Thanksgiving was nice. The meal before the actual day was easier for us. I am teaching the boys to portion off their plates so they eat like "normal" people (as they say LOL) without Mean Old Mom standing over them telling them what they can and can't eat.
The first meal on Wednesday night had a LOT of stuff that we could eat with no problems. Mendel 2.0 had a plate full of veggies, meat, and then 2 small servings of carbs. Miles had his plate portioned off also but he did it a bit different. In each section he had two or three very small servings of each thing. But he still had it portioned correctly! I was so proud! And then we had 2 small dessert items. Blood sugars still looked good that night!
The next day on the mountain, it was harder for us. The food was good, but it was mostly pasta or bread dishes and then dessert. There was turkey and ham but only one vegetable and I couldn't eat it because of the potatoes in it. :( I still enjoyed the visit though. I was just sad that my meal was so limited. I guess if we ever move back to Tennessee, I'll have to have a "carb-friendly" Thanksgiving for everyone.
I found out a lot of the family members on dh's side are diabetics too. I knew some were, I just didn't realize how many. It seems to me that for a family with so many diabetics in it, they sure do serve a LOT of high carb foods. Delicious, but high carb. I did tell them about Byetta. Hopefully it will help someone there. They really need something. I checked blood sugars and everyone's was high, except J*... his was okay... on the higher side of OK, but okay nonetheless.
Well today I am working on eBay auctions now. I have to get some up there. I am waiting for the batteries to charge so I can add the pictures to the auctions and then I'll get them up there tonight. So far I have 6 auctions ready, but I really want to have 10 or more up tonight.
Well, Happy Leftovers Day everyone! I am off to be a work at home mom tonight.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Getting Ready For Turkey Day
Well, I am getting ready for Turkey Day here. I have 1 suitcase packed and the med bag done. I need to start the famous macaroni and cheese. Later today we'll pack up everything and head on out to Nana's house for a family dinner, then we'll sleep there for the night. Thursday we'll head up the mountain for Turkey Day dinner.
I had a few people get irritated at me for calling it Turkey Day. Well, 'scuse me for not having much to be thankful for this year! My best friend was murdered, my move is in lingo again, I won't be able to see my hubby this weekend and we're still waiting for the DNA test kit to make to TX so we can find out if the body is my sister or not. Which one should I be thankful for?
Okay, so I'll try to be upbeat. I can be thankful the house is still standing, that I have electric still, that I have email access, that my children are healthy (for the most part), that my pompholyx is getting better, that we have food, that we're alive, that P* is alive, that I have friends and all that good stuff. But this is not going to be my happiest Thanksgiving. At least I can be truly happy that I am not making the meal! I don't think I could handle all that under all this stress.
When we get home I need to kick but on my eBay listings and finish packing the two boxes I am working on, tape them and put them off to the side. I think I can handle it. Saturday will be a big trash run and Super Saturday Spick and Span! Every room gets vacuumed, the floors all mopped, the large laundry washed, each room gets a good clean up and wash down and then we get to watch movies! WOOHOO! I can't wait until the weekend!
Well, I am getting ready for Turkey Day here. I have 1 suitcase packed and the med bag done. I need to start the famous macaroni and cheese. Later today we'll pack up everything and head on out to Nana's house for a family dinner, then we'll sleep there for the night. Thursday we'll head up the mountain for Turkey Day dinner.
I had a few people get irritated at me for calling it Turkey Day. Well, 'scuse me for not having much to be thankful for this year! My best friend was murdered, my move is in lingo again, I won't be able to see my hubby this weekend and we're still waiting for the DNA test kit to make to TX so we can find out if the body is my sister or not. Which one should I be thankful for?
Okay, so I'll try to be upbeat. I can be thankful the house is still standing, that I have electric still, that I have email access, that my children are healthy (for the most part), that my pompholyx is getting better, that we have food, that we're alive, that P* is alive, that I have friends and all that good stuff. But this is not going to be my happiest Thanksgiving. At least I can be truly happy that I am not making the meal! I don't think I could handle all that under all this stress.
When we get home I need to kick but on my eBay listings and finish packing the two boxes I am working on, tape them and put them off to the side. I think I can handle it. Saturday will be a big trash run and Super Saturday Spick and Span! Every room gets vacuumed, the floors all mopped, the large laundry washed, each room gets a good clean up and wash down and then we get to watch movies! WOOHOO! I can't wait until the weekend!
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Dotchi's Diabetes FAQ
If you were directed here, it is because I am tired of explaining this to everyone. I'm not personally mad at anyone, but trying to explain to each and every person is time consuming and I would like to dwell on something other than health issues for just ONE visit! If you happened to stumble across this, read it anyway so you'll understand. If you have a question that is not on here, then feel free to ask and I will add it.
Q: So you're diabetic? What about the kids?
A: Yes, all three of us are diabetic. Miles and I are type 2. Mendel Latham is not really type 1, and not really type 2, he's more of a 1.5 (NP's words).
Q: So you have to take insulin, right?
A: No we do not. Mendel and I are on Byetta, which is a wonder drug for us!
Q: But Byetta is insulin, isn't it?
A: No, Byetta is an insulin mimetic. It basically tells your body when to start and when to stop making insulin. But it isn't insulin.
Q: What kind of diet do you follow then?
A: We follow a lower carbohydrate diet. I stay between 30-40 a day, Miles and Mendel stay between 40 and 50 a day. Sometimes we up our carb intake if needed, but this is our guideline.
Q: OH! So you have to watch the simple carbs?
A: No... we have to watch ALL carbs. We can eat meat, cheese, eggs, raw green leafy veggies and nuts without counting the carbs. After that, we count any carb going into our body.
Q: But you can have fruit because of the complex carbs, right?
A: Sure we can have fruit as long as we count the carbs. A carbohydrate is a carbohydrate and it doesn't matter how simple or complex it is. It is still going to be counted as a carbohydrate when it is eaten.
Q: But you can have the Atkins Shakes and stuff like that, right?
No. They have too many carbs. While I know they are going by "net carbs", there are still 30+ carbs in the drink. They don't just disappear because some professional decided they weren't that important. They are still counted.
Q: Oh my. You must get hungry. How do you handle the hunger?
A: We eat. Plain and simple. Do you think we sit around hungry? No.
Q: You aren't really a diabetic if you aren't on insulin.
A: I'm sorry you feel this way. I am sure all the diabetics who are on metformin or other diabetic meds that are not insulin, will be thrilled to find out that they are no longer considered diabetic b/c they aren't on insulin. I am sure my insurance will love to know this too. And my children are going to enjoy it much more now because they won't have to check their blood sugar 3-6 times a day just because you think we aren't diabetic. I'll call my doctor tomorrow and let her know to cancel my refills on the lancets and strips. Thanks for freeing me!
Q: Do you have a carb counter or book you go by to count the carbs?
A: Yes. I use the Atkins Carb Counting book. Although I can pretty much tell by looking now. I'll try to find the actual name of the book and post it here.
Q: So you're diabetic? What about the kids?
A: Yes, all three of us are diabetic. Miles and I are type 2. Mendel Latham is not really type 1, and not really type 2, he's more of a 1.5 (NP's words).
Q: So you have to take insulin, right?
A: No we do not. Mendel and I are on Byetta, which is a wonder drug for us!
Q: But Byetta is insulin, isn't it?
A: No, Byetta is an insulin mimetic. It basically tells your body when to start and when to stop making insulin. But it isn't insulin.
Q: What kind of diet do you follow then?
A: We follow a lower carbohydrate diet. I stay between 30-40 a day, Miles and Mendel stay between 40 and 50 a day. Sometimes we up our carb intake if needed, but this is our guideline.
Q: OH! So you have to watch the simple carbs?
A: No... we have to watch ALL carbs. We can eat meat, cheese, eggs, raw green leafy veggies and nuts without counting the carbs. After that, we count any carb going into our body.
Q: But you can have fruit because of the complex carbs, right?
A: Sure we can have fruit as long as we count the carbs. A carbohydrate is a carbohydrate and it doesn't matter how simple or complex it is. It is still going to be counted as a carbohydrate when it is eaten.
Q: But you can have the Atkins Shakes and stuff like that, right?
No. They have too many carbs. While I know they are going by "net carbs", there are still 30+ carbs in the drink. They don't just disappear because some professional decided they weren't that important. They are still counted.
Q: Oh my. You must get hungry. How do you handle the hunger?
A: We eat. Plain and simple. Do you think we sit around hungry? No.
Q: You aren't really a diabetic if you aren't on insulin.
A: I'm sorry you feel this way. I am sure all the diabetics who are on metformin or other diabetic meds that are not insulin, will be thrilled to find out that they are no longer considered diabetic b/c they aren't on insulin. I am sure my insurance will love to know this too. And my children are going to enjoy it much more now because they won't have to check their blood sugar 3-6 times a day just because you think we aren't diabetic. I'll call my doctor tomorrow and let her know to cancel my refills on the lancets and strips. Thanks for freeing me!
Q: Do you have a carb counter or book you go by to count the carbs?
A: Yes. I use the Atkins Carb Counting book. Although I can pretty much tell by looking now. I'll try to find the actual name of the book and post it here.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
diabetics
>>>Are y'all diabetic? His birthday menu sounds pretty good!<<<
Yes, we are all diabetic. Lil Mendel and I were Byetta for months. Miles is on a controlled diet. The Byetta seems to have helped both Mendel and I. We have stopped taking it completely and as long as we eat a proper diet, we don't have anymore issues with our blood sugar. so I am SO happy about that! We enjoyed his birthday meal! And we look at meals and celebrations in a different light now too. No more munching cookies when we are sad, no more eating dessert with every dinner, etc. It has really helped with a lot of things besides health issues.
Dotchi
Monday, October 30, 2006
Ready for Halloween yet?
We're ready for Halloween! Mostly. I have glow in the dark cream for my face, the boys each have a mask that was $3. I bought fake blood and they are going as scary bloody monsters. LOL I am going as a glow in the dark witch. I talked to Nana and we might go to her house for trick or treat and birthday cake. We bought some pumpkins to carve. They were on sale 2/ $1.00!!! What a deal!
Tomorrow we'll be stopping by Leslie's grave on the way down to Nana's. She asked if we are sleeping over, but I am not sure. We might. Mendel gets to pick meals for tomorrow since it is his birthday. So here is the menu:
Breakfast: chocolate pancake (just 1) with no syrup. But lots of butter! Maple sausage and cheese cubes
Lunch: Salad! with cheese, bacon bits and croutons.
Dinner: Canadian bacon pizza with another salad!
Later: Cake and ice cream at Nana's and 3 SMALL pieces of candy. I can tell I will need to keep a close eye on blood sugars tomorrow to make sure we don't overdo it. I already talked to the boys about portion control, watching the carbs through the day, being careful about the candy they choose and how much they eat, checking blood sugars regularly and what to do if the blood sugar starts to go up. We've done VERY well with our blood sugar, I'd hate to mess it up now. But they seem pretty cool about it.
I have to go work on my schedule. I've been keeping up with it pretty good. Not wonderfully awesome... but pretty good. Today I need to clean the yard and porches some more, clean the master bedroom and declutter in the livingroom. I am making progress. Slow progress, but progress none the less.
Dotchi
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