Kay kicked off her first day of Extended School Year (ESY), and I’m so thankful that this program is available! She absolutely loves school — it’s clear that she thrives on the routine, structure, and social interaction it brings. The moment we arrived, Kay was all smiles, eagerly running up to each teacher and staff…
Kay and I recently had the chance to attend a new program at GiGi’s Playhouse called Destination Discovery—and we had such a great time! This fun and relaxed program is all about learning through purposeful play. It’s designed to support a wide range of skills in kids, including fine and gross motor development, social interaction,…
Two weeks ago, we found ourselves walking into yet another specialist’s office—this time, hematology. During a routine blood draw, Kay’s labs came back with a slightly elevated platelet count of 658. Given everything Kay already manages daily with Type 1 Diabetes—the finger pokes, the CGM changes, the insulin dosing—her pediatrician made a compassionate decision. Rather…
Kay and I had the best time during our very first GiGi FIT Preschool session at GiGi’s Playhouse! From the moment we walked in, the energy was high, and Kay lit up seeing familiar faces—and meeting some new ones too. One of my favorite touches was that even the littlest participants got their very own…
On Thursday, we headed to GiGi’s Playhouse for TheraPlay, one of the many amazing programs they offer! This was our very first time attending, and it was such a great experience. TheraPlay blends occupational therapy activities with free play—something Kay absolutely loved! What made this visit even more special was that Maeve, Kay’s diabetic alert…
June 6th marked a monumental day in our household — Kay’s 1-year diaversary. While some may not see this as a day to celebrate, we do. Because one year ago, our lives changed forever. This date marks the beginning of a journey that reshaped how we eat, sleep, play, travel, and think. Every decision became…
Kay and I had another special visit from our local news station—Fox 5! It was such a memorable morning filming at home, and this time, Maeve and her trainer joined us for the interview! I’m incredibly grateful to both Fox 5 and Diabetic Alert Dogs of America for continuing to share our story, and to…
Kay recently had a visit with a hematologist following some concerning results from her latest bloodwork. Her platelet count came back elevated at 658—higher than the preferred range. Instead of waiting two weeks to repeat the labs and then possibly refer us to a specialist (only for more bloodwork to be ordered anyway), Kay’s pediatrician…
School’s out for the summer! While Kay will be attending Extended School Year (ESY), it doesn’t begin until the end of June. I went back and forth on whether or not to sign her up—because every kid deserves a break—but ultimately, I decided to enroll her. Kay truly loves school, and I really believe the…
Kay and I have been published in a magazine! At the end of March, I was contacted with an exciting opportunity—to be featured in an upcoming issue of a magazine called Stories of Perseverance, which would be released in May. I was asked to write about a time—or times—when I had to persevere, no matter…
