It’s Happening

C’s application was approved.  He will be receiving a Diabetic Alert Dog!! This is such exciting news.  We’ve struggled for a while now with him having trouble feeling lows and not feeling a hint of a symptom of highs.  He craves freedom and I want him to have it more than anything.  He’s 12 years [...]

Dear School,

So here’s my day so far and the email sent to the school (and district) today.  Blahhhhh Hi [School Psychologist] and [School Nurse], I’m just checking in to see if you were able to come up with any ideas at the meeting this morning about C’s education. I’m also wondering if independent studies of some [...]

sleep=panic

Last night I went to get C’s pump from him to change the cartridge and he realized it had been yanked out without his knowledge.  When? Who knows? How long without insulin? Was it out BEFORE he bolused for that cupcake earlier?  Ugh.  333 showed up on the meter.  Quick went through the change, tried [...]

How Low?

I just went in to test C before he goes to sleep.  I say, “110.  Awesome number, but a little lower than I want it for bedtime.  Is there anything special you’d like?” He answers, “I’d like a Vegas-Style Buffet.” LOL Ok, back to what I was trying to write before… We’ve been singing the [...]