tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post6006019043621567626..comments2023-08-05T07:16:39.872-04:00Comments on Diabetor and Me.: When it's not shiny and new.Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17009303866200298151noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-88998884371499772712008-07-16T00:32:00.000-04:002008-07-16T00:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-41143168055450124972008-07-13T14:59:00.000-04:002008-07-13T14:59:00.000-04:00wanted to share a tip we use on my sons infusion s...wanted to share a tip we use on my sons infusion site scabs... Neosporin (or polysporin for those in Cananda) a little dab l' do ya!<BR/><BR/>it has really reduced the itching and scabbing that bothers him (he uses his stomach) when the scab is gone, the is minimal to no scarring.. so there is our tip to you, Your writing helps us, and I hope this tip helps you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-57654694070139780332008-07-09T11:02:00.000-04:002008-07-09T11:02:00.000-04:00JillianAre you using one side of your abdomen or b...Jillian<BR/><BR/>Are you using one side of your abdomen or back for a week or two and then switching to the other? That's lets each part recover. I'd learned (recently) that it's best to place the new cannula fairly close to the old one. I used to switch sides each time and never really knew what I'd used a few days before.<BR/><BR/>If you do this it will at least minimize the damage.<BR/><BR/>I Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-16692963616587484452008-06-05T13:50:00.000-04:002008-06-05T13:50:00.000-04:00I feel this way almost every time I think about we...I feel this way almost every time I think about wearing a dress or a skirt, and how I'll wear the pump with it. However, you are right-the pros do outweigh the cons- which I personally realized when I went without my pump to my prom and got a taste of life with shots again. Not fun, as I'm sure you know. I still do want to take a vacation from the pump sometimes, but you're right again in saying Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-75885499117391958062008-06-02T16:45:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:45:00.000-04:00Malyssa, thanks. It's definitely just one of those...Malyssa, thanks. It's definitely just one of those things that comes with pumping, but that doesn't make it any easier. <BR/><BR/>Colleen, pump slump is exactly the right phrase! I though writing about it would help, and it already has. Thoughts like these are not constant, but they are still there so I thought I should share them.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009303866200298151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-71340742791563982402008-06-02T16:36:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:36:00.000-04:00So I'm so far from knowing much of anything about ...So I'm so far from knowing much of anything about a pump - but - As I was reading I thought to myself, "Hmm, sounds like a pump slump."<BR/>I'm impressed that you're writing about it. I think that has to help you. And, knowing all our friends here, I'm sure many are going to tell you that they've had similar feelings.<BR/>Do something nice for yourself - as a treat - You deserve it!meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-71335620270500060882008-06-02T15:32:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:32:00.000-04:00Well said. Pumping can get to you sometimes. It ca...Well said. Pumping can get to you sometimes. It can get bothersome trying to find out where to put the pump, or the infusion site. I know how you feel, but like you said, the improved control is totally worth it! I'm sorry you're feeling this way though. If you ever need to talk, I would be more than happy to give you my screen-name and email adress. Keep your chin up! Lol! :) Hope to hear from Malyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401280373546369001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-82368463266627241862008-06-02T15:25:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:25:00.000-04:00Hitting that point where logical and emotional mee...Hitting that point where logical and emotional meet is never fun. I know that for me pumping is really going to be the only way to achieve anything close to good control, but some days it just stinks. <BR/>I'm glad to provide the insight. <BR/>The fact that you used wicked makes it way less motherly! Thank you so much for the support.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009303866200298151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908563815586378256.post-21567256125104562532008-06-02T15:05:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:05:00.000-04:00I know the pros of pumping outweigh the cons, but ...I know the pros of pumping outweigh the cons, but I hear what you mean. It sucks in ways I don't know, and I'm sorry you're feeling down. If it's any consolation, your post has actually made me realize that Noah may one day feel the same way as you're feeling right now- something I hadn't given much thought to before, and I need to ready myself for it. <BR/>My only advice (and I know that this Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054889785433330600noreply@blogger.com