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How did you get on ALMum?
IMHO, you should be fine. I have been on steroids a number of times - you know me, theres always some drama - but I have normally been sick so BS really unstable as a result. What did the GP say?

Christmas was fine, but stomach horrific with all the food etc.. Glad its all over with

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And this must be the prime of life..
P.Larkin.

She gave me an antihistamine, an antibiotic and a stronger steroid cream, so hopefully one of these will do the trick.

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ALmum. I had that too, the pump thing. The plunger wasn't compressing properly cos I wasn't doing a proper prime or something. Short-cuts don't work!!

With regard to steroids, really you need to be on a massive dose (pre-prem baby dose) to need to be admitted IME. I had to take a 10day course when I got mossie bites on my face and they got infected (charming huh?). My sugars went a bit high but I sure as hell wasn't admitted! Its very overkill. Can you call the clinic and tell them? They'll prob reassure your GP or just give you the script themselves.

Im doing ok. I'm quite stressed, mostly because I'm trying not to be? DH is in a permanent grump and therefore snapping at me constantly. OH!! but then he says sorry so it's ok. DD is a little wagon and I'm wondering why on earth I want another child at all. Horrid little things! I'm starting to wonder if I get admitted to the roto for something or other, I'd get a break. I'd love just a night away from them both. God I'm such a bitch

Sugars are a bit unpredictable, although running so tight I tend to see patterns very easiy. Ive still not made a single change without them checking first **cough**, but I figure that once my wakings are under 5, I'm pretty much ok for the day.

One very good thing is that I got to see a co-agulation specialist. They released a study only weeks ago that has meant they think they can prevent my PET returning. I've started innohep shots that have been really sore but are fine since I got some tips on here.

I'm nearly 17wks now so I'm hoping to get at least another 15wks out of this pregnancy. Anything more really is a bonus. I'm not being defeatist, just realistic. I'm going to ask for a two day course of steroids (for babys lungs) at 30wks so that I don't have that worry too.

Hope you are all well. I'm off to my pit now. My 1.9 hypo this morning has wiped me out.

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

Hi guys,
Been v quiet on here for a while! I've been (and still am) up to my eyes both at home and at work. I'm v tired now with all the constant running around, no MM time for me lately.
RedB, thanks for the info and good to hear you are doing well overall, just need to relax (I know it's easier said than done believe me) but you are a good bit of the way there now.
Well, the itch is gone now from my legs, it cleared towards the end of the week on antib's. I think it was a skin infection, god it was awful. I'm afraid to wear the boots or shave my legs in case it comes back!! My legs are v hairy at the moment, lovely! Now I've got thr*sh after the antib's . So DH won't be coming near me anyway
One of the things going on at the moment is that my gran is v sick in hosp, she had a fall last Sun and cracked her hip, so in visiting her. DS2 was in hospital last wk too getting grommets again- operation a success, he can hear fine. Then he started drinking lots.....and well you know how it is, I was worried about him about the drinking more than the op but he seems to have just been going thru a phase and he has plenty of energy so I think he's ok and not diabetic!
Anyway, we sold DH car and used the money to book a hol, so we are off to Eurodisney soon with the kids! It;'s a surprise, they don't know where they are going. Think me and DH will enjoy it as much as the kids. I'm going on a pump holiday, as rollercoasters can interfere with them and I'd be afraid to disconnect for a ride leave it there then come back after and it be gone I'm going on Levimir as its easier to swop over than Lantus. I've never been on Levimir but the swop over sounds easy enough. Will be off the pump a bit before and change back on return so maybe 2 wks altogether on pens.
I think I've given up on the TTC at this stage, its just not going to happen I think. I've been on high dose folic acid for 2.5yrs now and not sure if thats safe to be on long term- don't think you are meant to be taking it that length so I've gone off it, am just on the normal 400mcg now.
How is everyone else doing?

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LOL - the poor wee abandoned blue car?? Hope you have a WONDERFUL holiday!

Interesting about the pump holiday - I was just chatting with mammy about that the other day. I was saying that if we ever do go back to Spain (when we can afford it again in about 100 years) I'd see about coming off the pump for the duration. It was really hard in Spain in August - I wasn't relaxed at all around the pool or on the beach!. I was terrified that DD would fall in the pool or get swept out by a big wave and I'd dash in to rescue her and my pump would get ruined. Also, I didn't feel good taking it off and on every 10 mins to go paddling/wading with DD and I love just jumping in and out of the water all day. I'm also so fecking self-conscious in a swimsuit anyways, the pump just made it 100 times worse. The nurse in Beaumont told me that its very doable - i just didnt do it this year as i was ttc-ing. Will deffo do it next time.

Sorry you've moved on from the ttc - its a tough road and its soul-destroying when it doesn't happen. I wonder if you'll come home from holiday up the duff now that you've stopped

Alls well here - i'm a nervous wreck cos I have my 20wk scan in the morning and I'm absolutely shitting myself. My psych cons told me I am safe to take a Zanex for the anxiety but as that can affect the baby i dont want them worrying about lack of movement. I've only taken one in my whole pregnancy and no valium at all so i'm doing good with that so far. I might just take a Piriton to help me sleep tonight (also prescribed before anyone jumps all over me - not that you guys would but heaps of others have **BIG ROLLEYES**)

Love to all!!

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

YES that's the car! I've found a better use for it! Anyway, good luck tomorrow, let us know how you get on. I remember worrying about those scans but as dh says, worrying won't do any good so try to relax.

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All went well, the bean is in perfect health and weighs about 13oz! Everything is working as it should be and is the right size and in the right place!
Am over the moon and very much relieved!

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

Ah that's great news! Now stop worrying and enjoy the rest of it!

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Great news Redb tis great to see the little bean & all is well with them too. Relax now & njoy the rest of the pregnancy if u can cause before u know it you'll be walking the floors with a screaming baby and wishing for your leabha lol !!!!

Almum sounds like a brilliant holiday to look forward to. Am jealous.com. Sorry to hear ur not having much luck TTC. But you know what hun, with your mind off it and all that you just never know. Bet you'll come back from eurodisney up the duff But look it, you have 2 lovely kids - they're a real blessing so don't go too hard on urself hun xxx

No news here my end. My morning sugars were doing great up to 2 weeks ago when I hit back at the gym and now they're back up to the 10's & 11's. I know I just need to fine tune my carbo intake before & after excercise. So its back to the 3am testing yet again ffs!!! Heading home to my parents for the weekend to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary!! Looking forward to it as its been so long since we've all been together, my sisters, neices, nephews bil's etc it'll be good craic plus we're taking the opportunity with so many babysitters around to go out for a meal just DH & I.

Tomorrow (8th Feb) we're 9 years married

All this eating out & cakes ain't not gonna be good for me sugars but feck it what the heck

Right off to my leabha now, nite nite all xx

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Redb delighted for ya
Almum, enjoy eurodisney
Dutchie, happy anniversary
Hope everyone is well,

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

Congrats to yuor Dad Redb, hope he enjoys a long and healthy retirement

Hey how are all the diabetic women?
Doing good here apart from being run off my feet. Had my bloods done before my check up with diabetic team next week and they are all great im delighted
Kidney and liver function perfect as are vitb and iron and HBA1C is 43 (seemingly new way of reading is in) this is about 6.0.
Cant wait to go up now (Im always nervous if i dont know bloods before i go cos i think ill get a lecture lol)

How are ye all getting on?
Dutchie can I ask who do you see in Cork and are they any good? My cousin has been diagnosed recently with type 1 and has moved to cork so i said id see what they are like

That's a conincidence, was just thinking this morning that I must post as I haven't been on in ages!
DM, they are great results, wow! You must have perfect bs most of the time. Mine are quite good too, not sure what HBA1c is nowadays but I reckon it's as good as I'm gonna get it! The pump is working well and I missed the convenience of it while on hols. I did have high bs last night and when I changed the site this morn there was a kink in the canula (the flexible bit thats under the skin). This is the first time its happened me though, so overall now I am loving the pump. I won't go back to injections for the foreseable.

E- your next diabetic appointment must be soon. Are you still wanting the pump?

I've been busy with work, audits and interviews! I made a decision, since no luck with TTC to go back to work full-time so we can have a bit more money, security and a new challenge for me. DH is going to do most of the childminding during the week, and DS2 will only be in a playgroup for one full day/DS2 afterschool one day.
I'm delighted to say I got the job, it sounds like a really good one and its close to home also. I start in April. I have mixed feelings about it though- I'm a bit worried that I'll miss the kids and not be there for the school pickups. I like where I currently work but am looking forward to something different also.
I've still to do the medical- but not expecting any problems apart from maybe they won't want me using a pump in the production areas.....but if it comes to it I'll go back to injections (reluctantly). I don't want it to stop me doing anything either.

Did I mention I have an apt in HARI at end of month to see fertility cons? Still going to go have been waiting about 8mths for an apt. Anyway got CD3 bloods done again in preparation and some hormones are slightly out- androstendione which GP says I might have slight PCOS! I don't think I fit the profile though and I know I'm certainly sensitive to insulin not resistant so the treatment (metformin) wouldn't be right for me, I do get acne although ironically its gone the last few months. When I asked about previous results, turns out back in 2010 this level was out too but doc then said it was fine and never told me the actual result. If I'd have know back then, we could have prevented wasted time trying to find a reason. In the absence of anything else, I reckon it must be something to do with this.
I'll be taking a few months off TTC anyway now (need it and have to with new job) was thinking of going on pill to regulate my hormones. How ironic is that!
GPs are not experts so I'll just have to wait til end of March to see what cons says, maybe the level is not too far out to cause pcos.
So another thing to add to my list of things I suffer with, I'm not even surprised at this stage.
Phew, that was a long post!

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Wow great a1c result DM well done! Hoiw do you do it though??? You must have perfect sugars all the time. Really trying hard but its so god damn hard. I'm always rushing around the place & then I get a lo and it fucks up everything then. My main problem is my morning sugars. I've been doing the 2am readings & seem to have to keep correcting it with some novorapid. Do ye have to have a snack midway at all during the day as in say 2/3hrs after breakfast?

Almum you are busy aren't you! Congrats on the job btw great news! So you reckon the pump gives better control all round??? Mmmmmm still not liking the idea of something permanentaly attached to me & have no concept of technology so would be lost trying to figure stuff out all the time???? Friend of mine is just wating to go on the pump in about 2 weeks time so will be keeping a close on

I hope you get to the bottom of your ttc issues. From the sound of it it looks like its something very treatable. You just might end up with twins next time round

Well everthing is the same aul with me. Busy out with the 3 of them. The boys are getting over colds and asthma attacks. Think I've spent a fortune at the Drs in the last few weeks. My DD seems to have gotten away from all the sickness course she is delighted with her self that she's the "healthy" one.... right little diva that she is

Hope everyone else is getting on OK?

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Hey all.
DM thats a brilliant A1c, well done. I would love one like that - even pregnant!! My sugars are (i think) awful but the hospital are happy with them. Although honestly, they dont even look for patterns, they see the last two days of levels and adjust accordingly. She doesnt even take my corrections into consideration. I'll have 3 or 4 days of 80% on target then have one nighttime where I'm hovering around 16 or 14 and one night it took 40 units in total to get me to 6.5 by 7am. DrB didnt even look at the highs, just told me that 6.5 was too high. She called me disgraceful cos I told her I felt low at 3.8 and had to treat it. She said it was "that" low. I really just give up. My A1c is around 6.8% and I just wish that if I had a bit of good advice, i'd be able to get it down.

I'm changing my basal rates myself but she doesn't want me bolusing for corrections. I could understand that if she was going to work out different ratios or but she doesn't. I've stopped asking advice and just do it myself but the huge highs every couple of days are hugely driving my A1c up. The midwife isnt happy either but there is literally nothing else I can do unless I change hospital.

My Obgyn is concerned too but actually admitted that she wasnt comfortable contacting the diabetologist about it. I had an appt on Tuesday and my ObGyn told me to go home and not wait to see DrB as she had been delayed and was in furious form. She told me to leave my diary and get my bloods done but to just go home.

On the plus side, my ObGyn is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.. I actually think I love her. She is so thorough and covers everything every visit and gets everything done asap and calmly but is still sweet and funny and cares so much. She looks at scans and goes "oh the beautiful baba". She's quite gushy and i suppose I think I could find her annoyingly "sweet" BUT shes so bloody good at what she does, it adds to her already extensive charm. She really knows her stuff. She's done every test known to mad and goes through every little thing to the nth with me. I ask her the same stuff over and over sometimes and she doesnt mind.

Whooooooooops that was a very long post. I'm sure you dont need to know any of that but thought I'd let you know anyway!!

xxxxl

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

RedB, I'd like it if I just had a blood meter, but if I used that I wouldn't be able to use the meter thats connected to the pump to recommend and deliver the insulin. My ratios are like 1:15g, 1:16g etc awkward nos. which I can't work out mentally myself so I rely on the pump to do it for me now. Now if they had a meter like that which tells pump what to do, I would love that!!!
Sounds like the bs are getting harder to control, maybe its the stage you are getting to in the pregnancy, with growth spurts etc?

Dutchie, I think the morning ones are always going to be the hardest to get right. I still often test and correct at 2am. I do snack 2-3 hrs after breakfast, yes. I'm a nibbler so I tend to eat bits throughout the day also. Why do you ask?

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AL that's my grr about it too but the gadgetry of it would get me over it!!
I think it might be just a matter of time before someone does an app to help pumpers work out and record doses like our meter does.

I got BRILLIANT news today... I had a big whine at my GP on Monday about how shite the diabetes guidance is in the Roto. So she took it upon herself to call another doc under the same umbrella, a DrK**gsley. He said he won't treat me per we but he'd be happy to see me on a once-off to give me general advice about how the pump is to work with pregnancy and a few approaches to take etc. His secretary called me today and I have an appt in the 1st wk in april.

what kills me is that he said to my GP "how is she getting on with the 7-point-plan?!?". My GP said I'd not mentioned it to her. WTF is a 7pt Plan???? It is apparently a plan set out for pump users when they get pregnant to help them manage... It's like the DAFNE rules or summat. Yeah, DrEffingUseless never told me about that.... Humph.

Anyways there we go! Could have done with that appt BEFORE I got pg eh?

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

He was the guy I saw - along with Dr Dick - when I was pregnant first time around Red. He's great, really nice and re-assuring, but also informative and interested
Glad disney went well ALMum, have you started your new job? I keep meaning to txt you, but busy busy.. Did you get to your gyne appointment yet?
DM, they are great results - well done you. I would love to have such a good HbA1c, but I know I would be running low the whole time if it was 6.0
Dutchie, how many bs's are you doing a day? I think if you want to really crack it you have to just check and check and look for the patterns.. Easier said then done I know.

Had an eye appointment last week where they discovered more retinopathy, after which they gave me an appointment to come back in a year and a lecture on trying to tighten up my control. FFS, stupid woman. As my dh says, I will be back assuming I can find my way being blind in one eye I got in touch with my own eye surgeon and seeing him wednesday.
Then went to the diabetic clinic on tuesday. My HbA1c is 8.6, which sounds awful, but it was 9.1 so it's going in the right direction. The registrar I saw was great - really not happy with the way things are. He thinks the gastroparesis is the root of all my issues as I bounce a lot, and then it's hard to keep any pattern with that going on. He wants me to have a scope as I have been vomiting blood occasionally, and has put me on an antibiotic in the mean time as it may help. Have to see a gastro person to check that, and meanwhile they have re-submitted an application for a pump. Apparently it was never requested before, so that's why I didn't get funding Between getting the gastroparesis under control and a pump they believe things can improve. I will wait and see.. The bad news is I think it's a different one to the one Red and ALMum have, so I am going to be clueless.
The only other thing was my cholesterol was 2.9 which I am very happy with as it was 4.3 last time and I thought it should be lower.
I can't take my difene or aspirin anymore, so not sure how I'm going to manage the shoulder pain, but my GP friend says I need to get to my own GP and work out alternatives. There are times between the pain in my chest and pains down my arm when I seriously think I could be having a heart attack, but I know it's just the lovely diabetes in all it's glory *sigh*

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And this must be the prime of life..
P.Larkin.

E - dont worry about what kind of pump it is - the therapy is still the same and we can work out the technology of them all i think. I'm thrilled you are being put forward for one - what a surprise they never applied for you - thats EXACTLY what happened with me. Having dropped half a % is great, they reckon the pump can get you down a further 1.5 or 2%. So sorry about your eyes - Good luck seeing him!!

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

Was reading posts and replying in my head so now i have to remember everyone
Redb what stage are you at now? I remember getting lots of hypos in the second trimester, I think a lot of growth happening for baby and so lows .
Dutchie tbh its a lot of checking glucometer, not as much now as when I did the DAFNE but im checking before all meals, and if i have a query about carbs I will go 1/2 unit more instead of less. I know the walking is definitely keeping them more even too.
E thats crap they didnt request pump, actually they told me today in Galway that there are only 12 pumps a year given out in Galway, well done on lower bloods, its so hard.
Almum, what you think as soon as you stop trying for babs , it will happen the amount of people that have said this are unreal, good luck in HARI.

Well had my diabetic appt today and it was brilliant, I was happy goiing in as i knew all the bloods were good but for so many years I was ate by nurses and docs in Castleb*r that its great to be praised and talked to not lectured.
They have asked me can they contact me about study into diabetes, ongoing by colleague of consultants into whethr there is genetic link with diabetes (out of 7 children, 5 of us have type1 diabetes). Will wait and see

Hope everyone is well and happy

I'm 26wks now - not having hypos so much as totally random highs that are uncontrollable and inexplicable.
I've a rotten cold at the moment and just this evening I had a nap and woke up feeling utterly rotten, all slimy mouthed etc convinced I was high. I came down and made dinner (eggs on toast nom) and tested thinking i was around a 10 but I was 3.3 *sob*. Its awful but I was hoping I was high as that would explain a bit why I was feeling so SHITE!!
Humph.
Well done DM on your visit - isnt it deadly to get them being nice to you?!?!

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Mammy to the Monster, born 30th December 2007 at 30+2, weighing 1.29kg

Mammy to the Farticle, born full-term on 11th June 2012, weighing 4.14kg

Red, might be something to check.....I had an unexplained high recently that wouldn't go down and I decided to change the infusion site cos I could see the insulin was pumping through the tubing so everything ok that end. Anyway, when I took it out I noticed the cannula (the flexible bit that is under the skin) was kinked. It's the first time its happended me but when I mentioned it to the nurse she said other people have had this problem and you can get different infusion sets if it continues to happen...
Also maybe change site more often or try a new place like thighs in case your sites need a rest or your body is becoming more reactive in pregnancy by making scar tissue or something? (Just a thought).
Dr KinXXey is great, I had him in 1st preganancy also. He kindof balanced the abuse from the other lad and his adjustments always made more sense. Where is he based now?

DM, great news on your review. I'd say its genetic for sure in your case!!!

E, sorry to hear you are having so many problems with D. Red is right, the type of pump won't matter too much (the remote handset is more of a convenience thing). Coming down 0.6% in HBA1c is a considerable improvement, so well done! Endoscope is a good idea too methinks. Sounds like the registrar is more proactive than the normal doc. I'm delighted for you getting the pump, I think it will help you. It's taken a while but I do like my pump these days. Missed it when we were away. Eurodisney was great thanks, boys loved it. Now they are talking about Disney in US and Legoland. I think we won't be going to another Disney place for a while now but we may go ona weekend to Legoland if I ever have time off again! Starting full time in April after Easter.
Re the eyes, will you need laser treatment or is it a case of waiting to see what happens?

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