My first Pump Class was...interesting. It was gosh darn near overwhelming...in the best way possible. I was supposed to be in a class with one other individual, also embarking on the quest to Pumpdom, however, they had to postpone their start date. Maybe they caught wind of their classmate...and didn't want any of that! LOL. … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 4
Anxiety
Pumped Up: Part 3
Camp was great for so many reasons. It was also a super resource for pump information. Everyone at Slipstream was so open and honest about their experiences, their preferences and all the inbetweens. I felt so fortunate to have such candor from my fellow campers and Type 1 Warriors. And I came home (pretty much) … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 3
Pumped Up: Part 2
Change can be good. Really good. But it can also be really scary. Type 1 Diabetes is also really scary at times. So, I would think it only natural to fall in to and stick with a system that appears to be working for you. The KNOWN. What we know makes us feel comfortable. Puts … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 2
Pumped Up: Part 1
When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, nearly 20 years go, I was offered an Insulin Pump. My father even offered to help pay for one. But I declined. I was scared. Newly diagnosed, I had a temendous amount to digest and process. And, at that time, there had been a few horror stories … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 1
Cloudy Day Ramblings
It finally stopped pouring. But it is cloudy and dark for mid-day. I'm enjoying a third cup of coffee today. I know. Terrible. Like, two was bad. But three...gah! And I burnt my whole mouth on it...maybe that should have been a sign...maybe I should have put it down. But I didn't. I'm drinking it... … Continue reading Cloudy Day Ramblings
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 