tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106637013891925900.post6615042083394439136..comments2023-06-26T05:24:22.862-07:00Comments on my pump gear: Let Them Eat Cake!Nanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18054414341131282940noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106637013891925900.post-20869163700335402472010-10-02T11:26:34.012-07:002010-10-02T11:26:34.012-07:00I know that book. I took that book out of the libr...I know that book. I took that book out of the library within the weeks after Caleb's diagnosis. I can see that illustration because it is something that has stuck with me. <br /><br />I know that's how it used to be, and it makes me sad. I'm so happy that is not how it is today.Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106637013891925900.post-72090182728143453572010-09-30T18:47:17.810-07:002010-09-30T18:47:17.810-07:00I can identify with that book because that is exac...I can identify with that book because that is exactly how I grew up. I don't remember a lot about diagnosis (in 1979 at age 11) but I clearly remember my hospital room-mate had a birthday and they brought her cake. And I told the nurse that I couldn't have cake anymore. The nurse told me that I could have one slice each year on my birthday.<br /><br />I am SO THRILLED things have changed a lot since then. I'm thrilled for me, yes, but I'm even more thrilled for the kids who don't ever have to be told they can only have cake on their birthday.<br /><br />As for parents of T1s still thinking that way - well, about a year ago my dad made a comment about me not being able to have chocolate. My poor dad is not the most observant - but I know he meant well.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106637013891925900.post-67546789386009905672010-09-30T09:45:49.875-07:002010-09-30T09:45:49.875-07:00We had 4 birthday parties within 2 weeks of diagno...We had 4 birthday parties within 2 weeks of diagnosis. The nurse's advice? Let her be a kid. (And of course give her insulin to cover the cake.)<br /><br />Even though there aren't that many books about diabetes for kids, perhaps you should talk to the librarian of the children's department and see if there is a way to take that book out of circulation and replace it with more up-to-date ones.<br /><br />I went into our library right after diagnosis to try to find a book to take to preschool and they had not one book. And we are part of a large lending system.<br /><br />(Add that to my to-do list!)Leighann of D-Mom Bloghttp://www.d-mom.comnoreply@blogger.com