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To my diabetic daughter…..

To my diabetic daughter,

Its been just over three weeks since diagnosis, three short weeks to consume a wealth of information and to start adapting to a new way of life.

You have placed a needle in your body over ninety times, that number sounds so loud when written down and yet I know by Christmas you will have done the same task over two hundred times and that number will keep growing. Every time your skin is broken I swear I feel the pinch,  and every time I see your small earnest face carefully pricking your finger, counting your carbs, and injecting your life saving insulin, tears rush to my eyes and a sob catches in  my throat.  I always turn away quickly so you don’t get a whisper of the sadness within.

You told someone last week that diabetes chose you because of your love for sugary sweets and only this week I realised that you thought if your blood sugar ever hit zero you would drop dead on the ground.  No six-year-old should carry this blame or think these thoughts, but you do because I forgot to tell you different.

Diabetes will not hurt you, together we can make sure of that.

We have talked, talked for hours about what this condition means for you and I already see glimpses of the woman you will become.  I know you will do more, see more, achieve more all in spite of being diabetic.  This will not define you, it will drive you.

In three short weeks you have shown me what courage looks like.

You are amazing,

Love Mum

Xxx

Comments

  1. Sally says

    November 23, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    She sounds amazing x

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:32 pm

      takes after me

      Reply
  2. Alice says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Oh you made me cry! She is amazing aand puts my whiny arse to shame! Lovely post btw xx

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:32 pm

      thanks alice x

      Reply
  3. rhian @melbs says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Bless her little heart. X

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      xxxx

      Reply
  4. Alison says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Tears in my eyes with this one xx

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      sorry! x

      Reply
  5. Richmond Mummy says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:55 am

    So sad – no little girl should have to go through what your daughter is, but it sounds like she’s doing so with amazing courage. Feel proud x

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      i am x

      Reply
  6. Middle-Aged Matron says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Hand write that, will you, and put it in an envelope and tuck it away for her to see when she’s grown up. It will mean worlds to her.

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    • Liveotherwise says

      November 25, 2012 at 2:43 pm

      Wonderful idea. Lovely post.

      Reply
      • northernmum says

        November 25, 2012 at 11:34 pm

        she is a clever cookie

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      good idea bat man

      Reply
  7. JallieDaddy says

    November 24, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Beautiful. She sounds amazing, & with your love & support she’ll be even more so 🙂

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      thanks lovely x

      Reply
  8. older mum in a muddle says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    What a beautiful little girl. She’s going to okay. And so are you – you’ve been through a lot in the last few years!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:35 pm

      It is starting to feel that way to be honest x

      Reply
  9. Merry says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    That’s the spirit, chick 🙂

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:35 pm

      x

      Reply
  10. Life of an Expat Parent says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Beautifully written. She sounds like she is handling like an absolute champion. You have quite an amazing little girl.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:35 pm

      She gets it all from me *cough*

      Reply
  11. Molly says

    November 25, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Crying. That girl of yours is so bloody special. Love her. x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      must be the name

      Reply
  12. LauraCYMFT says

    November 25, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    This is such a moving letter. I don’t know where you get your strength from Jane. You are made of pretty good stuff I think. And your little girl sounds amazing and so brave.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      Northern stock Laura!

      Reply
  13. Bizzy Mum says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Sending you a big hug Jane. Our babies mean the world to us and what a lot for you to have to deal with as well. You are both amazing! xx

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    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks lovely lady

      Reply
  14. Bibsey Mama says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Beautiful letter. She sounds so brave. You too. xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      November 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you x

      Reply
  15. Monika says

    December 20, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    No child should have to go through this, but I think your little princess is very lucky to be in such loving supportive family who are there holding her hand and guiding her through this. I so hope they find a cure for diabetes soon.

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    • northernmum says

      December 21, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks monika

      Reply
  16. Hayley Goleniowska says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I have a lump in my throat. What a powerful post. You will all deal with the Diabetes withsuch grace, but I am sorry to hear of this unwelcome challenge.
    Much love
    H x

    Reply

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