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I got a phone call a little while ago from my sister. My Daughter, Phoenix was in the hospital all day. They rushed her there this morning and she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I don't know what it means, but her blood sugar was over 500. All I know is that is a bad thing. She's going to be in and out of the hospital for a while from what I was told. And I'm sitting here going out of my mind!

Please pray that she is ok!

You got it, love...a pretty gold candle now merrily sending warmth her way!
HUGS!

The little one and her Mom are in our prayers this night.

Thank you so much! They got her stable and let her go home after being at the hospital all day. When they took her in this morning she was really pale, and her lips were blue. Her blood sugar level was really high. So she's got to go back to the hospital for testing every few days for the next two weeks at least.

I'm going nuts being so far away from her. I'm going out there as soon as I can. I wish it was now, but I just don't have the money yet. Please keep her in your prayers, and add a couple to the gods of gas money for me.

She's so scared of needles and things like that and she spent the entire day getting stuck with stuff. I know my sister was with her, but it's just not the same as Mom being there. I don't know what I'd do with out all of you! Thanks so much to everyone who has gotten in touch with me and let me cry on your shoulders! It means so much to me to know that I'm not alone! *HUGS*

Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers you way!
Please continue to keep us posted.

How old is she?

Thanks RenRen. She's 7.

Last night they had to call the dr twice because her readings were too high. They had to go to the clinic this morning and have her retested. From that they changed her doses and schedule. She's staying in the high range pretty consistently right now. She's out of school & KinderCare for the week. She REALLY hates doing the testing all the time. It was a real blow for her when I had to correct her thinking that when we move back this way she won't have to test any more.

I'm going to be moving out there. But there's a slight kink in the plan. {Isn't there always...} My Sister has to talk to their landlord but isn't too optimistic about him letting me stay there for more than two weeks. And they are convinced that I can't bring her home here now because my sister and her hubby think I can't handle this by myself. So, I'm in shock, confused, what to see my kid and be there for her, but life isn't playing fair. Happy thoughts are REALLY appreciated!

Sending all sorts of strength and good thoughts your way...

I had the hardest conversation with my daughter yesterday. She went in her bedroom where my sister wouldn't hear her, and asked me if I have diabetes too. Then the harder questions started. Why did this happen to her? What did she do wrong? Trying not to cry when she started crying was impossible. It was hard to explain about dna and genes to her. But we got through it and she said she felt better afterward. But I can tell she's putting on a show for my sister. As soon as she walked back into the living room she was acting all happy, laughing and silly again.

Wednesday I fly {pray for me I hate flying} out to see her for a week and a half. We both really need it.

FairyFly you and your little girl are in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

Oh FairyFly, I'm so sorry to hear this, and of course I'm sending prayers and healing energy! I know how scary it is to find out you have diabetes and I'm an adult, so I know you're baby girl must be frightened, but she knows you love her, and are doing all you can to get to her!

Diabetes can seem like such a terrible thing when it first hits, but it's extremely manageable, especially when the parent/s are motivated by love and necessity. Once you get a handle on the process it will start to get easier, or at least more automatic, and there have been lots of advances in diabetes research the last few years. It's really all about counting, and you will be taught what to count and when. There are also lots of new testing methods that use the tiniest drop of blood imaginable, and many of them cause very little pain, especially the forearm testing kits. Finding the best method is something you and your daughter can research together, and that will help her to realize that you are in this with her, and she can always count on you to help her through it. You're in for quite an education in the next few weeks, but once you all get your daughter's glucose levels evened out things will start to return to a more normal pattern.

I have faith that you can handle this, FF, and that your daughter will be fine. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!

Love and light,
Zemirah

Thanks so much! It is very scary for me. I'm not one of those people who handle needles very well. I'm the kind that sees a surgical needle and gets lightheaded, cold sweats, turns grey and sometimes passes out. lol SO, getting used to handling those things, let alone sticking my daughter with them is going to be a HUGE challenge for me. I haven't ever been able to watch a needle going into the skin without feeling sick and turning away. I'm so scared because I can't turn away when I have to give her an insulin shot. What I want to do is find somewhere to get the type of needle I'm going to have to use on her and start practicing with an orange and water just to get used to the concept and stop turning grey. Me not doing well with the needles will not help her one tiny bit, and I don't want to make her more scared then she already is now. I plan on watching, as best I can, her getting her needles when my sister and her husband give them to her while I'm out there.

She was scheduled to come home at the end of Nov. But that probably won't happen until around the end of Dec, or beginning of Jan now. I'm trying to find somewhere to learn what I need to learn and to take a class her Dr. out there says I need to take so I can bring her home. I've been reading the Juvenile Diabetes web site trying to learn all I can. Doesn't help that my sister is acting like only her and her husband can take care of her now. Making me angry is not helping me to get my nerves back in order that's for sure.

Thanks SO very much for all the support. This has been a bit over whelming at times this week, and probably will be on and off until we get her stable again.

*HUGS*

Continuing to keep TigerFairy in our thoughts...as well as you, Mom!

I remember being uncomfortable with the concept of giving shots and starting IVs when I first udnerwent medic training, but you get used to it, and it becomes second nature with time.
You will have to advantage of giving cair to your young one while you do so, and that will be all the motivation you need. You can do it!!

Love ya!
Your Amras

{{hugs}}

I'm definitely sending thoughts of strength and love, and patience your way...

We have a lot of diabetics in my family, and fortunately, most of the needles I've seen are relatively tiny - I know any needle can seem
daunting, especially when your daughter is involved, but as Amras said, it will get easier..

I'm certainly no expert, but if I can be of help in any way, feel free to ask!

:)

FairyFly, if you can get to the point where you stop seeing the needle and testing as something causing pain to you daughter and instead view it as something that is saving her life, then it becomes easier, and you begin to be grateful for the routine that keeps her healthy. It takes a while to get there, but once you do the whole situation will take on a whole new aspect. Also, your family's diet is going to change for the better, and that will help all of you be more healthy, as well.

It will be very important to your daughter that you can reassure her that you can help her deal with this calmly and rationally, without too much drama or fuss, and I believe you have far more than enough strength in you to be what she needs right now. Also, you are her mother, and you don't ever have to allow someone to push you into the background, not even someone who loves you and is trying to help. You have every right to care for your daughter, and no one can stop you unless you let them.

The needles for insulin have gotten so tiny there is barely a prick anymore, and you will both get used to the process, and after a while it will be just another part of your day. You might call a local pharmacy and see if they sell the syringes over the counter. In many states you can just buy the type you need without having a prescription, so you could start practicing sooner. The class will help you so much in getting over your anxiety and fear, once you start absorbing all you need to learn. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but no one expects you to get it all down in one day, so don't let it freak you out! You might try calling your local teaching hospital and see if they have the class you need.

I'm glad you're educating yourself, that's half the battle right there! You'll be fine, and you will learn how to keep your daughter healthy, and knowing you're there for her will keep her happy! Bless you both, sweetheart, and prayers, hugs and lots of love and support coming your way!

I will continue to pray for you and your little girl FairyFly and especially strength for you as well so you can help your little girl get better.

My oldest is 7,too.
Rani is correct, the insulin needles are small. The injections won't be that deep. If you can get some practice needles,I would recommend that! Practice with an orange..It works!
Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your girl!
And ((hugs))!

Sorry to hear that about your daughter.

I am not medically trained, but my best girlfriend is a school nurse, and I remember her telling me that some children at her school have an insulin pump.  It's something they wear around their waist like a belt and the pump registers when the insulin level changes and then puts the medication (or whatever it is, I don't know) into the body to correct the level.

And I don't think there is constant injections.  Maybe you could ask the doctor when you get there what it is and if it is something that would be right for your daughter.

Good luck to both of you.

I haven't been on for awhile and i was so shocked when I read this. I am so sorry for you both! I'm sending lots of prayers, positive energy, and hugs for you both! You'll be able to handle this just fine. My brother has diabetes and has to take insulin shots. It is such a tiny needle and it's very easy to get used to giving the shot. You can pick up the syringes at local pharmacies. Call an endocronologist (sp?) office and see if they know where you can get the training to give your daughter shots. To my knowledge the pumps are generally used for brittle diabetics who have a very hard time regulating their insulin. TigerFairy will probably just need the shots once they figure out the exact dosage. I know anything that goes wrong with kids is scary for the parent, but you can do this. Rani is right when she says it's a matter of seeing it as helping and not causing pain. Stay brave and big hugs!

I'm packed and leaving in a few minutes. Thanks for all the support everyone!!! I'll be back on Nov 9th so I'll get in touch then. Everyone take care while I'm gone.

Rani, hang in there hun. I'll be in touch when I can. Love ya sweetie!

Love you all too! *HUGS*

I know everything will work out for all of you, sweetie! Take care, and give hugs from all of us to TigerFairy!!!

Your in our thoughts and prayers hun. I did a little research and found a great link.

http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes.jsp

I'm in CO and got lots of hugs and kisses last night from my little kid! Her testing was a bit rough because it's new having me here so she wanted Momma to protect her from it, but it doesn't work that way. Thankfully her numbers weren't too bad even with her getting all upset. I've got a lot to read and learn, but I'm confident that I'll get there. The needles and lancet that we have to use are much smaller then I thought they'd be, so I'm doing pretty good about not having my normal sick feeling when I have to deal with needles. Yey!

It's just great getting to see her and hug her again! I'll keep you all posted on how we're doing. Thanks so much for all the well wishes! I've needed them. *HUGS*

Thanks for the link Fig!!! I'll take all the help finding information that I can get!  ;D

FairyFly I will continue to pray for you and your little girl.Hang in there and please keep us posted on how she is doing.Hugs to you.

I'm really scared and very upset. Things here at my sister's have gone from rough to really bad. My sister wasn't informed about what's been going on with the bills and things are way behind. The landlord has wanted my daughter out of here for a long time, and my sister's guy didn't tell her any of this. She just found out this morning. The landlord stopped by to talk to them and he wants Phoeny to leave with me next weekend. Things aren't set up at home for her yet, and I'm trying to get a crash course in her care. I'm so stressed out I don't know what to do. My sister is going to ask the landlord if Phoeny can stay until the house is ready at the end of the month, but we don't know what he'll say. The apt I'm at right now has a strict no kids policy and the job I'm waiting on hasn't gotten their holiday hours yet. All I know is my daughter needs intensive watching and care right now and this situation isn't helping her at all. With all of us stressed here, she's upset as well. I keep trying not to cry in front of her, but it's not working very well. The money I got to get out here and take care of things here is about gone and I just don't know what I'm going to be able to do. I'm just seriously freaked.

{{HUGS}}

I'm definitely keeping you and TigerFairy in my thoughts...

Maybe there are some sort of community resources in your area that can be of help...depending on where you are there are often agencies that can help families in tough spots...and of course we're all here for you too  :)

Stay strong, and know that the universe always provides for it's own...which is all of us... ;)

BIG HUGS and more prayers for you and your family

FairyFly I'm so sorry to hear this.This is truly the last thing you and your little girl need right now with all that is going on.I will continue to keep the two of you in my prayers.Stay strong and hang in there sweetie cause your little girl needs you right now.Hugs to you Darlin.

*Cross posted do to sleep deprivation*

Things are starting to calm down here. We've got a plan and it's starting to get set in motion. Today I had my first class on Type 1 diabetes and MAN is there a lot to learn! Good thing I took a notebook with me, I was taking notes through out the entire class. They gave me two folders of information; two books; gave me a list of books to look into getting; taught me how to measure, draw and give insulin shots {I even gave the nurse a saline shot and didn't pass out!!! WHoo Hoo!};and had a councilor talk to me about everything to make sure I understood and see how I was doing with it all. Plus, I got to meet Phoeny's Dr. Which was something I wanted to do, and shannon wasn't really willing to work with me on that too much. Glad he stepped up and introduced himself! Basically I was at the building from 7:20am to 2:30pm today. Time well spent I think. They even gave me information to help me get in touch with a "team" back home so it's in place by the time Phoeny gets there!

I feel MUCH better than I did a few days ago and am planning on starting to test Phoeny's blood and give her shots before I leave so she's got a taste of dealing with it with me more.

We've still got miles to go, literally,  but it's not quite as scary as it first was.

*HUGS*!!!

Oh Fairyfly, I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling stronger and more confident in your ability to deal with this difficulty, and I'm glad you're there to help and reassure your daughter! The two of you will be just fine, I'm sure of it!! It's a lot to learn, but once you do it will be second nature to you, and you'll get along just fine...

Still sending hugs, love and lots of prayers!

HUGS that is good to hear.

FairyFly I'm so glad to hear that things are calming down for you right now.Keep up the good work and before you know things will be back to normal.I promise you that.Just know that all of us are here for you if you ever need us so don't hesitate to ask for anything sweetie.Hugs to you!

Thanks so much! I'm definitely feeling better and looking forward to getting back and getting things in gear there.

We had a tough morning though. Little kid absolutely didn't want to go to KinderCare. She put up a good fight too. Lol But she had had a hard night. She dropped to 63 on us then shot up to 341. I'll be happy for her when she gets in the Honeymoon phase so she'll have a bit of a break from the major highs and lows.

I did it! I did it!!! She got up in a much better mood today with out any kicking or screaming about getting dressed! I did her testing and gave her, her shots!!! She was my little trooper and didn't throw the fits she's been throwing every now and then since I got here. And I didn't feel sick or woosy!!! WHOO HOOO!!!  ;D

Oh honey, I'm so happy for you!!! I knew you could do it! Now you'll see how quickly things will start to get better, and easier, too! Have a truly wonderful day, sweetheart!

Quote from: Fairyfly on November 07, 2008, 08:48:51 AM
I did it! I did it!!! ....And I didn't feel sick or woosy!!! WHOO HOOO!!!  ;D

Now, theres a victory! Proud of yuh, lass...you are both in my meditations!

Amras

 ;D YAY!!!

I'm so glad things are getting a little easier for the both of you ~ keeping you both in my thoughts...


{{Hugs}}

 :) It makes me happy to see everything working out for you Fairfly.

That was amazing FairFly.I'm so glad things are getting better for you and your little girl.Hugs to you both.

Day two of me doing her testing.. and I stabbed myself reloading the poker thing. Lol And right now she's got two people wrestling her clothes on. Tee hee At least she's in a good mood today! She got me back for waking her up for daycare all this week, this morning. Gotta Love my bratt!!!  ;D ::)

She sounds so precious! Wish mine was here with me right now, but treatment days she's with my mom. Sorry you got poked, but at least now you know it's not the worst thing in the world. Oh, and you're supposed to load the thing with the little cap still on the needle! LOL

Have a wonderful day, darlin', and keep the faith! <<hugs>>

I did reload it with the little cap thingy on it... but the cap wouldn't come off and I guess it didn't like me trying to pull it off cuz it got me when I got the cap off. Lol Had to go for try two!

Oops!!! Gotta watch out for that!  <<hugs>>

Quote from: Fairyfly on November 08, 2008, 07:51:24 PM
I did reload it with the little cap thingy on it... but the cap wouldn't come off and I guess it didn't like me trying to pull it off cuz it got me when I got the cap off. Lol Had to go for try two!

The caps  should just twist off.  But don't worry, I have  diabetes  type  2 (  developed it after i had  gestational  diabetes ) and i have poked  myself  a few  times too, loading my needles.   You eventually get  so use to  doing  it, that you can do it  in your  sleep.
   and like others have  said  on here, if  your  daughter gets  tired of being poked in the  finger,  you can try  the  arm  or  even  the  leg.  Oh and  i find   pricking myself  on the  side of  the  finger hurts less  then  the  tip of  the  finger.
  another trick is  to run the pricked finger under cold  water  after  you prick  it.
         

There so many people going through the same thing every day. Please know your not alone. I amd Diabetic myself Type2 and curreently on a insulin pump. IF you daughter is a Jonas Brothers fan let her know that Nick is also type 1. Also get support for local Diabetic groups or on line at ADA.org.

Thank you very much!

TigerFairy is COMING HOME!!! She lands home on Dec 3rd. The new house is 1/2 ready and will be all ready by the time I leave to get her!

The scary thing is that she's been having some lows this week. All the way down to 25.. Today she was 28 at dinner time. We are getting it figured out as to why she's dropping so low. Hopefully we'll have it better controlled before she gets home.

Oh Fairyfly, I'm so happy that you finally get to have her come home to you! I know you'll get it all figured out so you can regulate her sugar all the time, so hold the faith in yourself and your ability to deal with things. That is pretty low, and there's got to be a reason. Once you've eliminated everything else, whatever is left must be the cause. Just try to look at every factor of the lows. What time of day? What has she eaten? How long ago? How much insulin has she had? When?

I'm sure you've already asked all these questions, though, and you'll figure it out. Don't forget to take care of yourself, too, though, or you won't be able to take care of her! My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

<<<hugs>>>

Thanks Zemirah! From what I saw when I was there, most of her lows are insulin lows. They test her and give her insulin before she eats, then she eats really slowly...like me. So the insulin hits before the food and drops her down. The nurse told them to start waiting to give her the insulin until after she starts eating instead of 10-15 mins before. The main one in question is the one when she was picked up at daycare the other night. My guess would be either she played harder, or didn't eat all of her lunch or snack. Gotta watch my kiddo like a hawk! Tee hee

Glad to hear that she home! Yay! :)

Not home yet. I fly to CO on Thanksgiving, and fly her back home on Dec 3rd.

So excited for you  ;D :-*

So am I! Tee hee The only trouble is trying to get everything done before I have to get on the plane! Ugh... ::)

Oh, but it will be so wonderful when you have her home with you again!!! I know about the rushrush syndrome, though... seems like there never enough time in the day! It will go so much faster than you're prepared for, and so much slower than you'd like, and isn't that just the way of the world... LOL

I'm so happy that you're starting to come out into the light again, honey. I knew you were strong enough to lick this thing, and you'll provide all the strength your kidlet needs, also. You will both be just fine, I know it!

Fly with you...

Thanks hun!

I got some worrisome news today when I spoke to my sister. Apparently little kid is having a rough time of things. My sister had to go get her from school today. TigerFairy was refusing to eat her lunch after getting her insulin shot. Half the school staff was trying to help her to calm down and eat. My sister was freaking out on her way there because it's a long drive from their home and she was afraid little one was going to crash hard. Which could put her in the hospital. From what my sister told me, little one didn't want to come in from playing to get tested. The Principal had to go out to get her, and she ran from her. The Vice Principal got her to eat some of her food, but she put up a fight, literally. When I spoke to her on the phone today, she doesn't want to come home. Which is something she's been going back and forth with. One day she wants me there picking her up now. The next she doesn't want to leave. She is totally convinced that when she comes home she won't have to go to school or do her testing and shots any more. When I tried talking to her about her new school {which I visited today} she threw a fit and gave the phone back to my sister...

I don't know how to help her with this. My sister thinks she needs to go see a councilor for a while when she comes home. 

Well, sweetheart, your sister could have a good idea, simply because you're daughter is going through a very major change in her life, and it could only help for her to have someone to talk to about it that doesn't have a specific agenda (like you, your sister, her doctors...). A councilor could help her to see that if she keeps fighting the process then she could make herself more sick.

What she's going through is perfectly normal for anyone, and especially for a little girl. There's a grieving process that we go through when something so life changing happens, and it's got to run it's course so she can come to terms with her reality now. If she tries to skip any of the steps then it will derail the process, and she could end up back at the beginning.

She's going to be upset, and most likely very defiant at times, for quite a while, and it's something she'll definitely need help with. It might help if you find a councilor that will see her for a few minutes by herself, then see the two of you together for a while. That way she can feel like someone is there just to hear her, and she can also have the benefit of your presence later. It could also help you so much in finding new ways to get her to cooperate with the people who are there to help her.

I'm sorry this is so hard on you, and on her, sweetie, but it will get better, I know it will! She will come to terms with all of this eventually, but it's not going to happen over night. It will happen, though, and you will all come through with flying colors... Keep the faith, FF, and I'll keep sending prayers, hugs and healing energy!!! It will all work out in the end...

HUGS it will be okay it is hard for her also, but I think she will be very happy to be back with you.

Everyone is right FF the only thing that is keeping your little girl going is you refusing not to quit.Had you and your sister and the ones who care for her decided to up and quit then this whole situation would have gotten much worse but because of your's and other's strength she is still fighting this thing.I'm so sorry that this whole thing is so hard on you but just continue to hang in there and continue to have faith cause I promise you thing's WILL work out for you both in the end.

You and your little girl continue to be in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

  They  have  special  support  groups   for  kids  with diabetes.  it is  just  for  kids.  They  go and  meet     with a  nurse   and     with  other kids  their  age  who are going  thru the  same  thing  as  them.    They get  to witness  that  there are  other kids  just  like   them,  going  thru the  same  thing.  You might  want  to  ask   her doctor  or school  nurse  if  she   knows  of  any  groups.    Good  luck !  hang  in  there !

Thanks! I'll ask her doctor. The school nurse doesn't seem to know too much, and is a bit on the lazy side. lol

Thank you all for helping to keep me sane!!! It means so much to me!

I'm going to be moving this weekend, and not sure when the internet will be turned on at the new house. My house mate says Monday, we'll see. Lol Have a great weekend everyone! I'm going to miss ya til I get to talk to you again!

*HUGS*

Well, the move is over, the unpacking... yeah right. Lol Working on it. Today I'm getting things done so I can catch my plane tomorrow morning. CO here I come again, and hopefully it's the last time for a while. No offense to people that live out there, but it's just getting WAY too cold out there for me. Lol

TigerFairy is once again all ready to come home! She's been doing pretty good the past week, so that's a major plus! I'm getting her info board set up so that all important information is right in one spot for me and everyone else who's going to be helping her out here. The only thing that's really going to be a bit of a pain is that we haven't gotten her bed yet. So, she'll be sharing with me, or getting a make shift bed for a few weeks. She's 7, she can "camp" in our room for a bit. Lol

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! *HUGS*

I'm so glad you two will finally be together for good now! That in itself will go a long way toward stabilizing things for all of you, and it will give her more of a feeling of security, also.

I want you to know what an amazing job you're doing in dealing with everything right now, and what a wonderful mom you are!!! Things are working out, and they'll continue getting better so long as you stick together, and have faith in yourselves and each other...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, sweetheart, and kiss the kidlet for us all!!!  ((((HUGS))))

Will do! I'm finishing up the packing stuff and such. Gotta take a break for dinner though. Lol And I'm happy to say the little one will be getting a temporary bed curtsy of my favorite cousin's best friend! YEY!!! That'll make her happy!

Just so many hours to go before flight time!!! Not sure if I'll be getting online in the morning, so take care everyone!!! And I'll make sure to give the kidlet LOTS of hugs from everyone!

*HUGS*

FairyFly I'm so glad to hear that everyone (you and your daughter) is doing alright.Please take care of yourself and your little girl and have a safe flight.Happy Thanksgiving to you and kidlet as you like to call her. ;D

We made it home safe. But had a Very bad travel day. I'll fill you in after some sleep.

*HUGS*

I'm so glad you two are finally home!!!

Sweetie the main thing is is that you two are home.Sweetie you and your daughter continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

The nightmare trip home...

First, they had canceled Phoeny's ticket home, and switched her confirmation number to my name, which split the reservation. So the lady at the counter couldn't just reinstate Phoeny's ticket, she had to call the main office and the whole ordeal took about 45 mins to an hour. Then, we didn't get the help I requested, so we had to hike 4 carry-ons {two over head, two smaller under seat} and the car seat to security. Luckily a nice British lady helped us while airport staff stood by and watched. While trying to get the bags, car seat, shoes and jackets on the belts and into the x-ray, plus keep Phoeny's fingers out of the rollers so they wouldn't get squished, I forgot to get the liquids out of the bags. So they completely took apart two of our carry-ons, tested everything,and tried to take away Phoeny's emergency juice because it couldn't be opened and resealed. Then the :-X lady tried to get the rest of our bags that cleared the x-ray and test Phoeny's diabetes supplies. Between me and Phoeny both being upset, and a Lead having to be called over because my bodice daggers {that Grov painted for me} hadn't gotten packed in the checked bag because of shannon and Phoeny driving me nuts while I was trying to pack things, so was found in the bottom of my purse... the Lead took over and told the lady to leave the rest of our stuff alone and give the juice back because I had a note from the hospital to have it with us at all times. BTW, my bodice daggers are no more... We finally got through security, who actually felt bad about the crap we had just went through and got one of the airport transports to get us to our gate. But we didn't have time to eat any more, just grab a quick drink to carry on the plane with us. I figured this wasn't a big deal because the plane has sandwiches on it and that would work for Phoeny. But, by the time the food cart got back to us, there were no more sandwiches left and everything else that they had, she couldn't have. It all had chocolate and candy in it... We got to Philly ok, only to call Reds to come pick us up and her friend that she asked to give her a ride up to get us wasn't there and had been supposed to be there half an hour before I called. I was livid to say the least! I left a key to my Jeep and my house mate was giving her gas money and bridge toll to use it to come get us!!! Why the freaking :-X she had to ask someone else to drive her up there to get us, I have no friggin clue. Our flight landed shortly after 10pm and they didn't pick us up until around midnight. All the food places in Philly airport were closed and the vending machines didn't have anything Phoeny could have either. So she didn't get food until close to 1am. By the time the food was put in front of her, she was so tired and getting low, that she didn't want to eat anything anymore. I had to literally fight with her to get some juice in her to get her blood sugar fixed. I asked her, told her, yelled at her, explained what would happen if she didn't at least drink the juice, spanked her butt and finally broke down crying my :-X off scared as :-X while trying to force the juice down her throat. Seeing me crying and that upset finally made her decide to drink the juice. I can't even tell you about it with out crying again. By the time we got her home, she was asleep and it was after 3am.

I told Phoeny that for at least the next year, if we have to go any where, we are driving. I don't care how far away it is, I am NOT going to fly again after all that. Oh, Phoeny also has a cold, which wouldn't let her ears pop on the plane for a long time, so she was crying and having a fit for part of the flight. I got tv for her but she got upset because Miley Cyrus was singing at the tree lighting in Rockefeller Square in NY and the :-X flight attendant talked through her entire first song, which we didn't know wasn't the only song she was going to sing that night. So needless to say, the flight didn't start out fun, nor was the screaming child, kicking Phoeny's seat behind us fun, the middle was ok, the end wasn't because her ears were bugging her again. I told Phoeny that I would not fly again until the Scout is with us to lend a hand and keep me sane. All in all with how upset Phoeny got through out the day, and at dinner, her blood sugar went from being close to low when we landed, to being in the 400's when I went to put her to bed, so I had to give her a shot.

What a welcome home huh?

So you could imagine just how pissed I was when I walked through the door carrying my little asleep sweetie, who had just gone through some :-Xhell, and saw all the friggin :-X all over the house with habbi-trails around the boxes and loose crap! My housemate did absolutely nothing the entire week I was away, except add another truck load of :-X to the piles in the living room.

I'm getting things moved, unpacked and put where *I* think they should belong. I mean, if you aren't going to help me get the house in order, you don't really get to :-X about where things end up, right... :( >:(

I am totally looking forward to the Scout getting home for Christmas and having a bit of a mental break while he's here! Plus he's offered massages. Tee hee  ;D

Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry the trip was so lousy, and that so many things went wrong! You have every right to lock yourself in the bathroom, throw a gigantic hissie fit, and then take yourself a long, hot bubble bath! Or whatever else you can use to de-stress...

I'm glad you're home, though, and your guy will be home soon for the holiday! Things will get better, eventually, honey... keep the faith!!!

I'll write more tomorrow, but it's Sat, and I need to go back to bed...

Take care of yourself, to, Fariyfly, because you need to keep yourself healthy so you can keep Phoeny going...

HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS

Use these whenever you need them, there are plenty more where they came from...

Thank you! The HUGS TAG Back made me smile and laugh! I really needed that! *HUGS* My little sweetie keeps giving me all kinds of hugs and kisses too! Although, the using Mom as a jungle gym along with all the lifting I've had to do, is killing my back. Happy pain meds!!! And yes, Hot Baths!

FairyFly I'm so sorry that the trip home turned out to be a major pain in the you know what but the main thing like I said before is that the two of you are home and both safe.I hope you two have a blessed and wonderful holiday season and you will both continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.HUGS to you sweetie.

Thanks! I'm trying to convince myself to take today off, just sit around snuggled under a blanket and watch Christmas movies with my kiddo.  ;D Hot Chocolate anyone?

Fairyfly that sounds like a great way to spend the day!  Cheers!

Quote from: Fairyfly on December 07, 2008, 09:36:16 AM
Thanks! I'm trying to convince myself to take today off, just sit around snuggled under a blanket and watch Christmas movies with my kiddo.  ;D Hot Chocolate anyone?

That sounds wonderful!!! I like mine without marshmallows, and my kidlet likes it with... I'll make the grilled cheese!!! (I can't really do popcorn these days, but I'll make that also, because what's a movie marathon without it???)

My heart goes out to you FF. That sounds like a seriously hellish trip. I especially related to the food thing. On a recent trip to Texas I'd planned on lunch when I arrived and so didn't eat. It was only a two hour flight. Well I had no idea our plane would be delayed on the tarmac for an additional two hours. I was starving, I had a cold and was getting an awful headache. No one around me had any aspirin and the only food left was a cookie which was tossed my way by an obviously stressed stewardess.

Anyway, I'm glad your daughter is home for Christmas and doing well with her shots. Put some pepermint snapps in that chocolate and curl up with those movies. You deserve a mini holiday.

hugs
glad you are home. take the day off and relax.

Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 07, 2008, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: Fairyfly on December 07, 2008, 09:36:16 AM
Thanks! I'm trying to convince myself to take today off, just sit around snuggled under a blanket and watch Christmas movies with my kiddo.  ;D Hot Chocolate anyone?

That sounds wonderful!!! I like mine without marshmallows, and my kidlet likes it with... I'll make the grilled cheese!!! (I can't really do popcorn these days, but I'll make that also, because what's a movie marathon without it???)

Darn...knew I forgot something today... popcorn! Lol It's cool though, it was a decently nice relaxing day. Too bad my house mate was home for the day and just kept annoying me. Other wise, great day. Wish the spasms in my back would stop though. *shrugs*

RFP, I'll probably take tomorrow off for the most part as well. Need to give my back time off before moving more furniture by myself. But I'm getting there, one box or book case at a time! *HUGS* To you and Brenda!

RR, More movies planned for tomorrow. Please, come join us! Plenty of coco for every one!  :D

Quote from: Fairyfly on December 07, 2008, 09:36:16 AM
Thanks! I'm trying to convince myself to take today off, just sit around snuggled under a blanket and watch Christmas movies with my kiddo.  ;D Hot Chocolate anyone?

Fairyfly you most certainly do deserve a day off to relax,and by the way I'll take a cup of hot chocolate if you don't mind. ;D

*Sets up a Hot Cocoa fountain*

I think that should about cover it.  Marshmallows, cinnamon, Whipped Cream and such are included!  ;D

Here's a true sign of just how stressed I am. I lost a day somewhere, thought today was Sunday. Fortunately a great friend pointed out that it was indeed Monday before all was lost.

I finally heard back from AI DuPont today. Only to be told that I can't make an appointment for Tiger to be seen until her insurance is set up... The forms for that have been filled out online and I'm waiting for a response. Tomorrow I'm calling my Dr. and seeing if she'll allow Tiger to come in for a check up. Her blood sugar levels have been pretty decent since she got here. Today we had one small spike after she ate the wrong pudding.  ::) But it was caught pretty quickly and corrected. I just had to deal with the Hyper Goofy Kid for a while until the insulin caught up with her. Lol

Things are finally starting to turn around and get settled.  I took my Daughter with me to my Dr today, and she's willing to take her on as a new patient. Her office is going to help get the state insurance coverage that I've been trying to get, and they are going to help get her an appointment to see the endocrinologist at AI Dupont hospital since that is the only one in this area.

Tomorrow she's getting her school registration finished and will be starting school this week. Thursday she gets her physical done for the school as well.

I'm so VERY grateful that things are finally getting done! I've been trying so hard and not getting any where. YEY for the renewed faith that there are people who care out there!

;D

I'm so glad you're starting to see the light again, sweetie, and that things are starting to happen for the better, finally! I knew that once you got her home and started settling in to the new place things would start to turn around. Now you'll both be able to get into a routine and things will get even easier every day, especially when you find yourselves a local support group!

Take care of yourselves, hon, and enjoy your Holidays all together! You're doing a really great job!!!  ::HUGS::

Nice to hear some good news ! You and  your daughter have a wonderful holiday !

Oh yeah... LOVE the new avatar pic!!!

I'm very glad to hear that things are starting to settle down for you! I'm keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts, hoping your Holidays are fantastic and things continue to get more 'normal'  ;) 

That is such great news sweetie.I'm so glad that things are working out for the better for you and your daughter FairyFly.The two of you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and may you both have a wonderful holiday season.Hugs to you both! :)

Ah school, a wee bit of normalcy is always good. You and little one remain in my evening discussions with the Boss. Do keep us up to date and with a bit of luck I hope to see you both next season at faire.

Thanks Zemirah! I'm very relieved to say the least. Although still not sleeping too well. The proof was me putting my morning coffee single in the microwave... starting to smell a really bad smell with a hint of coffee to it, then taking the cup out to find that I put the coffee single in alright, but forgot to add the water.... Oi... I love the new avatar as well, a friend took a picture that was taken of us at faire two days before he left for training, and fiddled around with it. I'm printing it so he can take a copy with him when he goes out of country.

Amy, good news is awesome! You and your family have a great Holiday as well!

Tygr, it's having people like you encouraging me and offering suggestions, that's been helping to keep me sane! That and playing with Zemirah and Co round the fire pit! Tee hee But honestly, I don't think I remember what 'normal' feels like. I might mistake it for being on vacation. Lol

Lord W, I really can't thank you enough for all the thoughts and prayers you've been sending. You've been such a great cheerleader since this started and I really appreciate it! Although I promise not to give you pom poms.  :P

Hibernian, I'm not sure if, or how far out we might be traveling when faire season rolls around. I'll let you know what the plan is when I've got a better idea. Thank you for talking to the Boss for me! With all the warm thoughts, prayers and energies, I think someone is beginning to listen!

FairyFly I will always be here for you when you need a friend or some positive energy sent your way.And know that I will always be in your corner pulling for you no matter what the situation is.By the way thanks for not giving me the poms poms,I don't you'd want to see me in a cheerleader anyway.Boy what a sight for sore eyes that would be.LOL! ;D

    

First Day of School

Well, yesterday was a bit of a nightmare. Lol Phoeny's day started out pretty good, but rapidly went down hill from there. Her school nurse decided to test her around 9:30am because she was refusing to get out of her seat in art class. Her blood sugar reading was 400! That's a scary place for her to be and action should have been taken. Instead of calling me, or having her drink water or anything, she sent her back to class. I didn't find out until I went in to make sure everything went well during her lunch time, at 11:30am. At that time her blood sugar reading was 176, which is 6 points above her "normal" range, which is perfectly fine. But, as I expected, she threw an absolute fit on us and was refusing to get tested, or eat her lunch. We dealt with her as best as could be done, and she went on with her day.

Needless to say, my confidence in the school nurse went from not too good, to zip. We had a Dr appointment for her later in the evening and went over what happened and what needed to be done. In the mean time, I wrote up a step by step instruction sheet on how her testing should be done, including that the nurse has to call me when ever Phoeny is tested and let me know what her reading is, and then the nurse has to follow my instructions as given at the time. From my observations, the nurse is no where near up to date on how to care for a diabetic child. I also took a suggestion from Caria {THANK YOU!!!} and created a form for the nurse to fill out for me with all pertinent information about her testing and the supplies she's useing. Now, this morning I had over a two hour conversation with the nurse about our need to be on the same page, my lack of confidence in her abilities, and just how bad it was for her to not have called me yesterday morning. By the time the conversation was over with, I felt a lot better about the situation and that the nurse is going to be in much better contact with me. I'm also putting together an information packet for her to study so that she is more up to date on diabetes information and technology today.

Other then that, things are going well and definitely starting to come together much nicer.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and happy Holiday!

*HUGS*

Hey hon, sorry to hear you guys had another rough one, but I'm glad it got you to jump on the nurse about her actions, or lack thereof!!! I'm not sure what the Natl. standard is for the training of school nurses, but any sort of medical condition they may encounter should be covered in their training before they're turned loose on a school population!!! I'm also glad you've been educating not only yourself and your daughter, but also anyone who will be helping Phoeny to keep herself healthy from now on! You're doing great, and I hope you realize how far you, personally, have come from when you first learned of all this...

May you find Joy in all the celebrations of this Holiday Season, and all those to come!

I'm sending you more hugs to get you through any more little hiccups!

:HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS:

One for each of the 12 Days, hon... each big enough for all of you!!!

Thanks for the update sweetie.I'm sorry that things went so bad for you with the school nurse yesterday.You are right she should have contacted you asap once Phoeny's testing was complete.I hope things get better for you with the school and the situation itself.Remember like I said before I will always be pulling for you no matter what the situation is so you and your little one continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

May you two have a very Merry Christmas and a safe,happy,prosperous new year.I look for nothing but good things to happen to you two in 2009.Hugs to you both.

Thank you so much for your continued support Lord W and everyone!

Friday school went about 50% better. I got called in at lunch time because little one was fighting so bad with the nurse about getting her shot. When I dropped little one off in the morning, I stayed and had a two hour conversation with the nurse and got her on the same page finally! We called it truce and moved on to a fresh start. I feel so much better now!

This morning... was interesting...

Little kid lost one of her front teeth last night, it's been hanging on for the last couple of weeks. Lol So this morning she woke up to a Tooth Fairy gift! Getting her ready for school went really well! She was actually not fighting or throwing a fit!!!

We got out the door, went to the Wawa up the street for bottled water for her lunch, came back out and got in my Jeep... the Jeep refused to start!!! Ahhhhhhhh! So we hurried up and walked to school. Lucky it's only a few blocks, but it was 17 outside!!! BBbbbbrrrrrrrrr!!! Got her to school, came home and got my house mate up to help me go see what was wrong. The Jeep started right up.... Guess she was just complaining about how cold it was and I didn't let her warm up all the way before pulling out of the drive way. See why I say she's a she!!! Gees. I had a talk with her about not doing that to my little kid again. Lol

Not to mention it gave me a small heart attack with the fact that I'm doing little kid's Christmas shopping tonight!!! Yikes! Lol

Other then that things are going well today. On the walk to school I had a talk with Lilkin about being really behaved in school today. Especially because I didn't know what I'd have to do to get the Jeep working again and might not be able to get to the school easily if she had issues at lunch time. She agreed and said she'd be good with the nurse. So far so good. The nurse just called and told me Phoeny came down saying her tummy hurt, but her test reading was a good one, so she's just hungry. I let the nurse know she can have anything in her lunch box she wants, since it's less than an hour before she's going to be eating lunch anyway.

I have to wait until after 12pm to call the Animal Shelter I found the perfect kittens at, to see if my application went through alright. I have a back up plan if it doesn't. My best friend, Vampy is now working at a PetSmart and they got in the cutest, sweetest little grey tabby kitten that someone found as a stray near their house. She won't be able to come home before Christmas, but Santa can leave a note saying that she needed some special attention before she could come home. So, either way, Lilkin is getting her Christmas kitten!!! YEY!!!!

The other exciting news is that my guy is on his way home!!! I'll see him tonight when we go shopping!!! Oh Happy Happy Holiday Spirit today!!!  ;D

Oh Fairyfly, I'm so glad everything is looking up, and that the Jeep was just complaining... my own car seems to have given up the ghost, and I haven't driven anywhere in at least two months. It really sucks, so I know how that made you feel!!!

I'm really excited for you that your guy is on his way!!! That must make your heart jump! May you three have the most wonderful Holiday Season ever... until the next one!!!

Happy Solstice! And any others you celebrate! Love you guys!!!

Oh FairyFly that is such wonderful news.I'm so happy for the both of you that things are going so much for you all.And just like Rani I to was relieved for you that the Jeep was just not starting cause of the cold.Let that be a lesson to you the next you all come down with extremely cold weather to start up your Jeep before the extreme hits. ;D (Just Thought I'd try to make you laugh a little) but anyway I am also glad that your guy will be home with you and the little one for Christmas as well.That is such an awesome gift to receive right before the actual holiday itself.As always I wish you and your little one a very merry christmas and a safe,happy,and healthy new year.God Bless you all this holiday season.

The kittens came home with us!!! I'll post pictures tomorrow! They are such adorable little loves! And my Daughter has not stopped laughing and smiling since they got here!

She named her kitten, Cassiopeia. And my kitten's name is, Freyja. Freyja, is the more outgoing one. She's been exploring all over the house and is a HUGE one for playing! Cassi, is more shy. Mostly hiding until a little while ago when they realized it was Phoeny's bed time... which became their play time! Lol Now I have no idea what time I'll get her in bed! And Santa still has to finish the tree, decorations, and wrap the presents!!! Geesssss this is going to be a long night. But one that's well worth it!

Hope you all have just as good of a Holiday!
*HUGS*

I'm so happy you're all having such a wonderful time, and that you have two new additions to the household!!! Enjoy the babies, and have loads of fun in the morning!

Merry Christmas, all of you!

(((HUGS)))

Fairyfly I would just like to wish you and Phoeny a Happy Holiday Season as well.I'm so glad that you and the little one are having such fun with those two new kittens of y'alls.I'm sure this Christmas is going to be just great for the two of you which is what I have been hoping for for the two of you all along.I hope you and the little one get everything you have ever asked for this Christmas and I also hope that yall left Santa some milk and cookies out last night cause you know even the man in the red suit needs his protein to. ;D

Hugs to you both!!!

I'd like to introduce, Freyja {on the left} and Cassiopeia {on the right}. The new additions to our little family. 

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/fairyfly3/PICT0062.jpg)

"Wrapping paper soccer"

They're beautiful, sweetie! I know you've been having fun with them, and with Phoeny being home for the holidays! Enjoy!!!

What beautiful kittens FairyFly.I'm sure you and Phoeny (Phoeny especially) are having a blast with them.Thanks for posting sweetie.

How  precious !  There is  nothing like  kittens  and  wrapping  paper.Glad  everything is  going better  for  you  and  your  daughter .  Merry Christmas  to  you both !

We had a little bit of a rough night last night. She's been playing with the kittens almost nonstop since they came home, but yesterday and last night she chilled on the couch watching movies more. So, the lower dose of insulin I had to switch to, to counter act all the running she was doing, didn't work too well. Her reading was higher before dinner then it has been in a while. I gave her the insulin at the beginning of the meal so she'd be able to take her bath before bed. Apparently the insulin missed the food because she ate slowly again. But instead of dropping her low, she went even higher. Before bed she was above 400. I gave her more insulin, then waited the half hour to test her again. She went up instead of down to 459! So... more insulin. Half an hour later we tested again and she was below 300. Thank the gods!

Geees I tell ya, keeping up with what she's eating, how much, AND how active she's being with the kittens is about enough to drive me bonkers. Lol Add on top of it she wasn't really wanting to go back to school today.  ::) This morning she was MUCH better and did really well getting herself together for school. No calls from the school nurse yet so she's apparently doing good today. YEY!!! Good thing, I needed the breather! Lol  ;D

YAY!!! School is back in!!!  LOL 

You're doing a great job keeping track of everything, honey, and it really does just get easier the more practice you have... so stay positive about everything, ok? You do have to remember to take time out for yourself also, though, even if that means you have to wait until she's in school! Just don't wear yourself out taking care of everything, or else you'll make yourself sick, and then what will you do? Just make sure you're getting the rest you need, and keeping yourself fed and healthy, so you can do the same for Phoeny!

Here's a few hugs for you guys... use liberally!

:HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS: :HUGS:

Thanks hun! I spoke too soon about the school nurse. Lol She called about half an hour after I posted. She was curious about what Tiger's reading was before she went out to play. Tiger didn't like the idea of being tested just to be tested. And the nurse some how messed up the meter... I had to try to walk her through getting it set back up right so it'd work for lunch. Kind of hard to do when the woman keeps talking over me.... >:( But I finally got her through it. Then the lunch testing went decent.

I'm going to refrain from saying anything more so I don't jinx myself. There are still a few more hours to go before she's home again.... Lol

See... you can do it! It will take time and patience to get your system all set up and working smoothly, but you'll get it, and it will work, you'll see! And at least you knew how to set it up the right way, and you finally got the woman to listen!

Everything will be ok, eventually... just remember that!

I will second everything Rani has said.At least your were able to get the school nurse back on track with the machine so she could get Tiger tested properly.Hang in there an keep your chin up hunny,everything will be alright.

Hugs to you both!

Things are going as good as I could hope for at the moment. The school nurse and I had another interesting day on the phone yesterday. Although I almost feel sorry for her. With me being sick, my patience level was about null and void. At the end of the day she called me again {3rd time for the day} and wanted to "talk". It's funny how she's the one who keeps interrupting me, and having an attitude with me, and yet she felt the need to ask me if I thought we could work together on this.

Ok, my daughter, she's not the one taking care of her day in and day out. Only for a few hours during school, and that's supposed to be mainly at lunch time. But she keep pulling my daughter out of class and trying to test her, just because she's curious about what her reading might be... One, my daughter doesn't deal with that well and she's there to learn, not fight with the nurse every couple of hours. Two, she should be using the supplies I gave her at lunch and if Tiger doesn't feel well, Not using them any ole time she's simply curious. Unless she'd like to start paying for the extra supplies she's using! The less disruptions Tiger has during her day, the better she does. I just can't seem to get this through the nurses head.

Yesterday, I wanted to throttle her. But, it's present day, not the good ole days. So, no throttling... at least not physically.  :(

She also sent home another form for me to fill out on Monday. It was the second form I've filled out giving her permission to contact our Dr. Basically, this nurse doesn't want to talk to me, she wants to bug the living daylights out of our Dr. The attitude she gives me is that I'm not good enough to talk to, and being 'just a parent' I really don't know what I'm talking about.

And she wonders why I get fed up with her and lose patience with her.... Ugh >:(

FairyFly don't let that nurse get to best of you sweets.You are Tiger's mother so therefor it's your word against her's.I'm so sorry that things had to happen to the way they did the other day but I know that you are a very strong person and will continue to do what is right for the little one to make sure that she stays healthy.As far as you being sick I'm sorry to hear about that to.I hope you feel better soon sweetie.

Hugs to you and Tiger both!

Quote from: Fairyfly on January 08, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Things are going as good as I could hope for at the moment. The school nurse and I had another interesting day on the phone yesterday. Although I almost feel sorry for her. With me being sick, my patience level was about null and void. At the end of the day she called me again {3rd time for the day} and wanted to "talk". It's funny how she's the one who keeps interrupting me, and having an attitude with me, and yet she felt the need to ask me if I thought we could work together on this.

Ok, my daughter, she's not the one taking care of her day in and day out. Only for a few hours during school, and that's supposed to be mainly at lunch time. But she keep pulling my daughter out of class and trying to test her, just because she's curious about what her reading might be... One, my daughter doesn't deal with that well and she's there to learn, not fight with the nurse every couple of hours. Two, she should be using the supplies I gave her at lunch and if Tiger doesn't feel well, Not using them any ole time she's simply curious. Unless she'd like to start paying for the extra supplies she's using! The less disruptions Tiger has during her day, the better she does. I just can't seem to get this through the nurses head.

Yesterday, I wanted to throttle her. But, it's present day, not the good ole days. So, no throttling... at least not physically.  :(

She also sent home another form for me to fill out on Monday. It was the second form I've filled out giving her permission to contact our Dr. Basically, this nurse doesn't want to talk to me, she wants to bug the living daylights out of our Dr. The attitude she gives me is that I'm not good enough to talk to, and being 'just a parent' I really don't know what I'm talking about.

And she wonders why I get fed up with her and lose patience with her.... Ugh >:(

Oh  Fairyfly, I read your post and had to wipe away  a tear or  two.  It reminded  me of  myself  when i was  going to school.   I was born  with a  slight birth defect  that affects  my balance   and  dexterity  to a degree  on my left side. One of the reasons  I took up horsebackriding  to improve  my balance, that plus i was  horse crazy !    LOL !  Anyway,   I had a hard time  doing certain  things in gym class, but my gym  teacher  did not care. He  would  make  me  do them  anyway, and   some of  the kids  would  laugh and  tease me  and i would  come  home  crying, not wanting  to go to school again.
So i  can relate  to what Tigerfairy must feel like, being pulled out of  class  all the  time   by the nurse.It gets  to be  embarassing, and I am sure  kids have  probably   said  something  to her.

  My mother  would  do battle  every year with the  gym teacher. Finally she  got a hold of  this one  doctor.  She  was a woman doctor, and i forget what her exact title  was, but she  worked  for   the school district. She  was  sort of in charge of all the nurses  and  all the health services  etc,  that the school district porvided.   Anyway, my mom talked  to her, and  the   doctor  was very nice, and  i got permanently excused  from gym.

So maybe  there is   someone  in your  school district like  that  who is  in charge of  the nurses and  health services, that you can talk  to.  Because that is  rediculous. I can see  the nedd  to check evryday,  but every few hours, that is getting a bit  too  much.     Then  again,  maybe in this  world  of  lawyers and  lawsuit  crazy  people  today,  they are afraid  that if they  don't test  every few hours  and  something does happen  to her while  she is  in school,  they would  have  a  lawsuit  on their  hands. So i can see their  concern  abit too,   BUT,  for  Tigerfairy's  sake    there has  to be  a compromise  somewhere.
    Give Tigerfairy  a big hug for  me  ! 

You mention her numbers  were very high  the  night before last.   I know  you have  been sick with the  flu. Could  Tigerfairy  be  coming down  with  it  too ?  I ask  this  cause i know  that whenver i get sick  it  sends  my  sugar levels  soaring.         There are    three culprits  especially  with females  that can send  your blood  sugar  levels  soaring..they are colds, flu, and   your  menstrual  cycles  !
    Us  woman  have  it so  lucky  don't we !   :-\

Take  care hon !  A  big  hug  to  you too !

I'm so sorry you're still having to deal with this woman! She sounds like she just doesn't listen... and that's never good when it involves your child! I agree with Amy that you should find someone who has a bit of power over this nurse, and leverage it!!! She definitely needs to be following your instructions, and not trying to force you to follow hers... If nothing sles, then call the school board and talk to someone there. They should be able to at lease let you know what you can do to ensure her compliance, even if it means filing a complaint against her!

I know you'll get it worked out, though, because you are determined, and I know you won't let anyone or anything get in the way of your daughters health!

Hope today has been easier, and stays that way! Take care of yourself, also!!!

Thanks everyone! I think after the 'nasty me' she dealt with yesterday, she decided not to tip the apple cart today. I had a job interview and called Her before going in the building. It was Tiger's lunch time and she was taking her time calling me. I think I surprised her. Tee hee That was the only interaction between us today. Tiger did well, and only had one little incident, and that was leaving her classroom to collect her lunch box from the nurse. Unfortunately, she didn't bother to tell the teacher she was leaving...  ::) If that's the only issue from the day, IT WAS A GOOD DAY!

"Compliance" and "Compliant" Are the nurses favorite words to use. Mostly, "non-compliant" and directed towards my kid. Lol I've wanted to throw a dictionary at her a couple times, or at least a thesaurus. There are more words in the English language, pick some new ones. Although I don't blame my brattso for not wanting to work with this woman, but it gets monotonous to hear the same word day in and day out.

It'll get worked out, one way or another. I'll give it a little more time before I step over her head. At least one of us can be respectful. "Lead by example." That's how I was raised. Although... my Grandfather's other motto also got stuck in my DNA, "Don't get mad, get even." I'm sure if she keeps it up, I can find more paper work for her to have to fill out. *smirk* 

Yesterday was just a bad day all the way around. Tiger decided to act up and play sick at school, so half an hour after I dropped her off {late because she was was messing around instead of getting ready} I got a call to come pick her up. She wasn't any where near as sick as she was making them believe. She simply wanted to come home and play with the kittens and watch movies. I had an interview to go to, which I didn't make.

I'm really at a loss as of what to do with her. She's been misbehaving, not listening, and not following directions both at home and at school. Nothing I've tried has had a single bit of impact on her. My meeting with her teacher and the Principal was rescheduled for today. I'm going to ask them if the school district has a councilor. I'm not sure if talking to someone else will help her, or if they can do tests with her to find out if it's possibly ADD, or what might be up. I've had to constantly be on her to get her to do the things she needs to do. In every way, from doing her homework, to eating, taking care of her diabetes, taking a bath... you name it, and I've had to yell at her about it. I try talking to her first, but I always end up having to scream to get her attention. It's not good for her, and it's really not good for me.

Yesterday I ended up having two panic attacks and just couldn't stop crying. I know her diabetes plays a part in this, but she acted like this before she was diagnosed. It's just getting worse. She can be a good girl. I've seen it. So I know she's capable of it. I just don't know how to get her act that way all the time. I can't be getting calls to pick her up from school all the time, and if I have to get a babysitter when I start working again, no one is going to want to deal with a kid that refuses to behave. Her diabetes makes it hard enough to have someone watch her!

I just don't know what to do...

Well, as the mother of an almost 8 y/o daughter, I can attest to the fact that most of them start to develop an annoying attitude around 6 and it just skyrockets from there! Everything you just described sounds exactly like my kiddo, down to the calling from school saying she's sick when she's not... I even have to check her teeth to make sure she actually brushed them, instead of just pretending! I just couldn't figure out why they were getting so yellow...?!?

I've found that my daughter will respond to the yelling with sullen pouting, but she responds to being grounded from all her friends and toys much better. Sitting on the side of the bed and doing nothing but chores tends to wake her up to the fact that this kind of behavior doesn't get her anything except boredom and hard work, so every few days I remind her of that. It's all I've been able to figure out, and it seems to be the only thing that's worked for us so far (although nothing is perfect, of course!).

I think a councilor would be a good idea for a while, just to help her in coming to terms with her condition, and the adjustments she has to make to deal with it. It might even help you to find someone to talk to, yourself. Joint sessions for the two of you, and private sessions, also.

I'm sorry things have been so rough for you, sweetheart, and I hope it starts easing up soon. You deserve a break!

HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS

I second everything Rani just said.

Hugs to you and the little one darling.

I also agree with what Rani  has  to say   !

I had  to take  Child  psychology   when  i  was  a teacher.  Here are some suggestions :
One   good idea, might me  to  put a side  one  night a week, or  it  could be on the  weekend,  to  do  something  special  together    , just  you and her.  Make  it  amom  and  daughter  night .   See  if it  would  get  her  to open up  and  talk  to  you  about what is  bothering you.

another ,   is  for  you   and  your  daugher  to both keep a journal.  write   down  any thoughts  or  feelings,  concerns   in it that you have  towards  her,    she  should  do  the  same  thing about  you  and  about school  and  her  friends.  Then  you sit  down  and  exchange  the  journals.   it is  agood  way  to see what is  really  on  someone's  mind.   sometimes  it is  easier  to express   your  feelings  in  writing then  to actually  speak  them  to someone  !

Thanks guys! The meeting went really well today with her teacher and the Principal. They are enrolling her in a special program that has been set up for children with health and or mental issues. It takes the pressure off Phoeny to do well in a traditional graded system. Plus they are going to try to get a teachers aid in her class to handle more one on one time with her.

While we were discussing things, I mentioned my concern about possible ADD. And explained why I had the concern and what Tiger has been doing even before she was diagnosed with diabetes. The Principal suggested that the councilor, {who she's going to be seeing at least once a week now} test her for ODD {Oppositional defiant disorder}. I'd never even heard of it before, so I came home and looked it up. Tiger has every single symptom... So we'll see what the test shows and decide on where to go from there.

Amy, thanks so much for the suggestions! The journal would be good for me, but we can't even get her to write in her school fun journal...  ::)

Those are all great ideas, just be careful about putting a label on your daughter, and get more than just the opinion of a school councilor before making any sort of decision about what to do!!! Most kids display those "symptoms", and every kid in the country could be diagnosed with a classic condition if it was left up to people who deal with kids on a daily basis! The school system is set up to identify and remove what they see as "problem kids" from the mainstream, and they get lots of funding for every one they single out and separate into their "special programs"... so they're constantly on the lookout for any of the markers!

Of course, I'm not saying she's not experiencing any of these things, I'm just asking you to take her to a professional for an accurate diagnosis before considering any sort of behavior modification meds, or anything else involving drastic measures!!!

I know you'll do what's best for her, though, because I have faith in you!!!

I plan on really looking into it before deciding on anything. The good thing about the Principal at this school is that, like me, he doesn't like just jumping to meds for anything. If they are avoidable, then we'll go that way. I trust him, and he's really great about talking to me about things. So is the teacher. Now if they hire a nurse more like them... I'll be happy as pie! Yeah, good luck on that one. Lol Two out of three ain't bad!

I agree with you Rani, many times is easier to diagnose a child with something and medicate him instead of trying to find the root of the problem.

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Now if they hire a nurse more like them... I'll be happy as pie!

Now the question is is what kind of pie will you be happy as.If you ask me pumpkin would be the best. ;D

Eh, I really have to be in the mood for pumpkin, although with my birth date, it would be rather fitting. Lol

I'm going to have to say, banana cream, coconut custard, or cherry!

Chocolate silk pie.... mmmmm.....   ::)

Stop making me hungry, I'm trying to lose weight! Lol

May I recommend the Ultra Mega Chemo Diet??? I've lost 28lbs in the last 13 weeks, and 12 of that in the last month... LOL   If it keeps on like this, I might not even be here at the end of March!!!

I know where you're 28 pounds went!

LOL... Sorry!!! I don't want it back, though, so you'll just have to give it to someone else!

When I see some chick that's seriously too thin, I'm going to wish them on her!

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!  Take a pic and email it to me... I'll wish her the rest of mine, also!!!

Will do hun!

Tonight I start the medicine my Dr ordered for me after the panic attacks the other day. Hopefully taking these will help things to calm down a little bit, even if it's just for me and in my own head. I hate the idea of taking any medication, let alone something to take the edge off my nerves. But in the long run it's better for me to keep a level head and stay out of the hospital. Panic attacks are one thing, but having a heart attack wouldn't do anyone any good.

So far, today has been a good day for little one on the new program they have her set up in at school! YEY! That in and of itself is a huge help to my nervous system. Lol

Hey, Sunshine -

I have been reading through your thread here for a while, now, and I finally feel like I need to jump in there. I have been diabetic for about 15 years, now, and my main suggestion is to make her life as normal as possible. The more of an issue that is made of her medical condition, the more she will use it. Of course, she needs to take her medication and watch her diet, and hopefully everything will stay under control. And of course, when your blood sugar is out of control, it can have an effect on you, both physically and psychologically, but once you are stabilized, those instances are generally pretty rare. I'm not saying that these situations are not real, by any means, and you need to watch her glucose levels, but also remember that she is a child, and children love attention, whether it is always positive or not. As I said, the more of an issue it becomes, the more attention she will receive. Of course, my experience was with two healthy boys (The Anti-Christ and his brother - but I love them very much.), but one thing I always did was, when they started to misbehave, I pretended that I could not hear them until they were calm and courteous. The more attention they would demand, the less I could hear. We would all be very frustrated for a short period of time, and then, as soon as they did something positive, I would respond. It wouldn't take them long to figure out that the nicer they were, the more attention they got.

Of course, now they have both hit 30, and I am sometime surprised that I let them live, but believe it or not, they have both turned into remarkable young men that I am very proud of. I guess what I am trying to say is, "Hang in there!" If you ever need someone to vent to, you know where to find me.

And just so you know, it sounds to me like you are a wonderful mother, and you are doing a fine job.

*HUGS* Thanks hun! Sometimes it really feels like I'm failing as a parent with her. Especially the more she acts out and gets nasty with other people. There are times I just want to curl up and disappear. But ya can't do that and make sure she's doing what she needs to do to stay healthy. I'm hoping me giving in to taking medicine will help to make things a little easier.

I've tried the not being able to hear her thing, and it ends up with her getting so upset that her blood sugar gets messed up.

 Hugs  love !
     My mother has  this  saying    that she  has repeated often  with  me  and  my sisters    when  we  call her   about days  we are having  with  our  own  kids.  It goes  something  like  this,

         " You  are  not  truely  a  mother  until  your  child  turns  around  and  says   they  hate   you  !  ."

                 Hang in    there girlfriend.      From all your posts  and threads,  you are  doing  the  best  you can    for  her.  Like  Peddlin  said,    flucuating  blood  sugar levels    can  really affect  your  mood   !    Been there  !  Just ask  my husband    !  he  can always  tell  when  i am having a low  sugar  day   !  I get very moody  !  LOL   !  (  me  moody  no  !   ;D  )
        Hugs, love  to  you  girlfriend  !

Hey sweetie sorry I've not been keeping up as much lately but things have just been a little crazy with work and all.As I was reading your last (and most recent posts) I noticed you started talking about you giving in to taking meds for your panic attacks to help calm your nerves where Phoeny is concerned and about how you feel like you are failing as a parent with her some time.Well let me tell you I may not be a parent myself but I think you are a wonderful and have been so to Tiger otherwise she would not have turned out to be the fun loving little girl that you have been raising all these years.Yes I know it get hard with her sometimes but remember she needs you right not to be there for her through all that is going on right now.Just like Peddlin said if you ever need someone to vent to you know where to find me.Don't think for one second that I have forgotten about you and the little one cause I have not.You two still are and continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you sweetheart!

Quote from: lordwriothsley on January 19, 2009, 09:11:43 PM
Hey sweetie sorry I've not been keeping up as much lately but things have just been a little crazy with work and all.As I was reading your last (and most recent posts) I noticed you started talking about you giving in to taking meds for your panic attacks to help calm your nerves where Phoeny is concerned and about how you feel like you are failing as a parent with her some time.Well let me tell you I may not be a parent myself but I think you are a wonderful and have been so to Tiger otherwise she would not have turned out to be the fun loving little girl that you have been raising all these years.Yes I know it get hard with her sometimes but remember she needs you right not to be there for her through all that is going on right now.Just like Peddlin said if you ever need someone to vent to you know where to find me.Don't think for one second that I have forgotten about you and the little one cause I have not.You two still are and continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you sweetheart!

Lord W, that was  so nicely said  !  Lord W is right  FF.  Hang in there  girlfriend. We are all  there  for you  if  you need us !  HUgs !

Thanks so much! I didn't take the medicine last night. The night before I only took half a pill because it was making me sick. Now it seems I've gotten a cold or something again, so I didn't want to make it worse than it already has been.

Little kid went to school today. This morning she started doing a lot of coughing again. Which she hasn't been doing a lot of this weekend. I told her if she plays sick again today just because she wants to come home and play with the kittens, she'll be in a lot of trouble. Friday she telling the nurse that she didn't feel good and kept asking her to take her temperature. I picked her up half an hour early. When she got home, once again she was fine and wanted to play with the kittens and watch movies. She only attended one full day of school last week... She can't be playing sick just because she wants to play with the kittens! Totally not cool.

I'm feeling a little bit better today than I was yesterday. Hopefully the trend holds and I get completely better. Being sick doesn't help what so ever. lol

HUGTACKLE  ;D

Hugtacke FF.

Joy of all joys it was like I got a new kid yesterday!!! She came home from school proclaiming that she'd had, "The best day ever!" Not only was she in a good mood, but she did her homework with out a single gripe, AND helped out doing some chores around the house!!!

This morning she said she was, "focused" and ready to have another good day! Here's hoping that's true!  ;D

Now to go deal with getting her health insurance straightened out...  ::)

Oh sweetheart, I am so incredibly happy for you!!! Even one good day can erase so many difficult ones, and it sounds like yesterday went a long way toward wiping a very full slate! Things will level out eventually, you'll see! Just keep the faith, love!

FF ... those days are wonderful and make you forget about all the hard ones. I hope tghe situation will keep improving and all dificulties will become a thing of the past.
Hugs.

Wonderful! Now just remember - positive reinforcement. Be sure to let her know how happy her behavior is making you, and how much more fun the two of you can have together, when she is like this. And give her a kiss on the top of the head for me, and tell her that everyone is proud of her!

Ooooh!!! Yeah, what she said!!! Totally!

Yea !  Great  to hear some  good  news  !  :)

We had half a relapse today. She came home about 20 minutes early because she threw herself on the floor and started ripping a bulletin board off the wall.

She got praise for what she did right! No I didn't kill her for what she did wrong, but I did put her to work when her home work was done. She cleaned the stair case, took out the thrash, cleaned the liter pan, and put her own clothes away. Figured I'd try what my Gmom did to me and my sister. No time to get in trouble if you're cleaning the house. It's not just a punishment, but a life lesson about how hard others work and why they should be respected, not given a hard time. Plus, she didn't miss not getting to watch a movie or tv... she was too busy to notice that part of the punishment.

She asked me if she was going to get paid for cleaning the stairs {the first thing she had to do}, I told her yes, in food and a roof over her head.

When it was all done, and she laid down to go to sleep we talked about things, hugged and she even told me she loves me. Not a totally bad day. But one to remember.

The good half was the morning, she did awesome on a computer test she had to take about a book we'd read the night before for homework. She Aced it!!! She got hugs, high fives and kisses for that!  ;D

That does not sound at all like blood sugar. That sound like she was being a brat, and I think you handles it beautifully. Being a mother is the most frustrating thing you will ever do, but it sounds like, because of you, she might have learned something, yesterday. You should be very proud.

You're going to laugh Peddlin, and probably a few others as well. This morning while she was getting ready for school, she kept asking me what chores she'd have to do around the house when she was done school today!  :o

Miracles are known to happen . There will be good and bad days, but at the end she may enjoy doing the chores ... you know, satisfaction for the things well done.

Hugs FF.

Take advantage of that attitude, and put her to work!!! At least one chore a day is good for kids, and gives them a sense of importance and inclusion in the family. Sounds like she's ready for a little responsibility!

I'm going to have to agree with that! Lol

Cool! Apparently, she did learn something. n   ;)

Tee hee I think she learned that cleaning can be fun. Lol

Family update: Tiger and I are moving to FL! Things here at the house are not working out, the job market is horrid, so, we're moving to a friendly area with Family!

She's just as excited about it as I am, which is awesome!  ;D

She will have fun in FL

;D

That is a great news. You will have a wonderful time there .

Hey darlin, just reading a little on this.  Sounds like you're doing great!  I know my boy stresses me out sometimes too.  They want to push limits and figure out what they can get away with.  It's just a matter of finding the right punishment.  He tried pulling the too sick to go to school trick once and learned that means you stay in bed, no playing, no computer, no cartoons, nothing.  (although this changes a little if I know he truly is sick ;))  Depending on how much he acts up in school, punishment could range from no treats at home, no cartoons, all the way to don't come out of your room except for bathroom breaks and dinner (that only happened once).  Our newest reward for him is getting to set up the portable DVD player in his room to watch movies.  He doesn't have a TV in his room so this is a big deal to him.  However, if he gets in trouble, it gets removed.  We had to take it out yesterday because he had 3 warnings in school. 

It's hard frustrating work, but worth it!!!  And the blood sugar mood swings are a pain!  My hubby is diabetic so I get to enjoy that on a regular basis!  "Will you please go eat something!"

Have fun in FL!!!

Yes we will! I'm trying to go through my stuff and down size some more. Lol And... More packing! Tee hee Didn't I just do this?  :o

That is so cool! My son moved to Boca Raton about three months ago, and he just loves it.

BTW, does this mean we will see you at BARF?

FairyFly that is such great news.I know that the two of you will have lots and lots of fun down there in the Sunshine State.My sister is living in Orlando right now which means that every time I go down there for a visit I get to get into the Disney World Parks for free (which is good for me since a single ticket costs a couple hundred dollars to get in) but anyway I wish you and Tiger nothing but the best.

Hugs to you both! :)

Oh wow... I take half a day off from the forums and everything gets all shaken up!!!  LOL

I'm so happy that you'll be with family, because you just can't get that kind of support anywhere else, and it will help you so much just to have others around who love you both and want to see you healthy and happy! There is so much in FL to fascinate a child, and being able to explore the ocean and all it's surrounding will make your lives so rich and interesting!!!

Congratulations, my dear... I'm sure you'll love it!

I think we are both definitely going to enjoy this move!

Lord W, I won't be that far from Orlando.

Trill, thank you so much! It's always a balancing thing to hear that I'm not the only one with a bratty kid. Lol *HUGS*

Peddlin,...Maaaaaayyyyybbbbeeeee  :P

Zemirah, I guess my Gypsy days only took a break for a few years. Lol Either that or life is trying to get me ready in case the Scout ever decides to go Military full time. Not wishing or anything, but yeah. Lol

Being a Gypsy is no bad thing... it's just a little different that the norm! But hey, who wants to be Norm, anyway??? I'd rather just be me...  LOL

And me has been a Gypsy all her life...

As a child I was always restless, but it really took effect when I was a teenager. Been a Gypsy pretty much ever since. Lol

Watch out Florida  here  they  come  !  ;D

So happy for  the  two of  you  !    Wishing  you all the  best    !

Wow that's great. congrats on the move.

Hey sweetie just checking in to see how you and the little one are doing today.

Today wasn't too bad. She did well in school and was pretty good this afternoon. She read me a book, with a little help too! She's doing MUCH better! And we're going to make sure she keeps doing well even after we move. I'm so proud of her!

That is great news

HUGS

It's snowing today, so I'm waiting on the call that the school is closing early. Lol They went in, but I'm not sure for how long. The weather report said less than half an inch, but we're getting close to an inch now and it doesn't show signs of stopping. And I've got no corn for popping... Sorry, that song just got stuck in my head. Lol

Quote from: Fairyfly on January 27, 2009, 07:50:56 AM
It's snowing today, so I'm waiting on the call that the school is closing early. Lol They went in, but I'm not sure for how long. The weather report said less than half an inch, but we're getting close to an inch now and it doesn't show signs of stopping. And I've got no corn for popping... Sorry, that song just got stuck in my head. Lol

I'm surprised that they even went into school at all with an inch of snow on the ground already.

Yep... Ice here, no pretty snow anywhere to be seen. Hope we keep the electricity!

This is Southern Jersey, we are used to a certain amount of snow. When I was in school, we'd get about 4-6 inches before they'd cal it quits. Now, sometimes they'll cal it for an inch or two. They didn't close the school, but she threw another fit and I got called to come get her again...

Sorry to hear about her backsliding, but that is pretty much par for the course. I did want to ask, though, when is the big move?

As soon as I get my tax money back... so about two weeks-ish.

Excellent. If you need a place to stop on your way down, let us know.

Well, we are moving to FL in the next two days. The internet is getting turned off here sometime tomorrow, so I might not be on. I'll let you know we're ok when I get to a place that's got internet.

*HUGS* Love you guys!

I'm so excited to watch you start this new chapter in your lives, sweetie!!! This is a wonderful time to be moving down there, since you'll have time to get used to the weather before it starts really heating up, and you'll have some time to explore while it's still cool enough to make it fun!

You're starting a grand adventure, and I see all sorts of great things in store!!!

These should hold you over until you get back online, ok?

*HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS**HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS*

Drive safe, and only stop in safe, well lit places, ok? Have a fun trip, and try to make frequent stops to stretch and maybe even do a little sightseeing! Take care, hon!!!

Excellent! Very exciting!! I think this is going to be excellent for both of you. Can't wait to hear tales from FL.

Drive carefully, and have a safe trip. Can't wait to see you!

HUGS be safe

Like everyone else has said have a safe trip and please do stay safe. Watch out Sunshine State cause here they come.  ;D

Talked to her a bit ago, internet is off now. They had a snow day so she couldn't retrieve the wee one's test kit from school. She can't leave without that, looking like tomorrow.

But at least they are still doing alright I hope?

yep, doing fine, just working to get ready for the move.

thanks  for  the update  Escarlata !

  Good luck  and  safe  journey FF  and  Tigerfairy !  we well be  thinking of  you both.  Write  when  you  can.

Fairyfly has arrived and is safe

I had the opprtunity to talk to Fairyfly and visit with Tigerfairy today, and it was a nice little chat, both seem excited to get to their destination and get started with the next chapter of their new life,
my prayers be with you both as you begin the new life in a new place, we hope to see you at either NCRF or CRF this year.

YAY!!! Now to get her an internet connection so we can all be together again!

Thanks for the update leinad. I wish them nothing but the best of luck in their new state and in the next chapter of their lives.

Huzzah to FairyFly and Tigerfairy!

HIYA! I'm back. tee hee The drive down was a good one. Tiger travels very well, which I love! The visit in NC was awesome! It was great getting to see everyone there. Sorry Pinn that we didn't get to meet this time.

The rest of the drive was fun, although long. lol As we get settled I'll update more.

Love ya! *HUGS*

Oh, I'm so glad you're there, and safe, and had such a good trip!!! I bet the warmth is welcome, eh?

It's in the mid 70's here today, and I've got the windows all open airing out the house!!! Talk to you soon, sweetie. Call if you have any free time!

Glad everything went well and that you had a nice trip down to boot ;)

Just happy to hear that you got there safe and sound. It was great to see you, and please give Tiger Fairy hugs and kisses for me!    ;)

Not a problem hun! She's busy playing with the cats. Lol

HUGS it is great to hear you made it to FL safe and that Tiger Fairy is having fun.

:D

FairyFly I to am glad that you and the little one made it down there safe and sound. Give TigerFairy my love for me.

It's been so long since I've read and caught up on the forums, I just now got around to rading this whole thread.  I know that dealing with diabetes is so very difficult, and even moreso when it is your young child that is affected.  But you are handling it so well.  You are very strong and your little one is lucky to have such an awesome mom.  My fiance, Drake, is Type 1.  He is 34 now and was diagnosed when he was 12.  So I know all about the ups and downs, and the moods.  Since Drake is an adult, he just gets really grumpy when he is high, and then when he is higher than that, he is just sleepy.  I can usually tell what his glucose levels are based on his mood and how he looks.  I think that since she is so young though, the blood sugar level fluctuations don't just make her grumpy but make her kind of throw a fit sometimes.  A family friend has a 7 year old who is type 1 and she acts much the same way - she's a great, sweet, smart kid but sometimes she lashes out, doesn't want to take her insulin or check her levels or eat properly.  I think it's just so hard on kids, too - having to do all this crazy stuff that other kids don't have to do. 

How are her levels these days?  Still up in down or do they seem steadier? 

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I'll be thinking of you both and checking in here to see how you're both doing. 

She's not going low quite as often now. What we are working on is keeping her from going high a bit less at this point. Since moving down here her moods have started to even out a bit more too. She likes who we are with and they stay on the same page as me and have the patience to deal with her when she gets moody. The other good thing is that she's not the only diabetic anymore! There is a 12, almost 13 year old boy that goes to the school she'll be starting that was diagnosed when he was 8. There is also a few adults who have it as well. She's feeling more like part of a club rather than a loner. I'm so happy for her!

We also found a refuge for her to be a kid and have fun!!! Lady Phoenix has a farm not far from where we are and when we went to visit her numbers were PERFECT! Return visits are definitely in the plans!

Wonderful news ! i am glad the little one is doing better ! Having  kids around her who have diabetes does help. Now she won't feel like everyone is looking at her.
  Deffinitely more trips  to the farm  should be plan. Being a country girl myself, i always found that being around animals can be very relaxing.  And they have actually done research and have found that being around animals and petting them can lower blood pressure...so maybe it helps lower blood sugar levels  too !  So yea, for  the farm  visits !  You better be careful though, she may  start asking for  a pony ! ;D ;D ;)
  Big hug to her and  her mommy too !

Hah! She's been asking for a pony since she was 3! Luckily there are horses there that she can ride. Not one minute out of the Jeep and she was on horse back! No wonder she loves it so much. Well, that and the freedom to be a kid and get dirty. lol

I am so glad things are looking so much brighter for you both, sweetie!!! The farm sounds like the perfect place for both of you to relax and unwind, and you should try to spend lots of time there! Exercise is one of the best stress reducers there is!

You're both in my thoughts every day, hon!!!

Well FairyFly it sounds like the two of you have adjusted pretty well to the Florida lifestyle. I must say that I am very proud of you both and especially the little one for the progress she has made. Like everyone else has said it should feel good knowing that there are other kids down there who have this same problem as Tiger and that she is the not the only one to be look at in the category.

You two continue to be in my thoughts as well.

I'm glad to hear that everything is good and you are finally in a place that you like and enjoy. Good to hear the TigerFairy is having fun and playing, and you get along much better.
Hugs to both of you.

I'm working on getting Tiger registered for school. Again. The school I wanted her to go to can't take her because of her lunch time insulin shot. So I'm registering her today for the other school in the area. So far it sounds good. Much smaller classes than she had in CO or NJ. We'll see how it goes.

FairyFly I will be praying that all goes well with Tigers school registration. I know she will like where she ends up.

HUGS Smaller classes are a good thing.

I wish I was seeing you this weekend.

I'm so glad things are looking up!  It's nice that she has some other people around now who are diabetic as well - helps to not feel so lonely in this.  And yay for those perfect levels - I definitely think things like mood/stress level/etc play a huge part in the numbers, so it's good she is feeling happier.  I hope things get better and better.

Hey FairyFly I'm just checking in to see how you and the little one are doing today.

She'll check in later today with any luck. We were at faire all weekend and TigerFairy starts school this morning.

And hopefully you all had a good weekend at faire this past week?

Indeed we did. We got to spend not nearly enough time with chosen family. Tigerfairy's numbers were phenomenal all weekend. They're home from school, things went well, they're sitting on the porch in the swing working on homework.

Thanks Escarlata. Give TigerFairy my love for me next time you see her.

Sounds like TigerFairy all in all is adjusting well. How are YOU doing?

Hey everyone! Sorry for the absence. We had an awesome time at faire! And so far, so good with school. This new school has some great rules! They make sure the kids know that THEY are responsible for their own work and success. There's plenty of help when it's needed, but ultimately the kids have to do the work. Tiger likes her class mates, teacher and THE NURSE!!! YEY!!! I'm amazed at the change in her!

As for me, I'm doing pretty good. I've applied for a few jobs that I now get to reapply for thanks to my phone company accidentally changing my phone number before I wanted them to... Grrr The homework fight with the little one is annoying, but I can see in just two days that she's at least trying to buckle down more. The only thing that's bums me out every now and then is that I have not been hearing from my Scout like I had been. Today I finally got word from him, after two weeks of silence. SO I'm feeling Much better than I was! Just wish it had been more than three sentences. lol But they were good sentences, so it makes up for the not so long thing.

HUGS that is good. (about Tiger Fairy and Scout)

Bad phone company.

So glad things are going well, if not always completely smooth! So psyched about renlets progress, and the two of you settling in and getting to know the neighbors... and gosh, there a week and already attending Faire!!! We all should be so lucky!!!  LOL 

I'm glad you know he's safe!

Have a blast, hon, and watch out for the bears!!!  (gigglesnerk)

(call me this week, ok?)

I'm so glad that you and the little one are liking your new neighborhood and getting to know the people that live around you. I can honestly say that Florida has gained two very great people so I have no doubt in my mind that your new neighbors will love the both of you. I'm also very glad that Tiger is liking her new school as well. Best of luck to the little one in her new school. As for getting to hear from your Scout that was so awesome for you, but hey at least a few sentences are better than no sentences right.  ;)

Hugs to you and Tiger both sweets!  :)

Sorry I haven't been on much. My laptop has been having issues since we got home. I think I've got most of them figured out and hopefully it will behave from here on out.

Tiger is doing great behavior wise at her new school. It's totally like a different kid. Her class work is a little shaky. But I had a meeting with her teacher this afternoon and I think she's got a good plan to help her to get things back on track.

Now to just get her insurance stuff taken care of and she's all set! After that I just need to start working full time and it's all good! YEY

Ok!

YAY!!! I'm so glad you two are getting back on track so quickly, hon!!! It's amazing what a little change in latitude can do for the ole' attitude, isn't it?!?  LOL

Have a cheeseburger in paradise for me, please!!!

(I like mine with lettuce and tomato...)   ;D

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Have a cheeseburger in paradise for me, please!!!

Make that two cheeseburgers in paradise FairyFly. Have one for me as well, except without the onions though. I don't like onions on anything of mine but just like Rani I do like lettuce and tomato on my burgers as well.  ;D

Hugs that is great news  ;D