Today's Good Things:
Up on time
A full hour of bible, journal and journaled in Baby's book
Lovely family devotions
Numbers perfect all day
Today's Not So Good Things:
Had the most difficult day ever with my boys. Sigh. I'm feeling so completely defeated with them.
My husband had to come home early to work through the issues. That = guilt on my part for him having to leave the office during this busy season.
Today was so incredibly hard. I am emotionally fried. No sense in going into great detail. But, I covet any prayers you have for me as a mother and our family. My husband and I are both at the end of ourselves and feel so lost. If we don't find the right way to handle things soon, I'm sure I'm going to be dealing with blood pressure issues too. :(
I started using the new meter last night because my after dinner number was so insanely high I just couldn't believe it was correct. Sure enough, the new meter is reading at least 10 points lower than the one I've been using all along. This morning the old meter read 93 at fasting while the new read 79. Needless to say, I've switched to the new meter for now. But, I can't help wondering if the new meter would have kept me away from the insulin altogether. I will probably make myself crazy thinking like that. The counselor is calling this week, so I'll talk it out with her. For now, I'll stick with my current amount of insulin, since this morning's number was well below the goal.
I am so sorry about the challenges you are facing with your boys.I will be praying about that.....((((((HUGS)))))) Parenting can be SO hard can't it?
ReplyDeleteThat really stinks about the insulin meter......
(((((((HUGS))))))))
I will be praying that you can have a fresh and positive perspective and just be recharged overall.......((((HUGS)))
First of all... HUGE hugs! I will be praying for you and your family. Remember James 1:5. The Lord WILL give you and your husband wisdom... keep seeking HIM!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I am so sorry about the new meter and the numbers. One thing to consider, it may not have kept you off insulin because usually- insulin is only recommended for those whose numbers are consistently high even after proper food choices and exercise. So, your numbers must have been higher than what an oral medication could handle (such as Glyburide). It doesn't hurt to ask though. Make sure you are paying very close attention to how you feel... and not just the numbers.
I *AM* happy that you are having numbers that are reflecting better control though. If it continues with that, maybe you will be able to come off the insulin and go on oral medication. . . definitely talk it over with your care provider.
Praying you get it all figured out, and that the Lord answers your plea for wisdom with your family.
Tracy I am praying for you! Have they checked your thyroid lately?
ReplyDeleteWhen I had to take diabetes medicine it made me feel outside of myself. I know you can make it through this.
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
((((hugs)))) Praying the Lord fills you and your dh with wisdom on how to deal with your boys.
ReplyDeleteThat good about your numbers and don't stress about the old meter.
((((Tracy))))