tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post637600021237752380..comments2023-08-12T09:39:17.784-06:00Comments on Meal Mommy: Merry Christmas...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post-49269705715609981212010-12-26T23:33:07.263-06:002010-12-26T23:33:07.263-06:00I grabbed your button as well and added it to my b...I grabbed your button as well and added it to my blogroll :)<br /><br />I can't help with the pen...we only tried for 1 or 2 injections and we just didn't like it. She was on vials and syringes for 18 months before she began pumping 4 years ago.<br /><br />Glad to hear you enjoyed a little break. Next time you're headed to AZ, let me know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post-56256238737369505672010-12-26T13:36:13.156-06:002010-12-26T13:36:13.156-06:00We used the Novolog Jr. pen for 18 months before g...We used the Novolog Jr. pen for 18 months before getting a pump. We loved it and it worked well for us.<br /><br />Here's how we did it (based on training per our CDE):<br /><br />pinch the skin up (we did arms, thighs, belly, tush)<br />put the needle in<br />then depress the plunger<br />hold and count to ten<br />then turn 1/4-1/2 turn (seals it off)<br />and pull out<br /><br />We didn't typically have leakage using this method.<br /><br />Also double check that you are using the correct pen needles. There are a couple out there that fit and we used short, thin ones. (Can't remember exactly because it's been so long.)<br /><br />We didn't use the Lantus pen because her daily Lantus at the time was fairly small and the Lantus pen didn't do half units (not sure if they make one now with half units or not).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post-72851035185569898612010-12-26T05:03:57.666-06:002010-12-26T05:03:57.666-06:00P.S. I added your button! COOL!P.S. I added your button! COOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post-63612032161154434302010-12-26T04:51:17.629-06:002010-12-26T04:51:17.629-06:00We used the Novopen Jr. for only 3 months or so wi...We used the Novopen Jr. for only 3 months or so with Joe. The only suggestion I can think of (and please forgive me if you are already doing this) but is you count to 10 slowly after the injection is completed before removing the needlle from Lily's skin. It prevents the leak back. I know it is not guaranteed for a dose as small as a 1/2 unit, but for doses 1 unit or over you should be good to go. Good luck.<br /><br />Oh, and I bet it was a different Christmas for you for sure. (((HUGS)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219689204618160493.post-57832925162923421082010-12-25T22:46:30.866-06:002010-12-25T22:46:30.866-06:00Merry Christmas! My heart hurts for you.... Miss...Merry Christmas! My heart hurts for you.... Missing your babes is tough. <br /><br />The pen.... We tried the Novopen shortly after dx.... Looked good to us. Shorter needle. Easier to fill... We had two problems.... Her doses were so small that then pen wouldn't work it. And... She hated it. I don't know why or what was going thru that 3 year old mind... But she ASKED to go back to syringes. Even tho she cried every time. The few times we used it, I DID see some on her skin. I worried about it too. Pretty sure I was told by the end it was ok... But I'm not positive. That's probably no help! I hope you get it worked out soon!Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.com