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MelissaBL
  • 30, Female
  • Allen, TX
  • United States
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Pregnancy, Type 1, and Doctor's Appointments

Posted on October 21, 2009 at 9:45pm — 8 Comments

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Don't Jack with My Basals

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 5:30pm — 19 Comments

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Wardrobe Malfunction - Bod vs. Pod

Posted on May 16, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

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A-1-jeez!

Posted on May 3, 2009 at 10:00pm — 22 Comments

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Jumping Ship?

Posted on April 24, 2009 at 10:21am — 6 Comments

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"There's only us. There's only this. Forget regret or life is yours to miss."

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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Allen, TX (suburb of Dallas)
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
July 3, 1990
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.6 - October 2009
What glucose meter do you use?
Freestyle Navigator CGMS
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Omnipod (former user of Deltec Cozmo 1800, Minimed Paradigm 715, 712 and Minimed 508)
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587910273
What is the address for your MySpace page, if any?
http://www.myspace.com/mushroomandroses
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://mushroomandroses.blogspot.com/
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
support, information, amazing friendships :)
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Google, DiabetesMine
What do you do for a living?
Private Voice Instructor (Singing Teacher), Professional Singer

About Me...

Hello, friends. I would like to tell you a little about myself and how I found my way here. I am married to a wonderful man named Kevin. We live together in a suburb of Dallas, Texas with our two dogs and two cats. Both contractors in our respective fields of work, insurance is a hot-button item for us.

For a living, I teach private voice lessons. I don't know if you've ever met a private music teacher, but we are an interesting breed. I teach singing fundamentals, but I am also an entertainer, counselor, personal trainer, and friend to my teenage clients. Somehow I end up at all their birthday parties and they ended up in my wedding. I live for it.

I first joined here during my personal struggle toward pre-conception - when I was trying to get my A1C down below that magic 6.0ish marker to participate in the baby race. My friends were all pregnant or have kids already and I was dealing with resentment and depression about it. Then I met the amazing people of TuDiabetes. I am now finally pregnant (with a lovely 5.6 A1c). We're expecting a baby girl in February. :) I am so thankful for the love and support I receive here.

I've always been very private as a diabetic. Everyone knows that I have it - friends, colleagues, students - but no one actually knows how I feel about it, which is why I've joined here and begun a blog. I'm inspired by the people here who put their experiences out there so people like me finally understand we're not alone. I feel embarrassed over all the things I've handled poorly trying to do it all on my own, but I am born again here and want to be a better ambassador for the condition - which I rarely call a disease.

I don't care that much about a cure. Even as a kid, I accepted that diabetes was not a new condition and that it was infinitely complex. But nevertheless, I grow excited about technological advancements that might help people with diabetes live longer and better lives. If there ever is a cure, I will be overjoyed, but I grow weary of talking about it like it's just around the corner.

I am liberal, creative, curious, and overtly maternal. I love to cook. I hate doing laundry. I nag. I am obsessively organized...most of the time. I am a secular humanist, a comedian, a singer, writer, and performer. I love Coach bags. I love my Tivo, my iPhone, and my Roomba. I test my blood sugar 10 times a day. I am verbose to a fault. I am opinionated. I am quick to apologize. I was an English major and a Music major. I am still proud of the fact that I graduated in the top 1% of my class. That doesn't mean I don't say or do stupid things...like leave my insulin in Germany and get on a train for the Czech Republic. I am bossy, but kind. I love people, especially all kinds. :) And I like color (in case you couldn't tell).

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At 3:08pm on November 20, 2009, Liza Sims said…
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Don't let being diabetic and pregnant stress you too much. I have two beautiful, healthy children. One was just born in July. I think I'm adjusting ok to the pump, its all so new still. and wow seeing the one touch 2 on your pics took me way back
At 8:58am on November 20, 2009, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
Morning Melissa....well almost afternoon! How you doing today? Is that baby moving on you today? When (and now) my oldest was pg with her 2 girls they (and this boy comming) had their days and night mixed up. They would (and are) moving at night when she would lie down to go to sleep! HA!! But don't forget here she worked 3-11 or 11-7 the whole time and still is! HA! My granddaughters LOVE to keep nanny awake til around 2 AM then sleep til 10 or 11 the next day! Not so good with me! I like to go to sleep around 9 PM and get up at around &! Oh well just life. HUH???
At 7:52pm on November 19, 2009, shari lynn Giarraputo said…
Hi Melissa, I was wondering how you like the Omni pod. I am also facing the problem of changing to a new pump. I love the Cozmo pump. My choices are the omni or Animas. I was also pregnant with a baby boy with diabetes. Everything turned out great. I always took care of myself. Just the thought of taking extra care of yourself and looking into your babies eyes makes the experience that much better. I just started the Freestyle CGM about 2 months ago and it is great. Good luck
At 1:30pm on November 13, 2009, Crystal Blumberg said…
My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed this past June. We are in the middle of getting a second opinion at this time. Does anyone else have a young child with type 1 diabetes?
At 12:37pm on November 10, 2009, Jerilyn said…
Wow, you got quite the deal with Omnipod thats great!! I am glad to hear things are going well with the pregnancy congrats!! I wish you the best of luck and thanks for the info, I have to start looking into other pumps soon.
At 11:14am on November 10, 2009, Charles Sanjurjo said…
Hi, thanks for the welcome, please bear with me as this is all very new to me.. : (
At 4:07am on November 10, 2009, Cindi Marshall said…
Hello, Melissa, and thank you for the comment and the welcome. I am doing well, still trying to adjust to getting up an extra 30 minutes earlier days that I have to work (4am instead of 4:30am).
At 5:24pm on November 9, 2009, Jerilyn said…
Hello and thank you for the welcome.. I too love the cozmo pump however my warranty will be up in a year, what pump did you switch to? I have heard good things about the minimed
At 6:55pm on November 8, 2009, Dee Miller said…
Hi Melissa! Thanks for the warm welcome :-)
At 6:51pm on November 8, 2009, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
Don't blame you for not posting her name! Glad to hear it's a girl! But of course I'm kinda parcel right now to girls probably though that will change come January!
 
 

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