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Old 02-21-2008, 10:16 AM
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Remember that I wrote that I have been sick recently. Yesterday I was so tired. Really tired. I spent a lot of yesterday sleeping. I dropped off Deacon at my parents and took an afternoon nap. Last night, I put everyone to bed early and went to bed myself. I was supposed to wake up at 9 to do the bedtime check on Deacon. I did wake up around 9 but fell back asleep before I could test him. I woke up at midnight and tested him to find that he was 374. I know it was not a rebound from a low. It was from dinner which was mexican lasagna made with flour tortillas, refried beans, hamburger meat, cheese, enchilada sauce and rotel. And the Dibs he had for bedtime snack. If I had tested him sooner I would have caught the high on its way up I am so unhappy with myself for missing the check.

I still feel as though I need more sleep. I guess the antibiotic is helping me realize how tired I really am.

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Old 02-21-2008, 10:35 AM
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Well, you can't fault yourself for that. We are all so tired sometimes that it just doesn't happen. And, a single high for a couple of hours he can deal with - you found it and corrected it and moved on.
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Old 02-21-2008, 10:36 AM
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I know how you feel. Try not to beat yourself up. Life happens.We can't be perfect 24/7/365, though we try. Feel better.

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Old 02-21-2008, 10:38 AM
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You're HUMAN. You cannot be the perfect pancreas. Now get back in bed and rest some more . Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:38 AM
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Remember that I wrote that I have been sick recently. Yesterday I was so tired. Really tired. I spent a lot of yesterday sleeping. I dropped off Deacon at my parents and took an afternoon nap. Last night, I put everyone to bed early and went to bed myself. I was supposed to wake up at 9 to do the bedtime check on Deacon. I did wake up around 9 but fell back asleep before I could test him. I woke up at midnight and tested him to find that he was 374. I know it was not a rebound from a low. It was from dinner which was mexican lasagna made with flour tortillas, refried beans, hamburger meat, cheese, enchilada sauce and rotel. And the Dibs he had for bedtime snack. If I had tested him sooner I would have caught the high on its way up I am so unhappy with myself for missing the check.

I still feel as though I need more sleep. I guess the antibiotic is helping me realize how tired I really am.

--Sara
PLEASE, cut yourself some slack. Your sick, those couple of hours wont even register in the scheem of his life...You obviously needed the rest I hope you feel better..

BTW, I thionk Dibs are evil Do they work well for you?
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:50 AM
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Aww, Sara. Give yourself a break. You're a good mommy or it wouldn't bother you that you missed the 9:00 check! Don't let your mind torment you.

I hope you get some rest and feel better soon. It's so hard to deal with the world and its responsiblities when you aren't feeling your best...
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I just want to echo everyone else. You're doing a great job. Don't beat yourself up over this. D is just so CONSTANT - we're all bound to screw up every now and then.
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PLEASE, cut yourself some slack. Your sick, those couple of hours wont even register in the scheem of his life...You obviously needed the rest I hope you feel better..

BTW, I thionk Dibs are evil Do they work well for you?
Why do you think Dibs are evil? I have only been using them for his bedtime snack for the past few evenings.

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Thank you everyone. I am trying to not let it bother me. I am heading to bed early again this evening. This time I am making sure that I test him before I go to bed and then I am able to test him around 11 or midnight. I still am tired from this illness. The exhaustion is hindering my ability to get assignments done too. I hope that if I get enough sleep tonight, that I will be able to work more thoroughly tomorrow.

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Why do you think Dibs are evil? I have only been using them for his bedtime snack for the past few evenings.

--Sara
They seemed to spike Seth really bad...Like the carbs were wrong? If it hasn't done that for you, maybe I'll try them again
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