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#ad As a momma to a child with #t1d I am always l

#ad As a momma to a child with #t1d I am always looking for brands and companies that give back to sick children!

Emma and I have been loving @headbandsofhope they are an amazing company for every item sold, a headband is donated to a child with an illness! September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I would love to see headbands donated to these kids fighting everyday.

#headbandsofhope has already donated over 600,000 headbands to children with illnesses! How amazing is that!

Use the link in my bio and discount code: inspiringthegirls for 20% off your order! Every order helps a child!

Today We put insulin in Emma’s @myomnipod for th

Today We put insulin in Emma’s @myomnipod for the first time, she is officially injection free!

To celebrate we are having a #tututuesday Toy Story day, Emma’s favorite! All four movies, playing with all her dolls, and wearing her favorite @taylorjoelledesigns dress!! We may even have a pizza planet surprise tonight!

#taylorjoellexoxo #podder #omnipod #podsquad #insulin4all #toystoryparty #jessiesgirl #toystory4 #t1dlookslikeme #type1warrior #type1diabetes #typeonestrong #typeonetypehappy #typeonederful @dexcom #dexcomwarrior @disneybaby

Since Emma was diagnosed with diabetes we have bee

Since Emma was diagnosed with diabetes we have been fighting to get her on an insulin pump. Yesterday it finally happened!

Emma and I are both using the @myomnipod insulin pump! It is tubeless making it perfect for Emma. The insulin pump replaces 15 shots in a three day span. We do all our change outs together and I am here every step of the way to show her that she doesn’t need to be afraid!

This poor little baby was terrified of shots and injections after her diagnosis and hospital stay. Seeing her with the pump on makes me so happy, because she will have so much freedom! She can eat what she wants, when she wants with out fear of a needle!

We are paying completely out of pocket for Emma’s insulin pump even though it is not cheap it was an easy choice for us to make!

Her first day on the pump went great, she barely flinched with insertion and has been happy ever since!

This is Bobby, (yes, I know his @cuddleandkind nam

This is Bobby, (yes, I know his @cuddleandkind name is Maximus) Bobby was given to Emma from her grandparents just after she was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes. Bobby also has diabetes, Bobby and Emma are going through a new diagnosis together. Bobby has been a hand to hold and friend to hug when ever Diabetes becomes overwhelming or scary. And trust me diabetes is scary, Emma went from eating and enjoying her food to constantly being poked by needles to give her insulin so she can eat and keep her sugars managed. Thanks to Bobby she has a friend who is going through a new diagnosis with her.
 When Emma went on her @dexcom CGM last month Bobby also went on his own Dexcom. He went on his first to show Emma that there was nothing to be afraid of. The Dexcom has helped us manage her blood sugars with out constantly pricking her finger to get blood for a test. The Dexcom was scary at first but since she's been on it for about a month Emma has adjusted and is no longer scared of the constant blood sugar testing. As many of you have heard Emma starts her @myomnipod Insulin pump on Wednesday (Hump Day Pump Day). To help her prepare for this big change Bobby started his own Omnipod today. When it was all set Emma comforted him, the same way he will comfort her on Wednesday with big hugs!

Diabetes is something Emma and I share. Little did

Diabetes is something Emma and I share. Little did I know I have been preparing for Emma’s diabetes since my own diagnosis at the age of 13 years old.

Emma is lucky enough to know she is never alone. I will be by her side every moment showing her that diabetes can’t hold her back! In my life I have been happy, I’m lucky enough to have a great marriage, supportive family, and friendships that I can turn to. I have battled infertility and won. I have completed both a bachelors and a masters degree. Plus I think I am a pretty kick ass mom.

Diabetes will NEVER be a reason for Emma to say she can’t!

Whatever Emma decides to do with her life I will support her and tell her she can. Her goals will involve great blood sugars and A1C but there will be so many more goals and achievements. I will teach Emma that diabetes is a lifestyle but it doesn’t define her life. We all have stories, we all have mountains to climb and this is Emma’s.

My little diabuddy will soar!

Code: Emma10 for 10% off an order is $15 @lukasparttimepancreas

#ad Two Weeks into Emma's transition from formula

#ad Two Weeks into Emma's transition from formula to whole milk she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her diagnosis changed a lot but milk remained a constant for her! Thanks to @hphood I have a milk I can trust. #HoodMilk #IC
On the blog today you can read all about Emma's transition Link in Bio!

I’m not here to sugar coat it (that was a funny

I’m not here to sugar coat it (that was a funny pun) being a diabetic is hard, being a mom to a diabetic is hard, counting carbs is hard, managing your blood sugar is hard. But diabetics are resilient, moms of diabetics are strong, counting carbs becomes second nature, and managing your blood sugar is your way of life.

Over the past month I have watched Emma grow, fight, and adapt. Like any great superhero there is trauma and loss. For most diabetics this is a near death diagnosis and the grief of losing a “normal” life. But in a superhero’s story there is also determination, strength, and bravery. For diabetics these things come out of us even if we didn’t think it was possible!

In the last month Emma’s has become her own superhero and I am so so so proud of her everyday.

Her bed time stories have changed, She now hears nightly tales of Super Emma. Super Emma is brave, she is loved, and she is so strong! This amazing illustration of Super Emma was done by @jessillustrations_ it will hang in her room right next to her cape to always remind her of her strength and bravery!

The last few weeks have made me think back to my own diagnosis. We all have a story, although Emma is to young to remember her own diagnosis I will never let her forget how brave she is, how strong she is, how loved she is, and how she really is Super Emma!

My blood sugars are about to be slightly elevated

My blood sugars are about to be slightly elevated for the next few months thanks to pumpkin spice... Happy Fall y’all! 😂

Use code: Emma10 for 10% off your order of 15 dollars or more @lukasparttimepancreas

#AD As you may have seen in my stories last week,

#AD As you may have seen in my stories last week, we have added a few new products to Emma’s bedtime routine! Zarbee’s Naturals Baby Calming Products have made a huge difference in Emma’s sleep habits, she even wakes up smiling everyday, you can tell she has had a great night’s sleep!

@Zarbees has released a new line of Zarbee’s Naturals Baby Calming Products! This new line is only available at @walmart and includes three amazing products:

💚Zarbee’s Naturals Baby Calming Massaging oil- perfect for a pre-nap massage

💚Zarbee’s Naturals Baby Calming Massaging Balm- perfect for on the go napping

💚Zarbee’s Naturals Baby Calming Bedtime Spray- perfect to spray in the room prior to naps or bedtime

All three of these products are amazing! The main ingredients are lavender and chamomile. They smell heavenly and these ingredient will help sooth your baby through a gentle pre-bed massage. We find that a nice soothing massage helps Emma sleep better and longer!

We love that these products are gentle enough to use multiple times a day for any nap or bed time! Emma takes one long nap a day and it has become such a calm and special time thanks to @zarbees

I will include the link in my bio if you are looking for great products to make nap time and bed time easier!

My life has totally changed in the last few weeks!

My life has totally changed in the last few weeks! All my priorities have completely shifted and it’s been overwhelming.

With Emma’s diagnosis of #t1d I have become not only her mother but also her nurse, her voice, her advocate, and her pancreas!

We still struggle daily with her blood sugar numbers, her insulin ratios, and her fear of needles.

There is a lifetime of adjustments ahead of us but I will be there for Emma every step of the way. I feel lucky to have had diabetes because I know it will help me to help her!

My road with diabetes has not been easy, it has complicated every aspect of my life. From hurting my confidence and self esteem to being one of the causes of my infertility and high risk pregnancy. These are all fears I have for Emma.

If I could take diabetes away from her I would do it in a heartbeat, but I can’t. The only thing I can do is support, love, and care for her!

I am Emma’s nurse, her voice, her pancreas but most importantly her mom!

I love my diabetes mom cup from @lukasparttimepancreas it reminds me of the strength I’ve found in the last month! Use code Emma10 for 10% off an order of 15 dollars or more.

This has been a very hard week for Super Emma! We

This has been a very hard week for Super Emma! We had blood sugars into the 400’s, multiple CGM change outs, celiac testing, Endocrinology appointments, gastroenterology appointments, and lab work!

But we also had a night completely in range with no Dexcom alerts, we have been approved for the Omnipod insulin pump, and Benedict the bunny joined our @cuddleandkind family, thank you Loretta for the sweetest gift! It’s the small victories that help us get through a hard week!

This little girl impresses me everyday! A diagnosis of #type1diabetes isn’t easy, especially since she doesn’t understand why we have to give her shots or take her sugar. She is so brave, so strong, and is definitely the definition of a little #diabadass

Thank you all for the continued prayers and love! Thank you @amandakellogg924 for the constant help! We have a strong village who is helping us through each day!

Code: Emma10 for 10% off orders of 15 dollars or more at @lukasparttimepancreas

#podder #podsquad @tinysuperheroes @myomnipod @dexcom #tinysuperheroes #dexcomwarrior #dexcom #dexcomg6 #omnipoddash #omnipodinsulinpump #insulin4all

#AD This momma has had her share of stress the la

#AD This momma has had her share of stress the last few months:
- Working at a city hospital during one of the largest pandemics
- Moving to a new state
- My baby diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

With all this stress my skin has been showing it. I recently found @oxyskincare and it has saved my skin! When I get home washing my face is the first thing I do! It’s good for my skin and helps ease my stress with a little #selfcare #OXYTotalCare

#AD The big 12 month transition! Recently Emma

#AD The big 12 month transition!

Recently Emma has made the switch from her formula to whole milk. Thanks to @HpHood Milk our transition has been so smooth, Emma loves her milk and momma loves that there are no artificial growth hormones in #HoodMilk

On the blog today you can read all about our transition and get some helpful tips and nutritional information to help you with your little one’s transition. Link In my Bio! #IC

#AD I am all about chemical free products when it

#AD I am all about chemical free products when it comes to Emma! When I heard about @barerepublic sunscreen I knew it was our perfect fit! Not only is it perfect for protecting both me and Emma from the harsh rays but @barerepublic also has No chemical actives, No synthetic fragrances, No parabens basically that means no worries for your family! Available at gobareoutside.com and @krogerco #gobareoutside

#AD| Time seems to be going by a little slower the

#AD| Time seems to be going by a little slower these last three weeks. Emma was diagnosed with #T1D three weeks ago and every moment since I have been in a slight panic! Constantly worried about her blood sugars, insulin, or how long it’s been since her last correction.

Needless to say I have been staring at my watch a lot these last few weeks. Counting down the time till I can correct her blood sugars again!

My watch is from @nordgreenofficial when you buy a watch from NordGreen you are given the choice to choose between three causes:
*2 months of clean water to a family in Central African republic
*1 month of education to a child in India
*Preserving 200 sqft of rainforest in Latin America
It’s amazing to know that this purchase is supporting children and families who need our help!

If you are looking for a new watch I couldn’t recommend @nordgreenofficial more! Use code INSPO15 for 15% off your purchase! Link in my bio❤️ #nordgreen #nordgreenwatches

When Emma was put on the @dexcom last week I also

When Emma was put on the @dexcom last week I also started it! We do all our change outs at the same time, we wear matching bandages, and she gets to pick out our matching stickers with every change out! I want to show her that diabetes can’t stop her and she is no different then any other toddler!

This week Emma picked out the mermaid scale Dexcom stickers! I am loving the extra fun it adds and how happy she is to pick out her sticker!

Our stickers are from @lukasparttimepancreas they have so many fun stickers, T-shirt, even coffee tumblers! Use the code Emma10 for 10% off your order of 15 dollars or more! They have the cutest things and the momma who runs it is amazing. She has helped me so much since Emma’s diagnosis! Her little boy @lukaskellogg is absolutely adorable and was diagnosed around the same age as Emma!

#ad| I have been doing everything to keep my littl

#ad| I have been doing everything to keep my little girl healthy! With her new #T1D diagnosis I am dreading our first sick day. I have been taking Emma’s temperature daily just to make sure she isn’t getting sick! We have been loving the sinocare infrared thermometer, it is nontouch you just point and click to see her temperature!

Check out my latest blog post on steps we are taking to keep this little girl healthy!
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https://www.amazon.com/Sinocare-Infrared-Thermometer-Non-Contact-Temperature/dp/B086WBY81F

#sinocareofficial #sinocare #Infraredthermometer #thermometerforbaby #nontouch

Have you ever loved a product so much that you nee

Have you ever loved a product so much that you need to tell everyone about it? #ad That is exactly how I feel about @philipsavent Soothie Snuggle! We have been using them since Emma was born and they have become our diaper bag must have!

Emma loves them because they have her favorite pacifiers attached but also because they has a friend to cuddle at the same time! As a new mommy one of my main concerns is cleaning and sanitizing. Thankfully, it is easy to clean Emma’s @philipsavent Soothie Snuggle. And both the pacifier and the snuggle can be cleaned completely. Click the link in my bio #switchToSnuggle #SoothieSnuggle

#AD Emma’s favorite snack is @littlebellies the

#AD Emma’s favorite snack is @littlebellies their organic puffs are our go to! This morning Emma had a great blood sugar and got to enjoy the Little Bellies Organic Blueberry Puffs after breakfast!

Her little smile always brightens my day and her Little Bellies definitely helped brighten her day!

There are so many reasons to love @littlebellies With no artificial colors, flavors or additives, they are certified organic snacks that nurture young palates and help encourage safe self-feeding. Every mom can feel great about these snacks for their little ones! #LittleBellies, #dowhatsnatural, #letsplaywithfood

One of my amazing readers nominated Emma for a @ti

One of my amazing readers nominated Emma for a @tinysuperheroes cape this is an organization that makes capes for children diagnosed with illnesses. When a child is nominated a donation page is created, when they reach 50 dollars their cape is sent to that child. Emma's page has not only paid for her own cape but also a cape for two other Tiny Super Hero's! Thank you for the nomination and the donations Emma's cape is helping her be strong and brave everyday! It's amazing knowing that two other kids have their capes now too!

Yesterday I posted an Emma update on the blog, the link is in my bio!

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