Hello

[oopsie]

My name is Courtney. My hubby, Rob, and I have four children. Three of our kids have type 1 diabetes. :eek: Our oldest son has rheumatoid arthritis and is being tested for type 1 right now. His fasting blood sugars have been borderline even though his a1c seems normal. That is how our youngest son was diagnosed. My husband was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on March 28th this year. Our life has just been absolutely insane lately! I used to post at a couple of of forums but haven't posted in about 8 months or more. I feel like I could really use some human interaction right now! :D

Our girls, 11 and 12, are off at diabetes camp this week and we are so excited for them! Yea Camp Midicha!!!

[Thoover]

welcome to the baords and so sorry you are going through all of this. You have found a GREAT place here at CWD. Everyone is so very helpfull.

[Nancy in VA]

Wow Oopsie - that's quite a story.

Welcome to the boards - I think its great here! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/nowimscrappin/ea8af959.gif

[tiffanie1717]

Welcome to the CWD family! I'm sure you'll find lots of good, adult interaction here. The parents of type 1 children board is pretty busy.

You certainly have been given a lot to deal with. I hope that you can come here and feel free to share your worries and your experiences.

[Sandy's mom]

Hi Courtney and Welcome.

Camp Midicha sounds fun! I tried to get our daughter in there but they were already full.:(

This board is the best for support!

[yeswe'rebothD]

Welcome Courtney. I'd like to invite you to join the Great Lakes parents social group.

http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/group.php?groupid=7

You should be able to get to it at the above link. Go down almost to the bottom of the page and it says "Join Group." We'd love to have you.

I'm sorry you seem to have so much going on, but you sound like your sanity's intact :cwds: You'll fit right in here! :D

[malyssa]

Welcome! Wow, you have a lot on your plate. I hope everything goes ok with your oldest son, and your husband...My dad was diagnosed with leukemia five months after I was diagnosed with type 1. My mom also had colon cancer when I was eight. Anyways, I wish you guys the best of luck.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. :cwds:

[oopsie]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome!!!

[Twinklet]

Courtney!!! I've missed you!! I'm sorry to hear your other son is being tested for Type 1 as well. Can't a family get a break? How is YOUR health through all of this? Hugs to you and please post when you can.

[Richard157]

Wow Courtney, that is so unexpected to see 3 and possibly 4 children with Type 1 in the same family. My impression is that neither you nor your husband have dibetes. Are there any relatives with Type 1?

I was diagnosed with Type 1 in 1945 when I was 6. I am now 68 and I am very healthy. If your children have very good care and good control, especially when they are adults, then they will have a much better chance of living a long, healthy life with no serious complications. Good luck to you and your family!

Richard

[PAULEEN]

Welcome Courtney! I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you and your family are facing. You've come to the right place - everyone here is happy to answer questions, or just listen if you need to vent or chat. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[CButler]

I can't imagine dealing with all you have to deal with. Welcome and feel free to vent or ask for prayers.