I just found out I am pregnant, this will be our first. Just ordered that book. Thank you for sharing your story. Been a type 1 for almost 30 years, I am 37 now.
I was wondering if/when this video would come. Congrats! I had a heathy happy T1D pregnancy, and had the same book. So helpful to hear from others who had good experiences! Not enough out there, especially on RU-vid. Hope you make more!
Aww Michelle ... congratulations to you and Raffi! ❤🥰 Your channel has been such a safe haven for me as a t1 adult and watching your videos makes me feel like I have a t1 buddy. I commented last year how your channel was a motivator for starting to take initiative of my own care and I finally achieved a non-diabetic a1C after that 😭❤ It's encouraging to see so many T1 moms share their journey, and I wish you a healthy third trimester. You're going to be an amazing mom!
I’m very happy for you and it sounds like you’re doing a great job managing your blood sugars. I am Type for 50 years now and have 2 daughters who are now 30 and 26. My pregnancies were also very difficult but I was very happy. I prepared my body like you. My OB told me that I would not feel my low sugars and he was right. I was checking it multiple times each day and I was so low at times but fortunately, I was still able to frantically drink some juice. I had to stay home from work. I also had hyperemesis, which is nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and had it the whole 9 months. Had to be hospitalized a few time and get hydrated to prevent early labor. For the 2nd pregnancy, I was immediately started on 2 medications to help me digest and absorb my food quickly so not to lose it. The downside was dry heaves!! My girls were delivered by c-section about 2-3 weeks early and they were and are very healthy. I would do it all over again if I was younger. I was already 36 and almost 40 when they were born. I look forward to hearing about your baby girl! Congratulations!! Mary Wood
Congratulations. I have been type 1 for 40 yrs. I have 2 daughters, 36 & 39. They are both fine. Pregnacy was a real challenge...no g6 so constant fingerpricking. Both girls were average size babies with no issues, just an IV for 24 hrs to regulate their sugars. Nursing was great once i realized i needed a glass of milk for each feeding. I would have been less scared with a g6 as I do not feel my lows. Now I have 4 grandkids. Trust your husband to help and emjoy the ride.
Not only is pregnancy with type 1 diabetes scary, but add in the want for a family and a partner to do it with but not finding anyone, it really can make you anxious and worried.
Congratulations, I 'm sure you will be a great mom!! Now I understand why we haven't hear from you in a while... I'm T1D too and now my wife is almost 8 weeks so.. looks like there is a baby boom in T1D community!
Congratulations to the both of you Michelle! I went through two pregnancies (two handsome young men who are now ages 23 & 27) and back then we did not have all the technology we have today! Looking forward to your journey as a T1D Mom!
Great video. I am completely and utterly terrified. I feel I’ll never be able to be healthy or good enough with type 1. I am petrified but it’s my biggest dream 😭
What drove me nuts during my delivery was that the nurse spent more time trying to set up their insulin pump instead of helping me deliver. I didn't understand why I couldn't be on my own pump with my own settings. I learned that the hospital staff have little experience and knowledge with type 1 diabetics. Also now everyone assumed I was gestational. The other thing I learned was to take weight and measurement with a grain of salt. My boy was measuring in the 96th percentile and was 7 lbs 10 oz when born (at 37 weeks due to hypertension). Ultrasound measurements are not accurate! Congrats guys. I guess girl based off your cravings!
After being diagnosed in 1967, & going off to college a week later, I was married in 1971 - only advice was to have children early. I had our son (still on one shot of long acting + short acting insulin each day, & only urine strips for testing ... ) 5 1/2 wks early in 1972, & our daughter, 3 1/2 wks early in 1975, after 2 wks in the hospital being monitored. They are pictures of health at ages 46 & 48 - miraculous & beyond blessed. My blood sugar was tested ONCE during the “olden days” when my son was born. I’m doing well after 53 yrs with Type1, & was one of the first in our large city to go on a pump in the mid-80’s. How beautifully FAR we’ve come! You & your Baby Girl will be FINE🌟‼️
I'm so happy for you, Michelle! Wish you so much happy moments ahead. It's not easy and guess what- it becomes harder after the baby 😀 So be strong and have fun :) I'm type 1 from 28 years now and have 2 wonderful boys- big brother 6 years old and baby 8 months. Hugs from Bulgaria :)
@@chcx5275 it wasn't perfect.. I use dexcom G5 and it was difficult with all the cravings. Here most of the women T1 have c section. No big deal, don't worry. Wish you luck! Don't be afraid, your little miracle makes you stronger :)
Our very best wishes for this next chapter in life's adventure, to you and to your husband Michelle. We have three children and now seven grandchildren. It has all been a wonderful journey.
Awe yay congrats you two. 🥰🥰 So happy for you guys ❤❤❤ I am 26 years old and have been T1 for 18 years as well, i got pregnant with my first at 18 years old, i had miscarried at 10 weeks due to complications. I now have a 5 year ol daughter, i had her when i was 21 and it sure is tough dealing with pregnancy while being T1. I admire you two and can't wait too met your bundle of joy. 🥰❤
Congratulations! It’s something I never wanted for myself personally, but I know it’s a goal for so many and extra challenging for us type 1s so yay for you!
Thank you sooo much for your videos!! My husband and I are planning on trying to get pregnant in the next 1-2 years and I want to start prepping- I already feel anxiety about the high stakes and importance of managing my diabetes.. your video helps me feel more prepared and lessens the anxiety though. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing all this Michelle, although I hope you don’t feel too obligated to share much. As a young adult t1d woman, this kind of content is incredibly appreciated. Glad you’re having a smooth pregnancy so far and thank you for all the tips!!
I love how you start the discussion by setting out your limits, your expectations that we are mature enough to understand that YOU can choose to share a little or a lot and whatever amount you choose to share, does not give us authority to expect or demand more. Thanks and Good luck to both of you.
so happy for you. you two look so happy and i know you are. my first pregnancy was 1984. glucometers were available in 1982. thank goodness i had that. a cgm would have been so wonderful for all 3 of my pregnancies. all healthy boys altho matt my first was 11 lbs at 36 weeks. he does have an autoimmune condition. the other two boys so far thank you God are without an autoimmune condition. i got so much better with diabetes control as i had more kids. mike the 3rd baby was 7 lbs 12 oz at 38 weeks with continual a1c of 5.5. carry on my lovely. you are doing a marvelous job xo
Congratulations Michelle, I’m so beyond excited for you! I’ve been following you for almost a year now since my own diagnosis of T1D at 24, and there have been many days where watching your videos has helped me feel not so alone. I’ve even gone back and watched old videos as I just feel so comforted by your own experience! Thank you, and wishing you and your family all the best ❤️
You have no idea how scared I am for My Fiancee and I to start conceiving and have a baby. I thank you guys for putting this video together and helping to quell my anxiety. sigh. Also, Thanks for the Book Rec also, just ordered it!
I’m excited for you & Raffie! Over 25 yrs ago, I lost my only child after 5 months into my pregnancy. I remember having more low Sugars. (My lowest BG was 16 during my pregnancy) I’m So Happy for you & Raffie on your Wonderful experience together, Congratulations! 💗 I’m Grateful you & Raffie are able help other T1D’s Mother’s start their families w/ your & Raffie’s Experience on RU-vid❤️💙. I know it’s Early, Happy Mother’s Day! Many Blessings w/ your Baby Girl arrival in July(?)🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Be Well & Amazing to yourselves. Thank you.
Hey congratulations on the Baby! My wife and I learned that we are expecting our second! I am happy to hear that you are taking the mental health aspect seriously and hope you continue as needed after the baby is born. Our post partum was a difficult transition for us. You are killing it! I am looking forward to future videos of your beautiful family.
I'm so happy for you (both)! Had a funny feeling this might be happening. Glad I was right🤗! I have no doubt your daughter will be at least as awesome as her mom (and dad)!
Congratulations!!! And well done on all the hard work it takes to have a healthy pregnancy in Type 1 Diabetes.. will definitely keep the psychologist in mind for when my time comes x
It was very interesting to learn how your pregnancy can affect your diabetes, I had no idea it could affect it so much. Congratulations on your baby girl!! How exciting!!! I'm so glad you're doing well, that you and baby girl are healthy and that everything is going smoothly!! Congratulations again to you and Raffi!! You're super cute and deserve all the happiness in the world! Fingers crossed everything keeps going well and best wishes for this next chapter on your lives!!
Congratulations to you both!! A GIRL! I am so thrilled for you! I have been missing your videos but completely understand your wanting to keep this new development private. Will keep you and baby in my prayers.
MICHELLE! I am so happy for you and Raffi! Congrats 🎉 you’re going to make such a great mom, your little girl is going to be super blessed! I’m amazed at how hard you are working with your diabetes for both you and the baby. I applaud you 👏🏼
Omg! I was waiting for this to happen! I’m so excited for you ! As a recently diagnosed type 1 it’s nice to see a reminder that type ones act and live like everyone else! If that makes sense lol. Congrats! I think it’s a girl💕
Oh my goodness Michelle!! What a wonderful exciting video!!! I’m honestly in awe of your control and how committed you are, you’re already an incredible Mama!!! And a little girl! Oh you and Raffi are going to make such wonderful parents to this little girl! Congratulations to you both and thank you for being willing and open in making this content. I know this isn’t always the easiest- let alone when a babe is involved! Big love to you both and cannot wait to see more of your pregnancy content!! ❤️🥳🐣
Congrats!!! We are all very happy for you🤗 you look awesome! Keep doing so great and keep us posted, it has been very nice to follow you and want to keep doing so with all your new achievements! Thanks for sharing!! 👍🥰
People don’t realised how Hard diabetes is 😬 especially while pregnant it sucks. I’m trying to get pregnant I hope I am pregnant 🤰 I’m using Fertility lubricant but after this month I’m going to try & stop for a baby. Reason being is sort of associated with diabetes has I can’t handle being heavily pregnancies during the summer.
Congratulations! You are going to be wonderful parents! Thanks for sharing your A1C with us. Does it say in your book, or did your diabetic team explain why we aim for a better A1C during pregnancy but let it slide the rest of the time?
What a beautiful video Michelle. Just lovely to watch and learn and hear your experience. I wish we could've had a coffee together and just celebrate pregnancy and you becoming a MUMMA!! I'm so happy for you and Raffi. Lots of love to you, Raffi and your new lil munchkin!
Hi Michelle, I hope you and baby Eden and your whole family are doing well! I have loved to watch your journey through pregnancy and type 1, it has been so inspirational for me! Question for you--did you take a prenatal vitamin when you were pregnant and if so, which one would you recommend? I also have Hashimoto's and am considering the T-slim as my first pump, (was diagnosed in 2020.)
Love your video! Thanks for sharing! I wear my dex on the front of my upper arm,inner area above my bicep , that may be a nice option for a pumpsite. Best wishes for you and your family😘 no spoilers!
Hi Michelle, Congrats! I am a type 1 mom in Toronto. I have a 6 year old boy and a 10 year old daughter. If you have any questions or need any support just get in touch. We live in the west end of the city. We can meet safely too in my backyard or in a park if you want a look at life as a type 1 mommy. XO