The Pen

Our first full week of school is finishing up!  The past two weeks have been extremely busy with a new routine of school AND playing soccer, but we survived! Ellee is still relatively excited about school, she likes her teacher, loves recess & art class, and isn't giving the nurse any problems (that are in her control anyways)!  She got her glasses a week ago and tells me that she's wearing them during class and the one day wore them out to recess.  I will admit that the glasses are a battle I'm not willing to fight right now, at least not until we get everything squared away with the T1D! 


Mrs. M (the nurse) & I had a second T1D meeting on Wednesday morning to "refine" the game plan now that we can see where we are lacking clear definition.  *giggle* That is funny because its an oxymoron in itself, any one who deals with T1D knows that there are no set rules in this game: you have to be able to learn fast, go with the flow, and have a fast reaction time to stay in the game.  After this meeting, I am more confident and my nerves eased!  We have a game plan worked out, we now have a "school set" and "home set" which makes things so much easier! 

Ellee starting school has forced me into the transition of "The Pen".  It's not that I was against it, I'm just  reluctant to change! ;o)    I am loving the NovoLog Pen Jr! So far have only found one down side to it - exposed needle in the caps after use (hoping that once I get a small bag for the used ones that this won't bother me any more).  I also found that there are two different sizes of needles, so I need to do research to make sure I get the smallest ones next time I order!

In the process of getting extra stuff to leave at school, I found something interesting in with the new meter!  I Not only did I get the meter on sale, but there was also something in there about only paying $15 for test strips.  I asked the pharmacist about it, and she said they should be able to honor it!  YAY!!!  I also found that they are now selling silicone covers and cute cases for the meters, which Ellee loved the idea of being able to turn it from black into a cute pink!  I'm also hoping that she'll love the cute pink flower case I have picked out!

Our first soccer game in the morning, so wish us luck!!!