Wow! This has been the fastest week. I can't believe VBS is ending tomorrow! :( Kacey and I have had such a wonderful time getting to know everyone and learning about the Lord. I've got so many great pics to share.
I also took time the last two days to start organizing pictures from the last 15 years. I was going to buy photo boxes but when I saw they were $20 each and they'd only fit a year worth of pics then I knew we had a problem! I got some boxes with lids and I pulled out the HUGE rubbermaid tote and 3 boxes of pictures. I layed out piles.... 15 years ....all in the middle of my living room floor. As I strolled down Memory Lane, I laughed, I cried, I sighed and I also felt very thankful. Thankful because I had the pictures to remind me of so many times in my life that I'd filed away in the back of my head. I found funny pictures of the girls. I found tons of pictures of Frankie's Granny too. Pictures of her kissing Kacey and rocking her as a baby. Christmas pictures of the girls hugging her. So many that I'd forgot all about. I started setting those in a pile alone. I've decided to put those into a seperate scrapbook for Frankie. He doesn't know I'm making it for him and I think it will be something nice for him to pick up and look at when he's having those "miss her" days. I also found pics from when Frankie and I were dating. Again, I got giggles seeing how "in love" we were. Not that we still aren't but it's a different kind of love than we had back then. I told him we need to take more "fun" pics like those *wink* Anyway, it's taken me 2 days to organize the pictures by year. Now I'm going to take each year and organize them by month so I can do yearly scrapbooks for them. I've got lots of work ahead of me! I figure it will take me several "All-day" scrapbook events to get through them but once they are done, it will be nice to pull out each year and look back.
We've figured out that the raise in Kacey's sugars on the 3rd day had to be from bad insulin in her pump. Her numbers yesterday came back down into range and her numbers today have been AMAZING! They bounced from low 80's to 130's. Once Frankie came home from work today, she was telling him all about Bible school and what she'd learned and he said "Well I think we should go celebrate a bit with ICE CREAM!" So we took her to the ice cream shop. Last time we'd bolused 70g and so we stuck with doing that this time. She's 2hrs in ..... 100 mg/dl!! I'm not too comfy with her going to bed at that number but I'll be up for a little while so I'll retest her in 2 hours to make sure she's not dropping.
Tomorrow is the last day of Bible school and also the family picnic. Frankie is off and he'll be able to go with us. I'm excited for him to meet everyone and see the church and see what feeling he gets. I'm hoping it's the same feelings Kacey and I have had all week. She asked to go to church on Sunday! :) I'm excited about it!
I'll share pics tomorrow after the picnic!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
VBS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
It's something I looked forward to every summer. We didn't regularly attend a church as kids but we always got to go to Bible school at the local church.
When my girls were little, we had a church home. We went regularly. We LOVED it! Then something changed. The members changed. The pastor changed. Then the church name changed. I felt "lost" and as if I didn't belong anymore. I don't think it's anything anyone did. I just felt like that and I didn't have a "place" anymore. We eventually stopped going. My girls never really missed it because the church we went to only had about 5 kids (including my 2) every Sunday. Kayleigh was the oldest and Kacey was the youngest. They were never involved in a "Youth Group". So they didn't know what they were missing. But I did!
For some time now, we've been looking for another church home. I wanted a church that had a great youth group because I felt that was most important. I remember wanting so bad to be a part of a youth group when I was younger. I'd hear stories from friends about mission trips, get togethers and family picnics. Now that my girls are at the youth group age, it's something I'm really wanting for them.
I was invited by my friend, Lyn, to bring Kacey to Vacation Bible School this week at her church. I tossed the idea around and then presented it to Kacey. I figured it would be something to get her out of the house since Kayleigh is still in Hawaii. It would be some fun for her to make crafts and learn more about Jesus. Little did I know, it would have much more of an impact on us.
Yesterday I hung out in Kacey's class. My friend, Lyn, was teaching it and she knew Lyn but she still didn't want me to leave. It turns out, Lyn needed some help preparing more of the craft they were doing because she wasn't expecting to have 14 kids in the class. I hurriedly prepared enough for us to continue. (Hmmm, was there a reason I was needed?) Lyn introduced me to the Youth Pastor and his wife then she introduced me to the Pastor and as other teachers came around, I was introduced to them as well. Every single one of them welcomed me with open arms and I instantly felt comfortable! Something I haven't felt in church in a long time.
Today when we arrived at the church, I went into Kacey's classroom. From there we went to the sanctuary. As we were sitting in there, I was with Kacey's class and the Youth Pastor's wife tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if I'd be interested in helping with one of the other classes. One of the other teachers was out and they needed another person. I knew Kacey was in good hands so I jumped at the chance to be with 1st-2nd graders! She introduced me to the other teacher and as I spoke with her, I found out that her son graduated a year before me and her daughter graduated a year behind me ....I knew them both! Kacey did just fine without me. She knew I was in the building and was comfortable with that. While I was in the other room, the Youth Pastor came in and told me how thankful he was that I was willing to help out. That REALLY made me feel good! Then when we went back to the sanctuary for music time, the Pastor was in there. I was taking pictures of my other friend's daughter and he asked me if I had another child in that class? I told him no I was just helping out. He gave me a pat on the back and thanked me. He then began asking me where we were from, did we have a church and invited us to come on Sunday. I've just felt so welcomed and everyone is SO nice! So, is there a reason I was meant to stay there? Does God have a plan for me to get to know everyone? All I can say is...It's only Day 2 and Kacey and I are BOTH ready to go back! They have a family picnic on Friday and Frankie is off that day so I want him to go with us so he can meet them and see if he gets the same good vibes I have. I'd love to go on Sunday and see how the service is :)
It's something I looked forward to every summer. We didn't regularly attend a church as kids but we always got to go to Bible school at the local church.
When my girls were little, we had a church home. We went regularly. We LOVED it! Then something changed. The members changed. The pastor changed. Then the church name changed. I felt "lost" and as if I didn't belong anymore. I don't think it's anything anyone did. I just felt like that and I didn't have a "place" anymore. We eventually stopped going. My girls never really missed it because the church we went to only had about 5 kids (including my 2) every Sunday. Kayleigh was the oldest and Kacey was the youngest. They were never involved in a "Youth Group". So they didn't know what they were missing. But I did!
For some time now, we've been looking for another church home. I wanted a church that had a great youth group because I felt that was most important. I remember wanting so bad to be a part of a youth group when I was younger. I'd hear stories from friends about mission trips, get togethers and family picnics. Now that my girls are at the youth group age, it's something I'm really wanting for them.
I was invited by my friend, Lyn, to bring Kacey to Vacation Bible School this week at her church. I tossed the idea around and then presented it to Kacey. I figured it would be something to get her out of the house since Kayleigh is still in Hawaii. It would be some fun for her to make crafts and learn more about Jesus. Little did I know, it would have much more of an impact on us.
Yesterday I hung out in Kacey's class. My friend, Lyn, was teaching it and she knew Lyn but she still didn't want me to leave. It turns out, Lyn needed some help preparing more of the craft they were doing because she wasn't expecting to have 14 kids in the class. I hurriedly prepared enough for us to continue. (Hmmm, was there a reason I was needed?) Lyn introduced me to the Youth Pastor and his wife then she introduced me to the Pastor and as other teachers came around, I was introduced to them as well. Every single one of them welcomed me with open arms and I instantly felt comfortable! Something I haven't felt in church in a long time.
Today when we arrived at the church, I went into Kacey's classroom. From there we went to the sanctuary. As we were sitting in there, I was with Kacey's class and the Youth Pastor's wife tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if I'd be interested in helping with one of the other classes. One of the other teachers was out and they needed another person. I knew Kacey was in good hands so I jumped at the chance to be with 1st-2nd graders! She introduced me to the other teacher and as I spoke with her, I found out that her son graduated a year before me and her daughter graduated a year behind me ....I knew them both! Kacey did just fine without me. She knew I was in the building and was comfortable with that. While I was in the other room, the Youth Pastor came in and told me how thankful he was that I was willing to help out. That REALLY made me feel good! Then when we went back to the sanctuary for music time, the Pastor was in there. I was taking pictures of my other friend's daughter and he asked me if I had another child in that class? I told him no I was just helping out. He gave me a pat on the back and thanked me. He then began asking me where we were from, did we have a church and invited us to come on Sunday. I've just felt so welcomed and everyone is SO nice! So, is there a reason I was meant to stay there? Does God have a plan for me to get to know everyone? All I can say is...It's only Day 2 and Kacey and I are BOTH ready to go back! They have a family picnic on Friday and Frankie is off that day so I want him to go with us so he can meet them and see if he gets the same good vibes I have. I'd love to go on Sunday and see how the service is :)
Pump Question
I've got a question. It's one I've never really thought about until now.
We're having some really hot temps here in VA. Some days it's in the high 90's and the humidity is terrible. I know insulin goes bad in the heat. Since it's in her pump, and she's playing outdoors, will the insulin in her pump go bad quicker?
I've noticed that by the 3rd day, she's getting up in the 300's with her blood sugars. Could it be because the insulin is bad?
It just got me thinking because I know the pump is against her body, which is obviously warm, and then being out in the heat....is that whats causing these sugars to spike on Day 3?
Thanks for any input :) Geesh...she's been on the pump 4 months already and I've STILL got questions!
We're having some really hot temps here in VA. Some days it's in the high 90's and the humidity is terrible. I know insulin goes bad in the heat. Since it's in her pump, and she's playing outdoors, will the insulin in her pump go bad quicker?
I've noticed that by the 3rd day, she's getting up in the 300's with her blood sugars. Could it be because the insulin is bad?
It just got me thinking because I know the pump is against her body, which is obviously warm, and then being out in the heat....is that whats causing these sugars to spike on Day 3?
Thanks for any input :) Geesh...she's been on the pump 4 months already and I've STILL got questions!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Priceless
BLOOD SUGAR- 8pm- 76
A cup of Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Chocolate-----5 carbs
Plus a squirt of whipped cream and a few sprinkles---- 5 carbs
Plus 3 sugar cookies--- 15 carbs
A cup of Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Chocolate-----5 carbs
Plus a squirt of whipped cream and a few sprinkles---- 5 carbs
Plus 3 sugar cookies--- 15 carbsOne VERY happy little girl-----PRICELESS!!
Kacey needed a little snack before bed the other night and she wasn't very hungry so I surprised her and made her some hot chocolate and topped it with whipped cream and sprinkles. LOL! You'd of thought I gave her Starbucks! She was so excited and savored every last drop. It wasn't a high carb snack either. Just enough to bring her up to range and keep her up in range all night.
Update
Last week, Kacey's blood sugars went a bit whacko. She went from low to high and then back to low. I felt like a ping pong ball! She ended up with a cold. She had a runny nose that was causing a cough. I'd gotten my newest copy of Diabetic Living the day before and I picked that up in the middle of the night since I was awake with Kacey. It had an article with suggestions of different OTC meds for different symptoms. I'd tried Triaminic Night-time and that knocked her out but I knew I couldn't use it during the day. The article suggested Sudafed PE (Non-drowsy) so the next morning, I went right to Walmart and picked it up! Within about 6 hours, Kacey was already perking up. Amazing! I didn't give her the full 2 pill dose. I gave her one every 4 hours. Because of her weight, I knew she could handle taking one pill but was too scared to try two. For the last few days, she's been on it and still has a little cough but nothing like she had.
My Mom and I took Kacey over to Chuck E. Cheeses as a special treat last week. She had such a good time!
With all the running around and games, her blood sugar dropped and we treated with some good ole' ice cream. She had so much fun but she really missed her sister being there. When we've taken them to Chuck E. Cheeses before, they always play the games against one another. This time, my Mom and I tried to make up for it but she still missed Kayleigh!
Yesterday we worked out in our pumpkin patch all morning. The plants are starving for water, the ground is so dry and we just need tons of rain or we're going to lose the whole crop. Around 1pm, we came inside because the temps were near 95F and it was REALLY hot and humid. We had some lunch and cooled down. Around 5:30pm, we started to hear some rumbles of thunder. Could our prayers have been heard? While I was weeding, I kept asking Granny to send us some rain. The wind started picking up and before long, it was pouring. It rained for about an hour and then the sun came back out. Here is a picture of what we saw....
It may not have meaning to anyone else, but for us it was like Granny telling us "You're welcome!" This sunlight didn't last long. About 30 minutes later, we had a really bad storm roll up. Heavy winds, dangerous lightening and down pours rocked our small town. There were suspects of a few small tornados that touched down not far from us. Our power flickered all night and some friends of ours had a tree fall right through the middle of their house. It stormed all night long and then about 4am, it had passed and things cleared up. Thankfully we didn't have any damage and our pumpkins got plenty to drink!
My Mom and I took Kacey over to Chuck E. Cheeses as a special treat last week. She had such a good time!
With all the running around and games, her blood sugar dropped and we treated with some good ole' ice cream. She had so much fun but she really missed her sister being there. When we've taken them to Chuck E. Cheeses before, they always play the games against one another. This time, my Mom and I tried to make up for it but she still missed Kayleigh!Yesterday we worked out in our pumpkin patch all morning. The plants are starving for water, the ground is so dry and we just need tons of rain or we're going to lose the whole crop. Around 1pm, we came inside because the temps were near 95F and it was REALLY hot and humid. We had some lunch and cooled down. Around 5:30pm, we started to hear some rumbles of thunder. Could our prayers have been heard? While I was weeding, I kept asking Granny to send us some rain. The wind started picking up and before long, it was pouring. It rained for about an hour and then the sun came back out. Here is a picture of what we saw....
It may not have meaning to anyone else, but for us it was like Granny telling us "You're welcome!" This sunlight didn't last long. About 30 minutes later, we had a really bad storm roll up. Heavy winds, dangerous lightening and down pours rocked our small town. There were suspects of a few small tornados that touched down not far from us. Our power flickered all night and some friends of ours had a tree fall right through the middle of their house. It stormed all night long and then about 4am, it had passed and things cleared up. Thankfully we didn't have any damage and our pumpkins got plenty to drink!Yesterday was also some exciting news with the baby birds in the grill. We check them every day and they seem to change so fast! When we checked on them yesterday morning, we noticed they now have some brown feathers coming in and their beaks have changed AND they're eyes are open! Of course, in the pic below, they were sleeping sound so they must have been fed! No matter how much I jiggled the grill lid, they wouldn't wake up. It's been so exciting watching them grow.
Today was the start of Vacation Bible School at church. Kacey found out last week about it and she's been so excited about going. A friend of mine is teaching the 5th-6th grade class and I knew Kacey would be in the 4th grade class. She didn't want to switch classrooms so they were kind enough to leave her in there. (LOL! She's as big as those kids anyway and shes mature enough as well) I wasn't sure how Kacey would do once we got there. She kept asking me not to leave. She's still not comfortable with strangers caring for her and after that bad low last week, she's not left my side lately. I completely understand her fear and I'm not going to force her into it. She had a really fun time today. Here's a pic with her looking up a verse in the bible.
For once, Kacey was in with 14 other kids and only 2 of them knew she had diabetes (my friends kids). She wasn't treated any different. She didn't have to tell anyone she had diabetes. Herbie was proudly worn in her Tigger pump case but not a single child asked what it was. It wasn't until snacktime at 11:40pm that anyone was even aware of her diabetes. She sat down to the snack table where the snack was already layed out....a glass of pink lemonade, a cup of animal crackers and a "termite hill" (mound of chocolate covered pretzels). She quietly sat down, pulled out her lancet and Herbie, tested her blood sugar and was putting Herbie back in her case when a woman frantically ran over to the table and shouted "SHE CAN'T EAT THAT!" With wide eyes, I looked at her and said "Excuse me?" She'd scared Kacey and also gotten the attention of the entire class. She proceeded on about how Kacey couldn't eat the snack and offered to give her ham & cheese. I nicely explained that I was her mother and she was fine. We had a snack in her bag if she didn't want that snack. The lady apologized and went on back to the kitchen. Kacey sat there a bit embarrassed and asked to eat the snack we'd packed. I sat next to her and she said "Mommy, that lady scared me! She said I can't eat that?" Ugh! I told Kacey if she wanted it then she could eat it, we'd just dose for it. But by that point, she just wanted her snack. Two things stuck out here..... the first is......I'm thankful they were on top of knowing WHO Kacey was and that she's diabetic. The second is....the ignorance between Type 1 and Type 2 is still out there! YES, Kacey CAN eat it if she wants. It's so hard to explain to people that she CAN have sweets if she so chooses to. They immediately think if you have diabetes then you can't eat it and how do you sit an explain to them without taking about 30-45min? It's hard! I know she meant well and I'm thankful but I wish she would have done it a bit more private. This is the first time in the last year that I've felt the need to be private about diabetes. I'm not sure why? I guess it's because we were in with a bunch of strangers and I wanted Kacey to have the feel of not being treated differently....unless she HAD to be because of a low or a high. I didn't want diabetes to be the first thing people thought about when they saw her. Not that we're hiding it, I just wanted to be....well.....normal. Anyway...it went well and Kacey is excited to go back tomorrow! :)
Today was the start of Vacation Bible School at church. Kacey found out last week about it and she's been so excited about going. A friend of mine is teaching the 5th-6th grade class and I knew Kacey would be in the 4th grade class. She didn't want to switch classrooms so they were kind enough to leave her in there. (LOL! She's as big as those kids anyway and shes mature enough as well) I wasn't sure how Kacey would do once we got there. She kept asking me not to leave. She's still not comfortable with strangers caring for her and after that bad low last week, she's not left my side lately. I completely understand her fear and I'm not going to force her into it. She had a really fun time today. Here's a pic with her looking up a verse in the bible.
For once, Kacey was in with 14 other kids and only 2 of them knew she had diabetes (my friends kids). She wasn't treated any different. She didn't have to tell anyone she had diabetes. Herbie was proudly worn in her Tigger pump case but not a single child asked what it was. It wasn't until snacktime at 11:40pm that anyone was even aware of her diabetes. She sat down to the snack table where the snack was already layed out....a glass of pink lemonade, a cup of animal crackers and a "termite hill" (mound of chocolate covered pretzels). She quietly sat down, pulled out her lancet and Herbie, tested her blood sugar and was putting Herbie back in her case when a woman frantically ran over to the table and shouted "SHE CAN'T EAT THAT!" With wide eyes, I looked at her and said "Excuse me?" She'd scared Kacey and also gotten the attention of the entire class. She proceeded on about how Kacey couldn't eat the snack and offered to give her ham & cheese. I nicely explained that I was her mother and she was fine. We had a snack in her bag if she didn't want that snack. The lady apologized and went on back to the kitchen. Kacey sat there a bit embarrassed and asked to eat the snack we'd packed. I sat next to her and she said "Mommy, that lady scared me! She said I can't eat that?" Ugh! I told Kacey if she wanted it then she could eat it, we'd just dose for it. But by that point, she just wanted her snack. Two things stuck out here..... the first is......I'm thankful they were on top of knowing WHO Kacey was and that she's diabetic. The second is....the ignorance between Type 1 and Type 2 is still out there! YES, Kacey CAN eat it if she wants. It's so hard to explain to people that she CAN have sweets if she so chooses to. They immediately think if you have diabetes then you can't eat it and how do you sit an explain to them without taking about 30-45min? It's hard! I know she meant well and I'm thankful but I wish she would have done it a bit more private. This is the first time in the last year that I've felt the need to be private about diabetes. I'm not sure why? I guess it's because we were in with a bunch of strangers and I wanted Kacey to have the feel of not being treated differently....unless she HAD to be because of a low or a high. I didn't want diabetes to be the first thing people thought about when they saw her. Not that we're hiding it, I just wanted to be....well.....normal. Anyway...it went well and Kacey is excited to go back tomorrow! :)Saturday, July 25, 2009
I've Come To Realize...
Fill in the blanks....
I've come to realize that my legs are...something I take for granted.
I've come to realize that my job...is priceless! My job as wife, mother, cook, taxi, nurse, teacher, and much more is something you can't even begin to put a wage on!
I've come to realize that I need...to get my butt back in the gym.
I've come to realize that I have lost...my true identity. I'm slowly working on getting it back and hanging out with friends more. :)
I've come to realize that I hate...DIABETES! ***enough said***
I've come to realize that money..is something we can't go without if we want our daughter to live.
I've come to realize that people...can hurt your feelings and not even know they have.
I've come to realize that I'll always be...the one to manage Kacey's diabetes. I just realized that since Kacey's had her pump (4 months already!) that Frankie hasn't done a single site change.
I've come to realize that I have a crush...on no one.
I've come to realize that my mom...is always going to be there even when no one else is!
I've come to realize that my cell phone is....my lifeline and something I can't live without.
I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...I've made Kacey sleep on the couch for the last 2 days because I was too scared that I wouldn't hear her in the baby monitor. Shes got a cold and I'm always so worried I won't hear her if she needs me.
I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...simple things like sugar free hot chocolate with a small squirt of whipped cream and 2 sugar cookies can make a diabetic child feel like they've won the lottery. (Pre-bed BG was 82 so she had a "special snack" last night)
I've come to realize I'm thinking about...how much I really miss Kayleigh being around here and how much she helps out with chores.
I've come to realize that my dad...isn't going to be a part of our lives.
I've come to realize that I get on MySpace...to catch up with friends but I'm on Facebook more.
I've come to realize that today...in 2 weeks from today, Kayleigh will be home!! :) :) :)
I've come to realize that tomorrow...is something that is never promised!
I've come to realize that I really want to...be the best Mom I can be.
I've come to realize that I'm....a better parent than I ever thought I could be.
I've come to realize that if you want to be with me...you have to be talkative!
I've come to realize that right now...I'm happy with my life.
Feel free to copy this and paste in your own answers! :)
I've come to realize that my legs are...something I take for granted.
I've come to realize that my job...is priceless! My job as wife, mother, cook, taxi, nurse, teacher, and much more is something you can't even begin to put a wage on!
I've come to realize that I need...to get my butt back in the gym.
I've come to realize that I have lost...my true identity. I'm slowly working on getting it back and hanging out with friends more. :)
I've come to realize that I hate...DIABETES! ***enough said***
I've come to realize that money..is something we can't go without if we want our daughter to live.
I've come to realize that people...can hurt your feelings and not even know they have.
I've come to realize that I'll always be...the one to manage Kacey's diabetes. I just realized that since Kacey's had her pump (4 months already!) that Frankie hasn't done a single site change.
I've come to realize that I have a crush...on no one.
I've come to realize that my mom...is always going to be there even when no one else is!
I've come to realize that my cell phone is....my lifeline and something I can't live without.
I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...I've made Kacey sleep on the couch for the last 2 days because I was too scared that I wouldn't hear her in the baby monitor. Shes got a cold and I'm always so worried I won't hear her if she needs me.
I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...simple things like sugar free hot chocolate with a small squirt of whipped cream and 2 sugar cookies can make a diabetic child feel like they've won the lottery. (Pre-bed BG was 82 so she had a "special snack" last night)
I've come to realize I'm thinking about...how much I really miss Kayleigh being around here and how much she helps out with chores.
I've come to realize that my dad...isn't going to be a part of our lives.
I've come to realize that I get on MySpace...to catch up with friends but I'm on Facebook more.
I've come to realize that today...in 2 weeks from today, Kayleigh will be home!! :) :) :)
I've come to realize that tomorrow...is something that is never promised!
I've come to realize that I really want to...be the best Mom I can be.
I've come to realize that I'm....a better parent than I ever thought I could be.
I've come to realize that if you want to be with me...you have to be talkative!
I've come to realize that right now...I'm happy with my life.
Feel free to copy this and paste in your own answers! :)
Monday, July 20, 2009
The "Low" Look
Kacey and I went running errands this morning. She ate breakfast before we left so I knew she'd be good while we were out. Since we were going to be coming back home at lunch, I decided to treat her to Subway. We got the subs and we were on our way home when she quietly got out her test kit to test her blood sugar. I thought she was just doing it so once we got home, she could eat right away. A quiet voice said, "Mom, I'm a 43." I thought I heard her wrong. "You're a WHAT?" She had the "low look" all over her face! "I'm a 43, Mommy and I'm shaky." I pulled the chips out of the Subway bag and had her start eating. We were only 2 miles from home. We got home and I got out of the car and started walking to the door with our shopping bags. I turned to see Kacey still sitting in the car! I dropped the bags and walked back over toward her as she slowly got out of the car. "Are you ok?" She just gave me this "I don't know" look. I helped her to the house and got her to the couch. She was drenched in sweat! She's gotten sweaty before but never drenched. Her legs and arms felt like she'd just stepped out of the tub. I gave her something to drink while I got her sub out.
The look of a low....
She started eating but I knew she wasn't going to come up too fast. I watched her little hand shake as she brought the sub to her mouth. The tears began to run down her face. "Kacey, what's wrong?" ... "Mommy I'm so hungry but I'm scared because I still feel low." .... "Ok...let's test so you can see that you're coming up."
After she saw that she was coming up, she started to calm down. I think she's so afraid she is going to keep dropping low so just seeing that she was rising helped. Although, she continued to shake and say she was cold. Poor thing! :( After she ate, she sat on the couch bundled in a blanket. She started to cry again and I asked her what was wrong? She wanted to test again to make sure she was above 80. She pricked her finger ...no blood. So she tried again...and got a double dose! LOL!
We both giggled since she had her choice of which finger to test. She'd come up nicely....
But she was completely wiped out!
She went right to sleep on the couch and she's been asleep for over an hour now :( Damn diabetes! It's completely robbed her of her day because she'll spend the rest of the day playing "catch up" to gain her strength back.
The look of a low....
She started eating but I knew she wasn't going to come up too fast. I watched her little hand shake as she brought the sub to her mouth. The tears began to run down her face. "Kacey, what's wrong?" ... "Mommy I'm so hungry but I'm scared because I still feel low." .... "Ok...let's test so you can see that you're coming up."
After she saw that she was coming up, she started to calm down. I think she's so afraid she is going to keep dropping low so just seeing that she was rising helped. Although, she continued to shake and say she was cold. Poor thing! :( After she ate, she sat on the couch bundled in a blanket. She started to cry again and I asked her what was wrong? She wanted to test again to make sure she was above 80. She pricked her finger ...no blood. So she tried again...and got a double dose! LOL!
We both giggled since she had her choice of which finger to test. She'd come up nicely....
But she was completely wiped out!
She went right to sleep on the couch and she's been asleep for over an hour now :( Damn diabetes! It's completely robbed her of her day because she'll spend the rest of the day playing "catch up" to gain her strength back. Just more proof that diabetes is so unpredictable and you can be having a great day and all of a sudden it can sweep you off your feet and you begin your roller coaster ride. It's now 1:10pm and I just tested her and she's bounced up to a 255....and STILL asleep!
Happy 1yr. Blog Anniversary
Today marks my 1yr. anniversary of blogging!This time a year ago, I was bottled up with so much emotion and I was looking for an outlet. Someplace I could write down what I was feeling and not worry about anyone getting upset. I looked into online journals and then I ran across Blogger. I didn't even know what a blog was a year ago! I created my own....made it private....and began to pour out my most inner feelings. It wasn't long before I made my blog public and found that I wasn't alone. There were other Moms out there feeling exactly the way I was. They were either going through the same thing or they had been through it already and offered so much advice and just the support I was needing to get through daily life. Then I started to get in touch with other adults with diabetes. Many of them very successful and it gave me a whole new outlook on things. My child wasn't dying with diabetes, she was LIVING with it. She can live a long and healthy life if taken care of! I became more active in the blogging community and I began to share myself with others. As new Moms came into the blogging world, I was able to offer the same support to them as I was given when Kacey was diagnosed. It felt good to be able to "pay it forward" and tell them, "It DOES get easier." Even though some days are rougher than others, we still push forward.
I'm not sure where I would be if I hadn't started this blog and put myself in contact with everyone. I'm SO very thankful to be a part of this community and I'm even more thankful to call each and every one of you... MY FRIEND! Thanks to each and every one of you who have posted to me along the way. Just a few simple words were not left unappreciated. You all are my backbone and each hold a special place in keeping me strong!
So on that note.... Happy ONE YEAR Diabetes Sweeties! We look forward to MANY more to come!
(((HUGS))) to you all!
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