Free Shower Days = Torture Days + New Batteries = Happiness

Every so often, it occurs that my infusion set and sensor need to be changed on the same day. To many in the DOC these are known as "free shower" days, but to me they are torture days. I dislike having to stab myself twice, the new infusion sets almost always hurt on these occasions and the sensors tend to be gushers. It's definitely not something to look forward to.

Today was one of those torture days. I put off changing the set and inserting the site as long as I possibly could. Finally the pump began to whine "No Delivery" and I had to go downstairs and take care of it. About half way down the stairs the pump whines again; "really?, wtf? can't you just leave me alone, I am going to take care of it right now!" Uhh never mind it was a low battery alarm.

I love putting in new batteries, especially when it is time for a new reservoir also. There is something about having both the reservoir and battery icons full, that gives me a thrill. A new battery and full reservoir makes up for today being a torture day.

*not my pump, mine is pink!

Precious Cupcakes: JoAnn Gift Card Giveaway

Visit my friend's blog for a chance to win a $25 JoAnn Gift Card!

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Happy Birthday to Aurora!

Wishing my niece Aurora Elaine a very happy 3rd birthday. Auntie and Uncle love you very much and miss you. We hope you get everything your sweet little 3 year old heart wants.

Hope for a cure for Diabetes Day 2012

March 1 is "Hope for a cure for Diabetes" day. Write HOPE on your hands, and show your support for someone you love with diabetes ♥

I think events like this one spread throughout the year are very important to diabetes advocacy, and I am happy to participate. 

Flashback Wednesday

Sister C and I loved this 1966 NBC made for TV movie, called Alice Through the Looking Glass. I have no idea how we came across the movie as children, but we wore out the Blockbusters copy.

Some very famous actors are among the cast, including Jimmy Durante as Humpty Dumpty  and Jack Palance as the Jabberwocky.

My favorite part of the movie is in the Royal Garden, when Lester the Court Jester sings "Please Keep on the Grass" and when Alice reaches the castle to be crowned queen.

I spent years looking for it and waiting for it to come out on DVD; finally last year it was available. Mr. Harer and I bought it and oh my goodness it is super cheesy! I was almost embarrassed while watching it, and I felt bad for putting my grandparent through countless viewings. 

What "classics" from your childhood do you remember fondly, but wonder what why you ever liked it in the first place?