Young Divabetic

Elegant Tea Celebrations

Nasara attended one of her girlfriends, Pampered Princess Spa Birthday Parties, by Elegant Tea Celebrations.   

It was Netta's 10th birthday and she had this wonderful Woman Owned Mobile business that specializes in bringing the party to you.  The girls had a wonderful time.  Netta was crowned, "Princess" and she crowned her court.

It was so nice, we "mothers" wanted it for ourselves.  And this is how GOD works, Germell (the owner), her assistant's son is a type 1 diabetic.  She overheard me counting up the carbs for the meal bolus.   He is about to go onto the Medtronic.

Oh, of course, Nasara wants this for next year!!

Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

Site Change and Off I Go to the Endo Tomorrow

This is Niara 13, Nasara 9, and Zion 6 mos.  Nasara was getting ready for a site change.  And she has an appointment with Dr. V. at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC 

They are life savers!  Pray for a good A1C!  Oh, and it will be the day before her birthday.

 

I Miss My Cozmo

"Mommy, what do you think is better, the pump or taking shots"?  I said, honey I can not decide that for you - what is easiest for you"?  The one thing that I focus on is we are blessed that you have a choice.   When you are tired of one, you can use the other.  She said, well when I am on the pump, I can give insulin without a syringe and it is easier to do boluses and corrections.  But I can not run through a sprinkler or jump into the pool. And with the syringes, I have more to carry and I get more shots.

 

Prepare to be prepared!

Today she had a field trip and I had to make sure she had syringes, insulin alcohol wipes, tissues, glucometer, lancets, test strips, 15 carb juice, lunch with carb count (5.5 units) and access to a cell phone.  She has a wonderful, hands-on teacher who will call me at a drop of a hat with concerns or questions.  Oh, the pharmacy did not order her short needle, .5 unit syringes - we had to use the whole unit syringe, which can be difficult for little ones.  But we have it covered.  Always have an extra set of eyes to confirm correct units.  She had great blood sugar numbers today.  She has an endo appointment next week.  We are off to see the EndOOOOO!

Peace and Blessings,

Let the show begin

She is entertaining her way through life and diabetes along for the ride!

 

Happy Mother's Day

To all the Mother's out there.  Children are a little piece of heaven on earth. And let's not forget the men who are in the role of motherhood.  GOD BLESS YOU.

 

Pumping Again

My daughter said she was tired of "sticking" herself and wanted to put her pump back on. She had been on a "pump holiday" since August 11, 2007. Initially, we welcomed the break since we were going to the beach for week and "we" needed the freedom from not having to worry about any potential damage to the pump. But most important - this is only GOD - the second week of school she was hit by a car - GOD is GOOD - she suffered no broken bones - however she did get banged up - and we were so glad she did not have her pump on - because it clearly would have been damaged - and added another element during her initial ER evaluation.

Mom Update

Well, we are excited - I am in the first stage of labor - YEAH - everything is going well - I just wanted to say how impressed I was with Smith Medical in replacing my daughter's pump. I emailed the company regarding two cracks and they Fedex me a new one the next day. The next time you hear from me I will be a new mother again. Peace and Blessings.

Mommy's Words

Help,

My daughter will actually forget to bolus - how is this possible - we have dealing with this for over 7 years now. Does she actually forget - or just wants to ignore it. It is so challenging, because I sympathize with her, but I also have to educate her on the importance of not missing a bolus - or checking her blood sugar when she should. I just continually pray that that GOD will give me the necessary wisdom to raise a happy, healthy child. Tomorrow is Endo day - pray for a good A1c.

Help,

Nasara 1 month after diagnosis - HER STORY

My name is Shelbee Williams and I am the mother of a 9 year old Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetic daughter who has been given a GOD inspired invention that would benefit Type 1 & Type 2 diabetics and I have been praying and searching for an angel investor to bring this concept to reality.

To be continued.