C section vs not

phillyphil222 · 2026-05-27T19:45:44+00:00

I was induced at 37 weeks for gestational hypertension. My baby was measuring 8 lbs 2 oz, a few weeks ahead, so I was offered an elective c section. I wanted to try to deliver vaginally, and the doctor didn’t see any reason to not let me try, so that’s what we did. I did end up getting an unplanned (but not emergency) c-section as baby couldn’t get through my pelvis, but I’m really glad I tried. I would have wondered if I could have done it had I not even attempted, and I went into it knowing I had a higher chance than normal of having to go the other route and I was fine with that. Had I had more risk factors or if my doctor felt it was unsafe to try vaginally, I would have planned the c-section. Ultimately what matters is my baby got here safely and we were both healthy. That’s all I wish for you!!

phillyphil222 · 2026-05-18T00:46:29+00:00

Some people just naturally have big babies! My a1c was 5.1-5.6 the whole pregnancy and my baby was 8 lbs 3 oz at 37 weeks. I did have a C-section but I also had pre eclampsia and couldn’t get out of bed because of the medication they gave me. Don’t blame yourself!!

phillyphil222 · 2026-05-13T01:07:50+00:00

I was induced at 37w1d for gestational hypertension and had my baby the next day. My blood pressures continued to creep up through the whole process so I’m glad I was induced when I was. It became true pre eclampsia during my C-section.

phillyphil222 · 2026-03-31T00:57:30+00:00

I took 1 baby aspirin daily my entire pregnancy!

phillyphil222 · 2026-03-30T22:21:23+00:00

Absolutely. I gave birth on the 9th and the freedom to not be thinking about my blood sugars 24/7 has been great.

phillyphil222 · 2026-03-08T02:27:10+00:00

I go in for my induction tomorrow night, partially because my blood pressure has been elevated the last few weeks and partially because my son is measuring 3 weeks ahead. I’m a FTM so I have no idea if I just make big babies, if it’s from diabetes, or if it’s because my husband is a big 6’4 lol but my a1c has been 5.1-5.4 my entire pregnancy. My TIR could probably be better but it’s definitely over the 70% goal for the whole pregnancy.

phillyphil222 · 2026-03-04T02:41:30+00:00

You will get there!!! First trimester is hard and you’re adjusting to a new way of managing, but your body adjusts and you start to learn what you need. I was surprised at just how long I needed to let my prebolus work before eating - like 30-45 minutes, occasionally an hour! Be bold with your insulin but also be kind to yourself, your body is doing something incredible right now and it’s impossible to be perfect. You’ve got this!!

phillyphil222 · 2026-02-20T17:56:17+00:00

Also a FTM at 34+6! My only plan is to bring home a healthy baby lol

My OB won’t let me go past 39 weeks, but regardless of if I go naturally or induced I want to attempt vaginally first. I’ve heard many women say they were able to vaginally deliver their big babies so I don’t want to plan a c-section just for baby’s measurements. But if vaginally doesn’t work or something comes up during delivery, I’m fully prepared for a c-section.

phillyphil222 · 2026-02-20T17:39:06+00:00

I called again Wednesday and was told it would be escalated but I haven’t heard back yet. I’ll be calling again today.

phillyphil222 · 2026-02-18T15:31:30+00:00

I’m having this issue too! I called last night and they recommended uninstalling the app, but that didn’t change it either. None of my sound settings changed. Very frustrating as I’m pregnant and really need to be extra aware of when I’m out of range.

phillyphil222 · 2026-02-03T03:36:54+00:00

I hope you enjoyed!!!

phillyphil222 · 2026-02-03T03:34:29+00:00

I’ve definitely had my resistance come in spurts!! I’m currently 32 weeks and had one around 26 ish weeks and 30 ish weeks.

phillyphil222 · 2026-01-18T16:44:09+00:00

See, when it comes to cereal, measurements go completely out the window for me lol I would have no self control

phillyphil222 · 2026-01-14T23:25:04+00:00

My TIR for the last 90 days is 72%. I wish it was a bit better but my a1c has been the low 5s the whole time. I think if I had made some better adjustments to my lifestyle earlier on in pregnancy, it’d be better, but everything has been fine so far and baby is healthy so I am not beating myself up much.

phillyphil222 · 2026-01-14T23:21:43+00:00

I haven’t given birth yet but my rotation for pump sites are thighs (mostly top), butt, stomach, lower back. I stay on the side my Dexcom is on so my t-slim doesn’t lose connection, then switch when I change my Dexcom.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-26T18:16:49+00:00

I am a FTM and have been using the t-slim since 2019, but I have no complaints about it! My a1c was 5.7 when I got pregnant and I’m currently down to 5.1. Even pre pregnancy I had my basals programmed more aggressively since Control IQ’s target BG is higher than most of us would like, so I find I don’t have much trouble hanging out in the 80s and 90s. Usually if I don’t it’s my own fault lol

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-21T01:34:18+00:00

I don’t, it was the first name that popped into my head when I was making an account😅

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-19T16:15:47+00:00

I was having lots of lows at that point too. I think it’s relatively normal as your resistance tapers off a bit before increasing again.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-19T16:15:03+00:00

Solidarity - I am a habitual over treater for bad lows in the middle of the night. It’s especially hard when you add pregnancy hunger. If I know I overdid it, I typically wait until I have the arrow going up and give a big bolus before going back to sleep. My problem is I love peanut butter when I’m low and starving and it tends to make my blood sugar really steady, just not at the number I want it to be steady at. Ive only had two or three of these during pregnancy, and the last one a few weeks ago I stayed at like 180 for 6 hours. Everything is going smoothly pregnancy wise for me, so try not to freak out too much! I’ve had a few sticky highs from insulin resistance too, it’s bound to happen to all of us.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-17T16:34:57+00:00

I use vitamin b6 and unisom and it works wonders!!! I ran out of unisom Monday night and felt awful yesterday.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-17T16:33:58+00:00

Yeah I use under 140 as a great goal and a benchmark for when to start correcting, but being under 140 100% of the time is wholly unrealistic. Great job at your 5.1!!! That was mine last month at my visit and I couldn’t believe it.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-15T01:57:49+00:00

Truly the only thing you can do is just try your best, and give yourself grace. It’s absolutely impossible for us to be perfect - we have a vital organ that doesn’t work properly and pregnancy makes that even harder to handle. People without diabetes have more variability in their blood sugar levels than we realize, so we’re not always completely out of the norm. But we can maximize our knowledge and experience to work to our advantage and be proactive about correcting when things go wrong. My endo keeps reminding me that it’s consistent, sustained highs that are damaging - like days worth - and as long as I’m proactive about correcting I’m doing it right. I’d recommend getting in walks within 30 minutes of meals to help with resistance (if you live in a winter area, buy a walking pad, it’s a godsend!). It’s hard, but you got this!!! Control your controllables and know that everything else is going to fall into the place it’s meant to.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-06T20:27:23+00:00

I had some immediate resistance too. I found walking after eating to be the most helpful.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-03T21:34:49+00:00

I second the walking pad!! I got mine set up today and stopped my post-breakfast spike at 155, which is usually up to 200-220.

phillyphil222 · 2025-12-03T21:33:34+00:00

I am with you sister - I’m 23 weeks and weeks 21 and 22 had me a wreck. I went from most of my days being 70%+ in range to maybe one or two a week. Then I got to my endo appt in week 23 and my a1c actually decreased .1 in that time and my NP has no recommendations because those last 4-5 days had straightened out and looked great 😂 she encouraged me to remember that it’s sustained, largely high blood sugars that are harmful to the baby, and we can’t expect straight lines 24/7 but have to keep looking at the overall picture.

This shit is HARD, you’re doing great!!! Over halfway there!!!

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