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Birthday parties with type 1 diabetes: a guide. First off, go. Let them eat whatever they want. Bolus, bolus, bolus. Basal increase FOR LIFE. Educate those who are curious. Let your kid be a kid. Don't panic. Stay vigilant. REPEAT. #type1strong #type1diabetes #type1toddler #T1D

Hi to my new followers! I've been totally MIA here - so much going on in life. While type 1 is always there with us, it's become so second nature that I don't focus on it too much anymore. Her A1C continues to improve, staying in the 6 range, and she continues to amaze me every day with her grit and positivity. Type 1 doesn't rule our lives, it's just along for the ride! #skibunny #type1lookslikeme #t1d #staypositive #type1tough #wecandohardthings

Keep climbing mountains, my brave one. #type1strong #type1tough #climbingmountainstogether

Guardian Connect vs. Dexcom! We started a free 5 week trial with Medtronic's Guardian Connect system today and we'll be comparing it with Dex over the next week or so. So far, I really like the interface and user experience much more with the GC and insertion was super easy for me (one click) and painless according to Lily! Plus it has a much lower profile on her little arm. Stayed tuned for more. #dexcom #guardianconnect #medtronic #cgm #chronicillness #diabadass #type1tough #type1toddler

After much anguish with our insurance company, it has finally been determined that we will not be approved for Omnipod. 😡 We basically have to go the Medtronic route, but I think we'll wait until our Animas Ping finally kicks the dust. We're starting a free trial of Medtronic's Guardian Connect CGM, which starts on Monday though the Barbara Davis Center. So we'll see how we like that. I'm going to keep the Dex on Lily too to compare. Yay, two alarms to respond to. 😒 I'll for sure report on our findings! #medtronic #guardianconnect #T1D #type1toddler #type1diabetes

We were opening presents at my brother's house tonight when Lily came over and whispered in my ear, "Mama, I feel low." She looked pale. I ran to get the Dex in the other room and it said 63 with double down arrows. She tested at 43. That's the worst low she's ever had as far as I know. Two juice boxes later and she's brand new. I fought back tears as we sat alone, waiting for her to come back up. Poor girl never gets a break. #thisisdiabetes #type1grit #type1lookslikeme #hypoglycemia #juiceboxessavelives

We're without a Dexcom for a few days, so I slept about 1 hour last night. 🤪 Totally a fail on my part - we were on our last G5 transmitter (but I didn't know it) and it was WAY expired and it bit the dust. We have had such a big backstock that we were working through so I had forgotten to order new ones, thinking we had more. Sometimes, the blood sugar management is easier than keeping track of all the needed supplies, organizing them, getting prescriptions when you run out, ordering new supplies, calling insurance to make sure they will cover them, etc, etc. All the while trying to work, raise two kids, and generally do all the things that society says I need to do as a person. #chronicillness #pancreasproblems #dexcom #nodexcom #wishusluck #t1dmomlife #type1toddler #t1d #type1diabetes

Bedtime has been taking extra long lately. I was feeling very frustrated tonight as she begged me to stay every time our extra 2 minutes was up. Then she said, "I just want to snuggle you like this forever and ever until we die." I snuggled her a little tighter, and after a long pause, she asked, "Does everyone get old? Even mommies?" 💔 Even mommies, kid. And so I relaxed and snuggled in until she felt ready to let me go. #itallcanwait #deepconversations #slowdown

I'm beyond thankful for this family of mine. Sometimes it's hard to find gratitude when things are hard, so if you're in that space, I hold you in my heart. Awhile back I wrote a blog post about why I'm thankful for diabetes - as crazy as it might sound. It was a good reminder to read again and I hope it inspires you to be thankful for a struggle you may have in your life. Link in bio. #thankful #evenforthehardstuff #type1toddler #T1D #chronicillness

This has been her beloved "milky cup" for over 2 years (she had another just like it that squirrels in our yard ate - don't ask.) It has given her comfort and served her well, but we decided together that it's time to say goodbye now that she's 4. She hugged it goodbye and said, "Thanks for being the best milky cup ever!" 💔 These small transitions are so bittersweet - reminders of how fast it's all going. #slowdown #4yearsold #type1toddler #notatoddleranymore

Lily taught her friend how to check her baby's blood sugar tonight (which he's doing here on her arm 😂). It was so cute to listen to her explain the process. ❤️ The diabetes care kit that American Girl makes is awesome. If you've never seen it, I'll put the link in my bio. It's teeny tiny, so best for kids 4 or older I'd say. #americangirldoll #diabetescarekit #type1toddler #t1d #bloodsugarcheck

Two girls on a stroll in the sleepy little town center of Green Turtle Cay. With a backpack full of robot parts, snacks, and juice boxes. Always a backpack. #juiceboxessavelives

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