In this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, I’m finally sharing my full birth and labor experience as someone living with type 1 diabetes - six months postpartum and completely unfiltered.

I’m joined by Val for an honest conversation about induction, blood sugar management during labor, and the fear-based narratives that often surround pregnancy with diabetes. I walk through what actually happened on induction day, why I chose to be induced, how I managed my pump and CGM in the hospital, and what surprised me most about labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.

We talk about:

• The difference between spontaneous labor, induction, and C-sections

• The “big baby” myth in type 1 diabetes

• Trusting your care team without feeling bullied

• Managing blood sugars during labor and after delivery

• What labor really felt like

• The emotional and physical shift after your baby arrives

If you’re pregnant with type 1 diabetes, planning to be, or feeling overwhelmed by scary stories online, this episode is for you. This is a real, positive, and empowering look at birth with diabetes.. no sugarcoating, no fear tactics, just my experience.

Grab the T1D Pregnancy Checklist (for FREE) here: https://needlesandspoons.com/pregnancy-checklist-optin

Life update: I'm pregnant! This episode has been a year in the making. I wanted to create a resource where I could take you through every part of the TTC and diabetes pregnancy journey while living with type 1 diabetes. So since 6 months before our TTC journey, I started recording this podcast to take you through my thoughts, appointments, and preparation with my management. This is a topic that no one openly talks about, so let's dive in!

Show notes:

• ⏰ (0:00): Show Intro
• ⏰ (0:25): Welcome back! And Episode Overview
• ⏰ (4:45): Timeline
• ⏰ (6:32): Step 1 - Figuring out what I want my diabetes to look like
• ⏰ (10:01): Step 2 - Prenatal Vitamins
• ⏰ (11:07): Step 3 - Finding a care team that I’m comfortable with
• ⏰ (17:00): 7 month update
• ⏰ (27:29): Adjusting ranges
• ⏰ (31:10): First month of TTC
• ⏰ (39:30): Finding out we’re pregnant🎉
• ⏰ (45:00): Pregnancy so far💖
• ⏰ (1:02:13): Plan of action going forward

Resources for this episode:

• Everything I would do if I wanted to lower my A1C for pregnancy in 2025:https://needlesandspoons.com/2025-webinar
• Take our free quiz:http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://needlesandspoons.com/free-resources/

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  *Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this heartfelt episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie and Val share the story of how they met and connected over their shared experiences living with type 1 diabetes, and discuss their upcoming epic 40-mile hike with the Connected In Motion Adventure Team, preparing for the physical and emotional challenges, and their excitement about being part of a diabetes-centered community.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome!
• 01:24 Val's Journey with Diabetes and Finding Lissie
• 03:49 The First Consultation Call: A Chaotic Start
• 05:26 Becoming an Accountability Coach
• 07:34 Planning the Big Hike
• 21:51 Training for a 10k and Hiking Preparation
• 36:40 Fundraising for Connected in Motion
• 41:28 Offering Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Donate $10 to Lissie's page for a PDF copy of the Keeping it 100 Journal 2.0: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/7682fcfa-3f05-44d8-b611-c814167eae47
• Donate $10 to Val's page for access to the Mastering Cycle Tracking Masterclass: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/d7cbee7b-4e44-4549-8216-a0d4c35cfd17
• Check out Mer's Adventure Team preparation episode: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/07/12/ep-97-empowered-voicestrailblazing-with-type-one-diabetes-mer-frasers-preparations-for-the-teton-crest-trail/
• Check out Mer's recap episode of her Adventure Team trip: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/12/18/ep-109-empowered-voices-conquering-the-teton-crest-trail-post-adventure-reflections-with-mer-fraser/
• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.