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Urgent advise needed please

I had a connecting flight that I missed at Istanbul sabiha gokcen airport. I got off my domestic flight and had walked and run to the international departures gate, and yet it was closed when I got there. It took soo long because the security lines and passport control lines were so so long! And then my gate was 2 floors down at the very far end. I also had baggage and a stroller, so I had to find the lifts and there would be queues of wheelchair users. After every attempt to get to the gate literally out of breath, it was closed. Maybe missed it by 5 minutes. I found the airline agent desk and they said I need to pay for new tickets which me and several others refused. He then said we would get a refund. I arrived in the UK and made a complaint and asked for my money to be reimbursed as the agent had said. However, customer service are refusing to refund me.
What can I do? Has anyone else been to this airport? How was your experience there? Has anyone else missed a connecting flight? What did you do? I just dont know what to do anymore. The cost of the flights was almost equal to my entire holiday!

Line eyes

9-10 DPO second urine

GD

Hi moms! I have gestational diabetes, but my doctor hasn’t put me on medication. I’m currently managing it with diet alone.

Today I turned 36 weeks pregnant, but since yesterday my glucose readings haven’t been looking very good. My fasting number was 75, but one hour after eating it was 179, and two hours after eating it was 132 and yes i did ate a craving i had but yesterday i did not and the reading was a little the same

I’m feeling a little worried. Do you think I should call my doctor and let them know about these numbers, especially since my next appointment isn’t until next week?

Gastional Diabetes

Anyone else diagnosed with GB?

Line eyes?

I took a test yesterday at 8DPO. When I looked at it, I didn’t see the light second line that I can see now. What do we think?

11DPO

Is this too light for 11DPO? I’ve had chemicals in the past so freaking out 🥺🥺

Newly diagnosed - can I really not eat a mince pie??

I'm at 27 weeks and just diagnosed with GD. My fasting numbers were particularly high. I am a sweet tooth gal and especially with Christmas coming up I feel so sad about not being able to eat Christmas treats like mince pies etc.

I tried to ask my diabetes nurse if the occasional sugary treat was okay and she seemed to say no. It sounds absurd but I don't know how I'll cope over Christmas without a sugary treat here and there.

The idea of making my own low sugar treats seems impossible. Whilst I usually love baking, my energy levels throughout pregnancy have been so low I haven't even been doing my own cooking!

Does everyone actually stick to the no sugary treats rule? I don't want to cause my lil one any harm or to do anything to make labour more difficult.

11DPO too light?

Hello. I’ve had 2 chemicals before so I’m terrified of it happening again. Is this too light for 11DPO? Thanks xx

Shoe size changes?

Hey, I was advised to get my LO's feet measured every 3 months when we went to get his 1st shoes from Clarkes. He was a 5.5G. Ive seen the same shoes on vinted that are a 6G. Are they worth buying for when he outgrows the 5.5G or does the sizing jump more than that each time?

How are you managing all your pregnancy appointments with a toddler?

I'm a SAHM with no village so she has to come everywhere with me. They don't allow children in the ultrasounds and the hospital appointment to register is 1.5 hours! This is insane. How am I supposed to navigate this? I've put it off until 12 weeks but now need to get things moving.

PLS PLS HELP ME BECAUSE IS IT LINE EYES OR AM I JUST TOO EARLY I SWEAR I SEE A LINE!

This is the second test I’ve taken but I swear I see a line! But in pictures it’s not there

Gestational diabetes in third trimester

Hi everyone! I’ve recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 34 weeks after having four abnormal blood sugar readings, mainly in the mornings.

I’ve had two previous glucose tolerance tests which were normal, so this has come as a bit of a surprise, especially so late in pregnancy!

Has anyone else been diagnosed around 34 weeks? How did you manage it, and did it have any impact on your birth plans or delivery? I’m a first time mum so any advice would be appreciated xx

Panicking as dpo 11 is darker than 12..

Please help I’m panicking. Had previous losses so the anxiety is so high

Booking appointment with second baby

Has anyone who already has children had their booking appointment (first midwife appointment) yet? Wondering if it takes as long as with your first and if they go through the whole health record questionnaire again or do they just go through what they have on their records and ask if anything has changed? x