22 Things I Learned in 2022 and My Hopes for 2023

2022 was without a doubt the hardest year of my life.  I got the idea for this post a few weeks ago and thought after the year we’ve had, it might be interesting to document.  I’m not holding anything back.  There has been a lot of stress, angst, and worry.  There have been happy tears and grief and disappointment.

22 things I learned in 2022

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A Day In The Life of a Type 1 Diabetes Parent

Oh boy has it been awhile since I posted last.  In May, Everett became our hospital’s youngest to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 8 months old.  If I’m being honest, the last four months have been hell regarding this autoimmune disease.  I was inspired a few times to document a day in the life and how many decisions we constantly make now that we are our son’s pancreas 24/7.  And I gave up before 10am every time.  But a few weeks ago, I did it.  I documented the entire day from midnight to midnight!

A Day In The Life of a Type 1 Diabetes Parent
Everett is sporting his continuous glucose monitor on his leg.

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