Journal Guipo's Journal: Type 1 diabetes or Insulin Dependant or Juvenile Diabetes 1
It all Started somewhere between tuesday and thursday. Whe I had her Wednesday night, she was feeling terrible, caughing so hard she couldnt sleep, and kept me up all night.
Then thursday rolls around, and I get a call from Donna, saying that she is taking Jessica to the hospital. Say's that she still has the cough, and the doctor said to take her in if the cough lasted through the night.
So I call, and ask how she's doing, and was told that they were going to give her some Tylenol and send her home
Good thing they did a blood test
She had a blood glucose level of 1400+. She was also suffering from ketoacidosis. She was then life flighted to Oakland Childrens Hospital.
I was in shock really. Kinda a bit between tears and disbelife. Trying to find out a reason this happened. Trying to blame it on steroids that she might of taken for her cough, or just anything else.
Just not diabetes.
My Dad has had Diabetes since he was 14, I've lived with it my entire life through him. The shots, the poor circulation, the low blood sugars, and loss of sight. Diabetics have a hard life. I certainly dont want a life like that for my daughter.
So devoid on sleep, I stayed with Jessica, all that day, all that next night, getting only catnaps really. running 48+ hours with goobs of stress will get one sick. I am still sick.
I finally went home, and Donna took over staying with Jessica. Wow, was I ever tired. Sunday I headed back to Oakland and stayed with Jessica again. By sunday, she was getting back to her old self. Playful, laughing and smiling, just alot of fun.
Except when she has to get shots. She of course cannot understand what we are doing, and does not like it. I really think that she hates being held down more than anything. Well, holding down her leg that is.
And of course, we have to test her blood sugar. More times i have to make my daughter bleed. hear her cry. I think thats the part that I hate the most.
I also hate the fact that my daughter, my straight out gerber baby, perfect baby, the baby every parent dreams about has to take shots the rest of her life. That really sucks.
We were relesed by monday, nearly a record for parents. But Donna and I were very well versed in diabetes, so it worked out well. Now her blood sugars are under control, and she's feeling well. Its just nice to have a healthy baby again. Thats what matters most.
After this weekend adventure, i am truly beat. Thank goodness for sick time.
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