100 Day Ice Crean Soical???

[lil'Man'sMom]

Monday is the 100th day of school and lil'Man's school always celebrates with and ice cream social. My question is what to do, should I let him have the regular ice cream with all the fixings (talk about sugar overload) or should I bring his favorite low carb/no sugar added from home and allow a few fixings? I usually do not give an injection for his afternoon snack and would really like to not start but I don't want him to feel excluded from what the other children are able to do. The social is at the end of the day so we could always do a outside recess on the play ground before going home (he would enjoy that much more then a shot) if the weather permits.

I think next year I will suggest to the Principal that we could incorporate an activity such as relay races along with the social (its held in the gym) to promote a healthy setting. I would love to suggest fresh fruit on the ice cream instead of the sugar fixings but that is very expensive and may be pushing it.

Any sugesting for this Monday?

[Ellen]

Our children's emotional well being is important and if you can find a way to allow him to participate with all the other children and take insulin accordingly, it's a good thing. Sometimes too when we don't forbid it, they don't eat as much as we worried they would.

[Nancy in VA]

I would have him eat what everyone else dose and just dose for it. You need to break a routine for something like this, and doing it one day won't be "Starting to" have to do a carb snack if you don't want.

[Kaylee's Mommy]

I would let him to it too.. its only one day.. gives him a chance to be like all the others.. he can still run around the playground to work some of it off:)

[lynn]

Aw, Moooooom! Can't he have the ice cream!?
I wouldn't take the big ice cream day away. I'm sure he hate diabetes enough already. I bet he'll enjoy it more than any kid there!
Lynn

[jules12]

I would let him have it - My son's school did a trail mix sort of thing where everyone brings in 100 of something. We were asked to bring in our own mix but I still put in M&M's, marshmellows, etc. so his looked similar to everyone else's. He spends a lot of time being different so on special things, I try to be as flexible if at all possible.

[dbz2988]

I agree with everyone else. It's hard enough dealing with "you need to eat this; sorry, you can't have that" everyday and it is only 1 day. Let him splurge.....

[Mom2Deacon]

Let him have his fun. It is only a day. There are going to be days like this. I freaked out when birthdays came up after Deacon was diagnosed, and I learned how to bolus for the extra carbs and we had no problem.

--Sara

[badshoe]

Oh yeah ya gotta do the ice cream. Diabetes is hard enough without skipping the ice cream.

So the number run high for a few hours, life is more than BS err blood sugar I mean blood sugar I swear I mean... wait maybe swear isn't the right word there but...

LOL

Bring on the sugar bomb correct when you can. It cheaper and has fewer long term complications than a shrink.

[taximom]

I agree with the others...let him have the ice cream and dose him accordingly.

All my son's class parties are total sugar bombs, it's really quite disgusting. The last one, a Christmas party, same thing.....all sugar, I swear. I let him have what everyone else was having (except I brought a low-carb juice bag, instead of theirs)....gave him a shot for all the carbs. Checked his BG when he got home from school and corrected a little. He really enjoyed being able to eat just like the other kids.

[Momof4gr8kids]

I have to agree with letting him have what everyone else has.

I'd like for you to think as a child, and put yourself in his shoes.
Imagine that you already have D, you have to take injections for every meal you eat, you have to poke your finger several times a day. You get to feel sick when you go low or high. And to top it off you are not allowed the same treats as other children. Isn't that the pits? Most kids will take an injection for special things like ice cream. We always gave the choice of an injection for a snack, and you'd be surprised at how many times Julia chose an injection for some fruit, or something else healthy for a snack that wasn't free. It really does improve quality of life for the child to allow your child that choice, so maybe the best advise is to ask your child if an injection is worth the ice cream....

[lil'Man'sMom]

I really knew I should go with my gut. Everyones advise is what I originally though but talking with the school nurse (who is great but a bit on the extreme healthy side) she indicated that I should bring him something from home because her thought is that he should remain on the track of health. I know she is only looking out for his best health interest. I should mention she does not have children, only dogs and they don't show their heart break on their faces.

I am so glad I put the question out there. We do not have anyone in our community with D so I am a little lost when it comes to some issues. I only want to do what is best for Manning. I should know by now, being a Mother for 19 years to always go with your gut. With or without D I may not always make the best decisions but I will try my best and maybe learn for the future.

[sam1nat2]

our CDE told us to NOT have the low carb/low sugar ice cream due to the sugar alcohols.
What we do DO, it try to go for the same brand so we get used to dosing that brand. We're pretty good at cold stone and Sam was sure game for the practice:D

[Tori's Mom]

You could also let him decide. He is old enough to make the decision to have his regular kind with no shot or the kind everyone else has, but knowing he will have to have a shot for it.

[hawkeyegirl]

You could also let him decide. He is old enough to make the decision to have his regular kind with no shot or the kind everyone else has, but knowing he will have to have a shot for it.

That's what I do if Jack wants something that has more than 15 carbs at a time other than a regular meal. He can have it, but he knows that he gets an extra poke. Sometimes he chooses the treat and poke, and sometimes he chooses to wait and have it at the next meal.

[Noel]

I say let him eat cake err...I mean ice cream.

As parents of CWD's we are always chasing highs, often times for no obvious reason. At least with this you will know why and Manning can enjoy it!

[Judy&Alli]

Hi,
I know this is hard but its even harder for your son. We as parents are always so darned concerned about what the stupid meter says. My husband and I have been doing weight watchers since November. Last Saturday we had a planned cheating day. Let me tell you that was the best greasy cheeseburger I have ever eaten in my life!!! (not kidding) My point is that we all need a day off from the ridgity of D. Last Sat was a reminder that our kids are on a forever diet. That Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first time I gave my DD the day off was about six months after diagnosis. She was on her way to her best friends birthday party. Right before we dropped her off I told her to forget she was diabetic and have fun. Boy did she LOL! It took us a couple of days for us to get her back on track but it was worth it to see her pony tail bopping up and down when she was told she had the day off from D. I don't know if you agree and it is number chasing time after the event but it is worth it to see them be like the other kids. By the way it wasn't the whole day it was two hours. She loved it!!!!!
Good luck
Judy:)