tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post114410186355996078..comments2023-08-01T09:59:56.087-04:00Comments on Major Bedhead: You handle itMajor Bedheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144440732499120462006-04-07T16:12:00.000-04:002006-04-07T16:12:00.000-04:00Sadly another parent left to mother a child with a...Sadly another parent left to mother a child with an ex-hole for the child's father. I'm so sorry. I can empathize with you whole heartedly. Although my boy does not have diabetes, he does have extensive special needs and a jerkhole for a father. Kudos to you for keeping it all together for you and your daughter! You've got another fan!LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886347579490073430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144345300488918252006-04-06T13:41:00.000-04:002006-04-06T13:41:00.000-04:00Man, this one shot right to the heart. Welcome to ...Man, this one shot right to the heart. Welcome to the world of alcoholism, abuse and denial in the face of 20,000 lbs of elephant-sized truth. Julia, your story sounds so much like what my mom went through that it chokes me. <BR/><BR/>I lived fourteen years up close with the effects of the bottomless beer can. And then another two trying to build a bridge in spite of it. When I was sixteen I stopped talking to my paternal progenitor (I liken the word 'father' to an emotional connection he does not deserve). In all the years between my diagnosis and dissociation, he never once even said the word Diabetes, in any of its variations. The two weeks I was in the hospital upon diagnosis, I barely recall him being there with the exception of a few hours the first night. One of my sisters has an active relationship with him and he has never, even once in all these years, made any mention of caring how my disease affects my emotions; my health; my life. He doesn't care, chooses not to see. <BR/><BR/>And that's fine by me; my mom has always been enough, and no matter how old I get, she always will be.<BR/><BR/>So, from someone who knows what it is to live as the child of a non-parent:<BR/><BR/>You're doing a great job. And I'm sure Olivia will thank you - like I thanked my mom - for every sacrifice you made in order to give her the very best life she could have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144327035725595052006-04-06T08:37:00.000-04:002006-04-06T08:37:00.000-04:00Just reading the number 980 makes my blood run col...Just reading the number 980 makes my blood run cold. How terrifying that must have been for you. I'm so sorry you had to go through that alone. Olivia is very lucky to have you for a mama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144260922589119852006-04-05T14:15:00.000-04:002006-04-05T14:15:00.000-04:00After reading your comment, I know you weren't fis...After reading your comment, I know you weren't fishing for compliments, but we all mean what we say here :) It's nice to get compliments sometimes.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144260839945380752006-04-05T14:13:00.000-04:002006-04-05T14:13:00.000-04:00Julia,Brendon was in the same condition as Olivia ...Julia,<BR/><BR/>Brendon was in the same condition as Olivia by the time he was diagnosed.<BR/><BR/>You've said so many things that I could relate to...that I could actually match word for word practically. Maybe that is why I love this community so much...we're all soul mates.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry your ex was nothing more than a burden. Olivia will always hold you in her heart as the one who loves her most.<BR/><BR/>You're a really special person, Julia :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144247191364451882006-04-05T10:26:00.000-04:002006-04-05T10:26:00.000-04:00Next Mtg of the Toddler's Group. Lupa Zoo. Sunda...Next Mtg of the Toddler's Group. Lupa Zoo. Sunday after Easter, 1pm I think. Email me and I can get you directions, if interested<BR/><BR/>blogthis.sarah @ gmail dot comfloreksahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826898233141738110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144165701275692662006-04-04T11:48:00.000-04:002006-04-04T11:48:00.000-04:00I am aghast at your ex.I'll have his card pulled a...I am aghast at your ex.<BR/><BR/>I'll have his card pulled at the next meeting of the Patriarchal Hegemony.<BR/><BR/>Did you ever shave his head to count the sixes?<BR/><BR/>-J.Jokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672407657347134623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144161078872772242006-04-04T10:31:00.000-04:002006-04-04T10:31:00.000-04:00Thanks, guys. I wasn't fishing for compliments (a...Thanks, guys. I wasn't fishing for compliments (although they're very nice), I was just trying to compare how I never had that mourning time when O was dxd. <BR/><BR/>Sarah - Lupa? What's that?Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144158253661933852006-04-04T09:44:00.000-04:002006-04-04T09:44:00.000-04:00Aw. Julia, thank you - for finding us. For shari...Aw. Julia, thank you - for finding us. For sharing. For 'getting us' - even when we're talking about 'only being able to make it work when we're high.' <BR/><BR/>980? That's the closest bs level anyone's ever had to mine when I was diagnosed (at 1020... yikes.) <BR/><BR/>You are impressive, Julia. Stronger than most -- and it seems you're working on ensuring that Olivia has the same kind of strength.Nicole Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847231791131970750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144154832396903272006-04-04T08:47:00.000-04:002006-04-04T08:47:00.000-04:00{hugs} Even though, I was MUCH, MUCH older when d...{hugs} Even though, I was MUCH, MUCH older when dx'd (almost 17). My mom for the whole summer before I was dx'd knew something was wrong. Everyone told her I was just suffering from "normal teenage angst". But it wasn't MY normal angst..LOL You are a loving mother, who has and will continue to do the best for your kids!!!<BR/><BR/>Its amazing how a lot of the times its not only the D person who feels isolated, but the parent/s too. I'm so happy you have the OC and our little group to toddlers to fall back on too!!! (by the way, will I see you at Lupa?)floreksahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826898233141738110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144147614755713712006-04-04T06:46:00.000-04:002006-04-04T06:46:00.000-04:00Hi there, am here following a comment you left on ...Hi there, am here following a comment you left on our blog recently. so sorry you went through such a difficult time with the diagnosis. My husband is a Type 1 diabetic although he didn't contract it until his 30s (still counts as 'juvenile' - odd, huh?)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're everything any kid could want from two parents (and more besides!) - good luck with it all.<BR/><BR/>BecBechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219854307291147169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144118010407886372006-04-03T22:33:00.000-04:002006-04-03T22:33:00.000-04:00The fact that you walked 3 miles to get your child...The fact that you walked 3 miles to get your child to the Dr. shows what a dedicated mother you are.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you had to go through it pretty much alone. <BR/><BR/>Hey, but now you've got us, and as you said, we rock!!! :-)Penny Ratzlaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368479901015692591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144110580757661772006-04-03T20:29:00.000-04:002006-04-03T20:29:00.000-04:00Like the others have said, you have done amazing, ...Like the others have said, you have done amazing, Julia. I am glad that you now have the support, but it breaks my heart that in the beginning - you had none .... and how no one would listen to you. <BR/><BR/>Hearing others stories of diagnosis always hits a nerve with me, as I can feel what it's like to be there - and it's not a nice place to be.<BR/><BR/>You're a great Mom and you're doing a wonderful job :) <BR/><BR/>And, for what it's worth, I think the O.C. rocks too :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144110390403889192006-04-03T20:26:00.000-04:002006-04-03T20:26:00.000-04:00What a very scary thing. How awful that the doctor...What a very scary thing. How awful that the doctors were so unresponsive, and your exhole, well. Words don't suffice. I can't believe it had to get that bad before anyone would pay attention!<BR/><BR/>You've done an amazing job, with very little support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144110060230869712006-04-03T20:21:00.000-04:002006-04-03T20:21:00.000-04:00geez, your story made me tear up (pregnancy, maybe...geez, your story made me tear up (pregnancy, maybe?). how awful that you should have to go through such a hard diagnosis on your child (which as a mom, is worse than being diagnosed yourself) alone! i can't even begin to imagine the strength that took... to educate yourself and navagate through those first few months. you're such a great mom. your babies are blessed by you and O is going to continue to grow strong because of the example you've been.rae annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008467198468612103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17409854.post-1144108749747791552006-04-03T19:59:00.000-04:002006-04-03T19:59:00.000-04:00It's horrible that you and Olivia have had to go t...It's horrible that you and Olivia have had to go through so much alone.<BR/><BR/>Damn him.<BR/><BR/>But Julia, I am very glad you found your way here.Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.com