Meet T1D Momma, Orietta K.
I was supposed to call the hospital on the day I was 38 weeks pregnant, to schedule my induction. Depending on how I was feeling, and on how busy the hospital was, I was going to be induced that Tuesday or one of the next two days.
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.
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.
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.
Meet T1D Momma, Falyn S.
My name is Falyn Shilts. I live in Jacksonville, FL. I have lived with T1D for 23 years and I am a mom to 4 healthy and beautiful children. I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes when I was 14 years old.
Meet T1D Momma, Emily
My name is Emily Lincoln and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes right after my oldest son turned one. I was 28. I now have two sons who are four and two. Being a type 1 and mom of two boys is rewarding and challenging at the same time. Boys are constantly on the go and that can take your mind off keeping an eye on your blood sugar levels.
Meet T1D Momma, Kelly S.
Hi! So, I love being part of this group. It is amazing to be able to connect with other T1D women in a similar age group who are dealing with similar issues. I LOVE reading the posts about new little ones coming into this world born to T1 moms! At the same time, as I read these posts with happy outcomes, selfishly it also makes me a little sad that I will most likely not be able to have another baby. I also wonder if there are other T1 mommas out there that are having the same feelings. I am pretty sure there are, so I thought it might be helpful to share my journey, which has been quite the roller coaster dealing with infertility AND having T1.
Family planning with preexisting diabetes
Many women living with diabetes, especially those who were diagnosed as young children, might have heard or even been told that they may not be able to have children one day, or if they did, extreme complications for themselves and the baby were likely. That however is the furthest thing from the truth! With the right planning, healthy, successful pregnancies are the norm rather than the exception. Just look at our growing group of Sugar Mommas!
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus, or gestational diabetes (GDM), is not preexisting but instead diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Hormones produced by the placenta during pregnancy place increased demand on the insulin-producing cells of your pancreas.
