Im in shock...

[Collette]

Had a routine appointment with the aneastisiologist (however spelt) to talk about my c-section at 38 weeks, nothing unusual there.

Then i saw my diabetic consultant who told me that because my blood sugars were under such good control that i would be having a 'natural' birth. If babies tummy hasnt grown by 37 weeks i will be induced with only a days notice (have had problems with static growth around babies tummy over the past month or so) If babies tum is ok they will induce me on 10th Jan.

I didnt even think it was an option to have a natural labour when your diabetic because of complications, but apparently i will be on a drip for both insulin and glucose through labour and they wont let me have a long labour - if baby is in distress (babies born from a diabetic dont like contractions) then and only then will perform a c-section.

I was asked about my birth plan and didnt have a clue!! it hadnt even entered my head that i would have a natural birth, even if i went into early labour i thought i would have a section.

I was told not to stray too far and have my hospital bag packed and transport organised

My little Charlotte could be here by xmas!!

 

[lealea85]

Fab stuff!!!
Get ur bag packed Girly xxxx good luck

 

[rainbow dancer]

they sound like they are very organised which is brill and by xmas!! best be getting organised hun!!xxx

 

[NatEvz]

Wow!They are organised. Even though its come as a bit of a shock to you, are you pleased you will be having a natural birth hun?How exciting that your little one might be here for chirstmas xxx

 

[JJ Mum]

ahh it will be lovely to try for a natural birth, hope her tum grows fine and you can do that. loving the backup plans, your hosp sounds good X

 

[karenandbump]

Wow - exciting hon!!!! x x x

 

[amy samantha]

how exciting good luck X

 

[flexilexi394]

That's good news I guess honey! Think of the achievement of a natural birth (not saying everyone should or can have one, just if you have the option it's good to go for it) if you can do it, then go for it! I think that's mega exciting! Good luck. X

 

[kellylou]

fab news x

 

[Collette]

Thanks,

If i knew about the option before i would be more prepared and excirted about it, i would much rather a natural delivery, i think it will me bond with little'un more and hubby can get more involved too. Its just gonna take a little while to retrain my brain to it.

 

[misscrazycooki]

hey hun I'm diabetic too and so far my sugars are relativily under control so hopefully I get the chance to have a natural birth too x

I have been told I might be induced early... unknown about section :S

Got my growth scan on the 7th so can't wait to find out how big my little son is...

BTW my names charlotte lol x Nice name you picked out x