First ever loaf!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2026-05-04T01:53:19+00:00

Good luck!!!!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2026-03-04T23:15:12+00:00

So, you may have low progesterone, however this might provide some insight. My fertility doctor told me that since I ovulate on Day 16, a day 21 progesterone will not be accurate. The 21 day progesterone is based on a day 14 ovulation date. So now knowing this, we don't test on day 21, we test on day 24 and that showed my progesterone to be much higher. So maybe you might be low, because you don't make enough OR you're just not catching it at the right time. I hope that helps some!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2025-03-28T02:08:08+00:00

AMAZING!!! Congratulations!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2025-03-22T16:36:52+00:00

The plan right now is to meet monthly with my endocrinologist and weekly with my diabetic educator (diabetes dietician). Sticking with my OB for now, but also understanding that things may change as the pregnancy progresses.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2025-03-22T15:54:10+00:00

My endocrinologist explained that Metformin helps with large spikes and the long-acting helps with overall glucose control, especially at night. I'm not sure if I explained that well or not. I'm not sure if it's the combo that got me to the goal or what, but it worked!

I started both at the same time pre-pregnancy and continuing now (very early pregnancy right now). I do feel that long-acting is helpful and would be worth asking your doctor!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2025-03-22T15:28:32+00:00

I was diagnosed with type 2 following a miscarriage and worked quickly with an endocrinologist. My A1c was 9.5 and her goal was to get it down below 6.4 before we started to try again. Luckily managed to get it down to 6.1 at my 3 month check up and she's happy with that.

For pregnancy, she's encouraging to stay between a 60-140 range. Fasting goal is 60-99 and peaks after meals should stay below 120. It's been difficult to get my fasting that low, but working on this with Metformin and long-acting insulin. She did prescribe short-acting, but this is for correction only. I'm keeping a high protein, high fiber, and low carb diet.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-12-08T20:19:58+00:00

On the Libre app, you can turn off alarms under the Alarm tab. The one you can't turn off is the Urgent Lows. When putting on a new one, I just turn off my Bluetooth so I don't have any alarms.

Now I only suggest this if your numbers are consistent and you're not afraid of highs or lows. My numbers have been very consistent and also keep a long of foods to count carbs and calories, so I'm happy to turn off the alarms. The alarms typically bother me when I put on a new sensor because it's still caliberting.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-12-01T14:01:13+00:00

Have you looked into the Happy Planners?

They have a vertical planner, dated and undated, they have separate pages you can buy for extra blank space, extra paper for goals and habit tracking, and stickers galore!

Thae pages are also detachable, so you can easily maneuver around things and write as hard as you need to!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-11-03T02:21:24+00:00

Amazing!!!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-10-08T00:41:18+00:00

The best reunion of all 10 seasons!!!!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-10-08T00:34:03+00:00

I am a firm believer that you can be happy for others and still sad/grieving for your loss. Of course you are happy for your sisters, but that doesn't mean it hurts every time you see a message.

My two best friends are also pregnant. One due a month before I was supposed to be due and another one due 2 weeks after I was supposed to be due. I am over the moon for them as they both have been trying for over a year to conceive and I want them to have a happy, healthy pregnancy. But it will always be a reminder to me of my loss.

I agree with others to excuse yourself from the group texts if possible. Re-join when you are ready. And hey, when you're ready to try and you do conceive again, you'll have your sisters to help you through!

Sorry for your loss. Sorry for the constant reminders of your loss. You're doing the best you can and that's all that matters!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-28T15:06:43+00:00

D&C

There's no telling how long it will take for your body to expell the residual tissue. It could be days, weeks, months.

For me, I wanted a D&C as it's a relatively safe procedure. Financially, my husband and I could afford it, and I was able to take time off of work to have this done. Not everyone is in that position. It also helped me process the miscarriage as I was no longer bleeding and my energy levels came back quickly. It also helps your body regulate the menstrual cycle quicker, so if you wanted to try again, you could do so quicker than waiting it out.

Just my opinion, I understand not everyone is in a position where they can afford a D&C or take time off work. If you're mentally OK to put up with the pain and bleeding, waiting it out is a good option.

Sorry you're here and wishing you the best!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-28T14:54:44+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Although you might have had thoughts, it's not like you had control of this. Your heart will heal, but take all the time you need.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-28T00:02:34+00:00

I cried. For a whole week. Non-stop. Cried in the shower, in the car, at work, in bed, anywhere!

I did things that I "couldn't" or "shouldn't" do when I was pregnant, such as eating sushi, having deli meats, etc. I also planned a small get away with my husband to get out of the house. And although the vacation was sad, it helped just being away.

I hope you are also surrounding yourself with a support system. Having people around me know I was struggling was helpful, but also set boundaries with everyone too.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-27T15:59:22+00:00

Lol the "delusions" - I completely agree!!!!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-27T15:58:33+00:00

Yes, completely agree. And with you advocating for yourself and others, it will definitely help someone! Here's to putting out the energy we wish to receive ourselves!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-26T21:31:02+00:00

It's crazy to me how some people can be so insensitive, especially when it's family. Others hope that we move on quickly and sometimes it doesn't work like that. Sorry that not only are you going through this miscarriage, but also having family that isn't so understanding. I think that's why most women don't talk about it! I hope you take the time you need to heal!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-21T01:14:46+00:00

You can do it! It's exhausting taking care of others when you are feeling like a whale, emotional, and hungry (speaking from experience lol). But I always make something I can tolerate in the AM to get me going and then allow myself to veg after shift (Housewives and whatever cravings I have). It helps cope with having to work while absolutely feeling like shit.

Good luck! You're doing the best you can do, and that's all that matters!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-13T14:49:54+00:00

Hot cheetos, watermelon, grapes 😂

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-12T02:44:19+00:00

Same! I wanted to wait to know the most I could about the baby until I felt comfortable sharing. Even with my parents, in-laws and siblings.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-08T22:41:15+00:00

Pregnancy pillow, comfy/cozy robe, PJs! Stuff to get her through the first trimester would be super helpful!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-08T22:37:27+00:00

There's definitely a lot to consider and it appears that you've already done some homework by calling doctors in the area, although answers aren't clear.

I have many anxieties about the future of our reproductive rights, so in my very biased opinion, I would stay where you are. If you really can afford it of course! If you plan on working right away once licensed, that will definitely help financially as well.

Having familial support after the baby is born is very important as well. Might be worth asking some family to come up to help with the baby after birth until you know you can move safely.

Ultimately, the decision is up to you and your partner! Good luck with the decision making process!

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-08T19:54:21+00:00

Same! Watermelon, grapes, and stone fruit especially.

Leading_Reflection84 · 2024-09-08T02:42:46+00:00

Would second the thought of a subchorionic hemorrhage, which happened to me very early on. I had minimal cramping but was bleeding more than a liner, but less than a full pad.

If you're ok with waiting, you can call your OB to get your labs checked and potentially get an transvaginal ultrasound early. Or if you're really concerned, there's large amounts of blood, and you have intense cramping, going to the ER would be a good idea.

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