"Hi Curtsmom, I am the mom of a wonderful and amazing 4 year old (she will be 5 in Sept!). My daughter was diagnosed Feb 17, 2011 & pumping since June 6, 2011 and all I can say is it sucks! I hate it. I am so sad for her. I still cry and have…"
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Robin replied to Curtsmom's discussion 'Complete emotional wreck!! Tell me this gets easier???' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Robin replied to aa's discussion 'Expired cartridges?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Sometimes if you notify the company they will replace them at no cost. Some of the supplies I was given at the hospital were expired! I was recently at the Canadian Diabetes Association picking up supplies, and the gave me Dex that expired a year…"
Robin replied to Chris's discussion 'Why does night time suck so bad?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Hi Chris, my daughter will be 5 yrs old in September. We are 1.5yr into her dx and 1yr with the pump. I agree that it is not the snack it is the basal wearing off. I would suggest trying a no carb snack and testing her BG to make sure. We do…"
Jack's Mom replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"My son started wearing a pump at 18 months. Just like you, he was amazing with it until he was about 2 1/2 (he's almost 3). We talk about it everytime and explain why we are doing it, but a 1/2/3 year old doesn't really care. I do anything…"
Sophia'smommyLori replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Daneenm, I have thought about doing this w/ my dtr as recently after a year and half of "no big deal" on pod changes it's starting to creep up to an issue of fear. And it is totally the "click"!!! Gonna try it, thanks!!"
daneenm replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Have you tried giving him headphones with music playing or some other distraction so he doesn't hear the click? Just a thought."
Judy P replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I also have a four year old who was diagnosed almost a year ago when he was three. We just started using a pump about a month ago. We decided to go with the OmniPod as I just didn't feel that a pump with tubing was the right choice for us. So…"
ahe05a replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"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."
Chris Ott replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Hi Robin,
My son is 6.5 and has been pumping for about 2.5 years (dx'd 3 years ago). I feel like we've been through about 2 "rounds" of time periods like the one you're describing where he was fine with it for a while...…"
Jacob's mom left a comment for Robin"Hi robin, i was thinking of you, are things going any better for your little one? I hope you are both having better days and site changes! amy"
Holly replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"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…"
Robin replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"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."
Robin replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"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!"
Robin replied to Robin's discussion 'Site changes with a 4 year old...' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"She has reactions to Emla. Thanks for the suggestion though!"
"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)…"
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- At 6:05am on April 3, 2012, Jacob's mom said…
Hi robin, i was thinking of you, are things going any better for your little one? I hope you are both having better days and site changes! amy
- At 2:19pm on November 8, 2011,
The DHF Canada Embassy said… 
I'm delighted to have you as a friend Robin:)
Do pop into the Canada Embassy page any time. How is your daughter doing?
Sorry for not replying earlier. I'm not always on the Embassy page, and have not been aware of a notification in my "inbox"....but no excuse really, I should just check more frequently.
Take care....linda (i.e....linda gauvin-miller)
- At 9:11pm on April 20, 2011,
nel said…
- Hi Robin ...Welcome from the Shuswap :) ...are you familiar with the Disability Tax Credit for us Canadians and other stuff pertaining to PWD ? ...the Canadian Group can guide you .Linda mentioned also on April 19 ..
- At 7:29pm on April 20, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 5:33pm on April 20, 2011,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 7:30am on April 20, 2011, Robin said…
- Thank you everyone! My daughter was diagnosed 2 months ago, so I am looking for all the resources, knowledge and suggestions I can get!
- At 3:21am on April 20, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 8:45pm on April 19, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR GREAT BIG (WORLD WIDE) LOVING, CARING, & UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are here to help just ask any of us or put your question on the Forum and we will try to help you out.
Here's a link with loads of info on it to help our new member's get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 8:25pm on April 19, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Robin....fellow Canadian!
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, 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 and take a look at the Canada Embassy page as well, by going to the headings in the aqua coloured box in the upper left hand of the home page. Click on "DHF Grassroots". Once you're in scroll down, click on "Canada embassy", and voilà!
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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 D., such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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