tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post178827913240153828..comments2023-04-15T07:06:36.513-06:00Comments on Mommy Going Crazy: One Month Down....Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02355435365629424722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-70996512909345875182008-12-16T17:07:00.000-07:002008-12-16T17:07:00.000-07:00It sounds like you are doing a great job-keep up t...It sounds like you are doing a great job-keep up the good work!Amber https://www.blogger.com/profile/11736932185370524329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-6542001384621201012008-12-15T08:30:00.000-07:002008-12-15T08:30:00.000-07:00I have been doing this 3+ years and I still haven'...I have been doing this 3+ years and I still haven't figured it out. I know more than I did then, but diabetes still throws me curve balls, I aim and miss horribly.<BR/><BR/>My best advice is to make sure you log all of her sugars and look for patterns. I also log everything that Riley eats. That way I am able to see if certain foods are affecting him differently. <BR/><BR/>Consistency is key.Penny Ratzlaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368479901015692591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-30763529131128708392008-12-12T22:00:00.000-07:002008-12-12T22:00:00.000-07:00Hi ShannonThank you so much for stopping over at ....Hi ShannonThank you so much for stopping over at .www.whydidtheinsulindie.com. I know what it's like to have a newly diagnosed child just before Xmas. You and your family seem to be tight and fighting, and your little princess seems like she is in the best possible hands.I am so sorry if my last post terrified you. You must remember that Lance was diagnosed over 6 years ago. Every year that passes, more information is discovered about how to keep yourself as healthy as possible, while living with type 1 diabetes. As Lance was diagnosed as a baby, he had no possible way of communicating to me how he was feeling. My only advice to you is "test, test,test." Keep an eye on your daughter's blood sugars constantly. Just because she may look fine, can often mean the opposite. She may also look tired and washed out, and her blood sugar will be fine!!! Im not the same person I was 8 years ago. I am slightly cynical, slightly negative, I have seen so many false starts in the hope of a 'cure." However, if there was ever a time for your daughter to get diagnosed, (as awful as this sounds...) it's now. There is magicv happening everywhere in the world. Even in Australia, there is a nasal vaccine available to siblings of type 1 diabetic children. It's in its second stage of trial, and it appears as if its going to get the thumbes up. <BR/><BR/>Happy holidays to you and your family, Shannon. Push IDDM to the backburner on Xmas Day, and allow your little girl to enjoy herself. She's going to grow up to be a remarkable human being. The Online Diabetes Community parents are all the hugest fans of their children...the courage and bravery that they have, even through the most insidious of times, is just spinetingling.<BR/><BR/>I'll add your blog to my blogroll, and thank you for leaving me a message!!! My best advice to you is, let your glucometer be your best friend through all of this. The numbers don't lie.<BR/><BR/>Take Care, and welcome, even though I wish it was under circumstances...<BR/><BR/><BR/>KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895695562338934566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-22365770759428601972008-12-12T13:45:00.000-07:002008-12-12T13:45:00.000-07:00I need to stop reading your blog... You keep maki...I need to stop reading your blog... You keep making me cry!! You have a great attitude about the whole thing. Hang in there!Eric and Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564154206820066089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-81539812039410060272008-12-12T13:23:00.000-07:002008-12-12T13:23:00.000-07:00While I'm sure the breakdowns will come (they did ...While I'm sure the breakdowns will come (they did for me) you are right, she is a very brave little girl. I remember thinking a couple years after I was diagnosed that I was ready to "stop" the whole diabetes thing. I hated the strict routines and the ups and downs. At first it was like a game, let's see how perfect we can keep the blood sugars. After a while, though, I was sick of playing. <BR/><BR/>Here's my advice, for what it's worth. Organization is a good start but I think routines are key. Since you aren't used to the curve balls diabetes can throw at you, make sure that you practice carb-counting and measure/weigh what she eats at every meal until you have the portions and carbs down cold. Also realize that food and exercise do different things to everyone's blood sugar and it will take trial and error to figure out what works best for her. Last, since she's probably still honeymooning it may make it tough to gauge insulin doses. One day a certain dose for a certain food may be just right, the next day it may be way too much or too little. <BR/><BR/>Again, if you ever have any questions, want suggestions/advice or want to talk/vent, feel free to contact me! For now, you are doing great so keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>~LayneLaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691790495158501781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-85295298365131108962008-12-12T13:01:00.000-07:002008-12-12T13:01:00.000-07:00I'm tearing up. Your family has had an amazing at...I'm tearing up. Your family has had an amazing attitude throughout all of this.Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10279220429330769425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21836336.post-9786503346983034332008-12-12T07:31:00.000-07:002008-12-12T07:31:00.000-07:00She is quite an awesome girl. Hang in there guys.She is quite an awesome girl. Hang in there guys.EngineeringNerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550966150539284684noreply@blogger.com