Project: Genetics
I've come to the conclusion that I have "Left-side-of-the-body-itis",having had to have had 2 cataract surgeries,1 L.arm ulnar nerve surgery,1 tonsillectomy, 1 C-section, 1 L.eye muscle surgery for double vision,& I'm not entirely sure where the pancreas really is in me but I'm guessing it's toward the left. Also 1 messed up Lumbar Disk affecting strength and motility on the Left Leg although that has much improved,& I'm now in matenence phase (chiropractic) for that. However,I now have a messed up ligament in my left shoulder and it hurts to do anything with it. I told my chiropractor today that I wanted to get it...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - June 4, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Day 6: My Favorite Blog Post
If you have been blogging for a while, what is your favorite sentence or blogpost that you have ever written? Is it diabetes related or just life related? If you are a new blogger and don't have a favorite yet, tell us what motivated you to start sharing your story by writing a blog? (Thank you Laddie of Test Guess and Go for suggesting this topic.)Dear Beanie Baby would be my very favorite blog post of all time.Because in the beginning, it was this.Followed by this..And by ten weeks, it was apparent that this was a human being. (favoritist photo of all time, as it looks like he was smiling and waving at me. TEN WEEKS,a...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 16, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Day 5: A Day in the Life of my Food Choices
Today’s topic is Foods on Friday. Taking a cue from Adam Brown's recent post, write a post documenting what you eat in a day! Feel free to add links to recommended recipes/shops/whatever. Make it an ideal day or a come-as-you-are day – no judgments either way. (Thank you, Katy of Bigfoot Child Have Diabetes for this topic.)Welcome. You have now entered the No Judgement Zone.(aka it's so good to be with friends,although if you are a telemarketer intent on immeadietly sending me a email of the latest super food product please don't. I don't really need it. Also I hope thi...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 14, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
D Blog Day 4: Changes
Today let's talk about changes, in one of two ways. Either tell us what you'd most like to see change about diabetes, in any way. This can be management tools, devices, medications, people's perceptions, your own feelings – anything at all that you feel could use changing. OR reflect back on some changes you or your loved one has seen or been through since being diagnosed with diabetes. Were they expected or did they surprise you? In 1924, what did it feel like to receive an expirimental drug that had only been tested on dogs-was it scary?In 1939, were parents already sick of this "in five years" line?In 1943, did th...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 13, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Day 3: Cleaning House
Yesterday we kept stuff in, so today let's clear stuff out. What is in your diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out? This can be an actual physical belonging, or it can be something you're mentally or emotionally hanging on to. Why are you keeping it and why do you need to get rid of it?(Clean up,clean up,everybody everywhereClean up,clean up,everybody do your share.- Favorite of pre-K teachers everywhere) Oh, how I'd love to clean house on all my diabetes junk.Bin after bin after bin of stuff accumulated from my 'betes life. I try to organize occasionally and find a home for it if I can't use ...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Keeping it to Yo'self: Dblog Week Day #2
< a href= " http://www.bittersweetdiabetes.com/2015/05/diabetes-blog-week.html " > < img border= " 0 " src= " https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8718/16961638558_93ba336879_o.jpg " / > < /a > < br / > < br / > < i > Many of us share lots of aspects of our diabetes lives online for the world to see. What are some of the aspects of diabetes that you choose to keep private from the internet? Or from your family and friends? Why is it important to keep it to yourself? (This is not an attempt to get you out of your comfort zone. There is no need to elaborate or tell personal stories related to these aspects. Simply let us k...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Keeping it to Yo'self: Dblog Week Day #2
Many of us share lots of aspects of our diabetes lives online for the world to see. What are some of the aspects of diabetes that you choose to keep private from the internet? Or from your family and friends? Why is it important to keep it to yourself? (This is not an attempt to get you out of your comfort zone. There is no need to elaborate or tell personal stories related to these aspects. Simply let us know what kinds of stories we will never hear you tell, and why you won't tell them.) (Thank you Scott E of Rolling in the D for this topic.)Good rule of thumb: if something could potentially damage the reputation (...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
I Can...(Say Yes)
In the UK, there was a diabetes blog theme of "I can...” that participants found wonderfully empowering. So lets kick things off this year by looking at the positive side of our lives with diabetes. What have you or your loved one accomplished, despite having diabetes, that you weren't sure you could? Or what have you done that you've been particularly proud of? Or what good thing has diabetes brought into your life? (Thank you to the anonymous person who submitted this topic suggestion.) (I save things.This is no secret,but if you're looking for obscure insulin pump promo posters from the turn of the century, odds...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 10, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Better
"I want you to promise me something, Heidi.""Sure." (ANYTHING. Dear Lord,what am I doing,what am I even saying? Stop.Stop right now before he asks you to get your a1c to 4 & you agreed to this? No.)" I want you to promise me that you will fight for you,to not give up on this, to not give up on yourself,you need this. You are worth it. And I want you to live a good long life, with sixty more years."Yes. Yes. YES. Of course I was going to agree to that, that I was going to plow forward, to keep up the fight, to continue the struggle to keep up my magnesium issues. Never a question. As I hugged my nephrologist goodbye tha...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - May 1, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Turn Around
The past few weeks have been..hard.Depression and Anger. That's where I am right now,after my beautiful 3 yo was diagnosed with 17Q12 micro deletion syndrome.(in layman's terms,it's a chromosomal issue that happens during development. It didn't stop there,no,because it also means he's at risk for kidney cysts/dysfunction, autism,schizophrenia, seizures, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young type 5. I'm not going to tell you that every item on that list doesn't makes me want to cuss up a blue streak and punch something,because I do. He doesn't currantly have any health issues but things make a lot more sense now..the low...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - March 26, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Unconferencing the Ve(gas)ness
This is not a story about a group of people who went to Vegas and did whatever you do in Vegas. Because while some of that certainly happened,(High Roller-never again) the reality of those few days went beyond that.And while you are probably expecting to get a blow by blow account of the lovely warm fuzzy moments of what all happened (at said diabetes conference), that can't happen either. Solemn vows were said (over unbreakable 100 mg/dl's, only not mine, because at no point was I that low) to not repeat/tweet/FB/spread on social media the happenings of said conference, to respect those individual's privacy/feelings that ...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - March 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Four Things (meme)
1. Four names people call me other than my real name: Adel-head-brother Peggy-brotherHeidi-Who(my dad)Splenda(the hubs)2. Four jobs I’ve had: babysitter Childcare center workerRetail Distribution Center worker 3. Four movies I’ve watched more than once: The Sound of Music(#1)Mary PoppinsA Man Called PeterChariots of Fire4. Four books I’d recommend: Little WomenSweet bloodThe Kid who ran for PresidentThe Kite Runner5.Four places I’ve lived:Virginia,Mississippi,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia,and Maryland.6. Four places I’ve visited: Copenhagen, London, Niagara Falls,Hawa...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - March 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
The Coldest Night
Last Friday, I took J in for an head MRI..which the developmental pediatrician ordered(can at least tell if the brain anatomy is normal and rule out that as a cause of his delays). It was a bitterly cold morning,-20 is so not my cup of tea to have to deal with early in the morning but J was fine with being woken up at 4:30 in the morning.(what can I say..he's his Daddy's son) We got there about 6:30,registered,and went back to the Children's Dept. There were two nurses getting him checked in,etc.,and then the nurse practitioner arrived to explain things,have me sign a consent form,etc. Being a 3 year old with sensory issue...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - February 24, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
In Defense of Kids(Everywhere)
Something happened this week. Something that ruffled all my Mama-Bear feathers, and got me out on the warpath. Something that hurt like the dickens and yet is just a small something in the whole parenting a child,probably not even a blip on the radar of a parent of a CWD. But it was a something to me.Monday, J got in the bus in front of our house, and at 11:30 the bus brought him back. And as the aide was unbuckling him from his seat and he was excitedly running/squirming all over the back of the bus,the aide said the words "come here,you sweet demon" and laughing,like it was a joke. Quite frankly I don't think on my feet ...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - February 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
Be(ing) Me, Bravely
So much happened in 2014, that I didn't have the time (or inclination) to blog about. My blog has turned into a ghost town, with the occasional sighting of human life. (like, once every 5 months?) But really thats ok, because its better then the constant angst of one thing after another going haywire in my life. 2014 was the year of REDISCOVERY, and really, you'd have thought by this point in life I'd have my life plan pretty well mapped out, well, no. Major highlights: getting baptized, joining the church in August, joining MOPS organization, getting my 10 year Eli Lilly award, having a .6 drop in my a1c, gett...
Source: The D-Log Cabin - January 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: HVS Source Type: blogs
