Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 134

Gemini Cricket · 04-20-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Tomorrow is my Friday! Yay! Then 5 days off, a staycation, TV off and the last of the book will be finished. Then it's off to the editor for the blue pencil and in May, it will be on sale! Hopefully I can squeeze in some laundry and housekeeping in those 5 days, too.

Yay!

blueerica · 04-20-2010, 06:23 PM

In Savannah, GA... the weather is gorgeous... ate a fantastic meal at Ruth's Chris with two of Jason's best-ever friends (meeting them for the first time)... And I have two more days to look forward to.

And did I mention the weather is gorgeous?

I must make the Southeast my home someday.

BarTopDancer · 04-21-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

I must make the Southeast my home someday.

I've been saying that for almost a decade.

Tref · 04-23-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I've been saying that for almost a decade.

To the press?

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-21-2010, 01:07 PM

I'm enjoying my MOMs club outings. Just some time in a park with new people and kids running around...nice. Eventually Theo can join in the fun on the playground.

I may not seem this way to you guys, but getting to know new people is hard for me. I'll do it, but not without large amounts of cringing afterward at my own awkwardness. So far I'm doing pretty good and haven't been scared off. The ladies are very nice and welcoming.

Also, I may not be able to show up to things on time just yet but I'm working on it.

Morrigoon · 04-22-2010, 04:11 PM

My dad got his 6-month PET scan results yeasterday: Still cancer free!

So either his very aggressive cancer is beaten down so far that it can't be seen (in which case it'll be a long time coming back) or he just might possibly be in full remission!!!

alphabassettgrrl · 04-22-2010, 06:33 PM

That's great, Goonie!

katiesue · 04-23-2010, 09:02 PM

Maddie's got her insulin pump on and working. It just has salene in it right now to pratice but on Wednesday we start with the insulin. Yay no more shots. She still has to test and put on a new pod every 3 days but the 4 plus shots a day will be history. She's so happy.

alphabassettgrrl · 04-23-2010, 09:08 PM

Is the pump because of the severity of her diabetes, or to make it more responsive and easier to handle?

katiesue · 04-23-2010, 09:33 PM

She has Type 1 diabetes. It's genetic and her pancreas no longer produces insulin on it's own. So she has to take insulin for the rest of her life (unless they find a cure) or she'll die basically. So the pump does a couple of things - it constantly gives her a small amount of insulin to keep her level. Then when she eats she has to count carbs and take a set amount of insulin so that her body can absorb the carbs. Currently she does this with shots. She takes one before each meal and one at bedtime. Possibly more if her levels are high. So the pump also means not so many shots.

Most people have Type 2 diabetes which is a whole other ballgame. Type 2 can be controlled by diet and medications. Although some do go on insulin as well.

The other great thing is the pump is more discreet. At lunch at school or at a resturant or whatever she doesn't have to whip a needle out and give herself a shot before eating. Now she just tells the pump how many carbs she's eating and it delivers the insulin through the pod which is attached to her and is filled with insulin. It delivers it through a small cathater which it attaches to her once you put the pod on.

She still has to test her blood glucose as before, this is poking your finger and putting a small drop of blood into a meter which measures it. But less shots at least makes her happy. And it will also help keep her glucose levels more stationary which is also good.

Here's the website for the pump she's got - it has no tubing and is wireless which is extra cool OmniPod

04-20-2010, 06:23 PM	#2
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	In Savannah, GA... the weather is gorgeous... ate a fantastic meal at Ruth's Chris with two of Jason's best-ever friends (meeting them for the first time)... And I have two more days to look forward to. And did I mention the weather is gorgeous? I must make the Southeast my home someday. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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04-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#5
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'm enjoying my MOMs club outings. Just some time in a park with new people and kids running around...nice. Eventually Theo can join in the fun on the playground. I may not seem this way to you guys, but getting to know new people is hard for me. I'll do it, but not without large amounts of cringing afterward at my own awkwardness. So far I'm doing pretty good and haven't been scared off. The ladies are very nice and welcoming. Also, I may not be able to show up to things on time just yet but I'm working on it.
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04-22-2010, 04:11 PM	#6
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	My dad got his 6-month PET scan results yeasterday: Still cancer free! So either his very aggressive cancer is beaten down so far that it can't be seen (in which case it'll be a long time coming back) or he just might possibly be in full remission!!! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-22-2010, 06:33 PM	#7
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	That's great, Goonie! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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04-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#8
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Maddie's got her insulin pump on and working. It just has salene in it right now to pratice but on Wednesday we start with the insulin. Yay no more shots. She still has to test and put on a new pod every 3 days but the 4 plus shots a day will be history. She's so happy. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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04-23-2010, 09:08 PM	#9
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Is the pump because of the severity of her diabetes, or to make it more responsive and easier to handle? __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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04-23-2010, 09:33 PM	#10
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	She has Type 1 diabetes. It's genetic and her pancreas no longer produces insulin on it's own. So she has to take insulin for the rest of her life (unless they find a cure) or she'll die basically. So the pump does a couple of things - it constantly gives her a small amount of insulin to keep her level. Then when she eats she has to count carbs and take a set amount of insulin so that her body can absorb the carbs. Currently she does this with shots. She takes one before each meal and one at bedtime. Possibly more if her levels are high. So the pump also means not so many shots. Most people have Type 2 diabetes which is a whole other ballgame. Type 2 can be controlled by diet and medications. Although some do go on insulin as well. The other great thing is the pump is more discreet. At lunch at school or at a resturant or whatever she doesn't have to whip a needle out and give herself a shot before eating. Now she just tells the pump how many carbs she's eating and it delivers the insulin through the pod which is attached to her and is filled with insulin. It delivers it through a small cathater which it attaches to her once you put the pod on. She still has to test her blood glucose as before, this is poking your finger and putting a small drop of blood into a meter which measures it. But less shots at least makes her happy. And it will also help keep her glucose levels more stationary which is also good. Here's the website for the pump she's got - it has no tubing and is wireless which is extra cool OmniPod __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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