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Type 1 diabetic mums & mums to be damn that dawn phenomenon!

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SpottyTeacakes · 13/03/2013 10:51

New thread ladies Smile

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Hopingforno2 · 01/04/2013 15:07

Well final trace done and dusted, in weds night for section around 8.30am on thus Confused

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SpottyTeacakes · 01/04/2013 15:27

Eek hoping! Exciting!!!

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BonaDea · 01/04/2013 23:08

Hoping that is so exciting. They are such bastards (scuse my French) making you go in on weds night. Like a night in your own bed isn't the best thing for you!!

Remind me - do you know what you're having? So nice to have another thread baby. X

BonaDea · 01/04/2013 23:09

P .s remember to take giant pants and over bump leggings or jogging bottoms for after. Nothing under bump for you!

Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 08:27

bona how r u? i know i dont really see why im in weds night as last time they didnt start the stupid sliding scale till the morning! Yes im having a girl :) every1 in my family is having a giggle with guess the weight as she was 8lb 1oz at last scan a fortnight ago Hmm im hoping they overestimated!! Yep got a brand new pair of over the bump jeggings and massive pants lol i seen in boots the other day silicone dressing things for the wound but i wonder has anyone used them? As at £25 only if it works to spead up healing is it worth it.

Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 08:28

Oh and has any1 managed to get the sliding scale put in 1 hand rather than 2?

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SpottyTeacakes · 02/04/2013 08:33

I've only ever had it in one hand hoping? I've got a photo of it on fact, blood everywhere I might show you.... Grin

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SpottyTeacakes · 02/04/2013 08:38

pic the next day it tissued and I've still got a lump Grin

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Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 08:54

Oouch!! I will keep on at them for one hand only then with ds had a drip in each hand an it was a nightmare in recovery how are u meant to do anything with legs that dont work and two drips in i couldnt even get up the bed! Took 3 attempts to get blood taken yesterday as i wouldnt let them use my hands as i knew i would be getting drip thus oh and a catheter how fun Blush however the smallest silver lining is the mw reckons i will be 1st taken down so around 8.30am

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SpottyTeacakes · 02/04/2013 09:04

When I've had operations they've always put me on a sliding scale in the evening and I've always been first down because they don't like diabetics being without food Grin

Was the drip one side fluids or something?

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Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 10:12

I honestly dont remeber exactly, but they put the canula in both hands before i was hooked up to anything at all! I think it was actually the most painful part lol i cant think now how long do they keep u on it for? I think they left my catheter in overnight too Sad

RueDeWakening · 02/04/2013 12:01

I've only ever had sliding scale in one hand too, hope they can sort that out for you Hoping.

Seen consultant this morning, still just keeping a close eye on things - scans every two weeks, see consultant on alternate weeks. She's not v happy with the growth but wants to keep a close eye on things. LO was not at all cooperative today, it took about 15 minutes to get a trace on the Doppler Grin I'd have been worried except that every time the MW got close, I could see (and feel!) him kicking her away GrinGrin

dieciocho · 02/04/2013 13:06

I had sliding scale in just one hand and can still see the mark - it was 12 weeks ago! Althouhh, we heal more slowly, don't we?
Good luck for tomorrow hoping!

Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 13:16

rue they decided to keep a closer eye on me too but then still decided 38 weeks for elcs and that was baby weighing in at 8lbs 1oz so likely to be nearer 10lbs Shock but my consultant said i was doing all i could. My little madam always goes to sleep when they put the trace on so i have to lie on a side and drink cold water lol

Right i will not be allowing then 2 hands then unless its totally needed for other fluids!

BonaDea · 02/04/2013 14:47

Only one hand for cannulas for me too and I got them not to start the sliding scale until I was in theatre Grin

Hoping - all the very best for tomorrow. Let us know when you can. Good luck! X

Hopingforno2 · 02/04/2013 15:17

I will update when i can but the section itself isnt till thus morning i just get taken in tommorow.

BonaDea · 03/04/2013 08:59

Hoping you say that as if I have any idea what day of the week it is - ha ha ha Confused

Hopingforno2 · 03/04/2013 10:32

lol well just incase any1 was watching out for news today Wink

BonaDea · 03/04/2013 17:53

Eeeek. Good luck for the morning hoping. I do hope you are first on the list in the morning and there are no pesky emergencies in front of you!

And: remember to shave!!

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SpottyTeacakes · 03/04/2013 17:57

I want another baby!!!!

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Hopingforno2 · 03/04/2013 20:36

bona was given instructions not to shave or wax Hmm as it increases infection risk??

Thanks guys as per usual told to be in night before then get looked at like im weird for turning up and sitting waiting on a mw to come see me unsure whether to take my long acting insulin or not grr

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SpottyTeacakes · 03/04/2013 20:41

I would still take it hoping. Hope you get some sleep tonight. Eek!!

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Hopingforno2 · 03/04/2013 20:46

spotty fed up waiting so have taken it anyways. Getting very nervy now so prob not alot of sleep and no doubt rubbish bg levels!

Hopingforno2 · 03/04/2013 21:17

Apparently i dont take any insulin from now on in and no food from midnight soo will need to make sure im above 5 then as have been tending to drop around 2am n really dont want sliding scale in tonight!!

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SpottyTeacakes · 03/04/2013 21:20

You would still need your levemir though wouldn't you? I would have a slice of toast at 11:30 and not test again Grin

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