tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post3145300394530035553..comments2023-05-19T01:13:38.607-08:00Comments on Mindful Serenity: Gentle Parenting QuestionJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01279308378287322473noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post-63057778929793930292011-03-07T16:29:00.052-09:002011-03-07T16:29:00.052-09:00Thanks all for the suggestions! I am part of an o...Thanks all for the suggestions! I am part of an online support group for children with diabetes and have gotten some good help from that. My son is on the younger side so a lot of the tips that I've gotten apply more to school-aged children rather than toddlers, so while it'll be good information in a couple of years, it's not quite as helpful now. <br /><br />As far as an in-person support group and interacting with kids his own age with diabetes, I haven't been as good at finding one. Life has just been too chaotic lately--are you ready for more of my sob-story?!-because I was about halfway through my 2nd pregnancy when he was diagnosed last spring. So between adjusting to diabetes and a new baby, there hasn't been as much time to find a good group to join. But I realize that I need to and I'll move that to the top of the to-do list. :)<br /><br />I'm really touched that people who don't know me would be so willing to offer tips and encouragement. How blessed we are to have this blogging community to get new ideas and strategies to help us be the best parents that we can be. And Jenni, thanks for letting me hi-jack your blog for a day!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764019184996443389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post-31145008094555842542011-03-07T14:47:12.139-09:002011-03-07T14:47:12.139-09:00Kristy, this may sound kinda gross, but if he is o...Kristy, this may sound kinda gross, but if he is ok about the blood, maybe you could let him use his bleeding finger to make the dot on the chart--rather than a sticker or a checkmark? That seems kinda out there but it occurred to me a couple of times and maybe it would work for him.<br /><br />Also, meeting other diabetic kids is a great suggestion I think.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279308378287322473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post-82822579773311215222011-03-07T12:39:08.062-09:002011-03-07T12:39:08.062-09:00Thank you so much for your suggestions and for mak...Thank you so much for your suggestions and for making this an entire post! I hope that I can get some good feedback on my unique situation.<br /><br />My husband does test at the same time when he's home, and that does make it easier. My husband, fortunately for him-unfortunately for our situation, is on an insulin pump now so he doesn't have to do multiple insulin injections anymore. Hopefully in the next couple of years we'll be able to get our son on a pump, which will alleviate a lot of the post-meal injection fighting. But, you're right--it does make it easier when my husband tests at the same time!<br /><br />My little guy is also a creature of habit, so we always give his insulin injection while he's laying on one of the stairs. This is a place he picked out on his own--I think he needed to be in control of something and that's what he chose. So, yes, routine, routine, routine!<br /><br />I really love the idea of the sticker chart--not as a reward but as a checklist. Right now, I'll be completely honest, there's a reward waiting for him when he fills his jar with fuzzies. Oh the shame! But, I think that putting a sticker or a check mark on the chart after a job well-done would be a good way to help him feel like he's done something good without needing a huge reward.<br /><br />Experiencing the yucky feeling happens all too often! We're still working out the right doses and stuff for him, so his sugars are all over the place. And when his sugar gets really high, he becomes an absolute nightmare to be around! I do try to explain to him what that feeling is, but I need to do better about that. Good idea!<br /><br />And he loves blood. And we try to involve him as much as we can in the process of managing his diabetes.<br /><br />I hope that these comments came off as clarifications and explanations rather than excuses and justifications! Thanks again!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764019184996443389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post-19157329019761547332011-03-07T11:33:38.634-09:002011-03-07T11:33:38.634-09:00Wow, what a hard situation!! I have nothing to add...Wow, what a hard situation!! I have nothing to add, but very good tips, mama! I hope things ease up sooner rather than later. <br />~Karli<br />www.curlyhairdoideas.comKarli K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13211990564137455533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5551466722529127235.post-72752050981559110002011-03-07T10:00:22.926-09:002011-03-07T10:00:22.926-09:00Wow. How heartbreaking! It sounds like mom is doin...Wow. How heartbreaking! It sounds like mom is doing everything she can to be gentle and respectful. Is she a member of a support group? Can she get her child together with other kids? I know my son would look up to an older child. There is also a website for children with diabetes. Maybe a parent in that forum would be able to help. I think she'll need some specific ideas from parents who have been there/done that. http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/<br /><br />I would also suggest checking out the forums at Mothering.Peentatalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149538032869776854noreply@blogger.com