With November being Diabetes Awareness Month, the timing of the Breakthrough T1D Walk feels especially meaningful. It’s a chance to come together, raise awareness, and celebrate the strength and resilience of everyone living with diabetes — including our brave little warrior, Kay. Moments like these remind me that diabetes doesn’t define what our kids can…
Kay had her last T-Ball game of the season last weekend! There’s still one final game left, but we’ll be missing it this time — and for a great reason — we’ll be attending the Breakthrough T1D yearly walk! Since attending our very first walk last year, it’s become one of my favorite events of…
Kay had her appointment with the gastroenterologist this week, and thankfully, it went really well! I was a little anxious going into it because our last visit with this office wasn’t the best experience. But to my relief, there was no mention of that visit this time — which was perfectly fine by me. We’d…
Kay had her very first day of ABA therapy on Monday, and she was so excited! I think the excitement was helped by the fact that we’d already visited the facility twice before her official start. Those visits gave her a chance to explore, check out all the toys, and meet a few of the…
Another Halloween has come and gone, and what a fun one it was! We kicked off the day with GiGiFIT at GiGi’s Playhouse, where we showed up in our Halloween costumes (Maeve’s included—of course, she stole the show!). Afterward, we made a quick stop for Kay’s favorite meal, chicken and fries, before heading home to…
In 2022, I took Kay to see a gastroenterologist for the first time. When the doctor entered the room, Kay was asleep on my shoulder, and the doctor hadn’t yet seen her face. As they began reviewing Kay’s chart, they asked if Kay had Down syndrome. I said yes, of course, I completely understand that…
Last weekend we attended GiGi’s Playhouse Halloween party! We always have so much fun at GiGi’s events, and after how much we enjoyed the Halloween party last year, we knew we couldn’t miss it this time. It was a night full of dancing, games, yummy snacks, and happy memories! Everyone looked amazing in their costumes,…
I recently had Kay’s IEP meeting (Individualized Education Plan) where I sat down with her teacher and the rest of her team to discuss how she’s doing. We talked about her progress, areas that still need some work, and anything new they’ve observed. Going into the meeting, I already had a good idea of what…
Next month marks an exciting milestone — Kay will officially begin ABA therapy! I’m both excited and hopeful for this next step in her journey. ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is a therapy focused on improving communication, social skills, and everyday behaviors through positive reinforcement and individualized teaching. It’s often used to support children with…
Kay recently had her visit with the audiologist, and I’ll be honest—it didn’t go as smoothly as I had hoped. Over the years, Kay has had quite a few hearing tests, and she still doesn’t like anything going into or even near her ears. I don’t blame her, but it’s tough trying to explain that…
