Elise is IT!

Okay, technically, I wasn't tagged, but I decided to hop on the meme train anyway (a little late, but nevertheless). Thanks to Heidi and Jack from D-Tales for starting the madness!

What is your name?
Elise C (gives full last name)

How old are you?
(holds up three fingers) 3!

When were you diagnosed with diabetes?
I don't know

Do you remember what happened when you were diagnosed or how you felt?
Not good

Do finger pokes or shots [or site insertions/infusion set changes] hurt?
Yes

What is a high number?
31 (Well, she IS only 3... and half Canadian. Maybe she's measuring in mmol)

What is a low number?
3... E-L-I (at this point she starts to spell her name). Technically, she's right, again if she's measuring in mmol

What does low blood sugar feel like?
Feels like you need to eat something

What’s your favorite way to treat a low?
Bunnies (Aunt Annie's fruit snacks), bananas and goldfish crackers!

How do you feel when your blood sugar level is high?
Not good

What’s the best thing about having diabetes?
Lots of food (?)

What’s the worst thing about having diabetes?
My sensor (inserting the Dexcom sensor)

Do you worry much about diabetes?
Yup (she wouldn't elaborate)

If one of your friends were diagnosed with diabetes, what would you say to that friend?
You need to have a shot and foods

What’s your favorite food?
Yogurt and apples

What’s your favorite snack?
Granola

What’s your favorite low-carb food?
Salad

Do you know what a blog is?
I don't know

Do you know that I blog about diabetes?
Yes

Do you care?
I don't know

Why do you think I blog about diabetes?
Because I have Diabetes

What’s your biggest wish?
Chocolate

Who’s your best friend?
C (a friend of hers that moved away)

What do you like about him/her/them?
Sharing and playing

What’s your favorite thing to do?
Playing with trains

Do you have a hero?
What's a hero?

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A tiger

Who’s your favorite person in the whole wide world?
Momma

Are you afraid of anything?
Monsters and gorillas

Fill in the blank. (Your name) is___________. There is no right or wrong answer.
Elise

Well, that was fun! When we were done, Elise asked if I had anymore questions for her. I think she enjoyed being interviewed. I think it would be fun to revisit this meme every year, just to see how her answers change.

I'm it!

I am so excited... I was tagged! I've never been tagged before. Woo! Penny, from My son has diabetes put the slap on me, so here it goes... I think I just peed my pants a little.

Eight things I’m looking forward to….
-Finding a cure for Elise and everyone suffering from diabetes
-Going ANYWHERE on vacation
-Fall, or at least cooler and less humid weather
-The JDRF walk in September
-Taking Elise to see the ocean or mountains
-Getting a pump for Elise
-Getting pregnant and having another baby
-Just one day when Elise will nap for more than 45 minutes and doesn't wake up crying

Eight things I did yesterday…
-Cried
-Played hide and seek with Elise
-Watched the Canucks lose to Chicago (boo)
-Walked the dog
-Cursed diabetes when I had to keep Elise home from a play date at the park with some friends and their kids because Elise's BG was 504 and she had moderate ketones
-Vacuumed
-Wondered how Elise's BG can go from 504 to 57 in less than 6 hours and no extra insulin on board
-Hand washed my dishes

Eight things I wish I could do…
-Cure diabetes
-Take Elise to Vancouver to meet my Dad, my brothers and my friends
-Play the guitar better
-Sing
-Take wonderful pictures
-Get a full nights sleep
-Be independently wealthy
-Be better organized

Eight shows I watch…
-Amazing Race
-Lost
-Stanley Cup playoffs
-Law & Order
-Law & Order SVU
-30 Rock
-The Office
-Scrubs

Eight people I want to read 8 things about…
-Maria (On the Carousel of Time)
-Hannah (Diabetic Dilemma)
-Jade (Your Head is Punk)
-Amber (My Cup Runneth Over)
-Val (In My Backyard)
-Laura (Mommy Moments)
-Laura(Should you be Reading This)
-Christy (On the most Intimate Terms)

I am cross posting this on my other blog because there are people I listed above that read this blog, but not my other one and vice versa. This was fun, thanks Penny!