Meet T1D Momma, Ashley V.
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Meet T1D Momma, Ashley V.

When you are a woman married to another woman, both of whom desire to carry a baby, the choice seems obvious. One wife can carry the first baby and the other can carry the next...easy right? But what if both wives are considered high risk? This was our dilemma, and here is our journey toward growing our family.

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Meet T1D Momma, Kacy B.
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Meet T1D Momma, Kacy B.

I was diagnosed with T1D when I was 11 years old— about 15 years ago. When I was diagnosed, the medical staff told my parents I should never have kids because of the risk involved — thank goodness we now know with good control and a healthy lifestyle, it is absolutely possible to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies with T1D.

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Meet T1D Momma, Chrystal O.
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Meet T1D Momma, Chrystal O.

Growing up I never thought I was going to have children of my own. My Endocrinologist would say do not get pregnant at this time. I was diagnosed at age 2 years old and now have been living 33 years with type 1 diabetes. Joining the Type 1 Diabetic Sugar Mommas group has been the perfect support, inspiration, and sense of unity I needed as a woman.

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Meet T1D Momma, Leyna C.
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Meet T1D Momma, Leyna C.

I’m a mother to an adorable 7 year old, who keeps me busy with dance recitals, school activities, homework, and weekends running around! I’m thankful to be on a pump that does quite a bit of thinking for me as it can be easy to forget about my diabetes when it comes to motherhood, working, and living our lives.

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Meet T1D Momma, Stephanie R.
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Meet T1D Momma, Stephanie R.

I am lucky to be the first member of The T1D Sugar Mommas. This group is my second family. I was diagnosed at age 6, and grew up in Southern California with a sister who is also T1D. I am a High School Educator in San Jose, California and balance supporting teachers utilizing Educational Technology with being a wife and mom to three children. 

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Meet T1D Momma, Lyora
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Meet T1D Momma, Lyora

When I was 35 I went to Kaiser for my usual endo visit. I decided to ask about motherhood as I was getting to the point that I knew I had to make some decisions. The nurse practitioner told me I shouldn’t have kids because of my age and my A1c being too high. I was devastated, all I had wanted my whole life was to be a wife and mother.

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Meet T1D Momma, Michelle H.
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Meet T1D Momma, Michelle H.

I have three kids: TJ, Zane and Diabetes. Sometimes I’m not sure which one needs more attention. Sometimes I just want to hide from all three (you know, like at the salon getting a manicure). Diabetes is relentless, just like children, you need to make it a priority and nourish it with tender loving care.

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