tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post1616233983097489392..comments2023-03-26T03:37:51.226-04:00Comments on Diabetes Blog: BETA BUDDIES: A MessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-73412764276857460162012-10-02T13:56:00.132-04:002012-10-02T13:56:00.132-04:00aw, man. i hate leaving a social situation with my...aw, man. i hate leaving a social situation with my kid feeling like that.<br /><br />in the earlier years, she was excited to share with her classmates about D, even standing up for a speech in front of the lower school and playing our fundraising video. these days she would never ever want to do that. although she is hatching a plan to talk to the head of middle school about having some sort of nov diabetes month promotion to match the oct breast cancer stuff.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-13461717070217312972012-09-27T13:17:12.724-04:002012-09-27T13:17:12.724-04:00LOL! You said urine!!!
(P.S. I'm nine)LOL! You said urine!!!<br /><br />(P.S. I'm nine)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834565473474357037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-63810147374038386452012-09-21T14:40:27.016-04:002012-09-21T14:40:27.016-04:00Reyna, as my father always said to me....."As...Reyna, as my father always said to me....."As parents, it's our job to embarrass our children", so you can consider it a job well done! :) Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740128447869682615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-51604960763247490442012-09-21T06:10:47.806-04:002012-09-21T06:10:47.806-04:00Sarah...When Joe was in K-garten, he DID NOT want ...Sarah...When Joe was in K-garten, he DID NOT want to share about "D"...I don't think he did when he was in preschool either. Once he was in first grade, he was eager to share. This year, I did ask him if he wanted to do it solo. He really wanted me to assist him with talking to his class this year. I doubt he'll want me next year. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-59848174883853217102012-09-21T01:34:54.459-04:002012-09-21T01:34:54.459-04:00as long as nobody brings him a sippy cup or diaper...as long as nobody brings him a sippy cup or diaper tomorrow you're okay :) <br />I am sure it'll blow over, but sounds like he's getting so mature about his level of comfort in talking about t1d. The interesting thing for me is that he was so comfortable earlier, did he ask or seem super enthusiastic about you coming previous years? I only ask because Isaac is already really conservative about talking about diabetes, he doesn't like people to ask about his pump or why he's checking his BG. He gets a little red and starts hiding behind me if people take notice. Hmmm...<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-23012229040404340182012-09-20T21:36:18.783-04:002012-09-20T21:36:18.783-04:00Oh my friend :( Joe will be okay...he'll roll...Oh my friend :( Joe will be okay...he'll roll his eyes and wonder why you're such a "MOM", but...one day...he'll remember those tears, and be thankful for a "MOM" like you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-33689403941516132372012-09-20T13:31:09.651-04:002012-09-20T13:31:09.651-04:00You really are a great MOM! I am sure you just bei...You really are a great MOM! I am sure you just being there in that classroom to explain "D" with Joe meant the world to him. xoxoKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989684162887935990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-10168736763923350762012-09-20T13:14:10.169-04:002012-09-20T13:14:10.169-04:00No, I don't think you messed up. I think, as t...No, I don't think you messed up. I think, as the child gets older, they want to have more control over when and who to tell... just want to go to school like everybody else. At a certain point, the child no longer wants "the talk" to be given to the full class at the beginning of each year. I think Joe is reaching that milestone in his development, either this year or next. It's normal. And, as long as the teachers know, his friends know, the Gym teacher knows, as long as you have more than one responder for Emergency Glucagon other than the Nurse, it will be okay. He will be fine. I think it's wonderful you want to educate, to advocate. At some point your child may rebel and not want to keep advocating and educating at school. He does not want to tell the whole class, just certain selective friends. He is taking ownership... I think it's a good thing. Hard to let go of your little one, I know. He's really growing up fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-86397938089427320562012-09-20T10:16:32.612-04:002012-09-20T10:16:32.612-04:00Aww....I so feel for you Reyna! I think Joe will ...Aww....I so feel for you Reyna! I think Joe will bounce back very quickly from this! It's so hard to find the right words when feeling so many emotions. I feel like I am such a non-feeling, insensitive, biotch when I have read the book to the class, it's like I am an actress just reading a book all matter of factly...it's what I have to do to not cry. The part about him being just like everyone else and to not be treated differently is what gets me too.<br /><br />What is it about the word diaper??? It sends my kids into major laughing hysterics whenever they hear the word???!!NikDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339827779693006419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-39848963057873135912012-09-20T09:55:08.897-04:002012-09-20T09:55:08.897-04:00all in the name of the game.
I can picture Joe rol...all in the name of the game.<br />I can picture Joe rolling his eyes. But he is kind of a shy little guy when it comes to the realities of D.<br /><br />It'll all pass, I'm sure he's a popular kid!Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745442527137426283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-39782830497952929212012-09-20T08:26:07.973-04:002012-09-20T08:26:07.973-04:00Aw, I wish I could send you a hug, Reyna! I'm...Aw, I wish I could send you a hug, Reyna! I'm sure you did great and whatever embarrassment Joe felt will be minor and short-lived. He seems like a kid who would bounce back quickly. And considering how just incredibly awesome he is with his peers, I'm pretty sure they won't be holding any of this against him either. You both are just too wonderful. Love ya!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515030663618274693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-26459549765026094322012-09-20T07:17:19.036-04:002012-09-20T07:17:19.036-04:00*chuckling* I'm pretty sure this is the very r...*chuckling* I'm pretty sure this is the very reason the school stopped asking me to attend to talk to the kids about d! My current best discipline for my oldest boy is to threaten to attend his school in a "Sammy wuvs mumma" tshirt. He'll complete any chore or homework at the thought! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-6335480476415875362012-09-20T06:45:50.363-04:002012-09-20T06:45:50.363-04:00I think you guys will laugh about this forever! (O...I think you guys will laugh about this forever! (Once the initial shudders of diaper-shame subside.) For what it's worth, I still think you're the world's best mom.<br /><br />katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.com