"Oh yeah! I was in it a diagnosis too. I had no back pain that particular time. But when i was 19 I went into it again-- I thought I was going to die.
Weird though, at diagnosis my BS was 750 (yikes!!) -- and the DKA when I was 19 my sugar was 490ish…"
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Kristin replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I was in ketoacidosis at diagnosis, but didn't have any back pain!"
KariC replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Thanks everyone! I was happy to have stories to read-- and I am at peace now! haha. At least the C-Section will be planned.
Random question-- not really related-- but any of you ever have ketoacidosis? When I did my back was KILLING me, seriously,…"
Heather replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I've had two c-sections. The first time after a long labor and my baby wouldn't engage so I ended up with my first c. The second time was scheduled. I did wear my pump the second c-section but I had to sign a release form the endo gave me…"
SS replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hi,
I had an unplanned Csection after many of hours of labor, and recently a planned Csection. The planned one was a LOT more 'pleasant' than the unplanned one because with the unplanned, I wound up having the shakes during surgery and for…"
lizzistardust replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I had an unplanned C-section. (And now, I'll be having a planned one. I could go to a different OB and hospital to try for a VBAC, but my chances aren't good so I don't see a point in switching away from a hospital and doctor that…"
Kristin replied to KariC's discussion 'C-Section Tips??' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hi Kari,
I had a c-section with my son just after completing the 38th week. Click here for a post I wrote about it then. Let me know if you have any questions.
Many people say that women with c-sections have a harder time breastfeeding. I read a…"
KariC added a discussion to the group Oh! BABY!!!
C-Section Tips??
So today it was confirmed that I will have to have a C-Section. Overall his weight is OK (average) but weird that his shoulders are really big. He is also breech.I was told I wouldn't go past 39 weeks-- but I actually want to go sooner. I know, bad to admit, but I am at that uncomfortable stage!Any other of you diabetic ladies have a c-section? Any tips? Stories?See More
KariC replied to KariC's discussion 'First Pregnancy-- TWINS!' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Just wanted to check in! Hope everyone is doing well. I found out I am having a baby BOY! :) One twin only made it to about 9 weeks, but the 1 boy left is so far so healthy. Sugars have been good, but past few days they have been trying to creep up.…"
KariC replied to Kim Nater's discussion 'Thanks for your support! Here she is!' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Congrats! Glad everyone is well and healthy. Beautiful picture."
Tziporah replied to KariC's discussion 'Preeclampsia? Protein in Urine?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Honestly the worst was the magnesium. It's awful stuff. it's designed to prevent seizures in the mom, but left me pretty gorked out for the delivery (eventual c section). I was on it for a day or two after delivery too.
I felt my BP when…"
Cherise replied to KariC's discussion 'Preeclampsia? Protein in Urine?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I had an emergency c-section at 34 weeks and 1 day. By the time they took me to the OR for delivery my husband said my BP was 185 over 105. They had me on magnesium but it wasn't working too well. I then had to be on magnesium for 24 hours…"
KariC replied to KariC's discussion 'Preeclampsia? Protein in Urine?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I am 12 weeks +2 days. Everything is still good, it is just something I am a little afraid of.. How did Pre-e make the deliveries harder? Did you feel your BP go up? Did you swell (if so, painful)??"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- Date diagnosed
- March 11, 1998
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm
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- http://www.facebook.com/karicichoski
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- My story started in 5th grade, and just like any other kid, I loved to play outside, run around, and had a wild imagination. Things slowly started changing and these strange symptoms were starting to worry my family and teachers. I started drinking water excessively, which led to frequent bathroom trips. My skin was so dry and dehydrated that I started getting rashes and bleeding from my knuckles. The weeks before my diagnosis, I would take afternoon naps, which was not normal for me. One afternoon while napping in my parent’s room, I wet the bed. Ten years old is too old to wet the bed, and my mom decided to take me to the doctor. It was March 11, 1998. My mom took me in and out of school 3 times that day to get various tests done. I first went to get my urine tested, then pulled out again to get my blood tested, then pulled out once more when the blood results came back. She picked me up from school, and while wiping her tears, said, "It is official, you have Type 1 Diabetes." I might have cried myself if I really understood what it was. In the car I remember asking my mom, "So what happens today? I just have to go home and look for sugar free things in the cabinet?" I thought diabetes was simply a disease where you will be fine if you don’t eat sugar. I did not know how complex it would be.
I was in the hospital for one week. I remember my first insulin shot the nurse gave. The needle was much bigger than the ones I would use at home, and it was in the stomach, which is my least favorite spot to inject. After the shot, I looked at my mom and simply said, “I don’t want to.” We both cried.
My mom and dad were so sincere during this time, and often said if they could take this disease from me they would. I would ask why this happened to me, and they said, “Because you are strong enough to live this life”. I took that as a compliment, and remember that being the first smile related with diabetes.
The first few months of diabetes, was almost fun. It was my “honeymoon stage”, and in a weird way it was new and kind of exciting. That didn’t last too long. I wasn’t bad the next few years, but I was growing, and often found that at times when you do everything you are directed to do, you might still get a high and low sugar reading. I had two low blood sugars at school, which required attention from an ambulance within a few weeks. I was later told that one teacher made ignorant comments about how she wasn’t surprised it happened twice, because I do not take care of myself. That comment made me livid, because those were the days I was trying really hard, and I think that was the start to my rebellious days.
Most diabetics go through a stage where they are too cool for diabetes. I had the theory that if I felt fine, I was fine, so why would I test? It lasted several years, and I had several episodes because of it. I didn’t listen to people trying to help me, because I didn’t feel that anyone understood. I often thought to myself, “Well, let’s see you deal with diabetes, and see how you would do.” My left eye today has a blind spot, which I will never get back, even after having Lasik eye surgery. Ironically, I think losing some sight in my eye is what made me wake up and see how poorly I was treating myself. I just hope that is the worst result from my rebellious days.
Today, I work full time in the administrative field, for a company who offers amazing health benefits. I am active, and often go to the gym. I was married last year, and my doctor gave me the clearance to try for children. My husband and I will be hoping for a baby in the next few years.
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- At 11:54am on April 4, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Kari, welcome to the community! let me know if you have any questions about us
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-values-of-tudiabetesplease join the Group called "Oh Baby" - for those contemplating a pregnancy.
- At 4:03pm on April 3, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Kari...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 11:36am on April 3, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group/ Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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