Calling all D moms and dads!
Hello, I'm Heidi. I have a six-year-old son, Jack, who has type 1 diabetes.
There we are pictured above with our family at the 2009 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. (Jack is on the lower left. His sister Madeline stands next to him. My husband Gregg holds our youngest, Max.)
I'd like to meet you.
I love the connection D parents share. No one else can offer the same level of support and understanding as another parent of a child with type 1 diabetes.
I enjoy reading D blogs. The stories of the ups and downs with diabetes (and life in general) captivate and comfort me. It's great to hear how I'm not the only one, who's miscalculated the carbs in a cupcake, fought the 400s and 500s for seemingly no reason, who's endured yet another sleepless night, or who's terrified of sending her kid to a birthday party alone. It's also super to see the success stories.
I get a lot out of knowing adults with T1D, too.
D friends make D life all the better!
I don't know a lot other D bloggers. So, over the past few weeks, I've been making an effort to put myself out there, commenting on others' blogs, saying hello and introducing myself. I've been so appreciative, when others have done the same to me.
If we haven't yet "met," please comment and introduce yourself, regardless of whether you have your own blog. I'll be delighted and honored to meet you! And if you do have a blog, I'm sure I'll enjoy reading it, too!
P.S. I'm in the process of creating another blog. I'll keep this Jack's Pack blog strictly related to our JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes fundraising efforts and will write about general life with diabetes on the new blog. Once it's up and running, I'll announce the new blog. In the meantime, I'm compiling my blog roll. So be sure to let me know if you'd like to be listed.
Hello (again)!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the community of D-Moms and D-Dads. We are all here for you.
I already added you to my extensive blogroll. Please let me know when the new blog is up and I'll add that one as well.
Good luck!
Best,
Leighann
What a cute family you have!
ReplyDeleteI'm on face book too. :)
Thanks Leighann and Meri!!!!
ReplyDeleteMeri, I'll look for you on FB! :)
Happy to have "met" you too!
ReplyDeleteMWAH!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to know you, my friend :)
Hi Heidi! Thanks for visiting my blog! It's nice to meet you! I'm on facebook, too- look me up there! I love this awesome community and am so glad to have found it!!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about worries at school. Avery is in the same building where I teach and I'm a total nut case about stuff. She has a bag that is in her classroom with stuff to treat lows and other supplies in it. It follows her where she goes. (she's in preschool so it's not a big deal). Also in the bag is a fact sheet and flowchart I made to tell others what to do in certain situations. All the special area teachers have copies too! If you are interested, I can send you a copy.
I look forward to getting to know you better!!!
Hi Heidi...
ReplyDeleteGood to meet you. My son Joe is also 6 with T1...diagnosed at 3.
You are gonna love the above ladies. I just joined the gang a couple of weeks ago and have found in really therapeutic.
I am not sure what direction my blog is going at times...sometimes it is with d-life that only other d-moms can relate to...my initial goal was to show non-d-families what a day-in-the life was like...I guess I am doing a little of both with a little humor.
xoxo...Reyna
Thanks everyone!!!! xoxoxoxo
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