Feeling like a doctor

[nicoledoug]

Stacy,

WOW! I am SO sorry that you and Meg have to go through this! Just my "little" experience with GD was enough to make me go mad...I couldn't imagine living it day in and day out for the rest of my life. You are doing a GREAT job Mom! Many hugs to you and little Meg. How is she handling the daily(multiple) finger pricks and insulin shots?

[nicoledoug]

First off you are NOT whining! When I had to keep a log of everything (measured) Matthew ate for three days I thought I would go insane! I know that it wasn't a big deal (for me) but keeping up with EVERYTHING you have to do is incredibly hard! Meg is so lucky to have such a wonderful mommy! Many hugs sweety, I seriously can't imagine just how hard it is keeping track of every little thing. How hard is it to deny a little kid candy/treats?? I just couldn't imagine...

[wuvmyangel93]

Stacy you and Meg are amazing.

I remember having to keep track of everything Kali-Morie ate, when she slept, meds taken, behaviors etc.

This began the day she was born and we still have to log daily peak flows 3 times per day for the asthma, log her moods due to the bipolar, keep her medication schedule on track etc.

but it is nothing compared to what you guys are doing daily.

[ericadg]

Sydney is around the same age as Meg. I can't imagine doing all of this stuff day in and day out (although I know you do what you have to do).

Will it get harder to regulate if her pancreas is completely stopped, or does it just mean you have to find a new "normal"?

[nicoledoug]

Stacy,

Many hugs and prayers that you find a routine that works out to get those numbers to go down!

[Corinne]

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WOW! I have to say I had absolutely know idea how involved diabetes is.

Poor Meg, Poor you, you have every right to vent. So go ahead and do so. You are a wonderful mom, but let's face it, this life that we have is no picnic. Each of us would have chosen a different path had we been given the choice.

So, vent away all you want, you are doing a fantastic job with Meg and that is what counts.

[jillgibson]

Wow, it is amazing how much both Meg and you endure. She is so blessed to have a mother that goes the extra mile. I never realized until our last hospital visit that there are parents that really don't put their child's medical interests first. We've been doing a lot of logging, trying to track down potential triggers for Avery (how much time spent outside, amount of time active, and such) and it is stressful to analyze. I'm sure if I had all of the added numbers and variables make it stressful. You made me feel very fortunate for having an Asthma Action Plan. Our guidelines are very black and white...if x happens, do y. I can't imagine the constant decisions you must make!
I'm hoping you find a new plan for Meg quickly.

[wuvmyangel93]

many prayers that you figure out what is going on soon.

I love the candy buyback for halloween treats, maybe have a few good friends/neighbors give her little toy treats versus candy.

We did this a few years with kali-morie the few neighbors we went to bought her little toy treats like halloween rings, pencils etc. and she was just as thrilled with those.

hugs and prayers continue for Meg.

[tarak]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this right now! You and Meg are doing well together! I an insulin pump an option? My husband teaches junior high and two students (sibs) have them. If you wanted to talk to their mom I'm sure I could get her email to you. I hope you are able to solve the mystery! And yes, those finger pokes to hurt! I had GD, nothing like type 2, but still owie 4x/day! It was so hard to type sometimes! I finally discovered that if you use the side of your finger instead of the pad it doesn't hurt so much.

[rachelandtyke]

You guys are amazing! How much you are doing for Meg and how she is adapting and handling all this . . .