MY FIRST TRIMESTER RECAP // type 1 diabetes and pregnancy

[@johnson1677]

I cried when you read the journal entry. I hated that so much of my pregnancy was filled with diabetes guilt, even though I had great control. Thank you for sharing, you’re creating a resource I wish had been available to me! Wishing you the best birth and newborn days!!

[@salehsaad8186]

Really respect and appreciate you for sharing this i know it kinda hard but keep going so exited only 4 weeks left!!!

[@MsBossTone]

Thank you so much for sharing this! It means so much for us future diabetic moms! ❤

[@sarajeckovich5973]

Thank you for sharing! I am 6 weeks in as a Type 1 and so nervous about the highs and lows. Would love yours or anyone’s book recommendations?! 🫶

[@leidianyperez5406]

Thank you so much for this insight! My diabetic counselor lacked sympathy and I cant believe I made it past my 1st trimester. I am following a balanced diet and it is going well for my sugars but I am very scared to indulge in the slightest. The counselor gave me a lot risk talk and made me feel very guilty to the point that I had initial appointment at 10 weeks and will not return.

[@beautybetic8868]

So thankful for your pregnancy recap video. I’ve been struggling with fertility issues and pregnancy fear (what an ironic mental toll lol) lately. It’s nice to hear from your point of view. Helps ease some of my fears. You and Raffi are going to be great parents! So excited for you

[@MichelleLord]

I'm sorry you are struggling with fertility. I'm glad this video could ease some of your fears ❤️

[@roxanneviau241]

Hi Michelle! I also got diagnosed with hypothyroidism (during the fertility clinic’s blood work)! My first trimester was mostly a lot of lows, followed by crazy resistance at the end of my second trimester (and honestly - pretty continuously after that). I had slight nausea but nothing too crazy! Wish I would’ve had your book😊 seems like lots of good info in there! Best of luck for your last 4 weeks! ❤️

[@globalcitizen6309]

Thank you for sharing your experinces as they are Michelle ❤ I am not a T1D but here because of a very young beloved family member of mine who is. What you're doing is amazing and helps to understand things with T1D better 🙏 You're positive, tireless and motivated on managing T1D and life well 🙂Wishing you all the very best with everything and a very safe delivery ❤ keep up the great work!

[@courtneynewsome7733]

I really enjoyed watching this, Michelle. Having followed you sporadically over the past several years and after having my first baby last Nov., I was thrilled to see you now doing videos about your pregnancy! Congratulations! I could relate to lots of your reflections. So glad you emphasized the reality that we strive to stay in range but it's not possible to have perfect BG, especially during pregnancy!! I also spent about 85% of my first trimester horizontally, thanks to "Morning" Sickness! Lastly, I learned a lot about what I will eat differently in the first trimester, lime juice popsicles were the bomb to help with the nausea! Did you find any foods that became a staple for you that were OK for your BG control?

[@kaitlincovington677]

I’m almost 34 weeks pregnant. And my first trimester was different from yours. I had sooooo many lows. I had morning sickness pretty much from week 6-13 so I couldn’t really eat anything. But so happy for you guys! Not much longer!

[@MichelleLord]

You are so close as well!! Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly ❤️

[@ronaldodupont4835]

Michelle im so happy for you are gonna be such a great mother and i hope this is gonna be a great birth for you god bless you and raffi and your baby im super exited for you i hope the baby is gonna be so loving with you and raffi god bless you and your family the baby is gonna be full of hapiness trust everything is gonna be ok with raffi you and your baby you are not alone you are with your family and god❤❤😊

[@eribchinsky]

Really love your videos, Michelle! Thank you for sharing everything and wishing you a beautiful healthy pregnancy from Vancouver ❤️

[@angelicajacobs584]

Excited for you Michelle and Raffi! That baby is going to have so much love and happiness with you both! I really appreciate you sharing this! I've found a lot of information for type 2 and pregnancy but not as much mainstream info about type 1 and real life experiences.

[@Hakkasha]

Hi Michelle 👋🏻 Very informative, thanks ! Almost 36 weeks pregnant here 😚 I didn’t have any insulin resistance during the first trimester, quite the opposite actually. I was constantly eating sugar as I had a lot of lows. Especially around mealtime when I injected insulin, started to eat then felt so sick I couldn’t finish my plate 🙄 It started around month 2 and lasted for about 6 to 8 weeks. I almost didn’t take any insulin. At that time I also remember that my mood was quite terrible. I felt so much anger, it was crazy. Looking back, I think I should have reached for mental health support, like you did. Second trimester was quite easy until week 24… and then…. BAM ! The insulin resistance kicked my butt 😂

[@Hakkasha]

I laugh about it but it’s honestly so hard… you feel so much guilt when you’re are high and cannot go down, despite all the insulin you inject. Two weeks ago I stayed up until 3 am, crying because I ate fries and my blood sugar was stuck at 200. Long walks really do help but sometimes it can be SO frustrating, as we all type 1 know 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, I’m still very lucky to have a healthy pregnancy and I really do enjoy every moment of it !

[@MichelleLord]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and congrats!! I hope the last bit of your pregnancy is smooth and that you feel well ❤️!!

[@Hakkasha]

@@MichelleLord thank you Michelle, hope everything is going well for you too ☺️ Wish you the best ! Erika

[@oksanamatiss9653]

Just finishing my first trimester and it was sooo hard to manage my blood sugars.😢 Not sure I was in range quite enough, but it was not possible to catch, eternal huddle between dropping and rising sugars😢

[@MichelleLord]

Don’t stress!! I’m sure your little babe is ok. I remember feeling that way after my first trimester too. It was such a challenge! I hope your second and third trimesters are way more stable… and congratulations 💕✨

[@user-xg9tv4vu3k]

Absolutely loved this video! You’re glowing!! ❣️

[@maddiewalding6935]

I’m actually in limbo kind of right now with Hashimoto’s because I also have the autoantibodies, but no clinical diagnosis. My TSH was elevated once with no symptoms a couple years ago, but normal after that. I’m hoping I can go as long as possible without meds! I don’t look forward to having to wait 30 minutes to eat breakfast 😩

[@MichelleLord]

That sounds very similar to me! I will actually be going off the meds once I deliver to see if I need them anymore. I hope you can hold off on starting meds, but it honestly isn't that bad to take them 💖

[@Anniekelseyty]

im suprised you dont have a treadmill or indoor bike. I just got one during covid and it helps so much!

[@stuartkeylock4199]

I am so happy for you hope that 2021 you can get through that

[@gloriaperal2736]

What is the name of the pregnancy book you were reading?

[@Lobstrique]

i love your vlogs for how grateful you are for everything people do for you and life give you! this was very informative! i ordered the pregnancy book you recommended in the last video, hope it reaches Russia :)

[@MichelleLord]

Aww thank you so much ❤️. I hope the book arrives to you soon 😊

[@jenakitchen4738]

Hi Michelle, how did you manage working during the 1st trimester? I'm t1D and also have POTS and 7weeks pregnant. The struggle is REAL. I want to stay home and rest but feel like other pregnant women just power through their work schedule...

[@bullzeyejutzi]

Father of 2 here. How has Rafi been during the pregnancy? Is he feeling ready to have a little one around? I felt like I was prepared with my first, and I somewhat was, but there were aspects I had never thought of. My advice is to start preparing for less sleep now, so it's less of a shock when you're up at 3am with a crying baby. Also, find some strong coffee to help on the mornings after long nights. Congrats and best of luck in the coming weeks/months!

[@MichelleLord]

That's so sweet of you to ask about Raffi! He is super excited, but also nervous at the same time. Thanks for the tips haha. We will get ourselves prepared for the long nights ahead!

[@bullzeyejutzi]

@@MichelleLord there's always so much support for the mom to be (as there should be) but the dads should get some too. I'm sure you'll both be great parents.

[@NoOrAhmed-xo2wk]

Hi Michelle did you do any workout during first trimester ?

[@ronaldodupont4835]

Hello love your videos🎉

[@xXHanagetsuXx]

Wouldn’t a treadmill be a good investment to have at home? For snowstorm or late days that wouldn’t let you take a walk around the neighborhood

[@MVK123]

I heard that running on treadmills is not recommended in pregnancy but I guess it should be fine for walking

[@dianalieskovsky8729]

Really enjoyed your blog. Thanks Michele. Your so sweet. 😉

[@MichelleLord]

Thank you, Diana 💖😊

[@diabeteslovefriendsbengali6682]

Awesome video 💙

[@irisbraun4171]

Hi Michelle it is so helpful what you are doing !!! when i was younger i had the desire to habe a child but my Diabetes management was a Desaster i felt i had no support and the insulinpump i used were still at the beginning now i m 40 and glad my husband didn't want the responsibility so we dicided against it. im on the Dexcom since November and maybe i will try a pump again after 14 years on pens ?? ;-) All the best for the birth

[@MichelleLord]

I'm so sorry that you felt you didn't have the support you needed. It is so hard to find support as people with type 1 diabetes, and it shouldn't be that way :( I hope you have been liking the Dexcom so far! Thank you for the well wishes ❤️

[@irisbraun4171]

Well times have changed in the last 22 years i think you only get more mindful and confident over time and the research is on our site. Dexcom: yes days with 99% TIR exist. in reality . 🐣It doesnˋt matter how long you wait, but who you wait for!

[@ashleightynes6852]

Thank you for sharing! How did you manage a full time job early on? Did you tell your employer before 12 weeks?

[@MichelleLord]

Yes, my employer actually knew before they hired me. I wanted to be fully transparent. They were aware that I was a "high-risk" pregnancy, and that I would be attending a lot of appointments. Managing a full-time job with the pregnancy was what I personally found to be the most challenging. It required a lot of extra hours at night to catch up!

[@ErikDouds]

4 weeks away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichelleLord]

So wild to think about! I hope you are doing well, Erik 💙

[@laurenlemmon1712]

Did you have any experience with lows or scary lows during the first half of pregnancy? Sorry I might’ve missed you talking about this but I’m curious!

[@MichelleLord]

Yes! No worries at all, I talk about this at 14:53 :) I had mainly insulin resistance for my 1st trimester, but then sometime around 10-13 weeks my insulin needs drastically decreased (to the point where I was taking very little insulin) and I started experience sudden and severe lows.

[@chrissyfoley7361]

I’m confused. How can you start producing any insulin if you’re a Type1? I thought our pancreas was dead. Maybe a dumb question but I don’t understand how that’s possible. 😊

[@josettebassett3734]

Chrissy Foley some Type 1's still have some functioning Beta cells. Gradually they also get attacked by the autoimmune response by the person's body, later in life.

[@chrissyfoley7361]

@@josettebassett3734 interesting.

[@joannecummings5443]

It's been 40 years since I was pregnant. I had lots of support from my doctors my OB doc was a T1 D himself. But of course we did not have the technology that you have today. All 3 of my babies were delivered c-section. Not sure about women today, are you having a C section. I know you are going to have a beautiful healthy baby.

[@SharpLife4]

Mine was a csection 12 years ago and 8 years ago. Type one since 12. I trialed labour but was induced and got too tired

[@MichelleLord]

Hi Joanne! It really depends on the OB, but at my clinic they aim for a vaginal delivery unless there are complications. So far I'm planning on delivering vaginally, but we will see what happens! I'm open to whatever is safest for the baby. Thank you so much 😊

[@rickruch3487]

How is your pregency going

[@MichelleLord]

It's going really well, thanks!

[@SharpLife4]

My dr had me take 5mg of folic acid

[@theluckyequestrian]

To be honest I don’t realistically think I could actually be pregnant with type 1 diabetes as the birth control pills Set my blood sugar nuts. Congratulations I hope the next few weeks go smoothly for you.

[@MichelleLord]

Aww no don't say that!! BC pill hormones are different. Plus, like I said in the video, when you are pregnant you have the most motivation and drive you've ever had. I'm sure you could do it ❤️

[@theluckyequestrian]

@@MichelleLord I agree it’s very true if you want it you will do anything to protect the baby.

[@kristalculler3928]

Do you have a name for your baby girl? How are u feeling?

[@MichelleLord]

Yes we do! But it's a secret ;) I'm feeling really well thanks! Just trying to rest and take it easy these last 4 weeks ❤️

[@SharpLife4]

Our teams don’t see you till after 8-10 weeks

[@kashlife7436]

Can a diabetes transfer from mother to child I am worried about that

[@kashlife7436]

Plz reply me