"I also have Hashimoto's disease and didn't have a hard time getting preg (tried for 4 months). What you can expect though is constant monitoring of your thyroid levels once you do get preg. I've had my dosages increase 2x already and…"
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Katy replied to LaMejo's discussion 'Intense monitoring' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hi there! I'm also experiencing the same type of monitoring and am 29. It's my first pregnancy, I'm a Type 1 plus a few other auto-immune issues. I'm finding myself at the lab/faxing the Endo/or OBGYN's every other week (2x…"
Katy replied to Kathy's discussion 'Very HIGH blood sugars in Early pregnancy instead of LOWS?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"Hi there! I went through the same thing you are going through now. Weeks 1-6/7 I was high and my basal was also up by 50%! Then, around week 8 I've had constant lows. Just hang in there, adapt as quickly as you can and get ready for a ride! :)"
Katy replied to Kathy's discussion 'Very HIGH blood sugars in Early pregnancy instead of LOWS?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I'm also experiencing highs and just cannot seem to take enough insulin for the little amount of carbs. I think I should also increase my basal rates- thanks for the suggestion ladies!"
Katy replied to HFXNS's discussion 'Pre-conception BG targets: How do you do it?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!"I agree! I've been trying to meet these targets pre and post meal and instead I seem to be constantly low. I think adjusting basal rates are the best way to go but I haven't mastered this yet. It's really trial and error. I did learn…"
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Oh! BABY!!!
A group for those of us who are hoping, wishing, praying, wanting to be pregnant one day. A source of pregnancy web links, helpful tips. frustration, support, happy thoughts, etc.See More
Linda G left a comment for Katy"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥ Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
brokenpole left a comment for Katy"Happy Birthday, Katy!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
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Jesus Ingles left a comment for Katy"Welcome to our wonderful cyber home away from home. Hope you stay awhile, if you have any questions or just need some support, please feel free to reach out to any of us since we’re all here for each other. Look around and join any groups or…"
Doris D left a comment for Katy"WELCOME TO OUR HUGH FAMILY (WORLD WIDE) FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link for our new member's to help you get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes"
Marie B left a comment for Katy"hi Katy, welcome! let me know if you have any questions here.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/animasusers"
Donna H left a comment for Katy"Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community."
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- At 6:03am on November 17, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Katy. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:41am on November 17, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 1:57am on November 17, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Katy!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:16pm on March 21, 2011, Jesus Ingles said…
- Welcome to our wonderful cyber home away from home. Hope you stay awhile, if you have any questions or just need some support, please feel free to reach out to any of us since we’re all here for each other. Look around and join any groups or discussions that might be of interest.
- At 4:00pm on March 21, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR HUGH FAMILY (WORLD WIDE) FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link for our new member's to help you get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 1:03pm on March 21, 2011, Marie B said…
- hi Katy, welcome! let me know if you have any questions here.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/animasusers
- At 12:35pm on March 21, 2011, Donna H said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 11:34am on March 21, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home Katy.....
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.
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