Gestational diabetes and overdue

[Willow16]

Im 41 weeks pregnant with diet controlled gestational diabetes. I had placenta problems in my first pregnancy. I am booked for induction on Sunday and if that fails c-section Monday. Im freaking out that something is going to happen to baby before they are delivered. I feel like I have no one to talk to and I never see the same midwife or dr. (Im consultant led). Sunday feels like an eternity away. Had check up yesterday and no sign of baby coming. They listened with doppler for a minute but I am so worried about placenta failing.
I cant sleep as my hips are so painful. Im just sitting here feeling really distressed. I wish i had elected section booked earlier now but I wanted a quicker recover as I have a toddler and my mum has just been diagnosed with cancer and is having operation in next couple weeks.
Sorry for rant.

 

[Petit Pois]

Oh Willow, sorry you're feeling like this! Seems strange to have csec booked for Monday cos induction could take 3 days?!

It's understandable to be worried in your situation. If I were you I'd call your midwife and tell her - or phone the hospital and say you're worried about baby and you'd like to be monitored. At least that would put your mind at rest til Sunday.

Sending you hugs xxx

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[Willow16]

Thanks Petit Pois. I had an emergency section last time so they wont do medicated inducation due to risk of scar rupture so I have 12 hours once in to make progress or will be a c-section. x

 

[Petit Pois]

Oh I see.
Well I've got everything crossed for you that you can have the birth you want. Hope you're feeling a bit better this morning xx

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[Willow16]

Feeling a bit better thanks, Still waiting though.x

 

[snowbee]

Hope it all goes well. I'm a bit surprised they have left you so long, I've also got gd and so far been told they will try to get me to 39 weeks. Evertwhere seems to have different policies, they seem very cautious here.

 

[Willow16]

I was told I would not go past 39 weeks but last scan 3 1/2 weeks ago was fine so they decided just to leave me. 41 weeks and 2 days now ��

 

[snowbee]

Hmm interesting. I've not had any issues other than failing the gtt, all bloods are perfect, growth scans spot on and I'm so far unsure if inducing early for a test result months ago is the right thing to do. I guess I'll wait and see. Let me know how you get on!

 

[Petit Pois]

Hi Willow, just wanted to wish you well for your induction today! How exciting that you'll have your little bundle in your arms in the next couple of days

 

[Petit Pois]

Hope everything goes swiftly for you xxxxxx

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[Willow16]

Thanks. Didnt have induction as went into labour sat night. Had Kaitlyn 9.16 Sunday morning. 7lb 2oz. Labour was hard going and her cord was being compressed so forceps delivery but glad she is ok and seems fine despite me having gestational diabetes.

 

[Petit Pois]

That's great news! Hope you're recovering well xxx

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[snowbee]

Congratulations! Glad all is well