tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post1152369221047567024..comments2023-10-21T04:08:58.654-07:00Comments on Death of a Pancreas: It's doneJoannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-9853284617791598622011-10-18T12:04:04.642-07:002011-10-18T12:04:04.642-07:00I'm guessing Ping!!!I'm guessing Ping!!!Brigithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498883760729099040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-80709534677273684032011-10-17T21:10:37.090-07:002011-10-17T21:10:37.090-07:00Yep, it's a big decision, for sure!
So going t...Yep, it's a big decision, for sure!<br />So going to guess Omnipod...totally selfish reasons. ;)<br />It's a learning process, for sure, but we're a year into it and wouldn't go back for anything.<br />I wish you all the best, as always!Denise aka Mom of Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726979027850619807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-43367594288871158622011-10-17T15:06:12.485-07:002011-10-17T15:06:12.485-07:00I guess Omnipod. and I hope your face stops hurti...I guess Omnipod. and I hope your face stops hurting. pain really just does not help when trying to do stuff. =) But I guess you probably already know that! HA! (hope you smiled a little XXOO)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-23476120985650933732011-10-17T04:08:55.528-07:002011-10-17T04:08:55.528-07:00I guess omnipod! Hope you r training and sinuses g...I guess omnipod! Hope you r training and sinuses get sorted.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199571808950027287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-68664624385478127232011-10-16T13:26:16.938-07:002011-10-16T13:26:16.938-07:00I guess Omnipod! My 2 year old daughter has the Me...I guess Omnipod! My 2 year old daughter has the Medtronic Revel but I think the Omnipod would be great (waterproof, no tubing, etc). Either choice will be great! Best of luck to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-65295335249848431972011-10-16T10:12:33.601-07:002011-10-16T10:12:33.601-07:00I would have to guess Ping, but only because of th...I would have to guess Ping, but only because of the smaller increments, .025 the Ping would give and Elise is so small. Animas and Minimed have CDEs who can come and train you at home... The CDE who trained us on the Minimed sensor was our DD's first nurse educator at her diabetes center after dx (she defected to work for Minimed). Not sure if your endo would go for this. Maybe you could rent a hotel room near the hospital and have a babysitter stay with Matthew nearby, bringing him to you when necessary; Elise should stay with you during training;it's her pump. Even though you are programming and operating it, she is wearing it and she should be able to come. Your Endo and CDE really need to help you out here.... Pump is just an insulin delivery device; and you are already delivering insulin; no reason to be frightened. Remember you will program the pump, still determine everything (pump will help with the math calculations); otherwise, everything is still and always will be under your control. Pump is safer than MDI. Once you give basal insulin by injection, you cannot take it back. You can reduce basals with a temp or even take the pump off for an hour if need be so no basal is delivered during sports. Our center intially gives one flat basal, which you will then basal test all time periods. The flat basal rate is lower than it should be so initially there will be highs; not lows. Was frustrated with the highs first month of pumping but it really is safer. You may not love the pump the first two months, but after a month or two, I'd be willing to bet you would not give up the pump for anything. You do so well on MDI, I can't wait to see what you can do with the pump. Be patient with yourself during the learning curve; but I just know you are going to rock that pump like no one else! P.S. Insertion does not need to be painful. With the use of EMLA cream, left on a full hour so you reach peak anesthesization, she will feel very little, if anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-11310816203226164222011-10-16T07:25:17.893-07:002011-10-16T07:25:17.893-07:00Hmmmm..... We have used both. I think both are goo...Hmmmm..... We have used both. I think both are good choices. But..... I'm guessing OMNIPOD! We are love, love, loving the pod right now! And that's why I'm picking it! But... You will make the right decision for you! And I hope you love, love, love whichever one you picked!Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-9648852453428887552011-10-15T19:01:44.235-07:002011-10-15T19:01:44.235-07:00I think either option will be such an improvement ...I think either option will be such an improvement for your baby, but I am guessing you went OmniPod.<br /><br />Remember, if you have any questions or need to vent or anything - the whole d-community is here for you!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834565473474357037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-65212889033696905632011-10-15T14:02:24.348-07:002011-10-15T14:02:24.348-07:00I think she'll be rocking the pod. But if you ...I think she'll be rocking the pod. But if you choose the ping, she'll still rock. Joanne, you will LOVE pumping.Tracy1918https://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-67281359829883871512011-10-14T16:16:03.291-07:002011-10-14T16:16:03.291-07:00I'm not going to guess. I have a Ping and it w...I'm not going to guess. I have a Ping and it works for me. It has to be what will work for you.<br />I'm excited for you both!Colleenhttp://dmeanderings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-85942380759990186602011-10-14T14:50:08.280-07:002011-10-14T14:50:08.280-07:00I say Omnipod. :) As for training we were told t...I say Omnipod. :) As for training we were told the same thing then when I said it wasn't possible could they help us figure anything out as it was the only hurdle our rep trained us at our house and the nurses trained TJ and I together with the kiddos there playing games. It was great. I am sure they'll figure it out for you guys ;)<br />As for your sinus infection, much love sent your way for a speedy recovery. Sounds like no fun! <br />Take careSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-63030769114941078952011-10-14T12:31:13.399-07:002011-10-14T12:31:13.399-07:00I say omnipod because that's what my daughter ...I say omnipod because that's what my daughter has.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354354512804597662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-82516552318156651822011-10-14T11:51:39.055-07:002011-10-14T11:51:39.055-07:00Hi, I don't know anything about pumps and CGMs...Hi, I don't know anything about pumps and CGMs, because Rasmus is on MDI and finger pricks. I will guess OmniPod. Good luck! :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709816787774859833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-70146187933519943812011-10-14T09:27:34.870-07:002011-10-14T09:27:34.870-07:00I'm going with Omnipod, but I think it's j...I'm going with Omnipod, but I think it's just because that's the one I have and I want Elise to have it too! :) Good luck with whatever you chose, you will do great!LindsayBeteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640771096331205946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-88602357033474987042011-10-14T09:25:57.565-07:002011-10-14T09:25:57.565-07:00I am guessing Omnipod. Our little Ava will be sta...I am guessing Omnipod. Our little Ava will be starting on Omnipod in Dec. Whatever it is, I wish you the best and look forward to learning a few things from your experiences. Thanks for blogging.Marlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-29507254994168074452011-10-14T07:26:09.181-07:002011-10-14T07:26:09.181-07:00Hmmm...I guess I am going with the Pod after readi...Hmmm...I guess I am going with the Pod after reading your post about the two. Prior to reading that I would have guessed ping though because I remember her having some rashes and I wonder about the adhesive being a problem?? Who knows, but can't wait to hear!!NikDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339827779693006419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-78513639075376247512011-10-14T06:27:55.915-07:002011-10-14T06:27:55.915-07:00Omnipod :)
Prayers that you're feeling better...Omnipod :)<br /><br />Prayers that you're feeling better soon!! (((HUGS)))Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355188326211750959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-56071900686647607362011-10-14T04:58:26.164-07:002011-10-14T04:58:26.164-07:00Oooohhh, very exciting news!!! I have no idea whi...Oooohhh, very exciting news!!! I have no idea which one you chose, but my gut says to guess Ping. Maybe??<br /><br />Hope you are feeling much much better soon!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-33917131591506006232011-10-14T03:57:14.153-07:002011-10-14T03:57:14.153-07:00Like the other Anonymous, I don't want to ente...Like the other Anonymous, I don't want to enter the draw but I'm guessing OmniPod because of the issue of the tubing at dance class and because Elise might disconnect it if it's bothering her.<br /><br />The only issue you mentioned with the Pod is the size but lots of little ones use the Pod and Elise will grow so fast. The insertion also rocks!<br /><br />I found the Ping needed too much button pushing and I hated the One Touch strips but whichever you've chosen, you'll love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-47501802350618463692011-10-13T22:02:29.469-07:002011-10-13T22:02:29.469-07:00So excited for you!!!!
Ummm.....I'm gonna sa...So excited for you!!!! <br /><br />Ummm.....I'm gonna say Pod. :)Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-90849252414417110612011-10-13T21:53:44.830-07:002011-10-13T21:53:44.830-07:00ps, is your post title a 'ghostbusters' re...ps, is your post title a 'ghostbusters' reference? even if it's not, i'm going to pretend it is, since i read it in that voice anyway! :)shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-72034102809437196532011-10-13T21:52:38.479-07:002011-10-13T21:52:38.479-07:00congrats on moving forward, i know what a big step...congrats on moving forward, i know what a big step that is. sorry you're feeling so crummy. i hope they can get the scheduling sitch at the hospital sorted. sending positive thoughts your way.<br /><br />and since L's on the minimed i'm not on team ping or pod, but i'm gonna guess you went omnipod. best of luck!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-27679424360880448982011-10-13T21:21:44.533-07:002011-10-13T21:21:44.533-07:00I'm going with the 'pod! That's my gue...I'm going with the 'pod! That's my guess...I suppose we will see! Congrats on your decision...whichever it is!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703099150939801754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-42719472047907816762011-10-13T20:39:16.583-07:002011-10-13T20:39:16.583-07:00Omnipod! We are talking to our endo tomorrow about...Omnipod! We are talking to our endo tomorrow about starting the pump process, I too am freaked out. We are going to try the Omnipod, I dont want the tubing!The Alexander'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340935882528588416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606637689904713685.post-9129608295220141512011-10-13T20:37:42.665-07:002011-10-13T20:37:42.665-07:00I'm guessing Omnipod :)
Congrats on whichever...I'm guessing Omnipod :)<br /><br />Congrats on whichever...but UBER CONGRATS on taking this step!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.com