Comments on: How to Get Pregnant with Type 1 Diabetes (All the Lifestyle Tips) http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:28:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Abi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-553231 Abi Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:32:07 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-553231 Oh and to add a further comment, I also have an older brother who has been type 1 for 10 years and my twin brother has been type 1 for 18 years. If my child develops diabetes at any point in his life I know it is not the end of the world. My brothers and I have good control but have not let it take over our lives! Oh and to add a further comment, I also have an older brother who has been type 1 for 10 years and my twin brother has been type 1 for 18 years. If my child develops diabetes at any point in his life I know it is not the end of the world. My brothers and I have good control but have not let it take over our lives!

]]> By: Abi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-553230 Abi Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:27:13 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-553230 When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes im May 09 it was a bit of a blow. It was 6 weeks before my wedding and the plan was to start a family straight away. I was gutted, I thought my chances of having a baby were gone. How wrong was I?! With the help of my Diabetes consultant and nurses I managed to get my HbA1c down to 6.4% by Sept 09 and was told I could start trying for a baby. It took a few months to conceive but we did it. After that it was trips every 2 weeks to the specialist diabetes antenatal clinic for the rest of my pregnancy. I had good control throughout. At times it was terribly hard, my blood sugars would be all over the place but with adjusting my insulin doses I got back on top of it and regained control. My son was born in Sept 10, 4 weeks early but perfectly healthy and beautiful. My experience of a diabetic pregnancy was totally positive, yes it was hard work but it was worth it. I have no worries for when we plan our next child! When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes im May 09 it was a bit of a blow. It was 6 weeks before my wedding and the plan was to start a family straight away. I was gutted, I thought my chances of having a baby were gone. How wrong was I?! With the help of my Diabetes consultant and nurses I managed to get my HbA1c down to 6.4% by Sept 09 and was told I could start trying for a baby. It took a few months to conceive but we did it. After that it was trips every 2 weeks to the specialist diabetes antenatal clinic for the rest of my pregnancy. I had good control throughout. At times it was terribly hard, my blood sugars would be all over the place but with adjusting my insulin doses I got back on top of it and regained control. My son was born in Sept 10, 4 weeks early but perfectly healthy and beautiful. My experience of a diabetic pregnancy was totally positive, yes it was hard work but it was worth it. I have no worries for when we plan our next child!

]]> By: Bryan S. http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-552511 Bryan S. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:14:12 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-552511 I am 25, and my wife is 23. She was diagnosed type 1 when we started dating 8 years ago. We've been married 5 years, and she is dead set on a baby. We had a miscarriage in Hawaii with twins, and it's been killing her to keep trying since. I'm military, so my "doc stories" are a little different than most of yours, but complications are definitely risk factors you should be aware of. I'm not afraid of these factors because we've had all necessary blood tests, genetic tests and her miscarriage tests diagnosed. She is capable of carrying without a miscarry, so we are going to make it happen. Like others have said here, medical science and tests have come along way. Genetic narcissism? Really? I want a baby to share the bonds of love with my wife! If you think adopting is for you, then good luck... However, nothing compares to knowing your baby is of your DNA! And will continue to pass on your families history. I am 25, and my wife is 23. She was diagnosed type 1 when we started dating 8 years ago. We’ve been married 5 years, and she is dead set on a baby. We had a miscarriage in Hawaii with twins, and it’s been killing her to keep trying since. I’m military, so my “doc stories” are a little different than most of yours, but complications are definitely risk factors you should be aware of. I’m not afraid of these factors because we’ve had all necessary blood tests, genetic tests and her miscarriage tests diagnosed. She is capable of carrying without a miscarry, so we are going to make it happen. Like others have said here, medical science and tests have come along way. Genetic narcissism? Really? I want a baby to share the bonds of love with my wife! If you think adopting is for you, then good luck… However, nothing compares to knowing your baby is of your DNA! And will continue to pass on your families history.

]]> By: Vaishnavi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-551921 Vaishnavi Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:51:59 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-551921 Hi Everybody, I have diabetes from my 13 years, before one year i got married and i am trying to get pregnant. But i cant. my HBA1C is 7.5, i am working women, i cant bring it to 6. I have Hypothyroid too. Every month i get disappoint when i get my mensus. I am under proper diet. Now i am getting stressed bcoz of this. Please ladies help me to get pregnant. Thanks Hi Everybody,

I have diabetes from my 13 years, before one year i got married and i am trying to get pregnant. But i cant. my HBA1C is 7.5, i am working women, i cant bring it to 6. I have Hypothyroid too. Every month i get disappoint when i get my mensus. I am under proper diet. Now i am getting stressed bcoz of this. Please ladies help me to get pregnant. Thanks

]]> By: Shandi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-536209 Shandi Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:54:21 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-536209 I was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes when I was 18. I have had many good years and a few bad along the way. I am now 26 and trying to get pregnant. I have faith that I can have a healthy baby if I do all I can by eating right, exercising, and monitoring my sugars. The reality is that I may have a child with complications, I may have a less than ideal pregnancy, however, fear leads to inaction and I choose to lead a life of action. I am also blessed with a husband who supports my actions. If it ends up that I may not be able to bear a child of my own, I have adoption as an option. Both my younger brothers were adopted and we have a very loving family. My mother would tell anyone that they are as much her "own" children I am to her as her only biological daughter. Liz, do all you can to have a positive pregnancy if it becomes your reality. Communicate often with you husband and your parents. Tell them all of your fears, and tell them you need their support and that you do need them to take this more seriously, this is healthy. I know I don't have all the answers, but do all you can and leave the rest in hands of the Lord who does have all of the answers. Pray often and he will not leave you with out answers. I was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes when I was 18. I have had many good years and a few bad along the way. I am now 26 and trying to get pregnant. I have faith that I can have a healthy baby if I do all I can by eating right, exercising, and monitoring my sugars. The reality is that I may have a child with complications, I may have a less than ideal pregnancy, however, fear leads to inaction and I choose to lead a life of action. I am also blessed with a husband who supports my actions. If it ends up that I may not be able to bear a child of my own, I have adoption as an option. Both my younger brothers were adopted and we have a very loving family. My mother would tell anyone that they are as much her “own” children I am to her as her only biological daughter.
Liz, do all you can to have a positive pregnancy if it becomes your reality. Communicate often with you husband and your parents. Tell them all of your fears, and tell them you need their support and that you do need them to take this more seriously, this is healthy. I know I don’t have all the answers, but do all you can and leave the rest in hands of the Lord who does have all of the answers. Pray often and he will not leave you with out answers.

]]> By: Liz http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-536190 Liz Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:56:14 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-536190 I have also had diabetes since i was 10 years old. I am just now starting to try to get pregnant. And i feel like no one is taking the risks seriously. My husband just says stuff like, "you've always been fine, you will be fine". and my parents say things like, "I think they have all that medical stuff worked out now so you will be fine". I am so glad i found this book and this site! maybe now my loved ones will start to understand the anxiety and stress that went into this decision. I have never been in great control, but like my family says, i have always been "fine". Hioefully when they read this book they will realize that i might not be "fine" and see what they can do to help me through it. (like stop cooking food i can't eat and then inviting me over -mom!) It's just good to know i'm not crazy for wanting to take it so seriously! I have also had diabetes since i was 10 years old. I am just now starting to try to get pregnant. And i feel like no one is taking the risks seriously. My husband just says stuff like, “you’ve always been fine, you will be fine”. and my parents say things like, “I think they have all that medical stuff worked out now so you will be fine”. I am so glad i found this book and this site! maybe now my loved ones will start to understand the anxiety and stress that went into this decision. I have never been in great control, but like my family says, i have always been “fine”. Hioefully when they read this book they will realize that i might not be “fine” and see what they can do to help me through it. (like stop cooking food i can’t eat and then inviting me over -mom!) It’s just good to know i’m not crazy for wanting to take it so seriously!

]]> By: Yenzi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-534691 Yenzi Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:50:54 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-534691 About what it says David H. really is hurting, please help! I have diabetes for 23 years, I have A1C of 5 but I have kidney failure for a long time I had no control of my sugar, I have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby but do not want to lose my life, please help with studies of people with type 1 diabetes and kidney failure, need information to make a decision! Lyrehca you have information? thanks Please David H. tell me what happened to his wife? what about the kidneys? yenzi@live.com.mx About what it says David H. really is hurting, please help! I have diabetes for 23 years, I have A1C of 5 but I have kidney failure for a long time I had no control of my sugar, I have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby but do not want to lose my life, please help with studies of people with type 1 diabetes and kidney failure, need information to make a decision! Lyrehca you have information? thanks
Please David H. tell me what happened to his wife? what about the kidneys?
yenzi@live.com.mx

]]> By: Haylee http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-532952 Haylee Tue, 24 May 2011 07:17:37 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-532952 I am a type 1 diabetic...and I just wanted to say that diabetes does suck, it is hard to control everyday and the first 5 years I had it I had HORRIBLE bloodsugars because I was in denial....but I've always wanted to have children, yes children of my own. I wouldn't mind having a child of my own AND adopting a child...but for those of you who think my genes are any reason for me not to have a child then to each their own I guess. If you feel that way then maybe we should put all of us diabetics on an island and do away with us. Diabetes is a way of life, something we have to deal with. It is not a death sentence. I am a type 1 diabetic…and I just wanted to say that diabetes does suck, it is hard to control everyday and the first 5 years I had it I had HORRIBLE bloodsugars because I was in denial….but I’ve always wanted to have children, yes children of my own. I wouldn’t mind having a child of my own AND adopting a child…but for those of you who think my genes are any reason for me not to have a child then to each their own I guess. If you feel that way then maybe we should put all of us diabetics on an island and do away with us. Diabetes is a way of life, something we have to deal with. It is not a death sentence.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-518039 Ashley Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:59:36 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-518039 I am a type 1 diabetic and I have been one for 18 years now since I was 5 years old, I am now 23 and I would really like to have a baby and I'm not talking about anytime soon I would just like to know what steps need to be taken for planning a pregnancy and what things someone like me would need to do to ensure a healthy baby and a healthy self for the pregnancy. Any advice would be great! Thanks. I am a type 1 diabetic and I have been one for 18 years now since I was 5 years old, I am now 23 and I would really like to have a baby and I’m not talking about anytime soon I would just like to know what steps need to be taken for planning a pregnancy and what things someone like me would need to do to ensure a healthy baby and a healthy self for the pregnancy. Any advice would be great! Thanks.

]]> By: Karen http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/08/how-to-get-pregnant-with-type-1-diabetes-all-the-lifestyle-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-517801 Karen Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:37:15 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=9256#comment-517801 My daughter is 28 years old and has had diabetes for 11 years. She is currently 8 weeks pregnant with her first baby and though unplanned she is delighted. Her control has always been at least good but these past few weeks have been a nightmare as she has struggled to control her sugars. Never would she have chosen not to have children because she has diabetes! In addition to her and my son, my husband and I have taken on board two girls (now aged 12 and 9) and we have had them for 3 years. Yes you can love children who are not genetically yours, indeed their experiences make your heart reach out to them perhaps even more. Everybody has the right to do what they think best. We live in hope that soon diabetes will be cured or at least, less intrusive than it is. Science is progressing all the time and for those young children with Diabetes there is much hope. My daughter is 28 years old and has had diabetes for 11 years. She is currently 8 weeks pregnant with her first baby and though unplanned she is delighted. Her control has always been at least good but these past few weeks have been a nightmare as she has struggled to control her sugars. Never would she have chosen not to have children because she has diabetes!
In addition to her and my son, my husband and I have taken on board two girls (now aged 12 and 9) and we have had them for 3 years. Yes you can love children who are not genetically yours, indeed their experiences make your heart reach out to them perhaps even more.
Everybody has the right to do what they think best. We live in hope that soon diabetes will be cured or at least, less intrusive than it is. Science is progressing all the time and for those young children with Diabetes there is much hope.

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