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Old 01-16-2008, 01:09 AM
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actually all the best to everybody and all my love to you all... this is the best forum ever existing ... it really helps a lot to talk with you and it really makes you feel like you are not the only one with this problem in this world

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Anmi...I had to go through a similar "personal decision" a few years ago when I was in the "baby" stage...so, I certainly can appreciate all the factors you think about before starting a family.

My reasons were more job related than diabetes related. I did feel comforted by my doctors that I should not let diabetes be a factor, but no one ever has "pushed" me toward having a family (except for my mother-in-law...but that's another story)...

I think children are wonderful...but it's not a "set" rule that we must all have them..for whatever reason...it's ok either way. I chose (so far) not to have children...but, hey, I could end up as one of those middle-age-women on Good Morning America (TV show in US) with babies all around me...saying "I don't know how this happened!"...

We all would love to hear more about Romania...
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Old 01-17-2008, 01:45 AM
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Good morning everybody , it is a beautiful shiny winter day here in Bucharest, Romania.

Alice (LOL for Good Morning America), of course, you reminded me about another very important fact in my life, the job which wouldn't allow me at all, for the moment, to have a baby.

There is not so much to say about Romania. There was a joke emailed some time ago which represent us the best: if the end of the world is coming, come to Romania, cause we are 50 years before )).... From my point of view, this is the best short presentation about us... all the health system is up-side-down.

But to be honest, I should also say that diabetics have a very special good treatment. Usually, our public hospitals are horrible and nobody looks at you if you don't bribe him (meaning you don't give him some amount of money )... maybe it's unbelievable but it's true.

But where I was, at the diabetic section, I couldn't believe how good everybody treated us... doctors, nurses and all the staff. So, from this point of view, everything it is quite ok. The worst part is that we are the latest to hear about the news.

Maybe you won't believe me, but when I started to look for a pump, I saw that there is only ONE distributor for this here and when I asked at specialized stores about it, they were looking at me like I was an alien ) ... something like WHAT?!?!? what is a pump???? ))).... I told them: aaaaa... hello? We leave in 20 century.... )) (very funny it was). By the way, about the pump, I heard about one year ago from this forum not because it is a normal way for diabetics to be treated here in Romania or because my doctor told me....

Lucky me, because of the job, I have to travel quite often outside the country, in Europe... so if I will decide at some moment to move to pump, I have more chances then others to buy one...

OK, enough with my stories, I will get back to work now
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Old 01-17-2008, 05:00 AM
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Of course, the simple fact that I want a baby or not is MY OWN VERY IMPORTANT decision which will never be discussed in this or another forum
You are so right! I wish that I could convince my family, friends, and coworkers that it is not their decision But, on the other hand, it would be nice to find people who are willing to talk about the decision-making process, whether they have children or not, and without judging opinions or feelings. Many of my friends and colleagues decided to "just see what happens" rather than making a conscious decision, and I can't make such a big commitment that way.

Ok, I'm done rambling....
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:06 AM
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I have thought the same thing many times. I'm afraid that I won't be able to have kids in the future because I'm diabetic. I haven't heard anything about not being able to, but idk. I'm curious too.
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Old 01-25-2008, 02:12 AM
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Hi

I considered and reconsidered the problem...
Bottom line, when I will be ready for this, I will do it ...final decision

I am not saying I will do it tomorrow or next month but I will do it because I really really want it...

Wish you all the best and happiness.
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My parents have always said they had "six little accidents"...so sometimes our planning has to take a detour! Good luck...you really provided us with a lot of thought on this subject...it is a very important decision...
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Old 01-25-2008, 08:43 AM
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Hi

I considered and reconsidered the problem...
Bottom line, when I will be ready for this, I will do it ...final decision

I am not saying I will do it tomorrow or next month but I will do it because I really really want it...

Wish you all the best and happiness.
Anmi,

BIG HUGS TO YOU!!! I'm so happy for your decision. Anyone as serious as you have been making this decision, will be a wonderful mother.
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Old 01-28-2008, 02:41 AM
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Anmi,

BIG HUGS TO YOU!!! I'm so happy for your decision. Anyone as serious as you have been making this decision, will be a wonderful mother.
Thank you very much Jan! Same to you too...

I am really wondering myself now ... will I or not be a good mother? ... don't worry, I will not open a thread based on that ...

I think I am thinking too much ... )))
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Old 01-28-2008, 10:05 AM
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Hi Heather,
I had a baby 7 months ago. I had a great expierence and my daughter only weighed 7lbs, 8oz. I was dx with T1 at 32...almost 2 years ago.

Couple things...
You are normal to worry. Pregnancy is a very worrisome time in general. Check out the web site Diabetic Mommy for some real world examples of being pregnant with diabetes. It is very do-able.

Second, I read studies that said the gentic link is stronger through the male gene. A women has a 2% chance of passing it on and a male has a 7%. Odds are in your favor!

Third, there are a lot of studies you can participate in. I did a DHA study (would increased levels of DHA ward off diabetes in children of diabetics?), there is one called Trigger. Check out Trial Net for more info.

Lastly, I would do whatever it takes to prevent my daughter from getting Diabetes. I am coming to terms that some of my obessions in this quest has to do with control. At the end of the day, we don't have control over much...especially our infalliable bodies.

If my baby develops diabetes, we will deal with it. I'll be a good resource for her. Right now, I'm just enjoying getting to know her. She is a joy and a blessing and I will never regret bringing her into this world.

Good luck...please feel free to email me if you would like to talk.
Chris
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