The Olsen Update

Who said diabetes couldn't be fun. Here are two projects I've made in the last two days... We bejeweled Alana's test strip container... Lenny also got his very own insulin pump! I made it out of Oven Clay, a clear tile, and infusion set (donated by our Medtronic rep Debbie) and a few rhinestones.    Now he just needs a pump pouch like Alana!

I can't believe this day is here.  It's been almost 7 months since Alana's diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. The day I thought would never come is here.  Alana was hooked up to her pump. I had done a lot of training ahead of time to prepare for our training class and I'm glad I did.  I feel 100% comfortable with managing the pump.  If you would have asked me a few days ago things would have been different. Our Diabetes team is AMAZING!  They're like our family.  We text and call, joke, play and pick on each other.  It's the best. Even sport AlanasBraveCrew bracelets! { Alana right after we hooked up her pump for the first time. }  { Sweet little Lenny.  The newest member of the Olsen Family. I think he needs an Alana's Brave Crew Walk to cure shirt.  Don't you? } I'm excited for this new chapter.  I know with out a doubt that the pump is going to help prolong Alana's life and give her a better quality life.  Let...