First of all, I would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who offered to send test strips and insulin to Olivia. The support that the diabetes community gives is just amazing to me sometimes and I find myself overwhelmed and a bit teary-eyed at all the kindness. Heidi, over at The D-Log Cabin sent us some Novolog and Scott sent a box full of test strips. I also bought the Reli-On meter and strips at Wal-Mart and so far, we've had no issues with them. I think we're going to be OK for now. We get health insurance in another 60 days and I have an application in for MassHealth - if Olivia is approved for that, she'll be able to continue going to Joslin. If she's not approved, well, we'll have to switch endo groups - unless I can convince the insurance comapny to allow her to keep going, something I'm told they never do. But I'll try. I'm a persistent pain in the arse when I need to be.
In other d-related news, Olivia had been having some scary lows at school. She called me one day to inform me that she was 28. TWENTY-EIGHT!!! And she was talking normally, although feeling a little funky (gee, ya think??). I spoke with the nurse, who pumped her full of juice and crackers and then raced out the door to pick her up. She came home and crashed on the couch for the rest of the day and was rather annoyed with my hovering and re-checking, but I'd rather her annoyed than passed out or worse.
She has a substitute teacher for one of her classes right now who just doesn't get it. The rest of the staff at the school has been great whenever Olivia needs to go to the nurse for a low but this woman is a pain. Olivia had to walk out of class with the teacher's threats of writing her up ringing in her ears because her blood sugar was dangerously low. The principal, bless her little cotton socks, read the sub the riot act, but Olivia tells me that the woman still gives her attitude. I've talked to the nurse and the principal and they're completely on my side, so I'm not worried, but still. O shouldn't have to deal with this woman's stupidity. She has the informational packet - it's not like she doesn't know what's going on with Olivia. I don't understand the hostility.
Boo, my 4 year old (today! She turned 4 today, as she happily informed every. single. person. we came across) got back her diabetes antibody tests last week and they were all normal. Olivia's endo had seen her and sent me a really nice note along with the results. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried a few tears of relief at getting that bit of news.
So all in all, things are going chaotically well, which is pretty much how we roll around here.
It's Thanksgiving in two days. I'm not the type to get all mushy and gushy at this time of year (or any other, surprise surprise) but right now, I have a lot to be thankful for. Not the least of which are all of you. So, thank you. Your support has been incredible.
