Meet Anja 👶💓
I‘m so sorry for the delay in posting about her birth. She‘s 11 days old now and I‘ve been focusing on our new family of 3 and not SM. I‘m sure you understand 🙃
This will be a high level post, so feel free to ask more in-depth questions for me to cover in another post.
I was induced on Mother’s Day, May 10th, in the evening around 9pm. I was 1cm dilated and 50% effaced, so we started induction with a foley bulb and cytotec (oral). It didn‘t take long to start having regular contractions, but they weren‘t painful and I could barely feel them. I couldn’t sleep much that night as I was being given cytotec every 2 hours. By 5:00am I was contracting regularly enough that we stopped cytotec. The foley bulb can only be placed for 12 hours, so at 9am it was removed. I was 3cm and 50% effaced.
Pitocin was started at 9:45am and every hour it was increased. Let me tell you, pitocin contractions are no joke 😂 By 11:30am I was having extremely painful contractions and could no longer concentrate or walk down the halls (with a mask on). I kept doubting that I could do it med-free. My husband was the most incredible birth partner, squeezing my hips and talking me through contractions. I wouldn‘t have been able to do it without him.
Shortly after 1pm I felt like I was going to poop with each contraction 🤷♀️ At that point, the nurses took me very seriously. I was checked and I was 10cm and ready to push. My waters were still intact, so the doc came and broke it. I honestly don‘t remember much of the 2 hour pushing phase, except that it honestly felt like a relief to the contractions.
At 3:44pm Anja made her entrance to the world, all 6lb 2oz and 19 inches of her + loads of hair!
I managed labor with no pain medication. I‘m still not sure how I did it, but it was one of the most empowering and incredible experiences of my life 💓
And now I have the most beautiful little girl. We are over the moon in love with her.
➡️ Diabetes version coming next!
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Can you help me?
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I‘m looking to FLOOD this post with labor and delivery mantras to get me through it all.
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One of my favorites was sent to me the other day, “The power and intensity of your contractions cannot be stronger than you, because it is you.” 💪
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It is my goal to go epidural free. And I’ll have to also go without nitrous oxide as it’s currently banned due to COVID. Send me all your strength!
In case you missed it, I’m being induced this evening! Can’t wait to meet this baby girl 👶
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Honestly, if you post negative comments, I’m deleting it 🙄
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37 weeks #t1dpregnancy 👶
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Honestly, I love being pregnant. And a small part of me might miss it!
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I had no idea what to expect, but I’ve enjoyed it so much. And maybe I’m lucky, I never had any super debilitating symptoms. I had extreme fatigue in the first trimester, and acne in the first and second trimesters, but other than that, it’s been smooth sailing. Managing my #type1diabetes has also been really easy (way easier than I imagined).
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Don’t let the fear of having diabetes scare you. There are SO many women who have done this, and healthily 🥰 You can too!
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Can you guess what this post is about?
This little girl is going to have to show her face soon! 👶 (She’s been hiding at EVERY ultrasound.) I FINALLY got to meet with my regular OB and we settled on an induction date!
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A few things we considered:
- slight risk for gestational hypertension developing
- type 1 diabetes
Because my A1C has been around 4.5%-4.7% the entire pregnancy, this was not actually a deciding factor on when to induce; however, having diabetes in and of itself poses a microvascular risk, even with great control. So with the slightly elevated BP at appointments (even though it’s not at home), we decided to induce at 38 weeks (37+5 to be precise) - this SUNDAY! 🎉
I feel really good about this decision AND I feel like I helped make it (which I didn’t feel with the other provider that I’ve prev written about). The plan all along was 38-39 week induction, so I’m happy with this!
Overall, I’ve had a stellar pregnancy. Besides 1-2 trimester acne, and extreme fatigue in the 1st tri, I’ve felt AMAZING. Diabetes? Honestly, I didn’t find it difficult to manage (but my mindset before pregnancy definitely helped with this). I’m so hopeful that this all continues into labor and delivery 🤰🤱
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Any questions about #t1dpregnancy? I’d love to chat with you all about it ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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P.S. Little mouse weighs approximately 6lbs and is in the 21 percentile! 🐭
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36 weeks pregnant! I can hardly believe it 👶 🍼⠀
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Time has honestly flown by and I am still feeling pretty great! Of course I have moments of being super uncomfortable, and I feel like I literally have a bowling ball in my tummy, but all is well. Sleep though, what is it?⠀
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Diabetes related:⠀
🔵 I’ve been eating low carb this entire pregnancy. By low carb, I mean healthy, non-starch vegetables, berries, lots of protein, and healthy fat. I skip out on added sugars, starches, grains, flours, and pasta. ⠀
🔵 My A1C has been 4.9%, 4.5%, 4.5%, and most recently 4.7%. ⠀
🔵 I only changed my basal rate 4 times throughout pregnancy and I haven’t had to make any adjustments since around 28 weeks. My mealtime insulin increased for dinner only. Overall, it has been relatively easy to manage (and I attribute that to low carb)!⠀
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Baby related:⠀
⚫️ Baby girl has been in the 20-30 percentile the entire pregnancy - so completely normal. ⠀
⚫️ She’s been head down basically the entire pregnancy, so if she flips now, I will cry!⠀
⚫️ We share a single umbilical artery, meaning one vein and one artery (instead of 2). This is the most common umbilical cord “complication” (1:100 pregnancies).⠀
⚫️ Her name is picked out, but it’s a secret - sorry!⠀
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➡️ Someone asked me the other day what tips I have for a planning a future pregnancy with diabetes. My take: ACT LIKE YOUR PREGNANT RIGHT NOW. Treat your diabetes like you would if you were already pregnant. Get used to super tight control and fine tune everything now, while you have the breathing room to do it. React early. Don’t wait for blood sugars to rise too far before you start correcting. Preconception A1C is a huge indicator of fetal health and viability. You can do this!⠀
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After having a few days to think about everything, I‘m ready to share ⬇️⬇️⬇️⠀
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I could have this baby at 37w (I’m 36w tomorrow). Although the thought of having baby girl in just under two weeks is exciting, I also question the decision making by the medical provider. Let me explain: ⠀
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‼️ I am not receiving consistent, continued care. That might sound harsh, but it‘s true and it‘s due to COVID. OB providers at my clinic are starting two week rotations (two weeks at clinic/hospital, and two weeks off). So it’s very likely that my provider will not even be on rotation when it’s my time. Anyway...⠀
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Just over a week ago, I saw my regular OB provider who reassured me that everything is going incredibly well and she sees no reason why I wouldn‘t be able to go all the way to 39w (or just not to my due date). I tend to have slightly elevated BP at my appointments (130/90), but at home I am completely normal. Anyway, my regular OB provider realizes this and has no concerns. My blood work is normal and shows no signs of preeclampsia, and my diabetes has been very well controlled (4.5% A1C). ⠀
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HOWEVER, I saw a new OB provider last Friday, and she literally started looking at induction dates with me for 37w, specifically because my BP was slightly elevated that day. She’s making this decision based on one, 20 minute appointment. 🤨⠀
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I‘m frustrated. Thankfully she is giving me the opportunity to meet with my regular OB one last time in order to chat about options. This is just another COVID wrench, and I‘ll get through it. I just wish I had consistent care. Either way, I‘m excited to meet baby girl. 👶⠀
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I love my sister 💓⠀
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She sent me this card with a super heartfelt message on the inside. I cried both happy and sad tears 😭 ⠀
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We don’t really get to hang out anymore due to COVID, but we’ve been virtually connected. She’s always been there for me and has been eagerly awaiting baby girls arrival 👶 In fact, she was supposed to be at the birth, but thanks again to COVID, it’s not possible since many hospitals are limiting to one visitor only the entire stay. It breaks my heart because I want her there & I know she is equally heartbroken to miss out 💔⠀
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I know she’s taking this virus stuff very seriously, and part of that is so that she can be present and visit us after baby girl arrives. I’m so thankful for her, I can‘t even describe it 🥰⠀
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Also, I think she secretly peeks at my instagram, so this post is for you Kari. I love you! 💕⠀
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Know someone who is pregnant right now? Read this ⬇️⬇️⬇️⠀
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Please practice empathy, understanding, and most of all, support and validate what pregnant women are going through right now. We are dealing with circumstances that are literally changing the way we have appointments and the way we can give birth. We cannot “opt out” or decline certain measures. We do not have a choice.⠀
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Responses I’ve received that are insensitive and not helpful, but the person probably meant encouragement:⠀
🙄I gave birth alone and did just fine, you will too. ⠀
GREAT, but was it your choice?⠀
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🙄 My appointments were only weekly, you’ll be fine. ⠀
GREAT, but many people with high risk pregnancies are now suddenly being asked to come in once vs twice a week. Or skip appointments altogether. This causes anxiety and worry.⠀
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🙄 I didn’t have any visitors in the hospital or for a while at home after birth.⠀
GREAT, again, your choice. ⠀
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🙄 My partner couldn’t make it to my ultrasounds, it’s fine. ⠀
GREAT, but this is truly devestating to not have a choice in if partners can attend or not.⠀
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The reality is this: no baby showers, no enjoying time w/ partner before baby arrives, inability to go “shop” baby items or create registry in-store, no contact with family/friends during normally joyful time - pre and post birth, reduced and shorter appointments, change in birth plans (early induction, no support person, limited visitors, no nitrous oxide, etc), shorter time in hospital after giving birth, limited postpartum contact when it’s needed most, no 6 week postpartum appointment, AND THE LIST GOES ON. ➡️➡️➡️ ⠀
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So please, when speaking with pregnant people right now, choose your words carefully. Still share your story and encouragement, but don’t invalidate someone’s feelings that are being influenced beyond their control. Practice empathy. 🥰 ⠀
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YUM YUM YUM 😋 ⠀
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@questnutrition just came out with new snack bars!⠀
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I tried the Sea Salt Caramel Almond this morning on my way to my 33w ultrasound appointment and it was DELICIOUS! I’m NOT an early riser, so I basically get up, slap some clothes and make up on, and I’m out the door. I do not plan for breakfast, even while pregnant. Quest has saved me so many times. I usually opt for their cookies, but these snack bars are a new great option. Just like all of their products, they’re low carb, high protein PLUS delicious. For anyone who doesn’t like their “traditional” protein bars, please still consider these. They’re not anything like a protein bar! ⠀
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So my question is, will my breakfast habits change after I have a baby? Will I be an early riser? Or will I perpetually be in a rush every morning? 🤷♀️😂⠀
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*I didn’t include a picture of the Cranberry Trail Mix flavor. I donated them to my husband and he already ate them 🤓⠀
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