I can't even tell you how blessed we feel to have the Animus Ping! We are just happy to have a pump in general, but we have heard great things about the Ping. I still can't believe it!We were sitting on the couch a few minutes ago and she leaned over to me and whispered "I got a pump!" She is so excited! She was getting a little nervous about it the other day though. I don't think she really knows what to expect, none of us really do, but I think she understands how this is really going to help her.
A year ago I would have never guessed that we would be dealing with diabetes. Now almost everything we do revolves around it! I am overcome by emotion when I think about how our lives have changed. It is no longer sadness though. She is so lucky that she has one of THE BEST Endocrinologists in the Western States as her doctor. I am still surprised with the reputation that Dr. Swinyard has. There are so many people that know him. Even when we went to the Diabetes Expo everyone knew who he was. She is so lucky to live in a time where it can be controlled the way that it is. To have a pump available to her that will make things so much easier. To have the possibility (we hope) to find a cure for diabetes in her lifetime. Or at least have the research done to always be finding ways to improve her lifestyle. The thing that I am most emotional about is the way she deals with it. She has such a grownup understanding of all this. It blows my mind that she has such control and can really listen to her body. I am so proud of her. When I say she is amazing I really mean it!
This pump is going to change our lives. I can't wait! We now just need to go to the training class and learn how to use this crazy thing. And I need to learn to get over my fear of hurting her. Those needles are a little longer than I expected! Wish us luck!
7 comments:
Good Luck!!!!!!!!! That is so exciting! You have such a beautiful little girl. She is such an example to us all!
That is so awesome! I am so excited for you! And also it's pink...too cute!
Good luck! I'm so glad you were able to get that for Princess.
Big congratulations to the Little Princess and her family! The pump has changed my life for the better. It's not as hard to use as you might think. You just need to learn about it and try it. And as far as your fear of hurting her, I totally understand. I cannot change my own sites. I make my husband do it. Looking on the bright side, you only have to stick her with a needle every 2-3 days rather than 2-3 times (or more) a day! That right there makes it worth it.
I could not even imagine one of my babies doing that themselves! Im glad she has such a good attitude thats so exciting!
So happy for you!
Awesome!!!
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