Today is challenged, I am running on about three to four hours sleep, I have a UTI, and a full day of work ahead. I have work to do, and taking time off for a lie down is not an option; I completely understand the need for self care, and as soon as I can…
Parenting a Type1 Child: Have you grieved yet ?
Have you grieved yet ? These were words said to me by our diabetic nurse, about 3 weeks after diagnosis when we sat in my bungalow having a cup of tea with the smell of insulin in the air. Grieved? In 3 weeks I had bitten nails, not washed hair, eaten only medical books, read…
What about me? A mum to a Type 1 child
What about us? I know, I run the risk of sounding like a stroppy teen (which I have plenty of experience of). But what about the parents of the kids with Type 1. Yes, the kids take top trump, inequivalently – they win, on the got it worse scale. It is their body, their condition,…
Having a child diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
It has been almost a decade since my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1. Like most incredible life events, I remember it as clear as bell, I can replay the scene in my mind and the days running up to it with perfect clarity. (Which is ironic, as I cannot remember where I put my…
From the Mother of a child withType 1 Diabetes: How does it feels?
It feels like you have done something wrong, like you are being punished for being a poor parent but someone is wrecking revenge on your child. It feels like you want to cry your heart out but you know you need to be strong for your baby. It feels like an explanation for all that…
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