Pregnancy Questions

[type1since82]

Hi - I haven't been on the boards in awhile, but I'm thinking about getting pregnant and I've really been reading up on type 1 and pregnancy. I have an appointment with my endocrinologist and a high risk gyno in January so I haven't really talked to doctors about all I've read, but I will be...

On of the things I saw is that you should try to keep you blood sugars between 65 and 120 during pregnancy. I'm worried about trying to keep this tight regimen and also worried that they recommend being 65, but in the same chapter warn against the baby going into a coma if you're low. Any feedback from any mom's on this site??

Also, I've heard that in later months, the baby can make the catheter for the pump fall out. Has anyone had any problems with this?

I'm under good control as it is, with the occasional high and the infrequent low since going on the pump in January. I know I'll be more conscious of this after getting pregnant, but I'm just worried I'm going to do something to hurt the baby in the 9 mos I'm pregnant... I can't be perfect for that long!!!

Also, I assume that I need to keep good blood sugars while breast feeding? What are the problems with lows and highs during this time?

I'm under fairly good control, but honestly value my freedom more than keeping my bs between the recommended 80-120 every single time, so I have the occasional blood sugar. I won't be that way with a child, but I'm basically looking at 2 yrs of my life (during the time trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy and while breast feeding) that I have to stay under as perfect control as possible. And my husband is even more concerned about highs/lows than I am - getting concerned any time I'm out of normal range. I'm just worried about the stress and pressure of being under perfect control while going through uncontrolable hormonal changes...
HELP :confused: and Thank you to anyone who responds!! I know... I sound already too worried when I'm not even pregnant yet, but I really want to be as best prepared as I can be to have the healthiest baby possible!

[Katrina Stovold]

First of all, you need to get your husband to understand that he needs to be supportive, you dont need him commenting on your sugar levels every time. That will just cause more stress for you. Tell him to be encouraging, you sound like you do the very best you can and that is good enough ok. I am in the same position as you, in that I am planning on getting pregas soon but every day I think is it worth it, what if the baby is abnormal, but I really believe we can do it after I have read all the other success stories out there!! Good luck to you!!

[Jan B]

Carla,

There are lots of success stories, but there are risks too. However, there are risks in pregnancies when mums don't have diabetes!

The most important thing to do is have good control before you get pregnant. Also, learn ways to de-stress before you get pregnant, so that you can use those techniques while pregnant. If you get all freaked out with the highs you are bound to have every now and then (hormonal craziness), you'll go even higher due to the stress!

Plus, if your baby isn't 100% perfect, it's not the end of the world. There are many valuable people in this world who have little "defects"!!

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!!
And trust you will make the right decision!
God bless --

[type1since82]

Thank you both!!

[Katrina Stovold]

Oh my god!! I am exactly the same, planning to get pregas very soon. Read my thread "want to be a mum, scared about type 1" and you will see all the helpful responses from all the type 1 diabetics out there, I believe we can do it!! Absolutely we can, all we can do is our very best and I will keep you posted about my success, but, I truly believe we can do it and I cant wait to do it! Katrina. xx