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Permalink Reply by Jacob's mom on March 14, 2012 at 5:33pm

oh robin, i feel your pain, my son is 13 and hated pod changes at first they hurt and it was just a reminder of his D, obviously your situation is much more stressful, have you thought of a small reward afterwards, setting a timer to see how fast it can go and then getting a reward? she is so young it must be hard for her to deal with, talking to her about it as it is just another way to take care of herself like brushing her teeth or taking a bath may help, too bad she couldnt have a pump with accesories for her teddy bear or doll, just spitting out ideas, what i really want to do is send you hugs and support, hopefully this is just a phase. you just passed her year aniversery, some say that is a hard time, although she may not remember it well, it may just be setting in with her that it isnt going away. i hope this tough stretch goes by quick, hang in there you are doing your best, i am sure this is very hard on you, one day at a time, you are not alone! amy

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 14, 2012 at 10:58pm

Funny thing about your suggestion with the Teddy Bear...I let her put one on me!! She thought it was the funniest thing! We have tried everything. Like I mentioned, she used to be AMAZING! I am not sure what happened...just frustrating. Thank you for your words of encouragement, they are appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on March 15, 2012 at 7:49am

Are you using a numbing cream like Emla. If not, give it a try.

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 17, 2012 at 9:23pm

She has reactions to Emla. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Permalink Reply by ahe05a on April 20, 2012 at 9:31am

When my son was little, (dx'd at 18mo) we just put an ice pack on the spot for his pump for a few minutes. It seemed to help.

Permalink Reply by daneenm on March 15, 2012 at 9:19am

I think our children just go through phases in their T1D care where they just don't want to deal with it again. My son was 20 months at dx and did fine with his shots (he did not start pumping until he was 7) for a good while. Then we hit a patch where he ran from me and just did not want to do them. In the end we simply told him that he had to have his shots to keep him healthy. Sometimes, there is no making it easier. I don't mean to sound cruel, but in my experience, that was the case. We tried a lot of tricks and nothing really made him feel better during this phase. The best we could do was try not to make a big production of it, finish with hugs and quickly move on to a new subject. The phase eventually ended. Now that he is older, of course, we just apply reason to the conversation. Still doesn't always make it better but at least he can 'wrap his head around it.' Hope you get through this phase quickly!

Permalink Reply by Celeste on March 15, 2012 at 9:45am

My daughter is 5 (dx at 25 months) on the Omnipod since 35 months. She was very good with her shots until about 6 weeks before we went on the pump by that time - she was really dreading the needles - so when we went to the pump it was easy because she did not have to do needles any more. Now she will fight us occasionally on the pump changes -so I will say " well we can do needles for a while if you really want to"(knowing if she says yes I will have to do it) and then she will give in to the pod change. SHe is a deep sleeper so we will also change her pod when she is sleeping (sometimes she will wake up - but since she was not awake for the buildup and it is already done - she goes right to sleep) - problem with this scenario is we have to wake up later to make sure everything is functioning properly. Not sure if that is an option for you - the Omnipod had an automatic insertion so that might be easier to do when sleeping than the Animas. We also make up silly songs while waiting for the pump to insert. GOOD LUCK!!!

Almost forgot - when she gives us a really hard time - we yell at diabetes. We yell things like I hate diabetes or Diabetes stinks at the top of our lungs for a couple of minutes. Really seems to diffuse the tension and I think then she realizes that we don't like it either - we are in it together. Little silly thing but maybe it would work for you...

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 17, 2012 at 9:26pm

We "yell" at diabetes too! I don't like the word hate in our house, but we are allowed to say it to diabetes at site changes!

Permalink Reply by jms1313 on March 15, 2012 at 1:26pm

My Daughter is 7 and has not progressed tot eh pump yet - we are expecting it in the next couple of weeks. However, Lidocaine cream makes her shots go sooo easy - I put it on and wait 3 or 4 minutes - she doesn't even feel it, Her ENDo said to use it when we get the pump as well. She has her days where she says she hates diabetes and wishes it was never invented - it does break your heart and I think you are taking the right approach - Stay strong - Best Wishes

Permalink Reply by rpwils on March 15, 2012 at 7:34pm

My daughter who is 8 now still goes thru phases when everything hurts. What type of infustion sets are you using. Late last year we switched over to using a new infusion set on the market made by Spring (http://www.springnow.com/infusion-set.html) What is unique about this set is that it has a one click button to insert the cannula and it automatically retracts the needle. For my daughter this cut down on the pain ALOT and she actually started changing her own sites now. The set is not without some issues but the benefits out way the issues by a long shot for us, especially for pain.

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 17, 2012 at 9:27pm

We only use the steel cannula's. They seem to really work for her (once we get it in) and we have not had to do emergency changes.

Permalink Reply by Holly on March 19, 2012 at 5:30am

My DD has the same issues. She was diagnosed at 4 and is now 7. I am seeing the same issues with her. We do the same thing as yelling and sometimes we do ice on the site to make it not hurt so much. We also sing a song to try and sort of distract her. I am not sure what to do but I wanted to let you know that I feel the same way you do. We yell at diabetes too. A few weeks ago she told me she hates her life! I was floored. I have actually found a therapist that works with children and chronic diseases and made her an appointment. It is hard to give up a little bit of my control but if this therapist can give her a little peace it will be worth it. I hope things get better for you. You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers.

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