CGM

Lydia's new device is on. She was so brave, and I was sweating. Will and Dantz held her tight on the couch, while I went step-by-step, as the DVD instructed. We did it. It is working and I cannot stop looking at the numbers.

For those of you that are curious, this continuous glucose monitor will give us a blood sugar reading every five minutes. She will wear it, in addition to her insulin pump. It will alarm with a vibration and beep, if she is dropping or her blood sugar is rising.  It is totally amazing and Lydia is super excited about it too!

A big, huge thank you to Team Lydia and some pretty amazing people that covered the costs of all the t-shirts. They paid for 500 tees to be printed and all profits went to Lydia Dowling's Medical Fund.  Friends and family, near and far, bought shirts and have been wearing them this week. I love it and love you all more. Thanks to you all, we have this new snazzy device, an insulin pump, a cabinet full of medical supplies and an account to pay for future prescriptions and supplies. What an overwhelming feeling! Pure thankfulness and what a blessing it is!

 

 

 

Now, I am switching gears. 

On Monday, March 4th, I am returning to full-time work. I will be leaving my two, sweet girls at Preschool every morning and then they will spend the rest of the day at First Pres childcare. The timing of this monitor arriving was perfect. Will, or myself, will still have to visit the school and daycare to check her and give her insulin, but what a peace of mind knowing that the CGM will alarm her teachers, if she is needing extra attention.

We are nervous and excited about this new chapter in our lives. (The girls only concern seems to be the nap mat that they will  get to use.) 

I will be back with pics from the walk from the weekend! Go Team Lydia!

xoxo,

Kristee

Register for Team Lydia

Hey Friends and Family!


The walk is Sunday, March 3 at 3pm, Westgate Park. It will be here really soon.  We would love for you to join us during the walk (3 mile stroll) or waiting  for Team Lydia when we cross the finish line. Please click here: Dothan Walk for a Cure  to register online. There is no registration fee, any amount given is a donation to JDRF. (and they are working HARD for a cure!  All donations are tax deductible too.) Our goal is $5000.00 and I know we can do it !

We are selling Team Lydia tees too! All shirt funds are payable to: Lydia Dowling. This money will go back in to her medical fund for monthly supplies, equipment, medical expenses and the list goes on for her diabetes care. We love you all and appreciate you SO much. 

Youth Sizes- $12.00
Adult Sizes $15.00 
email all orders to knking29@aol.com 

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DESIGN ON BACK

T-shirts for Team Lydia

front design on left pocket

back of tee

I'm loving the t-shirt for Team Lydia.

Thanks to the talented, Anna Beasley and my friends at Weezers!

The shirts are $15.00. youth xs- adult 2xl are the sizes.

All proceeds from tees go towards an insulin pump for L.

You don't have to walk on March 5th to order a tee, but we would love for you to.

 Please email me your order (by Thurs) and/or any questions. knking29@aol.com