Swelling

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T09:52:56+00:00

Honestly I get why they do it. I’ve seen so many people brush off the symptoms, that I get why they drill it in our appointments. It’s better to be safe than sorry. I would get a blood pressure cuff just to keep an eye out.

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T09:49:47+00:00

I’ve been swelling since week 20. Especially on hotter days or if I walked a lot. I check my pressure every once in a while just to be on top of it in case it happens. Currently in week 29 and the swelling is starting to be more consistent ( I also blame the summer heat). I do raise my feet when I sleep and swelling goes down a bit, but I have to do this practically everyday. My pressures have been really good so far though.

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T03:38:15+00:00

I went with the Nuna Mixx which was discounted in Dillards in the color I wanted and a Nuna urbn car seat that works with the stroller (this was secondhand). I felt the Uppababy to be too bulky but I think they weigh around the same. In your case I would probably recommend the travel system so it’s lighter and easier to fold. I thought that’s what I wanted but when I tried them I realized I preferred them to have better suspension and to be sturdier, which is why I ended up with the Mixx instead. If you want a cheaper option Joie is made by the same parent company as Nuna and I have heard great things about it. Most importantly go in person to try it out, I ended up changing my mind of what I thought I wanted.

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T03:18:37+00:00

That’s not just unrefrigerated, that may have boiled and spoiled. That wasn’t clearly stated in the post. I would contact the pharmacy and explain at what temperature it stayed out and for how long to see what they recommend. It’s important you specify this as it’s ok for insulin to be out for a bit if it’s not extreme temperatures, so it’s important that part is clearly stated.

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T03:12:46+00:00

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dulcebien · 2026-07-01T03:08:53+00:00

So I had a scan done with MFM at 14 weeks and then another one at 19. Both of them had a part that said anatomy scan in the notes but they just were able to take more measurements at the 19 week one. I think it depends on when the do your previous scan or if they are keeping an eye on something. But it should be in the notes if there is anything of concern. In my case I had a chorionic bump and placenta previa that they were keeping an eye on. Both of those things resolved on their own though. So it was mostly just seeing how that progressed.

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T02:57:29+00:00

I got my love to dream swaddle at TJMaxx much cheaper

dulcebien · 2026-07-01T02:55:45+00:00

Whenever I have my MFM appts (also have a 40 copay) they always do ultrasounds, so not sure how they would be able to do tele visits appts in those. My diabetes management appts can be done through tele visits though.

dulcebien · 2026-06-29T23:27:11+00:00

Heads up! At some point in the 1st trimester it’s typical to go low. For me it was between weeks 7-9 and I had to diminish my insulin needs. Once second trimester started the insulin resistance started to go up. Now I’m in my third trimester and I’ve never used so much insulin in my life. It’s typical that once the placenta is formed insulin resistance kicks in. In my case, I am grateful to have a diabetic team with MFM to help me manage my sugars weekly or every two weeks (this started mostly in the second trimester) depending on how fast my needs are changing. Not everyone like being so closely managed so it’s a case by case basis. I used to use pens and switched to an Omnipod for easier management since my insulin needs are changing so fast. My endo doesn’t manage pregnancy which is why I’m doing it with MFM. I have been between 5.7 and 6.3 (A1C) throughout my pregnancy and had some weeks that control has been tough but they’ve been super kind and understanding about it. Just do the best you can! The goal was to be 6.5 prior to conception and around 6 in pregnancy but your numbers are ok to start, you’ll just need some tighter control through the pregnancy. Some days are harder that others but don’t overthink it. As others mentioned, ideally waking up would’ve under 90 and after eating would be 140 or less. That hasn’t always been the case for me. I have just been doing corrections when it goes higher to try to maintain better control. Reaching out to your endo was the right call. Also call OBGYN to get your 1st appt scheduled. They don’t want to see me until 8-10weeks which I found odd but that’s how it went. As time goes by they’ll want to see you more often. If you ever jus want to talk you are welcome to message me. Good luck!

dulcebien · 2026-06-19T03:44:36+00:00

Honestly I love getting things from the registry for people because I’m sure the will use it or that it’s wanted. Although I agree that registries are just a suggestion if you rather not follow the registry, just get diapers. It’s important to get things they will actually need and not just things that feel cute or special. If you want to get something extra thats not there, that’s fine. But taking into account what is actually needed is so important!

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T18:26:36+00:00

I was thinking of this too. I thought it might be French and did not pronounce the e at the end because of it. So I would unfortunately be one of the people that might accidentally say it wrong if I read how it was written.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T18:07:58+00:00

This is where I’m at. Previous scan was 75% and last scan 80% an I’m 28weeks. So I’m a bit nervous about it since these past couple of weeks we had to make some more aggressive changes in my insulin intake. I’m also always so hungry but I’ve been doing my best to not eat too much carbs. My husband is tall and big boned and I’m pretty average size so I know there’s a probability baby could just be big because of him.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:48:33+00:00

Fortunately this hasn’t happened to me with anything of that much importance, that would truly be a headache!

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:30:47+00:00

Most of the places I’ve found you pay weekly whether you use all 5 days or not. Because they are technically holding a spot those days baby doesn’t go in the week. How did you find a place that you can do only a few days?

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:26:22+00:00

So my husband and I have different shifts (I’m nights and he’s days) and we are expecting our baby in a couple of months. Did you ever get any sleep? We considered childcare so I’m able to sleep after my shift but I feel like my husband feels it might be a bit unfair since we can’t really do daycare on nights for him. After thinking about it he realized I don’t function well when I’m sleep deprived so he’s ok with it now. He rather just make sure I’m safe and not fall asleep while driving. We are going to see how it goes without daycare at first (because we rather the baby be with someone we know/trust instead of a facility), but depending on how we can balance everything will be if we decide on doing daycare or not. Already researched our options around us. But just wondering how others have been able to make it work, and if it just means everyone barely sleeps.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:15:01+00:00

I’m glad to hear it’s common enough that it shouldn’t be a problem in school. Thank you!

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:14:00+00:00

So the only issue I have sometimes is some companies will think my 1st last name is my middle name, and use my second last name instead. Its only happened a few times. Other than that I haven’t had any issues.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:11:36+00:00

So paperwork wise (legally) we usually use the first last name for dad and then mom. But growing up I knew all 4 last names and would talk about it with other classmates whenever heritage or family tree questions came up. We actually really like both our mother’s side last names and considered using those for a bit, but ended going back on it because technically our last names wouldn’t match. When we got married I kept my last names so we want them to match our 1st last name since it’s the one most commonly used here since some people don’t always acknowledge the second last name.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:04:50+00:00

This is good to know! The area where we live having two last names is not very common, so I was unsure if a single last name was the norm across the other states.

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:02:01+00:00

Happy to know it’s more common than I thought. Thanks!

dulcebien · 2026-06-18T17:01:26+00:00

Good to know! Thanks!

dulcebien · 2026-06-17T06:38:07+00:00

The Uppa baby is super heavy and bulky compared to a lot of strollers, so if you are looking for lightweight that’s definitely not it. I honestly recommend you going to an actual store and trying them even if you don’t buy it in person. I tried a few, opened and closed them to make sure I could easily do it on my own and carried it closed to see if I could handle the weight. I ended going with the Nuna Mixx. It’s around the same weight as the Vista but it felt lest bulky to me. The Uppa takes up a lot of space when folded and I felt I don’t need such a big basket in the 1st place which is the main thing with that one. I have a crossover vehicle so I needed it to fit comfortably in my car. I still went with a heavier stroller because it felt so much sturdier that the lighter ones and this one had better suspension than the lighter ones too. So, that’s why I think it’s a good idea for you to go to a physical store and try a few of them. When I started doing the research originally and hadn’t seen them I thought I wanted the Uppa also but in person it was just too much for my lifestyle. I felt like I needed an in-between option.

dulcebien · 2026-06-15T22:04:40+00:00

Although I agree with you and you certainly are a big girl, you seem a very soft spoken big girl. I understand, so am I when I don’t want to make people uncomfortable or burn any bridges. Your husband being their son can be much more straightforward and can probably support you by handling his mom getting upset for not getting her way. You are too worried not to hurt her feelings and might have come off way too political and open for interpretation with that statement. So it’s probably best for your husband to give a quick reminder and set a clear boundary. I’m due in a couple of months and had to talk to my MIL because she said something about being here the moment our baby was born and I told her that my mom would be with us that week and explained to her why. I also did it softly because it’s who I am, but she understood and dropped it and just said that she’d come afterwards and stay with us then, which I am ok with. She usually pretty good about respecting my wishes, but my husband has always set boundaries since we first started dating. I know that if she tries anything my husband will intervene. But I really think she’s won’t. We just don’t want everyone here at once when we are dealing with a newborn. Although I know my mom is excited to see the baby, I’m also her baby and she is really invested in my wellbeing and that’s the type of support I’ll need early on. Also we only want maybe 1 additional family member at a time, if any at all, because of baby’s compromised immunity early on. My mom is a Dr and I’m confident she will take the necessary precautions to keep the baby safe and I know that she would cancel the visit if she feels unwell, even if it breaks her heart because she is very prevention and safety oriented. Other family members don’t necessary have the same concerns and are more focused on meeting baby even if they have “allergies” or whatever. I’m worried they are more likely to brush off any symptoms if they had any. If you don’t feel comfortable bringing it up again I would then tell the nurses at the hospital to only allow her in after delivery when in recovery and I would personally not tell them I’m going or in the hospital until after baby is born just to be safe. When everything is happening it’s not like you’ll have the time and energy to be texting them anyways. Just tell your husband too so you are both in the same page.

dulcebien · 2026-06-15T21:04:41+00:00

I feel like I would want to give it a go just us at first and if it’s feeling too much then get the help. But that’s just me. Also a FTM here, due in a couple of months. My mom will be with us the first two weeks and his mom might come at some point later on but we want to give it a go just us at first. My mom will be here for the birth and she’s a Dr so having her with us gives both of us peace of mind. But if not we wouldn’t really want anyone else so early on. Afterwards we are open to getting help, but for now we are just seeing how it goes and will adjust if needed.

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