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Tsukia
07-10-2009, 11:37 PM
I seem to keep coming back here after in some cases months of forgetting about this useful site. I don't remember when my last post was so here is the updates:

Last august me and my husband (10 year relationship; 3.5 married) separated.
December I started a workout program and was starting to get my independence back. I was feeling good about myself and where I was going.
Christmas day, started new relationship
End of January found out I was about a month pregnant; Unplanned, unexpected and honestly I didn't know how my new guy would take it.

He took it well mainly he said "It takes two" which helped. It made me feel like I wasn't alone in it. March we officially moved in together (By the time I found out I had did the gf migration of stuff; February his roomies all but kicked me out;)

Despite everything my A1C's have been right on target, best since diagnosis actually. My mother joked I should stay pregnant lol.

Now sitting at 29 weeks I am finding myself with more often then not emotional lows and self doubt. I feel weak and pathetic because of the limitations that this pregnancy is causing. I am lucky if I can stand long enough to do the dishes or shower. Reaching almost anything seems to be becoming a chore and the constant adjustments and appointments are making me feel like I have no control.

Issues sleeping due to baby's position, bathroom breaks, heat (I live in a semi-desert and it is summer) as well as nights when I just can't clear my head enough to sleep. If I nap more then two hours I wake up somewhere in the range of 2 for a blood sugar.

I feel so lost and even with people trying to help i can't help feeling fat, I have gained 40+ pounds since I found out and that was after loosing 15. On top of that every one else I see that is pregnant seems to be smiling and having a good time of it. It makes me feel like there is something wrong with me.

If anyone has any advice or can tell me of their experiences of being a pregnant diabetic (not gestational) I would welcome it, as I feel so alone and lost.

Ategeler
07-19-2009, 10:28 AM
Pregnancy can make things more emotional on top of the already existing issues that come along with being diabetic. Hang in there. It can be difficult to regulate blood sugars during pregnancy but the good news it does get better after delivery.

MODY-RN
08-11-2009, 08:19 AM
Hang in there... talk to your Doctor about how you are feeling. Seems like from your post you are a little "blue" and at 29 weeks, you have a long way to go... Your sig other seems supportive with the pregnancy... reach out to him. Pregnancy isn't all a bed of roses, that is for sure... but the end result is all worth it! You can do this! Eat well, exercise, take care of yourself!