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What It’s Really Like To Be A Parent To a Type 1 Diabetic

What It’s Really Like To Be A Parent To a Type 1 Diabetic

T1Dmom sometimes I forget there is more to me then that. Diabetes is a disease that can easily consume you. Especially when it’s your child’s life and health your worried about. Most days my bed goes unmade, the plates in the sink tower up, and I can’t remember the last time I vacuumed. But I can tell you how many times I was awake last night testing a sugar or treating a low. I can tell you…

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Navigating your endo appointment before going back to school

Navigating your endo appointment before going back to school

For parents of children with type 1 diabetes, the back-to-schoolseason is anything but calm. The months leading up to the first dayrevolve around doctor’s appointments, prescription refills, packingsupplies and training school staff. If this is your first year preparingfor school, here’s what you need to know and plan for your child’sback-to-school endocrinology appointment. When should your…

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3 Months on Omnipod 5: Our Experience

3 Months on Omnipod 5: Our Experience

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Budget Friendly Way to Carry Your Diabetic Equipment

Budget Friendly Way to Carry Your Diabetic Equipment

Hello Everyone! I know a lot of people who read our blog are newly diagnosed or parents to a newly diagnosed child. As a family of 3 diabetics we understand the crazy amount of money that diabetes costs people. Pricey endocrinology visits, the absurd cost of insulin and other prescriptions, pricey medical technology, and that is just the beginning. So when we find a budget friendly solution to…

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Our Little Diabadass

This has been a very hard week for Super Emma! We had blood sugars into the 400’s, multiple CGM change outs, celiac testing, Endocrinology appointments, gastroenterology appointments, and lab work! Super Emma’s cape came out and helped her be brave! We had an issue on Friday, Emma’s Dexcom kept reporting lows, so I kept treating them. After the third alert I took her sugar the old fashioned way.…

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Super Emma

Hello Everyone, I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. Let me start by saying thank you all for the overwhelming amount of support and love we have received since Emma’s diagnosis. I get mesaaged daily from people asking for updates on Emma so I figured I would try to do a weekly post while we are going through this transition to keep you all updated. Week One Update: Let me first…

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Emma’s Type 1 Diagnosis

Emma’s Type 1 Diagnosis

Hello Everyone, If you follow me on Instagram you have heard the news that Emma has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It has been an incredibly stressful and worrisome time as we adjust to life with a diabetic toddler. As you all know I am an overly anxious and worried mom. She looks at me in a certain way and we are off to the doctors because I am convinced something could be wrong. Well this…

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Disability Pride Month

When people find out we are parents to a child with disabilities we get one of a few different responses:  “I don’t know how you do it”  “You are so strong”  “That must be hard”  Although I typically respond with:  “Emma is much stronger then I am.”  But what i really want to say is. I didn’t expect a life filled with doctors appointments, therapies, medical bills, or copping…

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Our New Family Christmas Tradition Decorating with Coco Village

Our New Family Christmas Tradition Decorating with Coco Village

Decorating for Christmas with Coco Village this year has been so special! This year we were so excited to set up our tree. We got a beautiful new tree that arrived on our doorstep in September just waiting for our holiday traditions to begin. Here’s how we decorated for Christmas with our toddler: A New Tradition This year I wanted Emma to get involved. I want her to get excited for Santa,…

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Ten Little Shoes are perfect For your kids

Ten Little Shoes are perfect For your kids

Ten Little shoes is our favorite fall shoes for Emma! Growing up fall always meant a fresh start, family fun activities, and back to school shopping. I always loved picking out new clothes but what I really looked forward to was the new shoes! Ten Little Shoes are perfect For your kids Now that Emma is a little older and starting to get excited for these traditions I was so excited to order her…

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Easy Low Carb/ Keto Salted Caramel Milk Shake

Easy Low Carb/ Keto Salted Caramel Milk Shake

Lets Make An Easy Keto/ Low-Carb Salted Caramel Milk Shake! We were all sad to hear that Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha was not coming back this year. I know we didn’t really need the carbs but, how could you resist such a yummy fall treat? This recipe does not have Espresso but we have be adding another recipe today with the espresso for all the mamas! Emma loves her Salted Caramel Milk Shake…

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Make An Easy Keto/Low-Carb Shaken Espresso Salted Caramel Milk Shake

Make An Easy Keto/Low-Carb Shaken Espresso Salted Caramel Milk Shake

Lets Make An Easy Keto/ Low-Carb Shaken Espresso Salted Caramel Milk Shake! We were all sad to hear that Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha was not coming back this year. I know we didn’t really need the carbs but, how could you resist such a yummy fall treat? This recipe has Espresso but we will be adding a second recipe today without the espresso for the kiddos! Emma loves her Salted Caramel Milk…

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Easy Keto/Low-Carb Nostalgic Dilly Bar Recipe Kid Friendly - Only 3 Ingredients

Easy Keto/Low-Carb Nostalgic Dilly Bar Recipe Kid Friendly – Only 3 Ingredients

Okay, What is the one summer treat that you wish was low carb? For me it would be the Dilly[‘ bar! Ice cream dipped in chocolate and put on a stick. Seriously is there anything better then this retro treat? The Here is A Low Carb Dilly Bar Recipe that only uses 3 Ingredients! The Dilly Bar is my favorite Summer Treat! Dilly Bars were released by Dairy queen in 1955. The nostalgia is real! They…

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Emma’s Diaversary Pizza Party with Real Good Foods

Emma’s Diaversary Pizza Party with Real Good Foods

Hey Everyone, I can’t believe it’s already been a week since Emma’s diaversary. At this point last year we were home from the hospital and totally overwhelmed. This last year has been a challenge but it’s also been filled with little victories. Emma had her first few 100% in range days, she is one of the youngest people on control IQ thanks to her amazing doctors for advocating and believing in…

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Happy Diaversary My Little Superhero! 

Happy Diaversary my little superhero!  What Is A Diaversary? A diaversary is the anniversary of a diabetes diagnosis. Many diabetics choose to celebrate all the obstacles they overcame in the last year. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the progress you have made and celebrate the daily achievements! Emma’s 1st Diaversary This is a real-life super Hero! One year ago Emma was carried into…

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Easy Kid Approved Low-Carb/Keto Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Easy Kid Approved Low-Carb/Keto Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Hello, world! Have you been searching for the best traditional Blueberry Muffin recipe to put a smile on your kid’s face.. Oh yeah, let’s add in low-carb challenges as well. Well, tomorrow is Emma’s 1-year diaversary and since her diagnosis, the low-carb traditional Blueberry Muffin recipe has been one of her favorites! Enjoying Low-Carb/Keto Blueberry Muffin Today I want to share one of our…

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Infant Shudder Update

Hello Everyone!

I am so sorry I disappeared recently. It has taken a lot of time and focus to get Emma’s sugar and insulin ratios adjusted. We are still far from perfect but I am so happy to report she is doing well with her diabetes. She is so strong and amazes us everyday!

Both Emma and I are getting used to our routines and life with three diabetics under one roof! Speaking of one roof,…