We are now about 3 weeks in to our pumping adventure and haven't had any further issues. Infusion set changes have become second nature for us. We.are.in.love. I watched as the weight that had descended on my son, lifted from his shoulders. He feels as normal is it is going to get for a D kid now. I'm not going to lie and say it's all peaches and cream , he still has D and D still bites.
Seth HATED the shots. I don't even know how to fully convey how deeply he hated the shots. He did what he had to do to keep himself alive, but he dreaded it. Loathed it. Chose not to have a snack so he wouldn't have to cover for it with a shot.
When we did the saline trial, Seth was nervous about the insertion, but agreed he would try it ONCE. I prayed it would go well. After the insertion, Seth looked at me and he was all smiles. "I can do this mom. It felt like a finger flick. It's nothing compared to shots."
On a side note, school ended last Friday for my kids and I am cleaning up the library and rearranging computer labs this week. My summer officially starts this Friday at 3pm and I am SO ready.
This is such good news! I'm really glad to hear the pump is going to well. Encampment will be a breeze.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the pumping is working out for you guys!!! Definitely one of the bonuses that Joe was diagnosed so young....the shots and stuff did not seem to phase him. He was too focused on playing with Thomas The Tank Engine and such and was distracted when I gave him his shots.
ReplyDeleteYes, the transition to a pump can be so utterly liberating! So glad it's made D easier for Seth. Bean wasn't 'happy' about shots, but she never really fought them...can't imagine how much more difficult those first few months would have been if she had!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hanging out!! :)
Joshua and I started on the OmniPod at the same time. It has made such a difference in things. For those who can pump, pumping is the best!
ReplyDeleteOur DD did object to wearing cgms, even though Dexcom did not hurt, objected to two sites, but I doubt if you could ever pry the pump out of her hands. Until there's a cure, she'll be hanging on to the pump. I only wish they could be smaller; still a tad too large for my liking. I am so glad he has adjusted so well to the pump. It's so much easier, for us and them.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to your son. I just read about your decision process at CWD and it reminds me how crazy hard it is to know you are making the right decision. I also like the Spibelt solution and place it about 3/4 of the way around on my backside.
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