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Rachel Joy
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Kristin left a comment for Rachel Joy
January 23
Ann Wallen commented on Rachel Joy's blog post 'Diabetes Alert dog-Brody! Welcome to the family!!!'
These dogs really do work. I have seen it with my own eyes many times. It is wondrous each time. I know many times I see the cost holding people back, that always surprises me. We spend WAY more on cars, vacations even entertainments systems. What p…
January 23
Rachel Joy commented on Judith's blog post '30 years Together!.....'
Congrats!!!
October 27, 2009
Teena commented on Rachel Joy's photo 'the_gaglianos'
Beautiful photo Rachel!
September 17, 2009
Robyn commented on Rachel Joy's photo 'the_gaglianos'
Nice picture!
September 17, 2009
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Milwaukee, WI
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
I have:
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 3, 1985
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.8
What glucose meter do you use?
any one that is linked to the MiniMed pump
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Paradigm 715
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/souleap
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://none
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
info.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
from my identical twin sister, Amylia Grace-also a type I diabetic
Who referred you? (if anyone)
Amylia Grace
What do you do for a living?
photographer & designer/mommy-extraodinaire!

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Rachel Joy

Diabetes Alert dog-Brody! Welcome to the family!!!

So as much as I loved the CGMS I found that during the night it would have a lot of false readings and therefore I became immune to the sensor alerts.
With three precious children all under the age of 5, and my husband deployed for over a year, I decided that if anything were to happen to me I would never forgive myself (if that kids had to find me unconscious (or worse) So, right after I miscarried I met with some trainers out of PA that train service dogs. They are an amazing organization that… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 5:58pm — 4 Comments

Rachel Joy

37 weeks pregnant and finally on the CGMS!

Went to Duke yesterday and had my training for the CGMS-yippee:) It's been a long time coming! Day one and I love it so far! I am 37 weeks pregnant and hope it helps get me through these last rough patches! I am so ready for this baby....just a little longer to go...hopefully hubby makes it back in time for his R&R to make the delivery! (c-section) Wish me luck!!!

Posted on January 24, 2009 at 4:10pm — 1 Comment

Rachel Joy

It's a.....

GIRL!

That's right, we found out the day before my hubby deployed that we are expecting a girl! We are so excited and I just wanted to share the good news with everyone! My boys said that it's okay as long as she's a "girl-boy" (tom boy) no problem there with 2 older brothers! I can' come up with too many names that I like, so if you have any suggestions, send them my way! Say a little prayer that this pregnancy continues to stay healthy and strong! Thanks for sharing in my joy!

Posted on September 13, 2008 at 11:26am — 8 Comments

Rachel Joy

Pregnancy number 4

I am truly blessed. I have had diabetes for over 23 years and have been blessed with two beautiful and perfectly healthy boys (4 and 2) As some of you may know, I miscarried on my son's 4th birthday while in my 2nd trimester. This was a terrible and traumatic experience for me, but one that I can be grateful for now as it has made me re-realize just how fragle life can be. It also helps me relate to so many other women who have experienced similar loss, and offer compassion.
I recently found out… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2008 at 11:41am — 7 Comments

Rachel Joy

I am no longer pregnant...update in the making

After reading my last post I have decided that it is time to update everyone. It has been a rough couple of weeks, and on my oldest son's 4th birthday I started having horrible pains during his birthday party, and subsequently was rushed to the ER only to find out that I was miscarrying at nearly 5 months. It was awful and scary and I have been having a really tough time processing all of it, but slowly am starting to come out of it and am trying to focus on my beautiful boys and count my blessi… Continue

Posted on May 22, 2008 at 8:46pm — 9 Comments

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At 9:46am on January 23, 2010, Kristin said…
Hi Rachel! How are you doing? How is Brody? Hope that you and the kids are doing well! Any news when Dad gets to come home?
At 3:10pm on May 20, 2009, Judith said…
Hey there Dear Heart----I'm thinking of you on your birthday and hoping it's been a lovely day. Amylia Grace posted some pix of Annabelle smiling----so delightful......Be well, sweetie.....Judith
At 1:53pm on March 4, 2009, Rosemary Ekeng said…
Congratulations! I am so happy to read your story, it is very inspirational and encouraging for me because i want to have more kids and i've been diabetic since 1996. I am now very positive that i can do it too. take care of you and the baby.
At 1:52pm on March 4, 2009, Rosemary Ekeng said…
Congratulations! I am so happy to read your story, it is very inspirational and encouraging for me because i want to have more kids and i've been diabetic since 1996. I am now very positive that i can do it too. take care of you and the baby.
At 2:17am on March 4, 2009, Brigitte said…
congratulations! What a beautiful bébé!!!!
At 1:31pm on March 3, 2009, Kristin said…
Congratulations on Annabelle's birth!! She is BEAUTIFUL!! Your family will stay in my prayers...
At 8:12pm on March 1, 2009, John Schmidt said…
Hi Rachel! I'm from Kenosha, just a stone's throw from you; and I was in Milwaukee today!

I'll join everyone on congratulating you on the birth of your daughter. I know we don't know each other, but we're all in this together!

Peace,

John
At 8:06pm on March 1, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Congrats on the birth of your daughter, Rachel!!
At 9:53am on March 1, 2009, Kathy said…
RachelRachelRachel!!!! Congratulations. I just read about little Annabelle on Amylia's blog. That is the coolest. I'm so hapy for you, but also understand that it will be most difficult with your husband headed back out. Shoot.
I bet the boys just lover her.
All my best.
At 9:07pm on January 24, 2009, Lois said…
Rachel Joy:

Were you on the pump before this or are you just adding CGMS? I am on a Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 722 since April. I love it. I'm glad that you seem to like it too.

Hey, guess what? I'm from Milwaukee too. Actually, I spent most of my childhood in Brown Deer (a suburb). Do you ever get back? Do you have relatives here? It would be nice to meet you if you ever did.

Take care and just pop that little one out for pete's sake!!!!

Lois La Rose
Milwaukee, WI

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