tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post6444723816802242703..comments2023-12-20T05:43:38.163-05:00Comments on The Princess and The Pump: A Type 1 Diabetes Blog: You Might be the Parent of a CWD If...Hallie Addingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-59675911071864381182011-06-16T10:04:12.312-04:002011-06-16T10:04:12.312-04:00I missed this post when originally written...love ...I missed this post when originally written...love it!NikDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339827779693006419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-49713541075939009242011-06-06T15:49:46.108-04:002011-06-06T15:49:46.108-04:00When you count the non-D child's carbs...AND t...When you count the non-D child's carbs...AND try to check their sugar before they eat. I can't tell you how many times I've caught myself trying to check his sugar! oh and same non-D child ATE a test strip...found it when I changed his (dirty) diaper. *hanging my head in shame...<br /><br />Thank you for the laugh, Hallie. It's amazing how many of those hit home and made me laugh!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401427133500714420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-8671405178376321772011-06-05T22:27:46.890-04:002011-06-05T22:27:46.890-04:00When a trip to Joann's to pick out new pump pa...When a trip to Joann's to pick out new pump pack fabric is the highlight of your child's day.<br /><br />When your child knows that there are 13 g. of carbs in a light blueberry yogurt before she can read a nutrition label. <br /><br />When your kindergartener learns to skip count by 5s with her Animas Ping. <br /><br />When you get giddy about snagging coupons for your child's favorite bandages.<br /><br />When the checkout clerk asks why you're buying 20 boxes of bandages.<br /><br />When your non-D child is telling a friend to eat some protein with her carbohydrates.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236570036160251773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-62149422184934708922011-06-05T00:46:19.809-04:002011-06-05T00:46:19.809-04:00Nod, Nod, Nod
You spend time looking for new D ac...Nod, Nod, Nod<br /><br />You spend time looking for new D accessories. Testing kit bags, pretty medic alert braclets, etc.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168423954416466539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-13251439755171088632011-06-04T07:41:21.017-04:002011-06-04T07:41:21.017-04:00Hallie, these are sooo true. I am really touched w...Hallie, these are sooo true. I am really touched when I am reminded that there are people out there, virtual friends, who really do get it. And I hope I am able to meet some of you IRL one of these days!travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088671117089469654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-3934673503498408912011-06-04T00:48:20.622-04:002011-06-04T00:48:20.622-04:00I love this!! You always write killer posts!I love this!! You always write killer posts!Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-35462115560321949102011-06-03T13:14:38.314-04:002011-06-03T13:14:38.314-04:00Thank you so much for your blog...it is my site of...Thank you so much for your blog...it is my site of choice late at night while waiting for BG checks...and it appears I am not alone--which as all you moms of CWD know is how we feel at 2 am. Thanks again, Hallie and all who comment here. We are only 5 months into D and the DOC has been a huge help for me!Kate's momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-39695443345400954122011-06-03T00:40:26.344-04:002011-06-03T00:40:26.344-04:00Yes, yes to all of those statements!! I never saw ...Yes, yes to all of those statements!! I never saw you in person, never wrote to you in private and I don't even live in the same country but you know what? You are part of my everyday life and I would'nt trade you for a nugget of gold!! Thats how precious you are to me! ;0)<br />Great post!Camillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-70444609895817362072011-06-02T23:38:19.743-04:002011-06-02T23:38:19.743-04:00LOVE this one!LOVE this one!Kathryn Anthonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-44558513199719626522011-06-02T23:21:40.939-04:002011-06-02T23:21:40.939-04:00I have woken up with test strips glued to my cheek...I have woken up with test strips glued to my cheek!TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548004624533940470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-21012221265268439552011-06-02T22:17:45.387-04:002011-06-02T22:17:45.387-04:00You watch your child give themselves an injection ...You watch your child give themselves an injection and you feel both pride and horror at the same time.<br /><br />Great List!Laura's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17219515813616304639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-43049370640287436002011-06-02T19:51:00.089-04:002011-06-02T19:51:00.089-04:00SAME-SAME-and DOUBLE SAME! I was out to eat and I ...SAME-SAME-and DOUBLE SAME! I was out to eat and I freaked for a second thinking I didnt give insulin. <br /><br />I know you don't have this problem because you have a girl, but I have to be careful not to tell Justin to "stop yanking his tube" when were out in public :)Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192247387107228743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-45958513419724948212011-06-02T18:52:22.283-04:002011-06-02T18:52:22.283-04:00You know your a PCWD when your child insists that ...You know your a PCWD when your child insists that they needs a cell phone at the age of 8 and list off good medical reasons all pertaining to their D care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-26251740763645338212011-06-02T18:16:42.017-04:002011-06-02T18:16:42.017-04:00I read and said out loud the entire time, "Ye...I read and said out loud the entire time, "Yep" "Uh-huh" "Don't that" and giggled some and got choked up on a few. Awesome, girl. Yes, sometimes we just have to have that chuckle. Thanks for posting!Amy Ledererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234638502645023830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-17620608155711832192011-06-02T17:01:53.841-04:002011-06-02T17:01:53.841-04:00How in the heck could I add anything when this lis...How in the heck could I add anything when this list is so fabulously comlpete!! ;)<br /><br />I love it. I am copying it and pasting it into a word document to add to my D-favorites folder. A keeper for certain.<br /><br />Thanks for the giggles and teh reality check of our lives as members of the T1D familyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826248976364694184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-74121965625906783212011-06-02T16:30:47.072-04:002011-06-02T16:30:47.072-04:00My favorite was when we were in dairy queen gettin...My favorite was when we were in dairy queen getting ice cream. We tested Sarah first and she was low. Her sister gives her a firm look, and in a loud voice states "you're not getting an ice cream cone until you eat that Marshmallow!" - <br /><br />And by the way, I laughed at the Emla cream comment because Sarah just asked me the other day if she can have her eats pierced, and if she can useEemla cream for it. Lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678205575696701375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-84673942022736031322011-06-02T15:32:03.914-04:002011-06-02T15:32:03.914-04:00i totally bought my first smartphone 1 week after ...i totally bought my first smartphone 1 week after diagnosis, just so i would have access to calorieking. :) so true on all of them!!!Jennifer Colbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-90578448293162081432011-06-02T15:21:36.431-04:002011-06-02T15:21:36.431-04:00You know your sugar is low, when you suspend your ...You know your sugar is low, when you suspend your insulin pump before showering...and then realize it isn't even attached!Lori Willeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-76750523738988192412011-06-02T15:21:17.123-04:002011-06-02T15:21:17.123-04:00Great post! I can so relate! I have one to add.......Great post! I can so relate! I have one to add....<br /><br />When you hit an unexpected traffic jam and immediately take a mental inventory of your "low" supplies on board. Such a scary feeling. <br /><br />Love the one about the people who live in your computer that we can't live without. So true. :)Beckahttp://www.justabunchofmomsense.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-10421109587601201312011-06-02T14:13:30.676-04:002011-06-02T14:13:30.676-04:00When you tell your child..."Forget the chicke...When you tell your child..."Forget the chicken nuggets you can't play on the playground until you eat all your fries!" <br /><br />And I'm totally using numbing cream when Addison gets her ears pierced! :)AjsMommy82https://www.blogger.com/profile/05254080960339217377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-81339694311581367622011-06-02T12:00:30.831-04:002011-06-02T12:00:30.831-04:00So many of the items on the list resonate for me a...So many of the items on the list resonate for me and my daughter in our house. I laughed especially hard about the items having to do with the pharmacist (and staff!) knowing you by name, finding test strips absolutely everywhere, and scoping out restaurants based on the quality of the nutritional info. Really relevant and funny stuff here, thanks for posting!Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355646406438917924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-36563301920712187942011-06-02T11:01:41.723-04:002011-06-02T11:01:41.723-04:00Even as a Type 2, I was nodding to many of the thi...Even as a Type 2, I was nodding to many of the things on your list. Thanks for the laugh!Sue Rerichahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425504474480595810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-60668064843789223632011-06-02T11:00:50.983-04:002011-06-02T11:00:50.983-04:00Smiling and nodding in agreement the whole time!!
...Smiling and nodding in agreement the whole time!!<br />I'm wracking my brain trying to think of one to add....<br />Oh....<br />You're talking to your husband while away on a little vaca and ask how the girls are doing and you get pissed when he doesn't start rattling off BG readings for the day!!Denise aka Mom of Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726979027850619807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-19315656056198193562011-06-02T10:48:31.617-04:002011-06-02T10:48:31.617-04:00Great list! Sadly, SO TRUE! :)Great list! Sadly, SO TRUE! :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099684353285067828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-25133004599732317002011-06-02T10:36:09.939-04:002011-06-02T10:36:09.939-04:00The "pump" one was a new one on me. Tha...The "pump" one was a new one on me. That was funny!!! Great post Hallie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.com