Oliver was conceived naturally and born by "induced labour" full term weighing healthy 7.6oz with no CF. My lung function was 103% FEV1 at this time.
My pregnancy with Oliver was classed as "HIGH RISK" and I was been seen by my doctors every 4 weeks. I had slow weight gain the first 6 months but with extra hard work eating all I possible could with added medical supplements I had a start weight of 60kg and at 38 weeks pregnant I weighed in at 70kg.. (possibly one of my greatest achievement gaining that weight heheheh). I still took all my medications while pregnant as a extra sick mother is no use to a baby who has demanding needs, so I tried to keep myself well.
The birth of Oliver was fine, I was induced with 2 tablets inserted and OXYTOCYN drip followed by pethadine for pain relief and finally a planned epidural (just in case my lungs struggled and I needed to be rushed in for a C-section). They did push on me to use the "GAS AND AIR" but I couldn’t breathe in long enough to receive the drug. From walking in the hospital doors on Thursday morning 8am till Friday morning at 11am when Oliver first came into the world I had a fantastic time, I was aloud home 24hr hours later and I’m hoping for a similar experience this time around with baby number 2.
I am pregnant again now at 18 weeks and I gained 2kg only. I have been trying harder but not hard as I could and should I guess. With running around after a 2yr old and having less time to do my normal daily treatments etc..
focusing on this pregnancy is not always my number 1 priority like it really should be. Please don’t get me wrong I go to all my appointments and follow the general warning advice for "pregnant women" and I am not causing or intentionally neglecting this pregnancy but as the anxiety that first time mums get, I don’t have that this time around. I am less stressed about baby bump. I’m prepared.
My lung function this time still remains at 101%FEV1 but I’m a lot more breathless and wheezy with reduced energy/ physical weakness. I find myself grabbing for my Ventalin inhaler a lot throughout the day and having to stop and sit to recover. The stairs are getting harder and carrying Oliver is almost out of the question.
I’m having growth scans every 4 weeks with this pregnancy and this time around the only thing that is different is I'm diabetic and on insulin with started 1yr ago approx. Having highs and low blood sugars is hard to balance and treat when I'm alone with just me and a toddler in the house while John's at work.
