One month already

It has been a month since Krissy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. So far our approach of one-day-at-a-time is working well. Lots of good days have turned into a good month. We have learned a lot and cried a lot, but I would say we are all doing great. Krissy has come a long way. A month ago she was the kid that freaked out about having her temperature taken or standing on the scale at the doctor's office. These days she is taking her shots like a champ. She rarely complains about poking her fingers to check her blood sugar. I am thankful she is brave and resilient. We have had so much great love and support from friends and family. Tiff lets Krissy give her her shots. Krissy likes checking her blood at the same time as Papa. Mike, Hollie, Erik & Brittany have all taken the plunge and given themselves shots for Krissy to see. (We are always looking for volunteers, so let me know if you are interested! :) Christian (Krissy's cousin who is 4) asked for a shot one night when I was giving Krissy her shot. He wanted to show Krissy how brave he could be. He sat right on my lap and didn't even flinch when I injected his arm with saline solution.

I realized how quickly we have made this lifestyle transition when I was talking with my sister-in-law, Dani, earlier this week. We were discussing how sick her kids have been this winter and I mentioned how lucky we have been not getting sick...oh, wait, except for getting a chronic disease...

Last night Krissy got the throw-ups & it was a good test of my new "Sick-Day Management" skills. She finished throwing-up by midnight and seems much better today. I am crossing my fingers that she just ate something that upset her tummy.
All in all, we are doing great. Thank you to all of you for your love and support. Here is to many great months ahead!