Gestational Diabetes????? - Page 2

3boys2anglz · 05-17-2007, 08:30 AM

My c-section for my twins was a classic cut (from belly button down to the pubic bone) due to their prematurity and Nathanial being "stuck" under my ribs. Because of this, I knew before they started that I would have to have a c-section for any subsequent pregnancies due to the increased risk for uterine rupture from the stress on the scar during contractions. That is the reason they scheduled my subsequent two babies to be delivered 4 weeks early as soon as their lungs were ready (actually my 8 yo decided it was time before the c-section date and they delivered him right away).

The c-section alone was not the reason we chose to stop after our last baby nor was it the only reason our OB discouraged another pregnancy. My age, history of insulin dependant gestational diabetes, placenta previa, etc. all contributed to the decision. According to my doctor and the research I did, the number of c-sections does not determine it as much as all the other factors.

BlueSky · 05-17-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 3boys2anglz

My c-section for my twins was a classic cut (from belly button down to the pubic bone) due to their prematurity and Nathanial being "stuck" under my ribs. Because of this, I knew before they started that I would have to have a c-section for any subsequent pregnancies due to the increased risk for uterine rupture from the stress on the scar during contractions. That is the reason they scheduled my subsequent two babies to be delivered 4 weeks early as soon as their lungs were ready (actually my 8 yo decided it was time before the c-section date and they delivered him right away).

The c-section alone was not the reason we chose to stop after our last baby nor was it the only reason our OB discouraged another pregnancy. My age, history of insulin dependant gestational diabetes, placenta previa, etc. all contributed to the decision. According to my doctor and the research I did, the number of c-sections does not determine it as much as all the other factors.

I guess it depends on the doctor these days I have a bikini cut but every once in a while I can still feel a slight pain. I'm just reading a lot horror stories about C-section trying to educate myself about the risk. The OB told me already but I want to hear other stories especially to those that already experience it.

allgirls · 05-17-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JenJoe725

Gestational Diabetes does not mean an automatic C-section.... only a bad doctor would make it a requirement unless an ultrasound showed that the baby had a giant body or head. They do monitor your weight and the baby's approx weight with additional ultrasounds. If they do intervene it is more often than not an induction not a c-section.

I am waiting for the results of my 3 hour test but I don't think I have it. I have only gained around 20 pounds at 7 months and I am actually having a problem gaining weight this time around. I am measuring right, I am not hungry all the time and I am not always running to the bathroom (the only positive of caring a baby high).

Jen

nOt trying to scare u but I didn't have any of those symptoms either. The last one I had immediately symptoms, b4 I even took the test, but with the other two there were no symptoms.

allgirls