The last few weeks have been really tough. Being pregnant at Christmas time is the worst thing I could ever imagine. The food, the wine, all of the end of year parties, the general happiness of the end of the year and actually having enough energy to remove myself from the couch and enjoy it all. Oh boy, it sure has been a struggle.
My diabetes levels have been up and down and I’ve had a few adjustments but I’m generally feeling o.k most of the time. Mum and Dad have been around the last few weeks so its been a huge help to have them entertaining the kids and to take over the breakfast shift.
We have now hit 35 weeks and my medical appointments have now moved to weekly which means I’m spending at least three hours a week at the hospital. Our last scan showed baby is measuring two weeks ahead and with my size and the babies size the doctors are now talking induction as early as next week. I’m not sure how I feel about this just yet and I’ve managed to buy myself some time and see how I go over the next few weeks.
I’ve always enjoyed pregnancy but I have to say this one has totally taken it out of me and I may have just reached my limit. The diabetes has really put a downer on the whole baby making process and sucked the love right out of me. Everything feels very tight and I feel like my insides are bruised and there is just no more room to grow.
I remember being pregnant with the other girls and loving every moment, the kicks, the flutters, the feeling of excitement that we are creating a life. This time around I just say to myself I can not wait for this pregnancy to be over and start the next phase.
Induction isn’t my chosen choice of labour but right now I’m open to all options and I’m happy just to see how I go on my own as long as its healthy for myself and this baby to do so. I have never heard anything good about induction and I have always had smooth, stress free labours so i guess thats why I’m a little skeptical. The end goal is coming out of this journey with a happy, healthy baby and if luck is on my side..a baby who doesn’t have a head the size of a watermelon!
Wearing:
Singlet 1: Emerson from BigW $6
Singlet 2: Cotton Cotton $5
Skirt: Impulse buy in Sydney
Necklace: Christmas present from the girls
Shoes: Rubi Shoes $5
Talia
on Jan 7th, 2013
@ 6:40 am:
Induction because of the size they think the baby is is so risky. Hoping and praying you don’t have to go there, and that this bubs comes out naturally for you, when he or she is ready!
You can totally do it Dani. You are such an inspirational woman!
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P.S You always look so damn good pregnant!! I am insanely jealous!
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I know right, each pregnancy she just freaking glows lol.
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I promise to pass the “glow” on just as soon as I’m done. Although I might like to keep it for a little bit so I have the new mother glow happening too.
Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 9:48 am
Danimezza (@Danimezza) says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 7:44 am
Why Thank you. Pure luck of the draw I’m afraid
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Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 9:51 am
Talia says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 6:41 am
I do see the benefits of both and life is getting incredibly difficult but right now I’m happy to go with my gut and just see how things go. I’m open to induction but would prefer not to if there is a choice.
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Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 9:52 am
Emma
on Jan 7th, 2013
@ 8:13 am:
I guess they want to induce before the baby gets too big as diabetes babies grow so much faster …. I’ve been induced and it’s no that bad … I think it’s probably better than the baby bring too big to fit out and having a Caesar (I’ve had one of those too) … It is prob more painful but as you said you just want the healthy baby at the end… I had diabetes too and I just think it makes you cranky …. Just think about that first coke after you’ve delivered that bundle xo
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I agree. Violet was a big baby and I only had time for drugs. One thing I like is the fact that if I’m induced I would actually be at the hospital in time to take advantage of using drugs to control the pain. Maybe I will like my husband a little bit more
How many weeks were you when you were induced?
I am already dreaming about that first coke! I can not wait.
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I’ve been induced at 38 and 39 weeks…I had one without and epi and the others with epi…would recommend getting the epi it makes it an almost sureal pleasant experience…my biggest bambino was 11pound 13oz….so i make big ones….only had the GD with my last preg…and had to have a caeser as the baby kept moving around and wouldn’t stay engaged….not long now…you’ll make it.
Can’t wait to hear your news when all the hard work is over!
take care.
Emma
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ps i’ve got four girls…..and one little boy on the end….
5 kids! 4 is definitely my limit.
Danielle says:
January 8th, 2013 @ 8:55 pm
emmaonafarm says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 8:13 pm
It’s good to hear people’s experiences. It’s still a topic people don’t know a lot about.
Danielle says:
January 8th, 2013 @ 8:54 pm
emmaonafarm says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 8:11 pm
Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 9:50 am
Michele
on Jan 7th, 2013
@ 9:56 am:
I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy to the point of insulin. I felt pretty good throughout it though, no major issues. They told me I was having a 9pound + baby therefore they induced me at 38 weeks. I found the induction pretty good (not that I had anything to compare it to, first baby) it lasted 7 hours & I did it with no drugs what so ever. Baby was 7 pounds. Those sizing scans are crap. I’ve heard so many stories where they get it wrong. If I knew every labor & delivery would be like my first I would be lining up for many more. Guess I’m just trying to say that I think you need to go into it with an open mind & no expectations and not pay attention to the horror stories of induction. You will be fine. Good luck xx
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I think if they keep pushing ill definitely ask for another scan because they couldn’t tell if bub was at the start or the end of a growth spurt.
I hate the needles so much, I can not wait for it to be over so I can stop. I can’t imagine doing it everyday of my life I think I would go insane
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Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 12:34 pm
Georgia
on Jan 7th, 2013
@ 11:02 am:
You know, when you say “I remember being pregnant with the other girls”, it sounds a LOT like you are having another girl.
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You read a lot into stuff don’t you :p won’t be long and you will know what it is.
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I do indeed.
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Girls is all I’ve ever known
either way the shops are going through a not cute range or clothes for both sexes ATM.
Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
Georgia says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 12:36 pm
Danielle says:
January 7th, 2013 @ 12:32 pm
Rach aka Stinkb0mb
on Jan 7th, 2013
@ 8:37 pm:
For the record, I think because this is your last and things feel a bit different, it’s a boy
Either way, I know bubs will be loved and I hope however he/she comes into the world, it’s a smooth uneventful way.
Take care of you in the meantime and make sure you get waited on A LOT!
xxx
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Thanks Rach x I’m indulging in a lot of rest time. It’s been lovely
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Danielle says:
January 8th, 2013 @ 8:54 pm
Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions
on Jan 8th, 2013
@ 10:29 pm:
I had GD with Mia and the last scan I had, 5 days before she was born, they told me she was over 4kgs. Thankfully I ended up going in to labour naturally (I ended up delivering her 2 hours before I’d been booked in for the induction!) and she was a perfectly average 3.5kgs. The sizing scans are wildly in-acurate but OB’s like to be on the safe side.
I am hoping against hope that I don’t get GD with this one but I’m not getting my hopes up. I’ve started cutting the carbs and loosely following the diet they gave me with Mia in the hope that starting early will help a bit but I don’t think I have much control over it, genetics are not on my side unfortunately! Thankfully I was able to control it with diet alone last time so if anything I’ll at least be used to the stricter diet before I have to start being serious with it.
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Ok. I have to go read your blog now..totally did not realise you were pregnant again. How exciting!!
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Danielle says:
January 9th, 2013 @ 11:03 am
Kristin
on Jan 10th, 2013
@ 6:11 am:
I’ve just stumbled upon your blog & just have to say you are one stylish pregnant mama!
good luck!! ~ Kristin.
As for the induction thing, I was induced at 42 weeks with my 3rd boy six months ago… It was intense and fast (2 1/2 – 3 hrs once established, with no time for drugs) but it was also the best labour I’ve had out of the 3 of them. I firmly believe that was because I was over it by that stage and I accepted that it was going to be the only way my baby was coming out. If you into something with fear, then things are likely to go bad. Just my thoughts anyway
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Thanks Kristin, your a little bit of a spunk yourself and those children are just too cute.
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Danielle says:
January 10th, 2013 @ 2:49 pm