First pregnancy

Hi! It's scary, but book in with your doctors, tell the team you're diabetic type 1, and they'll get you to the antenatal clinic etc. I found out 21st Dec, was seen first time 28th Dec! Honestly, I see them all the time and they are so hot on keeping sugars, but they're no judgy and you're entitled to a pump when pregnant too. I'm still waiting for mine 😂 but it's on its way! According to my DSN the baby's pancreas starts working around 17/18/19 weeks so hopefully get the sugars under control by then. Mind you, with my first I found out I was pregnant at 6 months 😂 You've got this, it seems hard and scary and like you won't be able to do it, but you will. We're all going through it so reach out always. And...CONGRATULATIONS! x

Ahh thank you ! That’s so helpful and reassuring. I am lucky because I’ve been on the pump and dexcom for a few years. Fingers crossed you get your soon, it was a game changer for me!!

@LP that's really good! Mine is going through, just waiting for the consultant, but I'm seeing him next week, so fingers crossed! It seems so daunting, but just by keeping in touch so frequently, I've got my hba1c to 41, and it's never been that low! You'll get to see baby lots as well because we have extra scans as diabetics. I would ask them to book you in for a viability scan too, I wasn't told this so when I first saw the team and they were talking about it I panicked! But it's just for their backup and notes so don't worry too much. Sometimes they do and say things without thinking 100% about how it comes across. I also had a disagreement with the dietician 😂 they do seem very stuck on following gestational diabetes guidelines, so I adapt and do what I know is best for me. I think my range is set to 7.8 high instead of the 7 they want for GD. Stick to your guns if you need to! It's your body and you know your diabetes and limits better than any of them! You're going to have an amazing journey!!! x

This is so helpful! I’m getting call back from midwifery this afternoon so your messages are very helpful! Pleased about extra scans - who said there were no perks to diabetes?! Luckily the hospital I’m at have been really good with my diabetes care anyway and even preparing for pregnancy. However I hear lots of stories like what you’re saying. Really hoping it’s a positive experience! It’s all very overwhelming, still can’t quite believe I’m pregnant…!

@LP they can be very very good. I've had the best care I've ever had since becoming pregnant! There will always be some people more stuck to rules than the person's individual situation, but few and far between so hopefully you have none!
It's hard to say, but try not to panic. They're so on top of it, so helpful! I can just email my DSN and she'll reply in hours. If I'm there to see a midwife and she's in, she'll answer anything.
Of course I'm anxious and I panic so I booked a couple of extra scans 😂 but from the 20 week I had that, 28, 32 and 36! So I think we get an extra couple. Like you say, we've got to get some perks somewhere!!!
Ahhh it's amazing news, very happy for you!!! Enjoy every second! x

thank you! So glad I discovered this group… feel far less alone! 💜💜

ps. Sorry I was also in my own world… I hope your pregnancy is going well!!

@LP even if you don't post, just seeing others going through the same thing and knowing you've got them is sooo helpful!
Ahh it's going fine thanks lovely! I'm 17+3 today and heard my little girls heartbeat for the first time with the midwife yesterday. They're so good as well, so supportive! Reach out if anything and good luck!!! Just enjoy every minute x