Kay recently had her six-month checkup with her audiologist! For those who don’t know, Kay was born with severe hearing loss in her right ear. To help with this, she wears a BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) that allows sound from her left ear to travel to her right. Technology has come so far, and in…
Kay’s little league T-Ball team recently hosted a special event that was beyond exciting. Two bands from Japan, LOBRAVE (an all-male group) and PIPPA (an all-female group), visited Las Vegas to film content for a possible music video! These groups are known for entertaining children and adults with special needs, and they regularly visit hospitals…
Our local GiGi’s Playhouse recently announced they were looking for community members to participate in a video that will be featured at this year’s gala. I thought it would be a fun experience for Kay and me, so we decided to join in! I’m so glad we did because while we were there, we…
I spent Kay’s first week of school in the nurse’s office, waiting for her to finish breakfast so I could administer her insulin. Before school started, I was informed that a nurse would only be available two days a week, meaning I would have to manage Kay’s care on the other two days, as she…
I recently switched Kay’s endocrinologist because I felt the care she was receiving wasn’t up to the standard she deserves. I understand that doctors can be busy, and sometimes our options are limited, but I refuse to settle for mediocre care when it comes to Kay’s health. If Kay doesn’t receive the proper treatment,…
It’s been just over two months since Kay was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and although that might seem like enough time to adjust, everything still feels very new to us. There’s so much to learn and figure out, and each day brings its own set of challenges. Kay seems to be fluctuating in…
Kay and I recently attended our final LMNOP class at GiGi’s Playhouse for the summer. With most of the summer programs taking a break until fall—and some even shifting their schedules—it was a bittersweet moment. LMNOP has always been a highlight for both of us. I’ve mentioned before how these programs go beyond their…
Kay and I recently had the joy of celebrating one of her friends’ fourth birthdays! The best part was that the party was held at GiGi’s Playhouse, a place close to our hearts. We met this family when Kay was just 3 months old. I remember that day so clearly—we were at a park…
Kay’s first day of school looks a little different this year. Instead of walking her up to the building and handing her off to the teachers, I got to follow kay inside and hang with her while she ate her breakfast and follow up with an insulin shot before taking myself back home. Typically,…
The Friday before Kay returned to school, I had a meeting with her two main teachers and the other Pre-K teachers who will be working with her. It was a brief meeting where I shared important information about Kay and what her diabetes means for her at school. I joked that if Kay isn’t…
