Not really dead, but I couldn’t believe how incredibly long it had been since I logged on here. I went on a bit of a diabetes hiatus. You know, ignore it and it’ll go away, right? HA. HA. HA. Such is not the case. But now things are different. Better. Finally. Now to try and recap the last year (yes, it’s been a year) since I was actively on here. It’s for keeps this time.
The last time I blogged I talked about high A1c’s, no insurance and no way to help myself because of the fact that I slipped through all the cracks set up for those in need. Life can be so ironic sometimes. The beginning of the year was just as rough as the previous as far as my health goes. Actually it was slightly harrier, because I was planning my wedding. Yes, it’s been so long since I logged in here that I never got a chance to share that I was even engaged, which happened September 7th of '09. We were married at the end of May of this year, and I was gloriously added to his health care plan. Not before they jerked me around and tried to deny me because of pre-existing condition (nothing can ever be easy). But after that two week nightmare things we finally straightened out and I began the uphill battle of trying to get myself back on track. Things are still in the works even now (JUST APPROVE ME FOR THE DEXCOM ALREADY!) but for the most part everything seems to be falling into place. Whew. my A1C is slowly coming down. At last check (Bayer Home A1c, thankyouverymuch) it was down to 8.5, which is very encouraging given my previous numbers. My next endo appointment is December 1st and my short term goal is to have an A1c low enough to be baby safe as we want to start trying to conceive sometime this winter (God willing). See, this is where the help of the Dexcom would be wonderous. Anyway, I am getting more insulin in the mail than I know what to do with (that’s how it should be!) and I am finally pumping again! That’s right, Boris and I have finally reunited! (Yes, I named my pump Boris. Don’t.Judge.Me.) I think that in itself is going to help me get my numbers back under control. So far so good. There’s always more tweaking to be done, but such is a life with D.
I have been trying to get more active in the DOC. With Twitter and TuDiabetes and the myriad of social networking available, there’s no reason to not read and research things as much as we can. I follow more blogs than ever and it’s helping me to feel ever-so-slightly less alone. It would still be nice to connect face to face with a support group or something similar. I just this morning put my feelers out about that so we’ll see what that turns up. Updates coming.
There are a lot of changes that have happened since the last time I graced you with my internal monologue, but in the same breathe, there are a lot of things that stayed the same.
1. I am still addicted to tattoos. Hoping to get my sleeve for my birthday in a week. I’m having a hard time getting Husband on the bandwagon. I will wear him down. 
2. I still have several moments (daily) that I resent this disease. That will be a lifetime in the making.
3. I quit my job in the attempts to a) alleviate stress due to crazy people b) get my sugars under control for pregnancy c) try and get my sewing business off the ground
4. Started writing for the SuicideGirls blog. Loving the vibe of strong, independent and body modded ladies. http://suicidegirlsblog.com
Are you enjoying fall? It’s my absolute favorite! Halloween is coming, my birthday, pumpkin spice lattes, changing leaves, hoodies and general cooler weather awesomeness. If only we could skip winter…
Hope this find everyone well and happy. Look for me on a regular basis! Happy Friday!
