tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post7154441333580263775..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: A houseful of heroesMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-83663466770197479052012-05-28T12:10:00.871-07:002012-05-28T12:10:00.871-07:00Right now for both my boys (one in preschool and t...Right now for both my boys (one in preschool and the other starting srcond grade this fall) the teacher texts me their blood sugar and i text back what i think they should do. My husband and i are just trying to decide if it will be easier hearing from our son than going through the teacher. I too am a stay at home mom, i just had my third boy and we are hoping he doesn't end up with T1D too. It was my cousin that just didn't get it when i tried to explain about T1D. He just kept saying how drs will tell you anything to get your money and so on. I got tired of trying to explain everything, he didn't seem like he really wanted to know, just that he wanted to be right. He thought it very irresponsible of me to not research herbs and other remedies on behalf of my boys. I couldn't get him to understand that they don't have cells that make insulin and so on. He was so sure that their bodies are so full of toxins that they can't function, causing the diabetes. He kept emphasizing that thry probably need a cleanse to get things working right. I got so frustrated repeating myself that i gave up. I just said yep i will look into and then left the room. Have you ever had that? So frustrating!! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my questions. I know you are busy but i am sooooo grateful! Thank you! Just remember you are loved and that Heavenly Father is watching over you.Sara and the Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315579554816110775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-25301432562267247292012-05-28T09:58:16.572-07:002012-05-28T09:58:16.572-07:00My boys got cell phones starting in 1st grade. I&...My boys got cell phones starting in 1st grade. I'm a stay at home mom. It is MUCH easier for me to field calls from school and make proper decisions, than a nurse that is almost non existant and knows nothing about my boys basal rates or patterns. We aren't blessed with a school nurse, so this was the best way. We got them simple flip phones that they kept only at school, that were programed so they would only have to push one button to get ahold of me. We were lucky enough to get in when we could add a line to our plan for only 5 dollars a month. I always take time to educate. I don't have time to volunteer on a larger scale right now...so I do what I can, one person at a time. I have a hard time letting people walk away with misconceptions. It is hard to know that after you explain, many still won't really get it. But over time...through more conversations the light bulbs go off. Sure, there are days when I don't have it in me to explain so I let it be...but for the most part I won't let the misconceptions win. And what is it that you "believe" that your doctor is saying? What do they believe you need to research? Your child has Type 1. Your child needs insulin. No moss in Africa or vegan diet will change that. Hugs to you! You can do this!!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-53743417604849782772012-05-27T14:52:30.631-07:002012-05-27T14:52:30.631-07:00Meri i have a couple of questions for ya. First ho...Meri i have a couple of questions for ya. First how old/what grade were your boys when they had a cell phone? Do you find it easier for you instead of going through the teacher or office to find out blood sugars and such? I have a seven year old starting second grade this fall and am trying to decide if we should get him a cell phone or not. Also, do you just smile and nod when someone is discussing diabetes with you and they dont really know whay they are talking about and try to make them understand and they just won't budge? I hate when people assume that i have taken the easy way out by believing my doctor instead of doing my own research. I have looked around but my doctor is going to know and understand a lot more than me. Anyway, these are things going on in my life and i very much value your opinion. Thank you!!! By the way, you are amazing!!!Sara and the Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315579554816110775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-24576112531831426232012-05-26T18:01:32.541-07:002012-05-26T18:01:32.541-07:00I love this . . . and I ditto the Amy above. D.I....I love this . . . and I ditto the Amy above. D.I.T.T.O.Amy Ledererhttp://www.embracediabetes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-4361852656291866402012-05-23T15:53:39.710-07:002012-05-23T15:53:39.710-07:00I'm certain that your house of heroes would no...I'm certain that your house of heroes would not be the wonderful young men they are without an amazing mom and wife. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586345335424142815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2846978435929503502012-05-22T23:42:07.065-07:002012-05-22T23:42:07.065-07:00You forgot to mention one of the heros. That woul...You forgot to mention one of the heros. That would be you. There are those that are in awe of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-17460780890366940322012-05-22T02:40:17.477-07:002012-05-22T02:40:17.477-07:00MERI, I have said this to Bridget when she intervi...MERI, I have said this to Bridget when she interviewed me a few months ago... "Meri Shuhmacher is my hero. She demonstrates strength and courage and optimism during dark times."<br /><br />I did say that and I meant it. Love to you and your heroes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.com