Butterflies

2 1/2 years ago while we were in the hospital learning how to deal with this newly diagnosed disease, I knew that eventually she'd be on a pump.  To be honest, the idea scared me and even made me sick to my stomach because I couldn't even begin to image how it would feel to have a tube inserted into you and left on for 3 days.    6 months ago I wanted to learn more.  I wanted to see how it went in and I wanted to see how it felt.  To my surprise, I couldn't feel it at all!  Pleasantly surprised to say the least!

Ever since then, I've done so much research.  I've watched YouTube videos to get an idea of how to insert it.  I've read blogs, discussion boards, and manufacturer websites.  I spoke with pump reps to have the ins and outs demonstrated to me and even wore two different infusion sets!

I was not only ready, I was excited!  Getting Ellee excited wasn't as easy, but to a 6 year old, why would this be?  With the help of Grandma & Grandpa talking it up and helping explain to her why this is better, she is finally ready!  Well, as ready as a 6 year old can be!

Today is our big day!  Grandma came over to get Ellee on the school bus so I could go into work early and get a few things wrapped up.  When Grandma woke her up this morning to get her ready for school, she excitedly told Ellee that today was the big day that we get to put the pump on, and in a week, we will no longer have to do shots!  It was a huge sigh of relief to hear El get excited with her!

Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well this afternoon and for the next week!  As with everything that we've had to deal with since diagnosis, the first month or two are rough.  Then, after a while it becomes second nature I can't imagine it any other way!