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me and my partner are planning on trying for a baby just wondered how on track your diabetes has to be prior to trying im type 1.
Hi, I have two gorgeous boys, one 13 and one 10. Having been type one since age 11 and having had periods of "all over the place" control at points in my life I thought long and hard and had LOTS of discussions with my diabetes doctors and nurses before starting a family, my control was really good while pregnant but it was very hard work. Of course it was totally worth it and I was lucky in that although both boys were born a fair bit early and were quite small they were well after initial low blood sugars were regulated.
I just wanted to say that I now have an insulin pump and if I had had it then everything would have been so much better and easier for me and the boys! Worth thinking about but more than that worth making sure that you have a treatment plan that you feel fully in control of and know how to adjust safely so that you feel in control and well throughout your pregnancy I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AT THIS EXCITING TIME. Enjoy. Rx
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Hey I have just read these posts ,
I was diagnosed at 7 and I am now 22 , so very similar ages .
Also I am planning for a baby with my partner , thought it would be good to keep in contact and see how each other's journey is going .
I have been to the diabetes team , that sent me to my doctors to start taking 5 mg of folic acid . So I started that last night .
And I'm now waiting to get a number to ring and book a pre conception clinic appointment . As not to sure where to ring .
What is you latest hba1c ?
Kirstfinley, I applaud you for wanting to get your numbers into a good range before trying for a baby. And Cloe: very good advice about the folic acid - even when you are only thinking about starting a baby!
I have no first-hand experience with this, but the mother of my two lovely and healthy grandchildren had gestational diabetes and was closely supervised by the university hospital in Copenhagen, so i hope you will have a good team to work with you.
Not to scare you in any way, but when her time came she had to have acute cesarians on both occasions (baby's life signs diminishing). My son reported that the doctor was litterally hopping up and down asking whether the sedation had now worked ... - wanted to get the baby out ...
annelise
Oh wow yes deffinately in the same position , I'm 23 in January . Well we have been thinking of pregnancy for a while now , and when we fount out my hba1c we thought now is the time to bring it up to my diabetes team , done so , was sent for folic acid like I said .Y
Hiya, Yes I am 22, 23 in August easier to say 23 lol! So were in the same situation my last hb was 11 so very high and am now getting back on track its amazing how different controlling your diabetes makes you feel! When are you planning on trying? xx
Haha thats alright- Well like I say im starting to get my blood sugars on track before we start we was aiming for Sept Oct time! Which should hopefully give my hb level to come down a hell of a lot. Do you think it will be a good idea to see doctor? I didnt even realise there was a preconception clinic until coming on here lol! Is your diabetes well in control?
You could see the doctor just so they know what your plans are , and as you said sept oct time , that is roughly 3-4 months away .
And my diabetes team had told me to be on folic acid for three months before I tried . So maybe an idea to mention to doctor to see if they think your ready to start taking folic acid .
6 months ago my hba1c was 6.4% . My current hba1c is 6.7% . So have had a hba1c within the 6 range for a year . Before that I was a 7.5% .
So at the moment I feel I have good control obviously could always be that bit better as i will get the odd high ect . But I feel happy with my hba1c and so are my doctors . I never knew of the pre conception clinic neither did my doctor. Untill diabetes nurse mentioned it and people on here .
It's brilliant that you want to get your hba1c down and your not just trying as everyone wants to be in the best health to give a good start to pregnancy . You sound like your heading in the right direction .
Yeah that is true, Non diabetics 4mg where's as diabetics go on 5mg . I can fully understand that makes you feel good knowing what you are and how it's all working , how many bms are you doing daily at the moment , I'm curious as to how many they advice once pregnant and also if you change your eating a lot also . I'm booked in to see a dietician so hopefully will get some answers with her . And will probably have loads of questions If I manage to book the pre conception clinic too . That's very true about the control , how are you feeling regarding controlling it better are you finding its working out for you ?Isnt it right that we have to have a higher dosage of folic acid also? Yes I do feel a hell of a lot better at the moment constantly checking my blood and seeing where I am. I know long term if i don't change now its not going to do me any good. Would be nice to speak to you so I don't feel alone. I don't know anybody with diabetes apart from my mum who was diagnosed 3 years after me so she hasn't experienced the pregnancy side of things