type 1 diabetic here, generally well controlled, hba1cs have been consistently around 6 (42 in new system) throughout though it's been really tough recently to stop all the blood sugar swings up and down as I've had massive insulin resistance since 23 weeks.
Baby's been measuring on the big side for weight and abdominal circumference since 28wk growth scan, but now at 34 wks he's gone over the 100th centile and they reckon he's over 7lbs already! Got another scan in 2 weeks and the consultant has told me to dedicate myself to keeping all my blood sugars as low as possible (without going hypo, easier said than done ).
I know they're right and of course I will, I'm sure I can do it - but I can't help feeling I've fucked everything up already and he's going to be huge and unhealthy. All the way along the docs have said I was doing really well but now I feel like I should have done so much more! I've struggled with stress and depression this pregnancy - had none of these issues with my first, and she was born a perfect weight.
Not sure what I'm asking really - just feeling sad and worried. Keep clutching at straws thinking maybe they've overestimated his size but they're pretty thorough. Having an ELCS so it's not the birth I'm worried about, just that I've messed everything up before he's even born, poor love.
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Diabetic, baby over 100th centile at 34 wk scan - so worried
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R0bins · 20/10/2016 05:20
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