ttc at 36 with typ1 diabetes

[brazshell]

i realy did not know what forum to use.  im 36 and im thinking of having another child. i have been preggos twice the first ended in miscarriage,the second i had a healthy baby.. im 36 with typ1 diabeties. i saw my obgyn the other day. she asked me if i still wanted to have kids and i told her yes,that i wanted 1 more. she said she start me on prenatal vits my next visit and try to find me a diabetic doc to maybe get me started on the insulin pump.
on the 21 of this month im having a papsmere an ultra sound and mamogram done. the lasr one i had was in nov day after turkeyday. she told me i had a corpus lutem cyst, i have never heard of that. said it was on my left ovary and was only3 cem.
doesnt that have to do with ovulation and getting ready or a pregnancy. well here is my question. has any of u or do u know of someone who is or has been preg at 36 with typ1 diabetes. my doc seems to think i can try to get preggos if i get on a pump. so i guess all my baby making stuff is still working lol
thanks so much for any replies i get back. sorry for any misspelled words  

[brazshell]

ty very much was wondering how u were supose to take it. lol i know this sounds weird but i just could not emagine putting it down u know where.

[Victoria01]

I pulled this off babyhope.com...I hope it helps explain. Musinex is used in the same manner as Robitussin.

Robitussin is a popular brand of cough syrup and it might be surprising to consider its relation with fertility. But the fact is that this expectorant is used to loosen and thin mucus of a different kind too, called cervical mucus, in women. Robitussin is only a specific brand and any expectorant that contains guaifenesin as the only active ingredient can be used in its place. Generic versions are most likely available as well. Be sure to carefully inspect the ingredients list to make sure the ONLY active ingredient as guaifenesin. Any other ingredients can diminish the effect you are looking for.

The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. Recommended dosage is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick, you can take as the maximum dosage as listed on the label of the cough medicine. Water intake should be increased to encourage cervical mucus production and a full glass should take with each dose of guaifenesin.

Most doctors suggest taking Robitussin five days before and including the day of ovulation for a total of 6 days during your cycle.This helps provide the optimal environment to help the sperm survive and get to where they need to go.If you take Clomid, waiting until the day after the last Clomid pill is taken before starting Robitussin is suggested.

[adgal]

Sorry you didn't get more replies.  As far as I know the only current members with diabetes have gestational diabetes, so I know that's a bit different.  As for preseed, many of us here used it, myself included in that.  I love it!!  I am not sure about musinex, but I did use Robitussin?  Not sure what musinex is?  Good luck to you!!

[brazshell]

thanks  for the reply. i just wanted to hear from or about other mothers with diabetes. i have a cousin who had a son at age 38 then  a girl the next year. lol plus she has a son 18 and a daughter 17. my bf mom had him in her 40. my doc seems like i can have another. like i said just wanted to hear from others.
one more thing for who ever is reading. have any of u used pre seed/ i just learnd about it on the web. and musinex how are u supse to use musinex?

[adgal]

Hi there!  As a matter of fact I do have a friend with type 1 diabetes that now has 3 healthy children.  Her and her husband did try awhile to conceive the first time and finally turned to IVF.  She was 36 or perhaps 37 at that time.  She had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered a beautiful, healthy set of boy/girl twins.  Just before those babies 1st birthday, she found herself pregnant naturally, and although were not preventing this time, they weren't really trying either.  Quite a surprise as they had tried so long the first time.  Just a few months ago she delivered a healthy beautiful boy, full term.  I should add that her twins were 38 weeks at delivery, so full term as well (apparantly 38 weeks is considered full term for twins).  She told me that at the fertility clinic where she did IVF they told her her diabetes had nothing to do with her fertility issues, and called it "unexplained infertility".  I can also tell you that she has always been extremely cautious about monitoring her blood sugar, her insulin intake etc. and during her pregnancies she was even more so.  

I am wondering which part you are concerned about.  If it is the diabetes, well you already have a healthy child, so you know you can do that just fine.  Lot's of women with diabetes conceive and have healthy children, although they do monitor you more closely which is never a bad thing.  Or is it the fact that you are 36?  If that's the case, well, your a spring chicken around this forum...lol.  I am going to be 41 this month and am 37 weeks pregnant with a healthy boy.  My co-cl PamelaBee has two gorgeous healthy children and had them at 42 and 45.  There are many many women here in their late 30's and into their mid 40's pregnant and doing great!  It sounds to me like you are working with a positive and informed Dr.  That is half the battle.  I wish you luck in ttc and welcome to our community!!!