Thursday, October 20, 2011
Diabetes and Homeschooling
Today I decided it was time to make a few ratio changes with Keeli's insulin. I've put it off for just a little bit because the weather is changing.. One day she can play outside and the next day it's cold and rainy. Playing outside helps so much to bring numbers down and staying couped up just seems to make them higher. Well, I'd seen enough 180-250's and changed things. I was thinking about how when I made changes if she were away from me for almost 7 hours a days going to school I wouldn't be able to monitor her numbers as closely... Did I do too much, too little... I'm so thankful to be able to homeschool. I can't put that trust in someone else at this time. I commend other mothers who are brave enough to send their children to school. Maybe if we had a better system or nurses that worked full time.. maybe even if I knew Keeli was mature enough to treat a low as soon as she felt it. I just don't have that comfort. For now homeschooling works for us. I can't say I'll do it forever because I miss her getting up and getting ready and coming home and telling me all about her day. I hate to be away from her but watching her thrive with Independence is a wonderful sight... We will just have to wait and see how this next year goes. She's happy at home and I'm happy having her. As for her number changes today.. She did have 1 low. Which I've not seen a low in a LONG time. As for her other readings... She hasn't had a reading above 112 today. I love seeing that. It makes me feel like that just maybe her body feels normal. I know with diabetes the good numbers only last for a short time and then more adjustments have to be made but while it's good it's good!!
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