T1 Family

As we continue along this journey of living with T1D I rarely blog as it is important to me that I respect Jess's diabetes as her own, and her own story to share now that she is able. I know that it was always hers, but whether right or wrong when she...

I've always liked to prepare ahead of time.  So, when Jess was eleven I went to the talk for teen parents at Children With Diabetes.  And, I have to admit I left a bit panicked.  The teen years sounded absolutely horrid.
Jess will be 14 in just a short time.  And, I know we have barely begun the dreaded teen years.  I won't lie and say that things are always smooth sailing.  We've had our fights.  I've wanted to pull my hair out at times.  And, I know Jess has too. ...

Posted with permission from my most fave T1D
Dear Jess,
I started and re-started this post so many times.  I rarely post now and am so careful to protect your privacy.  It is your diabetes.  But, I have to let you know how absolutely amazed and proud of you I am....

Six Years living well with T1D!
Six years, and look how far you have come.  I would be lying if I didn't acknowledge the sadness that this day still brings to me.  I will forever hate that you must live with this, and will forever remember you at age seven on that day your carefree...