Tomorrow is my last day of work before officially taking maternity leave. I am already full term and can really go into labor at any time. There are still so many things we need to do like unpack all of the baby gear that we got from the shower, wash all her clothes, and set up the bedding on the crib. I had been putting it off and now realize that there’s not much time left before she arrives. I’ve always been a last minute sort of person so this is normal for me.
My glucose levels have been good for the most part. This is probably the best I have seen them, mostly because I am eating less carbs now. I asked my ob/gyn if the hospital would let me keep my insulin pump on while in labor but the hospital doesn’t allow this. They will have an IV on me and check my sugar every two hours. Apparently other hospitals allow you to keep your insulin pump on but it’s really at their discretion. My concern is what happens after the delivery since my basal rates will go down significantly. I’ve been given a new basal rate for after the delivery but since I didn’t start wearing the pump til this pregnancy, I don’t really know what they should be. I just hope I don’t go too high or too low after the delivery.
I will keep you all posted as I near the end of the pregnancy. It’s been a long journey but now that I realize it’s just a couple of weeks away, I am getting nervous. I am hoping all goes well.
Your getting close now — how exciting! I have been following your story all along and hoping to glean a little knowledge from your experience. I am also pregnant, 31 weeks, and struggling with many of the same feelings and emotions you express.
My hospital is also requiring an insulin drip (and that I remove my pump.) This makes me pretty nervous, but my OB says he can better predict how fast the insulin makes it into my system with the IV as opposed to the pump. So I’m trying to get used to the idea.
Has there been any decision on the natural vs. c-section issue?
You’re almost there!! Congrats Gen, you have worked so hard to make it to this point. It’s not surprising you have more work to do to prep for her – you’ve had so much work to do all along to get to this point. Let us know when we can help you get ready and/or babysit!!!