It has been four days since my eldest daughter was diagnosed with diabetes, four excruciatingly long days which has evoked tears and tantrums from us all.
But as always after a stay in hospital surrounded by children much sicker than my own one cannot help but put things in perspective. And as BB forced me to realise the strength of a baby in her battle against epilepsy and later Hip Dysplasia, twin girl; my beautiful Molly has shown me the determination and courage of a child.
Day three after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis we were sitting on a hospital bed and she placed her hand over mine as it shook whilst I was preparing the needle.
“Give it to me mummy, I need to learn.”
Then with hands far steadier than mine she attached a needle, tested the insulin and gently injected her leg. Later that day a parent on the ward commented on how brave she was and casually remarked that she didn’t think she could inject herself. My smart, sweet daughter replied with a smile,
“Oh you would if you knew you would die without it.”
I hope my daughter reads this back one day and hears the emotion behind the words.
While I remain gripped in the hand of worry as we look to learn more about diabetes together, my overriding reaction is pure pride.
My girl is flipping incredible.
she is. she mostly defintely is. that is all!
xx
She is amazing, as are you. Big hugs Jane. xx
Thanks em x
That made me cry.Bless her Jane 🙂
Exactly x
fabulous girl. Huge love to all of you xxx
Thank you x
*sobs* *sobs some more*
tell Molly she rocks. totally rocks.
Oh and I love you too – you know that?
I do 🙂
What a girl! You make brave, determined, intelligent, special little girls don’t you! Well done you 🙂
I am breeding them x
Wow what an amazing little lady. You both are xxx
ta x
oh that’s amazing Molly – and if I could give you a hug in that very cuddly dressing gown I would. Both my children have to have medication and do it themselves (although not injecting it) and they organise their teachers into doing it. Love to you both and keep being so cool xxx
Thanks Jenny
What an amazing and brave little girl you have!
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She is a chip of the old block Jane, they all are. Hell, you are going to shoot me for calling you an old block though!
Hurumph!
Gorgeous – you can be one hell of a proud mum.
I am that
Well done her – so impressive!
she is a star
She is incredible. What a brave girl. I’m so sorry Jane.
Thanks lovely
What an amazing brave & smart little girl you have there Jane, you must be so proud xx
Very x
Molly sounds like an amazing kid, so clever and brave. Don’t forget, she got that strength of character from you, so be proud of BOTH of you. xxxx
am feeling very complimented tonight x
How brave and how grown up. Amazing little girl. xx
thanks 🙂 x
She IS flipping incredible! Taken it all in her stride so well.
if only I could be so brave!
She is flippin incredible. As are you. A difficult difficult journey for you both, but one that together you will manage really well. Thoughts have been with you.
Thank you Rebecca x
what a brave girl ! it’s amazing what children can overcome with little or no complaining : )
ooo and I should imagine very brave parents too !
best wishes x
Thanks Sian x
She’s such a brave little girl, but she wouldn’t be this strong without an equally strong mummy by her side, so you can give yourself a pad on the shoulder too. I hope Molly quickly gets used to her new routine so you all can start enjoying the fun things in life again x
Thanks Carolin x
It’s just heartbreaking and I’m so sorry you are having to all go through this, but what an amazing little girl you have there – incredible xx
She is a superstar x
Brilliant, what a brave grown up young lady. You are right te be so proud. Big hugs to you both x
Thanks x x x x
You must feel very proud of yourself as a mum too – her bravery, courage, and determination is down to you too :o). X.
aw cheers! x
She is awesome. Wonder where she gets it from! 🙂
her brother?
Its amazing how strong and inspirational our little girls are isn’t it! Didnt doubt it for the world especially with a mum like you x
S not fair tho is it? I thought of you often this week poppet x
Wow, your daughter is amazing – I am sure you know this but you are an amazing mum who is clearly setting amazing examples to her children. What an inspiration.
Thanks x x x x x
This post just brought a tear to my eye. What a beautiful, strong and brave girl you have. Xxx
She is pretty special
What an amazing girl. Hope you’re all ok, know you will be x
will be x
Wow!! You have every right to be an incredibly proud mum, Molly is just brilliant!! Big hugs to you all xxx
Ta ! x
Omg, I’ve read about your littlest girl and now you’re going through different problems with your older daughter. So glad she’s dealing with it so well but what a rollercoaster parenting is. Really feel for you at such a difficult time x
Thanks very much x
Oh Jane what a worry for you. Molly sounds remarkable and so mature in her thoughts, I hope you will both learn together to deal with this difficult time.
Me too! think she is wiser than me x
Hi – I wanted to say a few reassuring things as someone who has Type 1 myself. its a massive shock, and it doesnt go away, but as far as chronic health conditions go it ain’t the worst of the bunch. so, first, the needles don’t hurt. at all. in fact, if youre relaxed and the needle is new, then you can barely feel it. really truely. second, i am extremely disorganised but i manage the whole carbs, insulin, blood sugars thing with (mostly) no probs. its just my normal, and it will be for you guys. and third, there is nothing that diabetes will stop Molly doing (except maybe one or two occupations like firefighters or roles in the armed forces). you can win an olympic gold medal, fly a plane, go dancing in magaluf with your friends on a crazy holiday, have perfect healthy babies, and live to be 90 years old. (i have only done one of these things but i know of people with diabetes who have done all the others). good luck with the next few weeks and months.
You are 90???
Thanks so much for your kind words, really helped! It is hopefully just a case of adjustment! x
Wow. I just KNEW she could do it! What an incredibly courageous, beautiful little girl you have. But you already know that 🙂
xx Jazzy
I did indeed x