PUMPernickel, Let the Games Begin!

 Well sweethearts, today was pump hookup day! It all happened so quickly and I've been in a bit of a mental and blood sugar whirlwind today. 

I took off work for the appointment, which I'm glad I did. I didn't want to be battling blood sugar issues while still having to be productive. It doesn't work so well... The appointment went very well. I remember most of what to do, so it made things go smoothly. 

I've done fairly well today. My blood sugars have been normal, but on the lower side of normal. I've watched closely so I have been able to keep them up enough to still do things around home, and tonight hanging out with my little family. It would have been a lot to do all that while at work. Being on a pump, especially at first when all the dosing is a rough estimate guess, well it takes a lot out of you. Blood sugar checks more often than normal, and listening to every little sign your body throws out at you. But it doesn't kill my excitement! I am so happy to have this pump and I know how blessed I am to have been given it! 

 One interesting thing I forgot about, sleeping with the pump is an adventure...Ha! It gets rolled on, slips and slides around, and you can't just clip it because it hurts to roll over onto a plastic clip. So, MaeLae's sock to the rescue! Just put the pump in the sock and safety pin it to whatever bottoms you're wearing. It is a great trick I learned a long time ago. 

Now, my new basal is kicking in. That's why I'm down in my living room and blogging at almost midnight. I must still have a tiny bit of Lantus (long acting insulin) in my system. I'll be awake till I feel like my blood sugar is up to stay for the evening. Good thing I can sleep in a little tomorrow. Wish me good blessings, and here's hoping I get some sleep! I've already had an apple and also a sandwich. I hope I don't wake up high in the morning. Once my doses are figured out though, things will be fine and I will be a happy camper! 

Sleep well sweethearts! Say a little prayer that I'll sleep well too once I get there!