postpartum health, endo appointment, & taking care of baby | type 1 diabetes day in the life
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2021
- Hi everyone! I’m here with my first vlog after having my daughter Eden! She is now over 2 months old, so I wanted to share a day in the life as a new mom living with type 1 diabetes. Much like being pregnant with diabetes, managing diabetes while taking care of a baby is a lot of work, but totally doable! In this vlog I have my first endocrinologist appointment postpartum, and give a little health update with respect to having protein in my urine and my Hashimoto’s disease. I am happy to be back vlogging and can’t wait to post more!
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Michelle, you are just INCREDIBLE!!! Multitasking, multi-loving, totally absolutely amazing WOMAN! I am SO in awe of you. Honestly I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed personally lately and seeing you and how you’re balancing so much and being so patient with yourself and beautiful Eden just really gave me comfort in this moment. Thank you 💙 happy autumn and PSL season to you, Raffi and Eden 🍁☕️❤️
AWW thank you Andrea!! You are too kind 🥰💖!! I'm sorry you have been feeling overwhelmed, and I hope things calm down for you soon. Sending you love ❤️
Thank you for showing us your actual readings. I’m so grateful when you do that. You and Raffi are excellent parents and I’m so proud of you since I’ve been watching your videos for about 5 years. The stork delivered Eden to the right address! XO
Aww thank you so much Sydney!! ❤️
Michelle, you are wonder woman! I’ve loved your pregnancy and postpartum videos. Pregnancy and T1D has been something I’ve worried about since getting diagnosed and you have helped ease so much of my anxiety. Thank you for sharing 💙
I actually found your channel right after I had my baby. I had just gotten a pump because trying to manage MDI with a newborn was impossible. Everything was so overwhelming and all your advice about diabetes made me feel so much better about everything. I’m so happy for you.
Congrats on the new baby! Eden, what a beautiful name. So happy for you guys!!! I am the mom of a 17yo T1D girl in Chicago and I cannot tell you enough how happy I am to watch your videos and know that this type of control is possible with the dedication you put forth. She is 2.5 years into diagnosis so far and struggling a bit. Your videos give e so much hope! PLEASE keep them coming!
This was literally so inspiring for someone whose had diabetes for 16 years whose always been scared of pregnancy and childbirth etc. you make it look EASY!!!! You’re a superhero!!!
You’re doing a great job!! I was diagnosed dec 2020 with type 1 at the age of 34 after having my beautiful baby girl. And I can tell u first hand it is not easy managing type 1 with a newborn and a toddler. You are doing a fantastic job as a new mom 🤗
Love following your journey, Michelle! Even though I'm far from having a baby, I loved learning what I could look to someday as a T1! (Just celebrated year 26!) You're daughter is gorgeous! Best of luck both in motherhood and continuing your journey as a postpartum mama with Type 1!
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for taking the effort and time to show us! Good to see you and hear not only diabetes is so good controlled in such stage of your life but also the protein back to normal! 💜 Oh and yes on the other part of the word I also wait for the endo call which is very hard to manage with my work😌 so pretty strange how they do it agree totally! Take care you are awesome!
Ahhh Michelle wow! Congratulations! I have watched you for many many years but have somehow missed the last 9 months!
Good to see you back with a video. My endo is usually on time. Had one issue with the educator at the clinic. It was supposed to be in person, but I got a reminder from the clinic, saying it was a phone appointment, the day before. I waited for the phone call for 1/2 hr and then sent an email asking if she was running late. She responded immediately saying it was an in person meeting. Just a minor communication issue. I would not be happy with a 2.5 hr wait.
Wow! She is beautiful! It's nice to see that you are doing well! Keep it up!
You're amazing! Congratulations on your new little bundle..It does helpto see that this is manageable..as you said you just need to be patient with blood sugars and relax things a little..I think that is the reality to different more challenging situations in life/big life changes - we need to not be so hard on ourselves and have a little grace!x
Thanks so much! Yes, exactly - we need to be kind to ourselves during these big life changes :)
I’m obsessed with Eden’s wall mural!! So pretty 🥰🥰🥰
Aww thank you! I had so much fun putting those wall decals up 😊
Yay so excited to watch!! Hoping to have first baby next year!
Aww thanks! Best of luck in your journey ❤️😊
Love that you are making time for yourself and are continuing to do ballet. You’re doing a great job mama and you are still glowing 😊
Awww thank you!
You are very pretty. I love Eden’s name.Congratulations on your new bundle of joy.
Always love seeing the notification that you uploaded a new video! 2 months already, time flies! I’ve waited before for certain phone appointments but never (ever) that long! I love seeing your control with Control IQ. I’m about to meet with my endocrinologist next month in the hopes of switching over from pens to pump. I originally came across your UA-cam channel when I was hoping to switch over from the Freestyle Libre to Dexcom. I was so envious of you with Dexcom! Now I’m on Dexcom (yay insurance changes) and hoping to get on the pump (hopefully with Basal IQ first, followed by control IQ?). Looking forward to your next video ❤️
Thank you! That's so kind 💖
I'm happy that your insurance was able to cover some of the Dexcom for you! It's such a game changer. I have a feeling you will like the tslim + Dexcom combo :). Best of luck with the pump start process!
you make maternity look manageable! not easy, but something that one can work with! thank you so much for that. really happy for you :)
Thank you! Yes, being a mom with T1D is completely manageable :)
Absolutely adore the name you chose for her! Congrats!! :)
Thank you so much! I've had that name picked out for many years :)
its so nice to see you be patient and mellow about your blood sugar now!
Regarding endocrinology appointments via video, or for you phone call. I used Zoom video appointments in 2020. My endocrinologist is in a clinic at the main hospital. Four endocrinologists in the clinic. They always started exactly on time and lasted about half hour. But my routine recurring quarterly diabetes appointments where I have seen the same doctor for a decade now are not too comparable to a diabetic mother who just gave birth and talking to an endocrinologist who specializes in maternity care. In person appointments are back for 2021, no more video appointments.
That's so nice that in person appointments are back for you! I wish they were here, but I can't see that happening any time soon. In person appointments are so much more efficient and helpful!
Congratulations Michelle. As you said life with a newborn is very challenging, and with diabetes everything is multiplied! I had 2 babies pre dexcom, it was really tough and scary. I think I pricked my finger 20 times a day. The breast feeding thing is your decision, whatever works is what is best. Life does get easier as your daughter gets on a bit of a schedule and you can get back on one too. Enjoy your moments with your little gift, time is going to pass very quickly! Thanks for posting.
Thank you! I can't imagine doing this without a Dexcom, so I have a lot of respect for you! It's nice to hear that things will get easier once Eden is on a schedule. Hopefully that will happen in the next couple months :)
Congratulations to you and Raffi on the birth of your baby 🥳
Thank you!! ❤️
Hey it’s been a lonnng old time! Congrats to you both x
Thank you!!
I haven't seen any of your video - I think up to when you got your TSlim. OMG- congrats on the baby
Oh yes that was April 2019 haha! Thank you so much 😊
Hi Michele, so good to see you posting again. Congratulations on the new chapter of life. I also wanted to ask you a question. I once had a Starbucks pumpkin spiced latte when I was running low and surprisingly my blood sugar shot up afterward. Is there a trick to order this drink and do you take insulin for this coffee?
I actually do not understand these things and never know how to indulge. Like today I wanted a croissant so basically had that as my lunch. Any advice will be helpful? Is it okay to inject more than 3 times for a meal? or how else to take these things?
Congratulations to you and Raffi.💝🎉 You look so lovely with your new baby 🍼😚 daughter Eden, and she is so sweet. 😘😘😽❤️👋👋
Thank you Isabella!!
My son's Endocrinologist is the exact same!! She is wonderful, but very unreliable. We've only been in the diabetes world since January so I cant say whether its covid related. I discovered your page right when he was diagnosed and you've truly helped me adjust. 💙
I had type 1 dm after covid infection in July 2020. I am 29. This is a really interesting story. I hope your son gets better and better.
Eden is a beautiful name!! Sweet and simple without being super common
Thank you! 💖 I've always loved the name :)
I found your channel when a good friend of mine developed T1D and I wanted to know what that meant for her. It was thanks to watching your videos that I knew how to help her when she had low blood sugar. She said she was fine and I could leave when her blood sugar was 3 but I knew that was quite a bad number and insisted on staying with her while she had some sugary food.
You're an awesome friend for that!
You’re doing amazing Michelle! I used to babysit T1D kids as a T1D myself & it was crazy exhausting but made me realize I could definitely handle motherhood if I could handle caring for myself & kiddio. Also I would have not taken my endos call out of spite after an hour of waiting 😂 youre patient!
Thank you so much! That's awesome that you used to babysit kids with T1D :)
And haha, yeah I guess I was pretty patient waiting for that call 😂
Hey! Well done! One question, where did you download the control iq? And last one, does the exercise mode comes with control iq? I’m on basal iq and never found this option.
Keep it up like this! You make it sound easy 🤣❤️
Good to see you both are doing well. =-)
Fortuneatly my endo is usually close to the phone appointment time. Worst they've been is a 1/2 hour late calling.
Thank you!! I'm glad your endo hasn't been too late calling you! I'm hoping mine won't be as late next time.
Congratulations on your precious little Eden. She is very blessed to have you as her mommy. You are so conscientious and caring. May God bless you and Raffi in parenting her. My question is.... when you have time (ha ha) could you please explain more about the Control IQ? I also have this on my Tandem Pump but have not been able to tweek it as yet. I would like some pointers, if you could help out it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you :)! Haha that's a good question! I honestly do not fully understand Control IQ, since I haven't had the time to learn all the in's and out's myself. Once I understand it more, I will include some tips in a video!
Happy to see you and baby...😊
Thank you!
We have phone calls a lot now and it’s never that late. My Neuro is often late. Sometimes hours but I book him end of day to factor that in. It’s because he’s always on call so usually gets emergencies later as well but then I get him as long as I need it
I'm glad your appointments haven't been too affected!
I love your videos!!!!!!
Thank you ❤️
You look wonderful stay healthy i wish you all the best💓
Thank you!!
you are radiant mom !!!congrats !!!happy hormones drop sooo much bg i hope you ve find it by now ! maybe if u were having some tofu in between meals , or a non gmo soy milk ? i have some garbanzo beans always available because a small amount helps keep bg stable too and strong ( with no risk on a low ) just some ideas with my love from here !!!
Oh my goodness, thank you for the compliment! Thanks for the tip as well ❤️
Hi Michelle. I wonder if you or any other fellow T1’s might suggest a good Whey Protein bar? I was buying Simply Protein bars except they’ve been discontinued. They had all natural ingredients. Thank you so much:)
My daughter has had type 1 diabetes for 25yrs since age 6. No kids yet though. Diabetes is a full time job, just like motherhood.
Congratulations on your baby. I have a question, I've noticed that you wear the G6 cgm on your arm, does this work for you?
Thank you! Yes, it’s my favourite spot :)
I did not know you did ballet!! Go you 🥰🥰
Haha thank you! I haven't done it for a long time, but I used to take 3 classes a week pre-covid. Here is a ballet related video I made in the past :) ua-cam.com/video/Kd4d3EGwtxo/v-deo.html
I know that filming is taking lots more effort now. Thank you for doing it. I would love to know so much more about your experiences with Control IQ. My son is the diabetic. He had a horrible experience with the 670g and is now on tandem. However, he is afraid to go with control iq since 1) they won't allow you to switch back if you don't like it and 2) he is afraid that the more control he gives the pump the more times it can mess up/take over and make mistakes. So for instances if you eat something before going to go run errands and it decides it needs to do a correction because you are trending upward. It would be nice to try though if he could go back to basal if he didn't like it.
I was a little nervous switching to Control IQ back in March when it was approved in Canada, however it had been great for me. (Everyone is different) for your second question, you can set up extra profiles, so if running around, like what Michelle did in the video, you can set exercise mode, but in addition you can run a profile that does not give as much basal, for example, which will prevent going low. It is also a good idea to alway wear during exercise, as Michelle did during her ballet, as now the pump is doing more work on your behalf so if it thinks it is giving insulin, but the pump is sitting on your table, it may mess up later.
Nice to see you back ...I am from Ethiopia
I have a child with type 1 diabete. I do learn many thing from your channel. Pls don't stop posting. It helps individuals/ parents like me
Thanks for watching! Sending my best wishes to you and your child 💙
So lovely!!! 💕💕 congrats to you both🤩😊
Happy to hear you picked a beautiful name; Edith? If so, its swedish, right?
Pls take care and enjoy every moment💖💖… even if its really hard work to balance the bloodsugar and the stress over not really being in control 24/7….
But if anyone fix it, you will!!🌺🌺🌺
Greeting from a cold Sweden 🤩
tack så mycket! Her name is Eden 🥰!
@@MichelleLord så vackert! Bra val💖
What your doing is fine by giving breast milk in a bottle. If anyone gripes about that, just ignore them. And the supplement of formula is fine too. You are doing great. As far as your virtual appointment being that late, I hope your endo apologized as that is way too long. A little bit late is fine but hours late is not acceptable.
Honestly, I can only applaud you! Even though I'm only 22 so children are still faaaaarrr off, having a newborn + T1D scares me tremendously. Seeing how well you manage and also having some time for yourself to dance (that's my other motherhood fear, having zero personal time) really reassures me. The way you talk about balancing T1D and motherhood, being patient with your balance having shifted a bit, it's just admirable! Sending you, Raffi and Eden all the love
Aww thank you. This means a lot. I really hope that by showing my life as a mom with T1D, I can give those that wish to have children one day some comfort. I was always SO scared of being pregnant and being a mom with T1D, but now that I am at that point in my life, I see that it is completely manageable :)
Taking forever for Endocrinology phone calls during COVID-19 has been normal, I haven't had to wait as long as you though. I think the longest I have waited was an hour. Congratulations Michelle you are looking fabulous!!!! How are you liking Control IQ?
Thanks Lindsey! Sorry you have also had to sit around for endo appointments! I am really liking Control IQ so far. It's super helpful!
@@MichelleLord I went from MDI to the Tandem pump in May and within two months I went from 9.2 to 6.6. Having CIQ on the Tandem now must make things a bit easier for you diabetes wise hence making more time for what matters most helping Eden to grow and thrive!!!!
Hi Michelle. I have been following your channel for a couple years now and have enjoyed your discussions and experiences. Today my doctor gave me a sample Dexcom G6 and I am wearing it for the first time. Luckily applying the sensor was absolutely painless. I am using the Dexcom app on my Samsung Galaxy S8+ phone.
I have a question that I could not find an answer to on the Dexcom FAQ site and thought maybe you know the answer. I understand that the G6 transmitter sends a reading to my cell phone every 5 minutes, but I was wondering what happens to the readings if I don't have my cellphone with me for a period of time. When the cellphone is back in range again do all the missing readings get downloaded? Or are the readings lost forever.
I know the Libre works differently, storing the readings until one collects the readings on their phone, in a pull mode rather than the Dexcom push mode.
Thanks if you have any information on this, and good luck to you both with the new team member
Bill, the sensor can store up to 3 hrs of data. So if your phone is out of range, or just blocked, for some reason it can receive for a while, it will fill in the missed info.
@@brianpozner868 Thanks Brian
Do you have any general tips (now going through pregnancy yourself) as to how to keep such a tight range? My range nonpregnant is similar to what you mentioned yours was during pregnancy, but it's definitely challenging with so many factors at play. No rush to answer :-)
Hey Lauren! So there were a few things I found helped me to get into a tight range for pregnancy... 1) Having a CGM was important, although I completely recognize that this is not accessible for everyone, 2) Prebolusing was important to avoid post-meal spikes 3) Being proactive to avoid highs by going for walks when I saw my blood sugar was rising, and lastly 4) Being consistent with meals by eating around the same time each day and approximately the same # of carbs. For example, if I had 50g for lunch one day, I wouldn't want to have 100g the next.
Those are the main tips I can think of at the moment, but I actually want to make a video on this soon, so stay tuned :)
Congratulations again to your baby girl! How is your postmodern going
Thanks Kristal! I'm feeling better as time goes on 😊
@@MichelleLord your welcome ❤
Kvetch all you want. 2.5hrs late is NOT okay.
Haha thank you! I'm glad I'm not just overreacting :)
I love your headboard in your bedroom. Please share where to buy.
Thanks! Our bed is from EQ3
It’s so nice to see you again. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter! If you’re pumping a lot, get a hands free pumping bra if you haven’t already. Game changer. Babies are wonderful, but SO exhausting, and you have to work so much harder to make moments of self care happen. Enjoy those sweet baby snuggles and take care.
Thank you so much! I have a handsfree bra, and have to agree that it's a game changer :)! And yes, I am really enjoying the snuggles ❤️
What was your blood sugar range right after the delivery l??pls replyy
im sorru for asking but what indicates that you have protein in your urine?
I'm struggling so much with control the last few weeks. I definitely want kids in the future but I don't think my body is ready which makes me kinda sad tbh. As a person wanting to have children there's enough to worry about with fertility and your job and all of that but with diabetes there's a whole extra layer and it's a pretty thick layer.
Aww yes, there definitely is an added thick layer when it comes to diabetes :(. I also really worried about my control and how I would manage diabetes + my job while pregnant, but I somehow made it work. Just give yourself some grace and time to work on your control, and I'm sure you will be ready one day in the future. My A1C was not in pregnancy range until a few months before I got pregnant, and I have a very healthy little girl now. Don't lose hope 💖
Felicidades! 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you ❤️
Maybe you should inform your endo you will be instituting a $25 fee for late scheduled appts. Lol. Sleep is critical glad your baby is sleeping well.
You guys take care of yourselves.
As one diabetic mom to another eat about 15 more carbs before breastfeeding or pumping it helped keep me stable breastfeeding is like a full workout in burning calories 😀
Love this tip! I need to remember to do this haha. I've noticed some lows after feeding/pumping.
I am a type 1 diabetic too and I haven’t gotten pregnant yet at all😢
Sending all the baby vibes your way! I hope it will happen for you soon ❤️🙏🏻
all of this equipments we dont have
You and I prob have the same endo cause they’re always late lol
Did you see a maternal fetal doctor every month??
Yes at first. Then it got more and more frequent as I got further along in the pregnancy. The last trimester I was going every other week for ultrasounds and blood tests.
So you didn’t see your regular obgyn?? Or only just the maternal fetal specialist??
Diabetes sucks Hashimoto’s Is not so bad you just have to take meds for it