So let me start by apologising to my readers for being away from my blog for the past few months. A lot has happened since I last posted but i’m back and I hope to be posting more frequently.

Life is amazing and can take you on so many different paths.  My life took a turn and I was very blessed to have a healthy baby girl

As you may or may not know diabetes and pregnancy is not so straight forwards. Diabetes is constant, twenty four seven, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty five days a year and every single second of the day. There’s no break! Now let’s throw pregnancy into the mix. Every worry, stress, discomfort and anxiety I have with just the diabetes alone was trebled. I no longer just had the responsibility of just managing myself and my diabetes. I was now caring for this precious life growing inside me. This gift which was now my responsibility. On top of all of this I also had to make sure my four year old son was cared for and entertained.

Although this was my second pregnancy, it was completely different to my first. In terms of how my sugars behaved, my insulin requirement during the pregnancy etc.  With my first pregnancy I definitely stressed myself out mainly due to blood sugar levels and I found that this time it was no different.  I think it’s a natural feeling to have in the beginning considering how important this journey is.

I’ve learnt to think of it in this way. I have to be able to create the best environment, the best condition for my baby to have the best start in life. Good sugars, good control, being vigilant, being involved in this whole process from the beginning to end and a lot of prays equals a healthy baby. God willing.

I also realised that even though stress is a part and parcel of the pregnancy it is still crucial not to let the stress take over completely. Stress can definitely interfere with sugar levels and I know that all too well. I had to remind myself of this and although still being vigilant I also had to let go of the worry a little and leave it in god’s hands.

Thanks to my brother for sending me this picture during my pregnancy of his trip to Mexico. It was a great de stress tool. Also long deep breaths and sleep when I could fit it in.

I can honestly say that this pregnancy journey was extremely challenging. However the end result makes every emotion I felt, every difficulty I went through worth it. To all the D mums currently on this journey or about to start this journey. Be patient, stay strong and be positive. Try your best and remain stress free.

Amina xxx