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Not everyday is easy! Some days are harder then ot

Not everyday is easy! Some days are harder then others. Like most diabetics Emma has days of ups and downs, blood sugars can be unpredictable and it can take its tolls on her moods, emotions, and energy!

Some days Emma wants to go go go. Her sugars are good and everything else falls in to place!

Other days Emma needs lots of hugs, constant insulin corrections, and lots of encouragement!

Emma means the world to me and Tyler and we have lived through many hard days of ups and downs, countless insulin corrections, and sickenly sweet juice boxes!

When I look into her eyes on days like these I feel blessed for my own diabetes. I know what she’s feeling and I know how to comfort her.

Some days #SuperEmma needs an extra hand but she is still a mighty little super hero constantly fighting and constantly winning!

Together diabetes can’t stop us! We won’t let it!

Super Emma needs Super Mom! #AD Since Emma’s

Super Emma needs Super Mom!

#AD Since Emma’s diagnosis I have gotten more serious about my health. Daily I think about what would happen to her if I wasn’t here. Who would be able to take on the daily pressures, stresses, and care? I think of how her care would change and the burden it would place on someone else!

I love this girl more then anything and my whole life focuses on her care and her health. I know I have to stay healthy to keep Emma healthy! I have recently started @PersonaNutrition. I was able to take an assessment online and select areas of my health I wanted to focus on: Immune boost, energy, and stress. All I had to do was enter information on my heath, diet, and exercise.

From there I received the perfect variety of vitamins tailored to my needs! I have been taking these pills for a little over a week and I’ve already seen an improvement! My energy levels have been so much better, I am able to keep up with Super Emma even with her super speed!

Thanks Persona for helping me stay super mom to Super Emma!

#PersonaPack #Morethanamulti #superemma

“History has its eyes on you” ~Hamilton I fu

“History has its eyes on you” ~Hamilton

I fully believe Emma will change the world. I already see the determination, strength, and courage that it takes!

Maybe one day Super Emma will be a doctor, maybe she will be the one who cures diabetes! I have hope that she will achieve whatever she sets her mind on!

This little girl can be anything she wants to be, she can achieve anything she wants to achieve, and this mama will be proud no matter what!

We had so much fun celebrating Tutu Tuesday dressed as Angelica Schuyler can you even think of a stronger women for Emma to look up to? #taylorjoellexoxo

“Work!” ~ Angelica Schuyler @reneeelisegoldsberry

Dress by: @taylorjoelledesigns

We take @lilyjadeco on all of our adventures. Sinc

We take @lilyjadeco on all of our adventures. Since Emmas diagnosis my diaper bag has been extra full.

We carry around the typical toddler essentials: diapers, wipes, sippy cups, clothes, a toy. But for the last few months we are also carrying the diabetic essentials: pump supplies, insulin, syringes, glucagon, alcohol swabs, a blood glucose tester, a blood keystone tester, test strips, lancets, fast acting glucose, snacks, oh my goodness the list goes on and on!

Thank goodness my @lilyjadeco Caroline has a spot for everything! It allows me and Emma to get out of the house and explore!

I’ll be doing a what’s in my diaper bag diabetic edition in my story before we head out this morning. I’ll be able to show you the best parts about the bag and all the medical equipment that needs to travel with us, even on the shortest trip! 💙💙

#LilyJadeCP #LJambassador #diaperbag #mombag

This picture causes me so much pain and anger. No

This picture causes me so much pain and anger. No one should have to see their child as sick as Emma was in this moment.

Emma is a true fighter and we are so lucky for that, she never lets anything stop her and after three months we are finally watching her thrive again!

But not a day goes by that I don’t think about how unfair life can be. What did Emma do to deserve a life with diabetes... the answer is NOTHING!

Diabetes is NOT caused from sugar, it is NOT caused by a poor diet, and it is NOT caused by lack of exercise.

I get messages from people asking me why I had Emma if she was going to “contract” diabetes from me. I get messages saying she has diabetes because I couldn’t breast feed. These statements are all 100% false, and 100% hurtful!

Diabetes is an autoimmune condition where your body starts to attack itself. It destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that makes insulin. There is no cure and there is no way to stop it from happening.

I have lived in the world were people think my diabetes is from a love of sugar, to many Frappuccino’s, binge watching to many shows instead of exercising. There are 425 million people in this world with diabetes let’s do them all a favor and educate ourselves on the truth!

I refuse to let Emma grow up embarrassed or ashamed of something she can’t control!

I will be linking several resources in my stories through out the day! Take your time to read them and please educate yourself!

It’s true not all superheroes wear capes! But my

It’s true not all superheroes wear capes! But my superhero does, she stands 31 inches tall, has the most contagious smile, and is as strong as can be!

Super Emma can move mountains, lift trains, and fly. Her arch enemy is the evil diabetes. It’s a daily fight, diabetes never lets Emma rest, she never has a day off But diabetes doesn’t stand a chance against super Emma! She is stronger and she will win every battle!

Mama and Dada are by your side every step of the way. And you have a village cheering you on! Super Emma nothing can stop you!

📸by: @megdunn_photography

@myomnipod
@tinysuperheroes

This weekend Emma took her first steps! After only

This weekend Emma took her first steps! After only two weeks of Early intervention this was an amazing moment for us! We are seeing all of Emma’s hard work and dedication paying off!

This little girl works so hard every single day! Not only is she fighting diabetes but she is also working to overcome several developmental delays!

She deals with weekly therapy sessions and hours of PT, OT, and Speech exercises every single day! Tyler and I are so so so dedicated to helping her every single way we possibly can.

Our little girl is so strong and so determined she is our little and mighty super hero! We love you Emma and can’t wait to watch all the ways you will change the world!

Fall is a time to be thankful for all we have. Thi

Fall is a time to be thankful for all we have. This year has been so difficult on our little family with Emmas recent #T1D diagnosis.

This year has tested us in ways we never thought imaginable! But it has made us strong. We’ve strengthened our family and gained a new prospective on life.

On some days Emma’s diabetes kicks my butt. On other days we watch her kick diabetes butt! Emma’s strength is amazing and We can see all her dreams come true because of the determination and strength this diagnosis has taught her!

Although we wish she could live carefree and without worry, diabetes will always be a part of her but the important thing is that it never defines who she is!

We are thankful for the strength we have learned and the superpowers this little girl has displayed! #SuperEmma

📸 by @megdunn_photography
💚: @dexcom
💙: @myomnipod
🦸‍♀️: @tinysuperheroes

“But what if I fall?” “Oh, My darling, what

“But what if I fall?”
“Oh, My darling, what if you fly?”~Erin Hanson

I live by this quote everyday. With diabetes there is so much working against you. But that’s never a reason to stop reaching for the stars.

I am Emma’s partner in her diabetic journey and I have learned that I need to show her strength!

I never want emma to think she can’t, before Emmas diagnosis we had so many dreams for her life. Since her diagnosis those dreams haven’t changed! She can do anything and she will be exactly who she wants to be.

My dreams came true when Emma was born now it’s my job to help her reach all her dreams. To teach her determination, and strength. And most importantly to watch her fly and be cheering for her through everything.

Diabetes is a hurdle, a struggle, a new lifestyle. But it will not stop us!

Baby girl you can fly!!

📸 by @megdunn_photography

⭐️⭐️CLOSED⭐️⭐️ Hey mama, it’s gi

⭐️⭐️CLOSED⭐️⭐️
Hey mama, it’s giveaway time!

#AD I have teamed up with @Zarbees for a super awesome giveaway! As you know we have been loving the new Zarbees Naturals collection available at @Walmart.

I will be randomly selecting one winner to receive all 3 @Zarbees Calming products, along with a $100 @Walmart gift card, a Zarbee’s branded baby onesie and a custom ‘Hive Mom’ or ‘Hive Dad’ t-shirt.

How do you enter? It’s easy!👇
1️⃣Like this post
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Giveaway will run for 72 hours from 10/9/20 10am EST and close10/12/20 at 10am EST.
Giveaway not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Must be 18 years old and a US resident. Winner will be announced in my Instagram story later that same day.

You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars! My fa

You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars!

My family is what matters most to me, we’ve seen many lows this year but because of these two amazing people the lows are always temporary.

They fill my days with happiness and no matter what happens we can get through it together!

Fall has always been my favorite time of the year! We are hoping our luck will change with the season and maybe we will see some smooth sailing soon!

📸 by @megdunn_photography

All of our dreams came true with you little miss E

All of our dreams came true with you little miss Emma!

This has not been an easy year for us. We are adjusting to a lot of changes. As many of you know Emma was referred to early intervention for a few delays.

Last week she had her evaluation. It went well, Emma has been displaying motor delays, muscle weakness, and communication delays.

She will be having therapy once a week starting October 13th. They will teach us different techniques to help her overcome these delays.

We will always be there for Emma to help and meet her needs in every way possible. We are excited to see how this can help her and all the progress she will make with this help!

Nothing will stop her from living her best life! She is a mightiest of all super heroes! #superemma
📸by: @megdunn_photography

Two months of fighting diabetes and I have watched

Two months of fighting diabetes and I have watched you grow so strong. You inspire me to be the best role model I can be. I have fought this disease for 14 years now, over half my life.

But this disease crushed me in a way I never imagined when I heard your diagnosis. I had a flood of emotions, all the pain and troubles it caused me was suddenly projected into your future. But I will NEVER let that happen!

I have lived this disease, I have fought, at times I was losing, and at times I was winning! You will NEVER be alone in this. My hand is yours and together we will overcome the challenges, the fear, and the struggles.

I’ve seen your strength and it is great! You are the strongest warrior, greatest super hero, and fiercest fighter! But you will NEVER have to do this alone!

Super Emma I will forever be your sidekick and we will kick diabetes’ butt together!

📸 by: @megdunn_photography

@myomnipod
@dexcom
@liketoknow.it

This is the face of a tiny superhero, a tiny warri

This is the face of a tiny superhero, a tiny warrior, a diabadass!

This little girl amazes me everyday with her courage, strength, and bravery. Her T1D diagnosis has not been easy. I have looked back on my own negative experiences with T1D and feared Emma will face the same things. Tyler and I have mourned the carefree life we envision for Emma and we have shed many tears.

But Emma has remained a little super hero! She deals with these changes and has done nothing but adapt. She is braver then I am! She smiles through everything and those smiles give me hope. I am a lucky mama to be raising a strong little superhero!

Thank you @megdunn_photography for the most beautiful photos. I can’t wait to share them all with you! Having these photos of super Emma will always be a reminder of her strength!!

Emma has been on insulin in her pump for 1 week! S

Emma has been on insulin in her pump for 1 week! She has done amazing, there has been a lot of adjustments but everyday her numbers are getting better and it is becoming easier!

Emma and I do our @myomnipod change outs together and most of the time she is braver then I am, She really is a little superhero! Plus she always has her @cuddleandkind “Bobby” by her side!

Thank to Emma’s Omnipod she is ouch free! Her pump change outs do not bother her like the injections used to. In fact she barely flinches. She is eating snack when she wants and she has been sleeping through the nights regardless of her needing a correction because there is not pain with insulin anymore!

I wanted to thank you all for the love and support Emma receives from y’all everyday! She has friends on her side all over the world, and that is amazing! She is a very lucky little girl! Love you all!

#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!

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