Because of Kay’s hearing loss in both ears, she receives a few extra services through the school district. These services are meant to support her learning and ensure she can hear her teacher as clearly as possible. As part of this, she has a hearing test with the district once a year in addition to…
Kay and I decided it was finally time to take Maeve to Dig It Coffee! This is one of my favorite inclusive coffee shops, filled with good vibes, creative drinks, and delicious food. I’ve mentioned Dig It before and the wonderful impact it has had on me and many families in our community, but I…
Over the last few months, I have noticed changes in Kay’s overall behavior. At first, I assumed it was related to her diabetes since blood sugar fluctuations can affect mood. That still might play a role, but it became clear there was more to it than that. I found myself researching and trying to figure…
On Saturday, Maeve joined Kay and me at my hair appointment. She did such a great job settling and being patient the entire time. I am so thankful to have a hairstylist we have known for years who not only welcomes Kay but now Maeve as well. Solo parenting can definitely come with its challenges,…
Kay recently had her dentist appointment, and Maeve came along to join us! This was our first time visiting this office, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially since Kay typically doesn’t like being messed with. Even when it’s something simple and painless, like taking pictures of her teeth. At first, Kay was in…
It has officially been one week since Maeve came home, and what a week it has been! This was our first time handling therapies on our own without Maeve’s trainer guiding us, and I’m proud of how far we’ve come already. On Monday, we headed to GiGi’s Playhouse for Kay’s occupational therapy. While Kay was…
Maeve is Home!! I still can’t believe how quickly everything happened, but I am so incredibly grateful that it did! It has officially been 48 hours since Maeve came home, and we are absolutely loving every single moment. Maeve came home Tuesday morning, and we spent all of Tuesday and most of Wednesday with her…
After about two weeks of trying the Tandem Mobi, we are back to using the Omnipod 5 as Kay’s insulin pump. As much as I loved the idea of the Mobi and the promises of a better algorithm, I could not continue knowing how much Kay was struggling with the change. My heart aches for…
Kay’s first day back at school was this past Monday, August 11th. This is her third year in Pre-K, and next year she’ll be heading off to kindergarten! What a bittersweet milestone that will be. We’ve been so lucky to have the same Pre-K teacher for all three years, and I have truly enjoyed every…
While scrolling through social media recently, I came across a post from another Type 1 family I follow. The mom was unboxing her latest Thrive Market order, and I couldn’t help but stop and watch. Thrive Market is an online grocery store that focuses on healthy, organic, and specialty products, often at prices much lower…
