes with both pregancies. I've been told I'll be type 2 diabetic at some point and I'm at a higher risk of type1.
I'm having problems with my 5 week old son. He's constantly uncomfort😱🙂able which may be colic but he's constantly wanting to feed.

Have any other mum's had these problems possibly relating to gestational diabtetes?

 

[Northerner]

Hi Fiona, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm not a parent, but hopefully one of our members will be along to offer you some advice. 🙂

 

[Andy HB]

Welcome to the forum, Fiona.

I'm sure the Mums will be along shortly.

Meanwhile, as a bloke, I'll do my usual trick of running a mile when things need doing with little ones.

Andy 🙂

edit .... Snap! (well, for the first bit)

 

[leaver01]

Hiya, WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!!!!! 🙂

My consultant said i had gestational diabetes with my son but he told me AFTER i had given birth to my son (my sons blood sugars at birth were TERRIBLE i was in hospital for 2 weeks with him ) how ever .....

Yes my son did want to feed every 3 hours ..... I put him onto the hungry baby milk at 8 weeks and he went every 4-5 hours and slept through the night!!

Are you breast feeding as breast fed babies generally feed more the formula fed babies.

i would contact you healthcare nurse if your worried about diabetes, but it just sounds like your bubby is a hungry one 🙂

xx

 

[leaver01]

Meanwhile, as a bloke, I'll do my usual trick of running a mile when things need doing with little ones.


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You should feel ashamed Andy .... My husband, used to do ALL the night feeds, ALL the bottle sterilising!! He used to let me lay in at weekends and he cared for our baby boy, He used to do the hovering so my stitches wouldnt tear!! .....

TUT TUT you give men a bad name!!

😉

xx

 

[Steff]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[am64]

hi welcome i was tested whilst pregnant with my son but given the all clear ...but that was 16 years ago ...im sure some of the parents will be on with advice soon x

 

[leaver01]

hi welcome i was tested whilst pregnant with my son but given the all clear ...but that was 16 years ago ...im sure some of the parents will be on with advice soon x

i gave advise! lol im a parent lol

 

[PhilT]

Hi Fiona, welcome to the forum.

 

[Catwoman76]

I have 2 children and had gestational diabetes with both pregancies. I've been told I'll be type 2 diabetic at some point and I'm at a higher risk of type1.
I'm having problems with my 5 week old son. He's constantly uncomfort😱🙂able which may be colic but he's constantly wanting to feed.

Have any other mum's had these problems possibly relating to gestational diabtetes?

Welcome to the forum Fiona- I'm sure you will get lots of help from other mums who had this condition. Take care Sheena