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I have just discovered I am pregnant, we did plan for this year but happened early by accident. Luckily I had some 5mg folic acid in cupboard from last preg so started taking it as soon as I found out, hope that's OK (last time I took it for a month before I conceived). I am also taking...

I know a lot of people who've had C-sections, (seems to be so common these days) and I know the procedure would be OK, just the recovery time is so much longer and with a young toddler too would be difficult I think - but what will be will be, not going to worry about it yet! I love this forum...

I would love to tell the nurse how she made me feel and think I may have to if I end up with her again, but there are some lovely nurses there too so hopefully I'll get one of them. What made it worse was that she knew I was getting upset but didn't stop, which I think is a little unkind. Sorry...

Thank you. I have seen the GP and he is going to refer me to the hospital team. I will call them myself on Monday I think and try to make an appointment to see a diabetic nurse asap (just hope I don't end up with the same one as before!) We are happy about having a new baby, just difficult with...

Hi, I am a type 1, and this is my second pregnancy, the first one was planned and organised with my diabetic team, folic acid, the works... My daughter is now 13 months and although we were planning to try later in the year, it happened too early by accident! I think I will get in trouble with...

Thank you Cally, That is the first positive story I have heard. I am hoping to change my induction date as I don't see how a day or two either side makes a difference. I really hope I respond quickly to the gel as you did as I don't fancy a week in hospital! It's good to hear that it doesn't...

Hi, Not sure if anyone will read this as I know it's an old thread but I need some advice / shared experiences of early induction due to type 1. I am currently 31 weeks, and due to be induced on Christmas eve (great timing I know!) at just over 38 weeks. My HBA1C is 29 (in the new terms) which...