story about last nights 2 am check

[Tigerlilly's mom]

Last night when I was checking Tyler about 2am - he was 61, gave him a juicebox, rechecked after 20 minutes down to 50 - so gave him another juice waited another 15 minutes - up to 82 - now time for some type of long lasting carb. Normally I would give him a gogurt, easier to get him to eat while sleeping. But because he seemed to be dropping, I figured I would give something more substantial - peanutbutter and crackers. As I am feeding him the peanutbuttercrackers, (while he is sleeping) I am thinking - I really hate d -this stinks that my poor baby has to eat while sleeping, etc etc etc -, so I give Tyler a kiss on the forehead and say "I am sorry baby" - he opens his eyes and tells me "It's okay - they taste good! Thanks mom" then asks for another cracker, drinks some water and says "good night mom - love you" rolls over and is back to sleep.
I guess my point is - as much as we think that having d sucks for our kids, they take it all in stride, they don't need our sympathy just our support. Gotta love having a 9 year old put it all in perspective for you at 3:00 in the morning!

[WestinsMom]

That is sad yet cute. :)

[Mary Lou]

kids are funny.

last night, an hour after bed, Andrew comes down, says he feels low. He's 100. Not low, but since he felt the drop, we give him a snack and sit on the couch.

A few minutes go by, he's nibbling away, rather slowly, and he says, "You know, I don't really feel low, I just wanted to watch American Idol with you!"

The turkey. Here I was, sitting there, thinking about how much D sucks. :rolleyes::D

[Bsbllmom]

I know what you mean. Once when Christian was low and I was giving him cheese and crackers he just sat there and ate them. I felt so bad because he looked so sleepy and he had no choice but to eat. I told him that I was sorry and he just smiled and said "that's ok, thanks for keeping me healthy".:(

Yes I hate D.:mad:

[michelleissweet]

Last night when I was checking Tyler about 2am - he was 61, gave him a juicebox, rechecked after 20 minutes down to 50 - so gave him another juice waited another 15 minutes - up to 82 - now time for some type of long lasting carb. Normally I would give him a gogurt, easier to get him to eat while sleeping. But because he seemed to be dropping, I figured I would give something more substantial - peanutbutter and crackers. As I am feeding him the peanutbuttercrackers, (while he is sleeping) I am thinking - I really hate d -this stinks that my poor baby has to eat while sleeping, etc etc etc -, so I give Tyler a kiss on the forehead and say "I am sorry baby" - he opens his eyes and tells me "It's okay - they taste good! Thanks mom" then asks for another cracker, drinks some water and says "good night mom - love you" rolls over and is back to sleep.
I guess my point is - as much as we think that having d sucks for our kids, they take it all in stride, they don't need our sympathy just our support. Gotta love having a 9 year old put it all in perspective for you at 3:00 in the morning!
Wow know exactly what you mean!!! I have to give Aaron something to eat too while he is pretty much sleeping. He tickles me the way he smacks eating a poptart and half asleep!! i too have thought the same this really sucks sometimes but you are right they take it all in stride they are so much stronger then we are it seems.

[taximom]

I just wrote about this in another thread. My DS is home from school because of a site/pod problem right before school...high BGs, ketones, etc. He couldn't be happier!! He doesn't feel sick. Gets to take a long bubble bath and play with his legos all morning and hang out with me :o. Days like this, he's really not minding D so much.

[Thoover]

Aww how sad and sweet.. They are all amazing that they go through this day after day. We do as parents but we aren't the ones being poked all the time.. They are all so strong..

[clb1968]

I am home today because of ketones and high sugars last night. I tested right before I left work and was 549, I gave myself the correction amount the pump called for, but felt a wet spot around the site, so figured I was not getting all the insulin.I live 10 minutes away so I drove home , tested again and I was over 600, since the meter said HI. I tested ketones and was at .7 on xtra meter, so I gave myself a shot and changed the set . It took forever from 5:30 last night, till after 10 pm for the ketones to go back to neg. I was still over 400 at that time, but had been steadily coming down all evening, so I went to bed. Tested during the night and continued to come down.
I was so tired and exhausted this morning that I stay home and slept.
I still feel like crud , but my numbers are back in range.

[Burlew]

Its funny how we can find humor in times like these. When Noah is asleep...he is OUT. Its like waking the dead. Poor kid had to sit up and its like his head has a mind of its own...he weaves and bobs. I know better than to let him hold his cup of milk...it always ends up in his lap. :eek:Talk about a rude awaking when that happens.

[frizzyrazzy]

what a cute little guy you've got there. :)

[Mymeagan]

Last night was the first time Meagan was low at bedtime, 77. Treated, went to do a midnight check, 90, she was so sound asleep she actually fought with me that she didn't want to eat or drink anything, crying, yelling "I don't like it", finally got her to choose a snack, did a check she went to 86. Had her eat more, she went to 90. Finally got her drink a juice box, which so far, always does the trick. Couldn't sleep the rest of the night and am on two hours feeling miserable. (sigh)

What works for you, as far as late night snacks?

[Nancy in VA]

That is sweet. Emma actually loves her little 1am time in the bed with us if she's super low. Little extra snuggle time!

[blbrocky]

Very sweet.... it brought tears to my eyes. My teenager is not so sweet anymore (I hope that changes).