Category Archives: Type 1 Diabetes issues
New blog
Due to our newest family member and space restrictions in WordPress, I’ve started a new blog to continue our story. Check out new posts at Www.Ortizboys3.wordpress.com
Pumpkin patch 2020
Despite all the craziness of 2020, we made it to the pumpkin patch and had fun with Grandma and Papa. We took lots of photos. The boys chose pumpkins But mostly we took pictures 🤣 Even a few after M decided he was done. I forgot how hard it is to get babies to cooperate …
Lessons learned?
TJs new pump needs to be charged (his old one we replaced AA batteries). He has been told to charge it a little every day. We set up a station and said, anytime you sit here, plug in your pump. Today the boys took forever to come downstairs. They played in their rooms every time …
A new way to zoo
We went to the members only preview of how the Point Defiance Zoo is operating due to the new social distancing rules. To start with, you have to schedule a time or for non-members, buy your entrance ticket with an entrance time. The Parking lot was closed for park access, only zoo goers were allowed …
A Pandemic Birth Story
He was due on April 20, 2020, but my OB wanted me to deliver him during my 38th week of pregnancy because of my blood pressure issues and liver enzymes- which were all in range during my pregnancy. She told me at my appointment that she wanted to schedule my induction for 2 weeks from …
Blood sugar battles
I’ve been asked before if TJs numbers are stable now, and sadly, the answer is always: “he has his ups and downs”. We do get weeks (or days) where we figure out all his ratios and get his pump programmed to give him the perfect amount of insulin to keep him in range 80% of …
Halloween 2019
For the first time ever, the boys were allowed to wear their costumes to school. I never wanted them distracted when homeschooled and last year TJs school didn’t allow costumes. This year, in middle school, TJ was allowed to dress up. I didn’t let him wear his new costume, because I didn’t want him to …
Pumpkin carving 2019
We carved our pumpkins! Uncle Joe came over to help. He and Tony did all the dirty work: cutting off tops, most of the scooping, and assisted with the carving. I got to sit back and watch and take pictures. G chose a skull stencil for his pumpkin. TJ wanted to do his by himself. …
Pumpkin patch 2019
TJ has been sick with a nasty cough and sore throat this week, he missed 3 days of school. (I’m sure I’ll get a letter this semester, saying he’s missed too many days 🙄). I was thinking of trying a different pumpkin patch this year, the one we always go to, rearranged their pumpkin field. …
Miscarriage fears, faith, and a great God
Warning: girl problems and body parts discussed read at your own risk. At 12 weeks in my third pregnancy I had a miscarriage. Today I’m 12 weeks 4 days and I’ve had some miscarriage symptoms along with some odd bladder issues. A little spotting, some cramping, and difficulty urinating over the last two days. I …
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