Type 1 & Pregnant!

[T1monty]

Congratulations!

Thank you so much x

 

[T1monty]

This vid on youtube explains about the Bluecon and how it works, but @Scott-C is the expert on it!

@Fairygodmother you can use it with iPhones too, you need the Spike app, which you need to apply to get it via their website - https://spike-app.com/ I got it in readiness for when I get enough money together to buy a transmitter. I’m hoping I can then ping the data to my crusty old Pebble smartwatch.

I was going to get the Bluecon Nightrider, but a few things put me off, and I think I’ll be getting the MiaoMiao instead, although I may have changed my mind again tomorrow! The MM is waterproof, rechargeable and has a lower profile, as well as being said to be more reliable. The BN is a bit cheaper, has been around for longer, but requires new batteries regularly, isn’t waterproof and more than doubles the height of the sensor, which for me would make it more liable to getting knocked off. I’m also concerned about pulling my sensor out when dismounting the BN for a bath or shower. But the MiaoMiao sits to the side of the sensor, with just a small overlap, so the whole assembly LOOKS bigger. The same chap who did the first video I linked to has also done a pretty comprehensive comparison (spoiler alert, he preferred MM):

Wow thanks so much for all the info and videos !!! I’m going to have a good look at it all ! Xxx

 

[T1monty]

Hi @T1monty, how are you? I imagine you’ve been at work as we’ve not heard from you. Hope the tiredness hasn’t been laying you too low at the end of the day.

Hi @Fairygodmother !! I’m really good thank you. I have taken some advice from you guys and today for 24 hours I have had sugars under double figures! I’m so pleased! The low carb snacks in the evening are definitely helping and I’m actuallt finding I can reduce my background insulin as I’m going hypo quite a lot. I hope you are well? I’m exhausted and feel sick ALL the time !!! I just hope I don’t start actuallt being sick as I have heard this can really affect your blood sugars by lots of hypos and your hypo awareness! Xxx

 

[Fairygodmother]

Hi @Fairygodmother !! I’m really good thank you. I have taken some advice from you guys and today for 24 hours I have had sugars under double figures! I’m so pleased! The low carb snacks in the evening are definitely helping and I’m actuallt finding I can reduce my background insulin as I’m going hypo quite a lot. I hope you are well? I’m exhausted and feel sick ALL the time !!! I just hope I don’t start actuallt being sick as I have heard this can really affect your blood sugars by lots of hypos and your hypo awareness! Xxx

People used to say that feeling sick was a sign that the baby was bedding in well I was lucky, I didn’t get the sickness. My daughter did. For her, a couple of bites of dry toast seemed to help. She’s not T1, but ‘morning sickness’ knows no boundaries.
Reduced insulin needs in the first three months are also a usual occurrence and then it starts rising . . .
Hope you’re getting a sensor soon, and a bagful of jelly babies. And French toast if it’s tummy-settling.
Xx

 

[Robinredbreast]

Hi @T1monty, many congratulations, it's such an exciting time There can be up's and down's with pregnancy, trying to do everything right for the baby and also yourself. Level's can fluctuate, but try not to get too anxious ( difficult at times) and just take each day with small steps. You have had some helpful and supported posts from member's, which is half the battle. I had my baby at 42 yrs and she is now 17 !
Take good care and wishing you all the very best, X
ps I have just become a nana again, with a new granddaughter and my daughter had gestational diabetes.

 

[T1monty]

People used to say that feeling sick was a sign that the baby was bedding in well I was lucky, I didn’t get the sickness. My daughter did. For her, a couple of bites of dry toast seemed to help. She’s not T1, but ‘morning sickness’ knows no boundaries.
Reduced insulin needs in the first three months are also a usual occurrence and then it starts rising . . .
Hope you’re getting a sensor soon, and a bagful of jelly babies. And French toast if it’s tummy-settling.
Xx

Good morning!
Yes I find that dry toast helps and ginger biscuits! Jelly babies are great at bringing hypos up. I’m also coeliac so I have to have a gluten free diet ! Xx

 

[T1monty]

Hi @T1monty, many congratulations, it's such an exciting time There can be up's and down's with pregnancy, trying to do everything right for the baby and also yourself. Level's can fluctuate, but try not to get too anxious ( difficult at times) and just take each day with small steps. You have had some helpful and supported posts from member's, which is half the battle. I had my baby at 42 yrs and she is now 17 !
Take good care and wishing you all the very best, X
ps I have just become a nana again, with a new granddaughter and my daughter had gestational diabetes.

Hello there and thank you so much for your lovely post. A huge congratulations to a special Addition to your family! How exciting!!!
Yes I feel like I’m so lucky with all these people responding and offering advice it’s absolutely fabulous!! And it’s already helped so much! I will keep you all updated xxx

 

[T1monty]

Hi all
I hope this gets to you I’m not sure if I have to tag you in it to see or not!
But I just wanted to let you know that I have had my first scan today at 7 weeks and it’s TWINS !!!!!!
So excited I just had to share !!!
Xxxx

 

[LooperCat]

Hi all
I hope this gets to you I’m not sure if I have to tag you in it to see or not!
But I just wanted to let you know that I have had my first scan today at 7 weeks and it’s TWINS !!!!!!
So excited I just had to share !!!
Xxxx

Wow! That’s awesome! Congratulations xxx

 

[Fairygodmother]

Oh my goodness, you get all the hassle of a diabetic pregnancy with a double reward at the end. Wow! And they’ll always have someone to play with. Amazing news, congratulations, in duplicate xxxx