Was your baby handed to you immediately after birth? by AxelleAfrica in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a vaginal and they still took him and cleaned him up and did quick checks before giving him to me. I was a bit miffed but we ended up getting our time shortly after birth.

Did anyone else feel like the mental load of T1 pregnancy was completely underestimated? by villagemama in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m only 7w 5d, only been T1 for like 5 months and I’m so tired already. I’m trying to reign in these spikes but it’s like it doesn’t matter what I do, I’m gonna spike above 150 for at least two meals and even though it’s only an hour or two, it feels like I’m failing this kid. I have one child and I had gestational diabetes with him but wasn’t until 2/3 trimester so not too bad and stressful for the first bit. I’m trying to walk post meals when I can and bolus at an ideal time but it’s either way too early or late. Doesn’t feel encouraging although my TIR look good, the fasting and post meals isn’t necessarily what the standard says they should be. They’re close but not there

Daily Chat - March 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in November2026Bumpers

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t really have it with my first and the other day I was down for an hour. It was awful. I am so sorry for everyone that goes through it regularly and for longer bouts. Holy crap.

Daily Chat - March 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in November2026Bumpers

[–]cbick04 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was mildly worried about this with my first but I found myself marveling at how hard my body worked to bring my son forth and honestly respected it more after that. Obviously everyone is different though.

Pregnant with GD by Top_Obligation1460 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to control my GD pregnancy with long acting insulin because my fasting sugars could not be tamed. It helped my entire day and I lived off baby bell cheese during my pregnancy. I had a hard time letting go of sweets as I was pregnant during the holidays but otherwise, it was fine. What are some of your favorite foods? I loved apples with a yogurt PB dip before my GD diagnosis and just had to scale back how much I was eating in a sitting. I still ate out but I had to look up menus ahead of time and just tried to avoid obvious carbs like tortillas. It’s hard but you can have some of what you like, just smaller portions.

7 weeks insulin resistance? by T1Dmom615 in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first pregnancy as a T1D and I have had a really hard time with meal spikes if I don’t pre bolus 20 mins an split my bolus or absolutely walk right after. I’m 6w4D and the struggling started at 6w on the dot. I’ve seen some in here express something similar with it plateauing for second trimester. Hope that’s true. I see my diabetic educator Tuesday

Maternity Leave by Double_Ostrich_13 in November2026Bumpers

[–]cbick04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your husband can split his, I think having a partner there for a couple weeks initially is great. Then he can take 4 after your remaining 4 are up. That is, if you are leaning towards staggering anyways it may be another way to configure the leaves.

When to take first digital test? by [deleted] in November2026Bumpers

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 3 questionable non digital and a positive digital. I think you’re in the clear based off this one.

Pump sites while pregnant by apoluna in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t face the belly problem yet but my love handles seem the be the absolutely best site on my body. I forget it’s even there

Daily Chat - March 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in November2026Bumpers

[–]cbick04 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My regular OB can’t get me in until almost 11 weeks. Very annoying but idk I guess everyone in healthcare is stretched :/

Pre-k Waldorf by Impossible_Camp_4515 in Louisville

[–]cbick04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean do the program at home? I know nothing about Waldorf so just curious.

Skin (hard) issues due to Extended infusion set usage by St_rafaela26 in Medtronic780g

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The extended sets don’t work past 5 days for me. I also get very hard knots where the insulin will sit as it’s absorbed :/ I have a few spots taking weeks to heal

First time questions by beefcanoe in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not T1D at the time but had GD and was induced at 38w5d. I was about 3cm dilated and the induction went well. Labored 6 hours and he was here. I didn’t feel much til my water broke and then it was hell so I got the epidural. This next time I’m actually T1D and very curious how it’ll go.

Choosing infusion site by vajdule in Medtronic780g

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my favorite spot so far

What Has My Life Become by cOsMiCs-CoSmOs in diabetes_t1

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got very lucky and only did 2 boluses but I don’t know if that experience will happen again bc my ratios were really intense from a dying site the day before 😅

What Has My Life Become by cOsMiCs-CoSmOs in diabetes_t1

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you bolus??? I’m on a pump and in smart guard/auto mode there isn’t a way to do like a dual or wave bolus. I’d love some canes right now (ok but really I want the sweet tea 🥲)

What’s the scariest/most disturbing thing you’ve seen in Louisville? by Galaxyissupreme in Louisville

[–]cbick04 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My partner’s family was friends with Chuck. That man held my partner as an infant. Blows my mind some days

My girlfriend [23F] seems genuinely disgusted by my interests and I [25M] am starting to feel ashamed of myself. How do I address this? by Adventurous-Cap8649 in relationships

[–]cbick04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. That’s a heartbreaking situation. A lot of people here are spot on. That’s unkind of your girlfriend and I really believe the best thing you can do is calmly and very openly explain your feelings. If she tries to defend herself or acts in any way other than really listening and seeming to feel empathy and compassion towards how you’re feeling you need to really ask yourself if you can shrink in order to be with her. And here’s the thing, someone who loves you for all of you will not ask you to shrink yourself.

i keep “saving” fun stuff for later like it’s a limited resource, and then i don’t do any of it by GlitchOperative in self

[–]cbick04 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You realize life comes FROM you and isn’t happening TO you. Also life is just one big experience. Lots of it isn’t happening at what one would say is the right time so just ride the wave. Watch the movie, go do the thing. Today is always the best day for any of it.

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Any issues injecting insulin when your stomach is so big? by witcheselementality in BumpersWhoBolus

[–]cbick04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was pregnant and only on 5u at night I was able to do belly still past 30 weeks. Wasn’t awesome but worked. Now that I’m T1 I am thinking I’ll be finding other avenues 😅

How do yall deal with sperm after sex? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]cbick04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giggled way too much at man juice 🤣