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Gestational Diabetes

Hi everyone, I have GD and currently i'm trying to diet control it however it's just not working, no matter what i eat it's always high. Has anyone been put on insulin and if so how high were your sugars to be put on it?

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Is there a midwife text line out there?

Hey I’ve not had my first appointment with the midwife yet, I’m 7 weeks But I’m really struggling with my mental health and I keep finding myself extremely stressed out, especially with my other three children I’m not telling anyone that I’m pregnant, not yet. There’s absolutely no changing my mind on this becaus...

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36+1

I can’t hardly walk or stand it’s like ring of fire And the pressure is to much

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Feeling down

I am trying so hard and it feels like this gestational diabetes was unexpected i literally tried to stick to protein like dietician said but accidentally ate carbs like two wheat breads and now my sugar is 166 I feel so drained so tired and I’m hurting because I feel like I’m failing my daughter😭😭😭😭Shes 1 pounds 11…

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Ladies, any new activities you’ve been drawn to now that you’re pregnant?

I feel like ever since I found out I was pregnant now I can’t do the same things anymore and they don’t interest me. I need ideas lol

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Line eyes

Do I have line eyes?

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Frustrated

Anyone else just feel frustrated having GD? I was diagnosed a few months ago now and I am diet controlled but just sick of feeling paranoid and not being able to have what I want when I want. All my cravings are sweet and I can’t have anything 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

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Consultant appointment

Hey! Just wondered if anyone has any pointers as to what to expect at a first consultant appointment at 13 weeks pregnant? Only under a consultant because my BMI is over their ideal threshold - 😴🥱 but just not sure what it will be about? Thanks lovelies! Xx

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Prenatal

Is the one a day prenatal any good??

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Line eyes

Have I got line eyes?

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Clear blue says I’m 2-3 weeks

If the clear blue says I’m 2-3 weeks pregnant and I heard that the nhs adds on a few weeks which makes me 4-5 weeks pregnant? How does that even work to add on I don’t quite get it? Am I 2-3 weeks or am I 4-5 weeks? Xxx

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LH peak 1.59

LH I assume is my peak at 1.59 this morning, won’t have time until this evening to BD, am I still in with a chance?

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Took another test tonite

This was at 10pm still a faint line this is my 7th test this week lol surely can't all be wrong

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Another test

Just took this after work tonite .I'm still seeing faint line at 10pm

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Line eyes or vvvvfl?

I’m only 8 DPO but I couldn’t help myself.. am I going crazy or do you see vvvvfl?

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Post stitches appointment

I had 2nd and 3rd degree tears where the surgeon said I would have an appointment 12 weeks post birth to check how they were. Has anyone actually had this? I am 19 weeks post birth now and have had appointment cancelled for the third time. My first appointment was over 12 weeks anyway.. and all have been booked as...

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