Back to Blogging in 2013

So I have not blogged since October and I will give you a partial excuse.  Alison started JK in September and as a family, we've caught every cold and flu that has gone through her class.  It all came to a head in November when we are all hit with a really bad cold that had the girls coughing and feverish and ended with Terry and I having matching sinus infections, bronchial infections and "almost" ear infections. 

As isn't uncommon for busy moms, my cough lasted until just before Christmas, long after everyone else was on the mend.

I am very, very anxious about Alison's next endo appointment as all these bugs and fevers mean we have had some very high BGLs.  Here in Ontario, Canada, you have to maintain a certain A1C score to continue qualifying for pump funding.  While I have a good insurance package at my work, they are only willing to pay for anything over and above the Assisted Devices Program funding.  

February, and Ali's appointment will mark our first year anniversary of pumping and boy has it made a huge difference!  I wouldn't go back to injections if you paid me!  Not only because it is easier in so many ways for us adults, but because of the freedom and normalcy it gives Alison.

Riley and Ali Dec 2012

The new year is bringing with it new opportunities too.  I have teamed up with the Blue Heel Society to start an Ontario BHS chapter.  We'll be putting together something in the future for the Ottawa D-Moms and D-Dads in order to don our blue shoes and raise some awareness - so stay tuned!