Hi

Its good to hear you have kept them under control. Both my doctor and specialist said there is no need to induce if I could keep my sugars in control but alas it wasnt the case near the end. You can so no to induction if your baby is fine, but they still don't like to go over 40 weeks if possible, it used to be 38 weeks.

Have they done a scan to see how big bubs is lately? as that can also bring on an induction. There is the risk of jaundice and babys body temperature being low when they are born. My DD had both and was wrapped up like I have never seen before, she must of had 3 blankets around her when they popped her on my chest, she was then whisked away in a special crib to get her body temp back up. I didnt have her in my room for 6 hours after birth, that wasnt nice at all. I cried as it wasnt what I was expecting, I always saw myself going to my room with my bub in tow. But I wanted what was best for her, of course, and was able to visit her in her crib before going to my room. Her jaundice was only minor so she was able to get over this herself and having as much breast milk as I could give her.

I think I did my last insulin the night before then in the morning it was just testing. The midwife did this while I was in labour every two hours and then after I had my DD I tested for 24 hours after each meal. My GD was gone immediately! That was amazing, I had a big turkey salad roll which would normally had sent my levels over the roof, but nothing, absolutely normal.

To tell you the truth near the end of my pregnancy I just wanted her out as I was quite aware of risks involved by having her in me. I didnt like the fact that everything that went in my mouth affected her so much, but then as I was doing everything right and my sugars were still going up I was quite afraid for her. When the doctor said he wanted to induce the next day I was relieved.

I had a good induction, my waters were broken at 8.30am and she arrived at 2.15pm that day. That was fine with me as I can't imagine how some of these ladies in here go through labour hours on end, I really praise them.

Anyway keep up the good work with your insulin and what goes in your mouth, you are doing well.