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If my need for insulin increases could i still be pregnant?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kat Jul 31, 2011. 6 Replies

Hi guys, i have searched the whole of the net (or so it feels ;)) looking for this answer but I cant find it. I have stumbled accross this wonderful site and immediately joined.My question is, my…Continue

 

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Maismommy commented on jessica's group 'Oh! BABY!!!'
"Hi Lilli i would be interested in why you were thinking about a diabetic breastfeeding group? In my experience of bf it doesn't really make a difference. It can be harder to establish due to most ladies being made to have c sections and you…"
May 12
Maismommy replied to MSD2013's discussion 'Omnipod Placement while pregnant?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"I normally used my stomach but when i was pregnant last year I had to start using only the top of my arms as my lower back would catch on everything and was v uncomfortable when driving. The amount of people who asked if it was a stop smoking patch…"
May 7
Maismommy liked MSD2013's discussion Omnipod Placement while pregnant?
May 7
Maismommy replied to CKTsmiles's discussion 'preganancy struggles' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"I feel your pain. When we decided to try for a baby we had no problems and conceived straight away and we had our lovely dd1 who is 3 yrs. Trying to get pregnant again was so stressful. I had a chemical. A missed miscarriage didn't develop past…"
Apr 5
Maismommy replied to Roop's discussion 'Were you induced?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Oh and I wore my pump for both births x"
Jan 28
Maismommy replied to Roop's discussion 'Were you induced?' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"I have been induced both times at 38 weeks. My waters broke on the day with both of them. My first I went into labour without being induced but still ended up with a section as I got stuck T 8 cm and my second I had the pessary which fell out and…"
Jan 28
Maismommy replied to kphil06's discussion 'Lows in the 3rd Trimester' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"I had this happen from about 32 wks and my consultant was not worried. I was admitted at 36 wks for other reasons and at my request they checked the blood flow through the placenta via ultrasound and all was absolutely fine. my 2nd daughter is now 3…"
Jan 2
Maismommy replied to Sharon Fung's discussion 'Breastfeeding and High Blood Glucose Levels' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Hi Sharron I found that it was usually my infusion set failure that made my sugars so high. I would still feed my daughter when I was high though due though. So long as your baby isn't diabetic too they can deal with high blood sugars. I would…"
Jan 28, 2012
Kitabparast left a comment for Maismommy
"Happy birthday, Maidmommy! Hope all's well!"
Jan 15, 2012
Linda G left a comment for Maismommy
"Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Maismommy..... Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days (it's a leap year)! How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
Jan 15, 2012
brokenpole left a comment for Maismommy
"Happy Birthday, Maismommy!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Jan 15, 2012
Kat replied to Maismommy's discussion 'If my need for insulin increases could i still be pregnant?'
"I was told that I couldn't be pregnant because my blood sugars were high (as they are pre-menstrually). I was told I was just late but i was pregnant. I seemed to do the opposite to what the books all said...."
Jul 31, 2011
Maismommy replied to Ashley's discussion 'EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS???!!!!' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Hi Ashley I understand how your feeling this is our 3rd month of trying after my miscarriage at xmas. What I have come to realise is you can have every 'early pregnancy' symptom possible and still get your period at the end of your cycle.…"
May 7, 2011
Maismommy replied to Mariah's discussion '9 weeks and no heartbeat...' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Mariah I am so sorry. I had my D&C on the 31st December 2010. My baby never developed. Their was just a gestational sac when I went for my 10 week scan. As it was the 21st December I couldn't go back in a weeks time to make sure my dates…"
Mar 31, 2011
Maismommy replied to Super_sally's discussion 'Scared of Gaining Weight - Anyone else....' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Hi Sally I understand your worries about weight gain I had them too with my pregnacy. I gained about four stone. I lost it all tho from breastfeeding. Don't not have insulin. These weeks are crucial for babys development and controlled blood…"
Feb 8, 2011
Maismommy replied to Sarah K's discussion 'Morning (aka - 24/7) Sickness and Lows' in the group Oh! BABY!!!
"Hi Sarah K I am nearly 9 wks pregnant and have been suffering with sickness for over 2 weeks now. I use lucozade and friut pastiles or haribo type sweets when I'm low ans salt n vinegar crisps and tuc biscuits, cheese thins or mini cheddars,…"
Dec 15, 2010

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How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
to connect with other ladies trying to get pregnant and to get answers and advise
Date diagnosed
September 20, 1988
Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
7.2
Type of treatment/devices you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
omnipod

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At 3:38pm on January 15, 2012, Kitabparast said…

Happy birthday, Maidmommy! Hope all's well!

At 8:43am on January 15, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Happy,Happy Birthday,Maismommy. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!

At 6:43am on January 15, 2012, Linda G said…

Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Maismommy.....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days (it's a leap year)!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?

At 6:40am on January 15, 2012, brokenpole said…

Happy Birthday, Maismommy!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.

At 6:48pm on November 6, 2010, catlover said…
Hi Maismommy- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
At 8:19am on November 6, 2010, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR BIG (WORLD WIDE) CARING LOVING & GIVING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's learn more "About Us":http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
Also please put up a picture of you (or something related to you) so we can tell you from other's on our Forum
At 5:09pm on November 5, 2010, Donna H said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community.
At 9:05am on November 5, 2010, Marie B said…
hi mommy, welcome! Here is some info and FAQs about us

http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes

we also have a Group here called "Oh! Baby!" for those thinking about/ trying for pregnancy. let me know if you'd like a link to it. Hope you can join us for The Big Blue Test on Nov 14, World Diabetes Day.
 
 
 

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