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Pregnant again following 2 losses.

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merrymunky said:
We had our 20 week scan this morning and all is well. Baby is growing at a normal rate, everything is present and correct. I am delighted to say we are expecting a girl.
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Fantastic! So pleased for you.
 
Really pleased for you, @merrymunky! I found the 20 weeks scan fascinating, so much detail and reassuring to see all is fine. Our little boy arrived safely 2 weeks ago, still can't quite believe he is ours but it's been amazing. The time will go so quick for you now, having experienced a loss as well we were very cautious with our optimism, but it was good to get to milestones like 24 weeks where you know they would try to save him if he arrived then, and then each week I read what else had developed and reassured myself he was getting closer to being here.
 
Pigeon said:
Really pleased for you, @merrymunky! I found the 20 weeks scan fascinating, so much detail and reassuring to see all is fine. Our little boy arrived safely 2 weeks ago, still can't quite believe he is ours but it's been amazing. The time will go so quick for you now, having experienced a loss as well we were very cautious with our optimism, but it was good to get to milestones like 24 weeks where you know they would try to save him if he arrived then, and then each week I read what else had developed and reassured myself he was getting closer to being here.
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Congratulations Pigeon !
 
Great to hear @merrymunky. Lovely that you know what to expect - made it so much more real for us when Jane was pregnant with ours.

Everything crossed for you 🙂
 
Pigeon said:
Really pleased for you, @merrymunky! I found the 20 weeks scan fascinating, so much detail and reassuring to see all is fine. Our little boy arrived safely 2 weeks ago, still can't quite believe he is ours but it's been amazing. The time will go so quick for you now, having experienced a loss as well we were very cautious with our optimism, but it was good to get to milestones like 24 weeks where you know they would try to save him if he arrived then, and then each week I read what else had developed and reassured myself he was getting closer to being here.
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Aw congratulations!!! So happy you have your baby in your arms at last. 24 weeks will definitely be a milestone for me. I have an anterior placenta so I’m not feeling movement yet which still causes anxiety even though I saw a proper little wriggler at the scan.

How did you find the diabetes through pregnancy? So far mine has been under excellent control but over the last couple of weeks I’ve actually had low numbers creeping in rather than higher numbers as the consultant keeps warning me will happen. Resulted in a hypo at 1.8 last night which terrified me.
 
1.8 is scary! Definitely keep some glucose near the bed - think I can pretty much swig sugary squash in my sleep! Talk to your team about adjusting your dose or maybe learning to carb count if you are on a fixed dose.

Whilst 1.8 is not good for you, don't panic about the baby-my understanding is that high bg goes through to the baby but low bg doesn't - the baby can take the glucose she needs from you. So there's no harm to her but you need to get your levels sorted out to prevent you becomingv hypo unaware.

My insulin needs varied through the pregnancy, an initial increase then a drop of about 25%, rise again from about week 24 to 36 then a drop again. Kept me on my toes!

Best of luck getting it sorted, @merrymunky
 
1.8 is a bit scary, but glad that you sorted it. Well done. I keep juice by the bed for those ones (check the carb content, some have been lowered) as the glucose gets in more quickly.

Great to hear of your progress @merrymunky , and congrats @Pigeon
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merrymunky said:
We had our 20 week scan this morning and all is well. Baby is growing at a normal rate, everything is present and correct. I am delighted to say we are expecting a girl.
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I havent been on in a long while and I have been wondering how you have been getting on. It's wonderful to hear the news that you are pregnant, and so pregnant and that baby is doing so well. Keep up the good work.

It is a total battle and all you can do is day by day, but you will get there. Here if you need to rant or ask questions. Take care!
 
Well we smashed the 24 week viability milestone. She’s kicking every day and I had a growth scan on Friday and she’s doing very well. Normal range of growth and looking healthy.

They gave me a pic of her little face. I’ve also posted my 12, 20 and 24 week comparison pic. Can’t wait to see what she actually looks like!
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So glad everything is going well
 
She’s a cutie already.

Hope your well xx
 
Well we have reached the third trimester and had a growth scan on Friday at 28+4.
She’s doing very well and is weighing approximately 3lb 4oz. She’s sitting right in the middle of the growth chart range which is fab.

my diabetes control is wavering though as I was told it would. It’s getting very difficult to keep the levels down which is frustrating me beyond belief as I just want to stay as well as possible and keep my girl safe.

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Fantastic news MM and a wonderful scan photo. She looks like she is blowing a bubble. I really hope everything continues to go smoothly for you down the home stretch! The finish line is in sight! XX
 
rebrascora said:
Fantastic news MM and a wonderful scan photo. She looks like she is blowing a bubble. I really hope everything continues to go smoothly for you down the home stretch! The finish line is in sight! XX
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She had her fist up by her mouth. So cute.
It’s scary to think we are headed for the finish line. I’m so scared daily that something is going to go wrong. Trying to stay positive.
 
You’re doing so well. Hope the next few weeks fly by for you.
 
Hunni you are so close now, try not to worry and freak yourself out. She’s beautiful and a healthy weight! Xx
 
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