Meet T1D Momma, Lyora

When I was 35 I went to Kaiser for my usual endo visit.

I decided to ask about motherhood as I was getting to the point that I knew I had to make some decisions. The nurse practitioner told me I shouldn’t have kids because of my age and my A1c being too high. I was devastated, all I had wanted my whole life was to be a wife and mother.

Seven years later I was newly married, had tried to adopt for years, and was desperate to have a child. I went to a new endocrinologist and told her I wanted to try to get pregnant. She was very supportive and told me there was no reason I shouldn’t try.

I was put on a cgm and a pump, and got my A1c down from a 7.4 to a 5.5. It was a lot of hard work, and after trying the natural way we consulted with a fertility clinic. Going through IVF as a 43 year old diabetic had its challenges, but I was determined.

I got pregnant and that’s when I was even more determined to keep my blood sugars stable. I didn’t allow myself to give in to any cravings, and got healthier than I had my entire life: low carb, lots of veggies, daily exercise up until I gave birth. It was worth it.

At 44, I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. I wish I hadn’t listened to the nurse practitioner that had told me I couldn’t have a baby, but everything happens for a reason. I’m so thankful to be a part of an amazing group like Sugar Mommas that gave me so much knowledge and support throughout my fertility journey and beyond.