Recent Content by MiriamL-W

  1. MiriamL-W

    Induction/Birth

    Hi Beth, My son was born in 2017 and I have been T1D for 26 years. I felt like I was fighting the doctors from day one just as you seem to be. I honestly think that’s because T1D scares them, they only know horror stories and it’s such a complicated condition that they can’t hope to fully...
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    Looking for Friends

    Hi Pilzy Wow we sound like we are at exactly the same point right now. We could swap places and no one would notice [emoji23] How are you finding getting your HBA1c in range? I had mine back at 7.0 (I still work in ‘old money’ ‍♀️) which I was pleased with but will be happier the closer I get...
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    Looking for Friends

    Wow Charlotte sounds like you really went through the ringer, you poor thing. Definitely stick to your guns about the kind a pregnancy and birth you want for you and your babe. If you e not read it I recommend a book called ‘The Positive Birth Book’ by Milli Hill. After reading it I felt really...
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    Looking for Friends

    Hi Charlotte, So nice to hear from you. Sounds like we are very much in the same boat. How is your second pregnancy going? Any easier than the first? What was your first like? I was sick from start to finish- not T1D related just back luck pregnancy stuff then got pre eclampsia and ended up...
  5. MiriamL-W

    Looking for Friends

    Hi I am new to this forum so hi everyone. I am not though new to diabetes. I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 26 years so have been around the block a few times with it all. I am 34 and have a beautiful little boy who has just turned 3. My husband and I are in the process of preparing my body so...