tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post3939538356804668786..comments2023-03-26T03:37:51.226-04:00Comments on Diabetes Blog: BETA BUDDIES: "Mom, I OVER-DID MYSELF"...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-56808892830889348252010-11-02T18:12:11.653-04:002010-11-02T18:12:11.653-04:00Ohhh, poor sweet Joe. I hate those moments - when ...Ohhh, poor sweet Joe. I hate those moments - when you realize no matter how hard you try and no matter how most things can be normal ish, they will never be all the way normal. But it can still be done! And you guys are always an amazing example of that!<br />I loved your description of him dancing - I got a great visual!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314630344481444551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-79385474020591473542010-11-02T12:16:29.424-04:002010-11-02T12:16:29.424-04:00Aw man..Poor Joe. This post made my heart break a ...Aw man..Poor Joe. This post made my heart break a bit. I was so glad though to read Karen's comment and feel that glimmer of hope again..for Joe and for all our kids! Joe is lucky to have such a wonderful mama..Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578777299563079924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-16433549921081732512010-11-02T09:54:58.328-04:002010-11-02T09:54:58.328-04:00Reyna ..... you speak right to my heart. I WANT t...Reyna ..... you speak right to my heart. I WANT to make 'funny' of a situation because I prefer laughter over tears. While MY situations may bring on the water works, coming here and readfing YOUR stories (& Joe's!) make my bladder muscles work overtime.<br /><br />You have a gift for spinning a tale. It royally sucks about the subject matter, but I guess that is what keeps us all coming back ...... because, sadly, we can all relate.<br /><br />And support! You are a fabulous pancreas!!!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826248976364694184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-1099070690913275752010-11-01T23:46:33.618-04:002010-11-01T23:46:33.618-04:00Glad he made it home safe and sound without puking...Glad he made it home safe and sound without puking! Poor thing. Low BG's and bouncing around dancing are not a good combo. :-(Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099684353285067828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-43144668846719522672010-11-01T22:35:03.245-04:002010-11-01T22:35:03.245-04:00Reyna. For the first time Ellie was "all gro...Reyna. For the first time Ellie was "all grown up" trick or treating this year. She went to the door by herself and she said trick or treat and thank you at every single door. She ran strong and big with her 4 year old self...she ran with strength and glee up and down the driveways...her legs hurt, she slowed down, she went low and I shoved the candy in her mouth...trying to get the sugar candy instead of the fat candy (the irony). 70 or so grams of carbs later and 4 damn blood tests in the middle of the dark street later she was still at the lower end and I had to make her ride in her brothers stroller for the last few houses because I was so scared we wouldn't get her back up...I was consumed with the D all night and I have to say, like you...I loved watching her live, but I was very bitter about the D by the end of the night...I'm still a little pissed off tonight. And tired of course...and that's all I have to say about that!!!((hugs))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-13490840144899212572010-11-01T22:01:44.083-04:002010-11-01T22:01:44.083-04:00Oh, Reyna! You do such a wonderful job of infusin...Oh, Reyna! You do such a wonderful job of infusing some humor into the sucky situations that D hands you and Joe! I know it probably doesn't help a whole lot, but just think of how far diabetes has come! Diabetics can do all the important stuff...sky-diving, having babies, and whatever else they choose to do. Yes, there is a lot of work involved in making those things happen, but just remember....that extra work makes us appreciate the experiences that much more!<br /><br />BTW....did you get your hats?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515030663618274693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-37034852875071116492010-11-01T19:43:53.606-04:002010-11-01T19:43:53.606-04:00What a sweetheart. How sucky lows, and dropping f...What a sweetheart. How sucky lows, and dropping fast must feel! I just can't imagine. I'm glad he has you to cradle him, to love him, and to take care of him during the rough days.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-89349122090653031332010-11-01T19:39:34.507-04:002010-11-01T19:39:34.507-04:00Great post,the best part is Joe is starting to und...Great post,the best part is Joe is starting to understand we all have our limits. He may push his limits but he is very blessed to have you teach him and walk down the road with him as well as Dave and Bridget.<br /><br />Love, XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-55621322805121427402010-11-01T18:54:38.409-04:002010-11-01T18:54:38.409-04:00I hear that! I know - I want so badly for her to ...I hear that! I know - I want so badly for her to be like everyone else. But the reality is that it just aint so. Hmmm... I feel a blog coming on...<br />I hope it was mostly fun and you all look "spooktacular" in your garb! You know - he's a smart kid. He'll figure out the balance. He won't sit on the sidelines of life. :)Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-39488898368820863182010-11-01T16:49:03.556-04:002010-11-01T16:49:03.556-04:00Cor Blimey, woman! You use language so very fanta...Cor Blimey, woman! You use language so very fantastically! Is there a gap in the stand up comedy world for a crazy D-Mom? Who would dare heckle?!<br />Sorry the party was such an intense experience. Next time or time after that it'll be better. May the force be with him always ...Jules https://www.blogger.com/profile/01372324417732567461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-45490678795568850552010-11-01T16:11:27.356-04:002010-11-01T16:11:27.356-04:00Hey Girl. This made me cry and laugh at the same t...Hey Girl. This made me cry and laugh at the same time. It absolutely sucks that we can't just sit back and admire the bliss when it happens for our kids. We always have to be skeptical and guessing what the happiness will turn into. That's one of the reasons why I absolutely hate this disease. I do admire your son for realizing though that his "partying" might have been the cause of the drop. It just means you are doing an awesome job at helping Joe to become a responsible and "well" diabetic. Much love for you and yours. (now where is that diabetes punching bag? I swear, if I made one to sell I would make a MINT!!)Renatahttp://www.thediabeticduo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-2172629495281411372010-11-01T15:56:10.538-04:002010-11-01T15:56:10.538-04:00uughh this makes me want to cry. The only reason ...uughh this makes me want to cry. The only reason I didn't is because you infused plenty of humor into the story-so thanks :) I have gone so long trying to tell myself I'm normal only to fall flat on my face. Now with my daughter whom we keep far away from all sorts of activities since we don't want her mixing with any peanut or egg products, I find that we are one wierd isolated family. We carry emergency allergy medicine and a glucagon everywhere...and because the kids are twins we carry a big ass diaper bag and have to do groceries and shopping not together as a family but in divided shifts lol. Reading your post made me laugh and think about how the important thing is how one feels throughout life. Yes, it may be a struggle-more so than it is for others. But, we can live all out like you and your son or decide to just stay home and hide. Right now my husband is at the park with the kids and I'm at home with some mysterious ketones and migraine. I'm going to just deal with it and when they get home, hopefully I'll be well enough to be excited about cooking them dinner. Thanks to Joe for the inspiration to just keep truckin along :)sysyhttp://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-78671409384008422032010-11-01T15:30:17.077-04:002010-11-01T15:30:17.077-04:00I have ALWAYS been one to say our kids just CANT d...I have ALWAYS been one to say our kids just CANT do it the same. They cant. Party after party, Ive learned my lesson. Bounce houses, trampolines, swimming.....walking blocks on Halloween.....Low, then high. Then high, high, high. The tummy ickies......very true Reyna. Some things just aren't the same for our kids, no matter how hard we try or how much we "know" their needs. Damn Diabetes. Most of it was still fun though!! Right!!??Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-81321638883454207212010-11-01T15:03:51.399-04:002010-11-01T15:03:51.399-04:00Oh my gosh, I shouldn't laugh at something so ...Oh my gosh, I shouldn't laugh at something so sad, but Diet sprite just came burning out my nose after I read the Duggar comment! Holy crap thats funny! Poor Joe, he's so pickin' cute! It's sad he has to deal with such S*%T! Take care guys! :)Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219957703310589818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-30010731433564994562010-11-01T13:57:10.043-04:002010-11-01T13:57:10.043-04:00Thanks gals.
Shannon, I find that the "descr...Thanks gals.<br /><br />Shannon, I find that the "descriptives" are what keep people hooked and yes, my brain is a frickin' mess.<br /><br />Karen, thank you. It does help. It seems like still, after 4 years, I cannot quite get the numbers game to comply with parties. You and Joe and all PWDs inspire me daily. Thank you for that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-52544538843487550642010-11-01T13:52:20.479-04:002010-11-01T13:52:20.479-04:00Oh how I agree, it is so so unfair. Even after 31...Oh how I agree, it is so so unfair. Even after 31 years, I sometime rile against the unfairness I feel. But here is the good news. Not every party will be so unfair. Yes, that was a particularly sucky one and I'm not trying to make less of it. But some parties, and some days, will go just fine. And so many days you and Joe won't even think about, won't even feel, the unfairness. I promise you that. And I hope in some small way, that makes the unfair days a wee bit easier.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-12148930543597112142010-11-01T13:18:36.472-04:002010-11-01T13:18:36.472-04:00Electrocuted squid, gift of movement, pumping out ...Electrocuted squid, gift of movement, pumping out glucose tabs like the Duggars produce children, puke fluke, your words paint a picture that brings a little levity to this serious situation.Because if we didn't laugh, sometimes we'd scream, right. Sometimes we do anyway. Thanks for writing about what we go through in such a compelling way. Like you, I learn from my kid every day. What else can we do besides keep on truckin.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-9098107674728547342010-11-01T13:13:59.504-04:002010-11-01T13:13:59.504-04:00That just sucks... I'm sorry Reyna. It hurts ...That just sucks... I'm sorry Reyna. It hurts me to see all the hurdles our kids have to jump through because of this stupid disease.<br /><br />I hope you got the "coaster" under control and today is a much better day.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6177432865376147686.post-70619418347894145402010-11-01T12:32:10.303-04:002010-11-01T12:32:10.303-04:00I am often torn with the "Caleb can do and ea...I am often torn with the "Caleb can do and eat anything other kids do (except peanuts)" and "this takes a lot of work and we need a cure". They are both true, but I feel hypocritical when I am emphasizing one over another based upon the circumstance.<br /><br />So sorry about the D coaster. You're right. It will continue to take more work. I think I've come to accept that, for the most part. But I continue to be hopeful that technological advancements will continue and things will improve.Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.com