On Saturday, Kay had her very first dentist appointment! Finding a dentist who accepts our insurance and has experience working with children who have special needs is no easy task. It’s so important to go to someone who has both the knowledge and the patience, because realistically, I know Kay isn’t going to sit still…
Kay and I enjoyed another sweet family engagement event at school—this time, waffles on the playground. With the school year winding down, I find myself feeling extra thankful for the school Kay attends. The staff goes above and beyond for these kids, always promoting inclusion and advocating for every child. I know not every family…
On Friday, one of our local news stations, Fox 5, came by the house. Molly, the news anchor who interviewed us the first time, had reached out to say they’d received incredible feedback about Kay’s story and her journey to get a diabetic alert dog—and they wanted to come back to do a follow-up segment!…
We’ve had some tough days with diabetes lately—there have been tears with every site change, and it’s been a lot to handle. Honestly, I thought we’d already been through the hardest parts, and that those moments had prepared me for anything. But I was wrong. The other night, we had to do a double site…
I was recently given another incredible opportunity—this time, to speak at a roundtable event alongside one of our senators, sharing how devastating cuts to Medicaid would be for Kay and me. About two months ago, I was first approached with the chance to submit our story for possible selection to speak in Washington, D.C. Although…
I was recently given a wonderful opportunity to write a piece for a magazine that highlights the experiences of having someone with special needs in your life—and the incredible impact that brings. It’s a publication filled with stories of perseverance and inspiration, and when I was asked to contribute, I didn’t hesitate for a second.…
T-Ball game number three is officially in the books—and this time, the kids had some very special guests cheering them on: superheroes! Kay had a slightly better time on the field this week compared to last. Lately, she’s been feeling all the big emotions, and I’ll admit, it’s been tough trying to navigate what she…
Kay and I recently attended a birthday party for the daughter of two friends I went to high school with—and coincidentally, their daughter also has Type One Diabetes. I hadn’t seen them in years, but I remembered when they first shared their diagnosis story online and how overwhelming it was for their family. Every diagnosis…
Second T-Ball game of the season is in the books! This last one was Star Wars-themed, so a few characters made a surprise appearance to show their support and snap photos with the kiddos—such a fun touch! Kay absolutely loves T-Ball, but some games can be a bit of a challenge. She has a strong…
Kay had her six-month checkup with her audiologist, and overall, it went well! I’ll admit, I’m not the best at making sure she wears her BAHA (hearing device) consistently. Part of that is because she seems to hear just fine without it, so it’s hard to tell how much of a difference it actually makes.…
