The view of our front porch is blocked from the side by a tree-like bush. But that didn't stop me from slowing down as I drove by on Friday to see if I could spot a FedEx box through the green leaves. No, I couldn't wait the two seconds to pull into the driveway to look for the box. Haven't I already established that I'm the world's most impatient person?
 

I couldn't get out of the car fast enough. Couldn't get the kids unbuckled fast enough. I had seen the white, blue and reddish box and knew it was the free sensors my DexCom rep said he would provide to me if I ordered the Dex system even though my insurance wouldn't pay for the sensors.
 

I stumbled into the house, dropped everything and yanked the box open. It felt like Christmas. I bounced upstairs where The Mr. was working on the computer and proudly showed off what I had received. I could barely control my body — it was like a kid waiting for her birthday party to start.
 

So, yes, based on some comments I received from dLife readers (particularly one that said $175 is a steal for the receiver and transmitter) and the encouragement of a friend who also uses a CGMS, I called everyone I needed to call on Dec. 30 to say "Sign me up!" I also realized that my rep was likely right: by me going ahead and getting the DexCom system paid for by my insurance company I will likely have a better chance of convincing them to pay for the sensors. I know it will be a challenging road, but I think this will offer some leverage. At least I hope.
 

I'm waiting now for the starter kit, which is coming from a medical supply company and should be here sometime this week; hopefully early this week (3-5 business days from Dec. 30 would be mid-week this week at the latest). I'm beside myself with anticipation!
 

My numbers have been particularly high lately and I seem to be really sensitive to foods that I haven't in the past had to worry about. For example, I used to be able to eat a NutriGrain bar as a snack without a bolus, but now it shoots me into the 200s. And I'm still having this site-change-day problem, which is actually getting worse. All of which emphasizes to me that I've made the right choice at the right time.