The unwanted ‘third child’– Type 1 diabetes
Earlier this year another child turned up on our doorstep. This ‘third child’, Type 1 diabetes, was not planned or wanted, and she’s a little brat. She’s attached herself to Little L and won’t let her...
View ArticleDentists are not a Type 1 girl’s best friend.
‘This man is a dentist – that’s why we can only show you his terrifying mask on television’ Wednesday, you can get wucked. Prepare for a ranty, cranky post. I have nobody to be mad at except nobody’s...
View ArticleMy heart needs to do squats
Off to the gym for you. Wussbag. Diaaaabeteeeeees. Not much fun to talk about, not much fun to play. Can’t really write a song about it (though it HAS been done – thanks Spicks and Specks for throwing...
View ArticleIt’s a diaversary! Happy one year, diabetes baby.
Happy diabetes to you! It’s your diaversary! Here, have some cake! Umm…. Yesterday marked one whole year since Little L’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. While not exactly cause for celebration, it is...
View ArticleNot Charlie Sheen #winning- but LOOK! A funny goat!
I’m not Charlie Sheen. Not winning today. Tiredy, ranty, tired pants. Just back from the neurologist, loaded with scripts for more drugs. Weeeeeee! Hemiplegic migraines are spaced 3 weeks apart now,...
View ArticleMumbot Version 2.0 – an update
Mumbot’s home! She’s here! She’s arrived! Well… not the complete Stepford version, since I’m wearing gym pants and a sweat shirt, but I’m feeling, strangely … serene. I wrote previously of my...
View ArticleThe exchange week
Week, I’m going to take you back to the shop in exchange for another one. In the depths of the night, quietly, stealthily, a small child steals on padded feet into the warmth of a mother’s bed. She...
View ArticleA few of my favourite things.
A few of my favourite things are made from glass and are full of liquid. Here’s a photo. You thought I was going to show you my wine collection, didn’t you? I love Little L’s diabetes equipment. I love...
View ArticleNewsflash: Girl who falls face first stands up
I haven’t written a blog post in 4 months. This feels like the confession of a girl who’s not Catholic. I REALLY feel like writing today though. I’ve got the mojo, but I don’t think Falling Face First...
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