"Thank you all VERY much for your replies...I love reading them. We've decided on the Animas Ping and should have it sometime with in the next three weeks. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm sure I'll be back asking a…"
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EVIESMOM replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1
lbkies replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Our daughter just turned 5. Next week will be her 2 year anniversary. We have decided to buy the new Omnipod. She weighs 39 pounds. We bought the Dexcom G4 2 months ago and love it. We could not be happier with it. I am not sure her school loves it…"
"Our DD was diagnosed at 8 years. She's 16 now. We have had the Animas pumps, still have a Ping which we use if near the water at beach or pool, water parks. Animas pump is most waterproof. However the Minimed Revel now allows you to dose at…"
Shant replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I chose the animas ping. We go to the beach alot and wanted something water proof not water "resistant." I realy wanted the omnipod, but when we started pumping omnipod was not approved through insurance. We were not willing to wait an…"
BitchinDietitian replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Once the needle is retracted, you feel nothing (Jake reports). If Liz has fat in the love handle area, that might be another site option for the CGM."
BitchinDietitian replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"The applicator is physically huge -- there's a needle that you manually push down and then retract leaving the sensor in (the sensor is the size of a horse hair). It's not as fast as the Omnipod quick insertion, so may be more painful for…"
aimeeh2oski replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"When you say the applicator is frightening, do you mean the physical appearance of it or the actual insertion? Liz is fine now with the pod cannula insertion - we don't even have to use EMLA cream anymore, but I wonder about the CGM sensor…"
BitchinDietitian replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Oh, you speak my language! I used to start sweating once I put Jake to bed (how long has it been? could he be low now? maybe i'll just check to be sure... let me check again in 2 hours. oh gosh! 51! aaaaaah!) I, too, breathe a sigh of relief…"
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aimeeh2oski replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Hi Jen, thanks so much for your detailed reply WRT the CGM. It's nice to hear the perspective from someone else with a small child. My daughter, Liz, wears the pod exclusively on the back of her arms (like Jake wears the CGM) and side of her…"
BitchinDietitian replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Where do you put the Omnipod on your daughter? For Jake, we use his bum exclusively for the Animas Ping. When we started pumping, he wasn't on enough insulin to qualify for the Omnipod, but now he is, although our endo isn't sure he's…"
BitchinDietitian replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Jake is a stubborn, and incredibly active 3 year-old, and so far so good with the CGM AND the pump. We joke that he's like the 3 year-old bionic man. I look forward to when we have the Omnipod and the CGM--no tubing and maybe only a fanny pack…"
aimeeh2oski replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Wow, so Jake is only 3 1/2 and already has the Dexcom? How is he with having another device stuck to him? I REALLLLLLLY want to get that for my daughter, I'm just worried it's too much too soon for her (she's 4 1/2 y/o and on the…"
aimeeh2oski replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My daughter was diagnosed 2/13/12 when she was 3 and she started on the Omnipod 6 months later, about 6 weeks before she turned 4. At the time she weighed about 37 pounds and we have never had a problem with it being too big. We love the pump being…"
Cody's Mom replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Hi, my son Cody (age 5) has been on the pump for almost a year now. WE LOVE IT!!!!! He has the Animas Ping, and the remote is a must-have! It's so nice to be able to give him his insulin while he's in the same room, and not have to take…"
jms1313 replied to EVIESMOM's discussion 'Looking for the a pump for my 3 yr old.' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My Daughter has the omniPod aswe did not want to deal with tubing."
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- At 3:56am on February 25, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVIESMOM!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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- At 2:00am on February 25, 2013,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:40pm on January 23, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Eviesmon!
- At 7:43am on January 22, 2013,
aliceclones said… Welcome. Sorry you needed to find all of us.
Looks like we have a few things in common!
My oldest T1 daughter (she is 11) goes by Evie, her full name is Genevieve, but that is a mouth full. It looks like we also a a dx anniversary in common. My middle daughter Lilly was dx'd november 26, 2009. My kiddos were both a little older than yours at diagnosis though. this is a great place to find support and get a different perspective on things. Having a type 1 kiddo is tough, but they tend to turn into pretty great people. Hang in there, i know things are probably still pretty raw and rough! Drop me a note if you need. I am pretty busy and dont make on the boards as often anymore, but i will answer private posts.
- At 6:46pm on January 21, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Welcome EVIESMOM, You will find many parents of type 1 children here. There is so much information here at TuDiabetes. There are groups for people with like circumstances or interest. Blog posts where members convey their thoughts and experiences. And there are the forums where we come together for discussions.
I see you have already found our parents group.http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
Please feel at home, you are with friends
- At 12:20am on January 21, 2013, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 7:49pm on January 20, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home EVIESMOM!
Diagnosed less than 2 months ago...how's it all going?
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 5:28pm on January 20, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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