Meal Mommy: Feeling Fulfilled...

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Feeling Fulfilled...

Short post. I am so tired. I had my first day at work today! It was amazing. I am going to be so busy and loving every minute of it. This company is going to actually utilize me....imagine that. They have my next month planned out already for me. Hour by hour. LOVE IT! And I am using every aspect of my expertise. Oh how I have missed thinking like an adult for more than an hour or so.

There is something to be said about going to bed at night feeling completely fulfilled. I am oozing happiness. My girls are happy, I am working again at something I used to love and am sure I will love again, very happy in our little suburb...so happy in love, so very, very happy.

The only downside of today was having to explain to my CEO and COO why I am sitting in meetings glued to my phone and might have to potentially answer a text. They both know Lily has diabetes and are fine with that but it's still unnerving. I explained that today was the first day with the new sitter so I was a bit on edge. They completely understood. I need to come up with a good plan for D though because I can't be in the middle of an interview and answer a text. Gotta figure this out...always a new angle.

So, I am putting this wonderful day to rest and doing it all over again tomorrow. Now hopefully Lily's numbers will cooperate tonight after a long day of camp and swimming twice. I want to get up and run again before work so I need sleep...PLEASE D...cooperate!

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Heidi / D-TalesJune 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Having both a CEO and a COO who understand will hopefully help. Good luck as you navigate these new waters!
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UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Wonderful!!! I am so glad that it went well Kim. I miss that feeling. I do feel like I am gonna need a little something on the career front here soon. STIR CRAZY!!!!
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What is Type 1? Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (called beta cells). Signs: frequent thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, exhaustion. For Dummies: Your pancreas breaks.

What is Type 2? Type 2 Diabetes occurs when insulin that the body produces is less efficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream. Some sugar is moved out of the blood, just not as effectively compared to a person with normal insulin efficiency. High blood sugars are a result of this. Diet, exercise, weight loss, and possible medications are the treatment for this type of diabetes. Occasionally, someone with Type 2 may be placed on insulin to better control blood sugars. This type of diabetes is associated with physical inactivity and obesity. Type 2 Diabetes used to be thought of as the adult onset type of diabetes. However, an alarming rate of children are now being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (from http://www.diabetesplanner.com/).

What is a bolus? A bolus dose of insulin is the dose of regular or rapid-acting insulin that is injected to cover the food eaten in a meal or a snack (carbohydrates specifically).

What is basal insulin? The basal insulin is the “background” insulin, it works behind the scenes to cover daily functions such as breathing, heart rate, etc.

What is DOC or D-OC? Diabetes Online Community

What is PWD? Person With Diabetes

What is a D-Mom? Mother of a diabetic

What is the average range of numbers? This can vary by age but for Lily (7) it’s 80-160. Anything below 70 is low and must be treated with 15 grams of carbs. High for us is anything over around 250 and we give insulin to bring the number back down.

What is DKA? Diabetic ketoacidosis, aka DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes, which occurs when a very high blood sugar level (above 300 mg/dL) is coupled with a severe shortage of insulin in the body. This is more common in Type I diabetes because the body produces very little or no insulin on it's own. The body starts to break down fat for energy and ketones (toxic acids) develop. People with DKA usually complain of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, and sometimes a fruity odor on their breath. This can lead to coma or death and should be treated by medical personnel immediately (from http://www.about.com/).

What are ketones? Organic compounds that result when body fat is broken down for energy. Glucose is usually used by cells for energy. But, when there's no insulin to help it transport out of the blood and into the cells, the body has an "energy crisis" and starts to break down body fat into ketones as an alternative fuel source (from http://www.about.com/).

What is an A1C test? It is an average of blood sugars over a 2-3 month period of time and is used to determine how well diabetes is being managed. For dummies: The report card.