Today is a big day for me. Another first. First time Mr T has gone on a school excursion without me in a tow, and I am fine with it. Not stressing at all.
Now, how is that possible for the self confessed helicopter parent,
D mom like me?
Well I do want my boy to grow into an independent, responsible, yet happy and not so much different to others, young man. So I try to look out for opportunities for his independence to shine through, within a safe environment.
Now, how is that possible for the self confessed helicopter parent,
D mom like me?
Well I do want my boy to grow into an independent, responsible, yet happy and not so much different to others, young man. So I try to look out for opportunities for his independence to shine through, within a safe environment.
I judged that this one is one of those opportunities. He is 9 and 3/4, grade 4, has been doing the pump / carbs/ insulin routine for 3+ years now and his teacher is lovely and supportive too. I was offered the opportunity to go with the class, which I have done every year so far, but thought if the teacher is happy for me not to accompany them - I'll be happy too.
I had a special meeting with the teacher the other day just to go over the possible scenarios with her as well as to ask her kindly to remind Mr T to check his BG and bolus before each meal. I know for sure that with all the excitement of such a special day he will forget that he has diabetes (which is a good thing), but he will also forget to test and bolus (not so good).
I had a special meeting with the teacher the other day just to go over the possible scenarios with her as well as to ask her kindly to remind Mr T to check his BG and bolus before each meal. I know for sure that with all the excitement of such a special day he will forget that he has diabetes (which is a good thing), but he will also forget to test and bolus (not so good).
The teacher was great and agreed to carry a small emergency pack with some sweets, glucogel, Glucagon, a box of juice and a spare mini meter. Not a small pack after all.
That is of course in addition to the sweets + BG meter + crackers + lunch box, all in MrT's rucksack. PLUS some sweets in his pocket. just in case he gets separated from his rucksack.
Did I over do it? Yes, I think so, but better safe then sorry -
that is why I can relax now. Theoretically.
That is of course in addition to the sweets + BG meter + crackers + lunch box, all in MrT's rucksack. PLUS some sweets in his pocket. just in case he gets separated from his rucksack.
Did I over do it? Yes, I think so, but better safe then sorry -
that is why I can relax now. Theoretically.
So, I can not wait to hear how it all went. Must just make a mental note NOT to ask about his BG and bolusing before I hear from him ALL about the wild animals, the bird show, endangered species, habitats and that ice cream they were promised at the end of excursion.
Waiting.........
Yours Truly
The Chilling D mom
P.S. You will probably laugh, and you should: he has only gone on a day excursion, all the way to Currumbin which is a WHOLE 45km away from our home. They'll be back at school at 3pm, like any other school day.
4 more hours, now....not that I am counting.... :)
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The Update:
It was a FABULOUS day! Mr T is no longer going to be a blacksmith (so last week) but he is going to work in Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary with endangered animals! And that is FINAL!
He did GREAT! Bolused for ALL the food, even that ice cream at the end....did not really bothered with testing BG, not until he was back at school. All good though, 3.8 on the pick up.....
At least he DID 50% of things he supposed to do ! Ahhhhhhh......
Waiting.........
Yours Truly
The Chilling D mom
P.S. You will probably laugh, and you should: he has only gone on a day excursion, all the way to Currumbin which is a WHOLE 45km away from our home. They'll be back at school at 3pm, like any other school day.
4 more hours, now....not that I am counting.... :)
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The Update:
It was a FABULOUS day! Mr T is no longer going to be a blacksmith (so last week) but he is going to work in Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary with endangered animals! And that is FINAL!
He did GREAT! Bolused for ALL the food, even that ice cream at the end....did not really bothered with testing BG, not until he was back at school. All good though, 3.8 on the pick up.....
At least he DID 50% of things he supposed to do ! Ahhhhhhh......
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